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Athenea Automotive Group confirms six new network additions

Athenea Automotive Group has confirmed franchise additions at six sites across its estate through Q3 and continuing into Q4. Suzuki has been added to three sites in a single quarter, increasing the Group’s Suzuki representation to five locations. The dealer…

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BLOG Consumer disputes could push cheaper cars into private sales

Consumer Rights Act pressures could be creating an unintended consequence in the used car market, with some perfectly serviceable older vehicles moving away from established dealerships and ultimately into the cash market, Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has warned. The concern…

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Mackie wins latest round in termination legal battle

Kevin Mackie has won the latest round in the legal battle with Renault and Nissan RCI. Earlier this year Mackie won a high court case saying he could bring Nissan, Renault RCI  to court to seek compensation for terminating his…

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ADVERTORIAL Why repair plans need to change with the vehicle parc

Warranty First has launched a new repair plan portfolio built around the changing shape of the UK vehicle parc with dedicated products for different fuel types and vehicle categories. The vehicles entering the used-car market are changing. Petrol and diesel…

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Motor charity Ben launches neurodiversity training scheme

Ben, the automotive industry charity, has launched a free online neurodiversity training programme called Embracing Neurodiversity, during National Inclusion Week. According to Ben’s Health & Wellbeing survey, 1 in 7 automotive workers identify as neurodivergent. These workers are significantly more…

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Group 1 to pump 20k a year part-ex vehicles through BCA

Group 1 has struck a deal with BCA to pump up to 20,000 cars a year through the online auction. All vehicles are pre-sale prepared and all eligible cars are offered under the BCA Assured scheme. The renewed Group 1…

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Howards boosts turnover in 2025 with Kia, Leapmotor and used car expansion

Howard Motor Group continued to expand in 2025 as turnover rose 4% to £223.9m, although pre-tax profit fell 3.4% to £4.23m. The group completed a major refurbishment of its Toyota dealership in Weston-super-Mare during the year. It also introduced Leapmotor…

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