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Strong retailer relationships ‘central’ to how Volvo delivers for its customers
Volvo Car UK has been holding breakfast meetings with dealer as it looks at priorities for the second half of the year and the up-and-coming EX60 launch. Over recent weeks, its senior regional business partners have hosted a series of…
Peter Swales joins Chery UK as operations manager
Peter Swales has joined Chery UK as operations manager. He has over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry and will support the growth of Chery in the UK. In a post on LinkedIn, Swales said: “Having now completed…
BCA opens new Battery Repair Centre at Doncaster site
BCA has opened a new Battery Repair Centre at its Doncaster site. The facility offers the services – carried out to OEM standards – when the manufacturer warranty has expired or become invalidated. The centre offers diagnosis, insulation testing, module…
Donnelly Group marks Mitsubishi UK return at its Mallusk site
Donnelly Group is marking the return of Mitsubishi Motors to the UK this summer, with commercial vehicle sales at its Mallusk site. The Group celebrates 30 years of partnership with Mitsubishi, a relationship first established in 1996. Eddie Black, site…
WSG launches new direct-to-consumer EV warranty
Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has launched a new direct-to-consumer electric vehicle warranty. Former company cars and leased EVs are entering dealerships as manufacturer warranties begin to expire, creating a market of motorists seeking greater confidence around long-term ownership costs and…
Close Brothers renews partnership with MotorEasy
Close Brothers Motor Finance (CBMF) has renewed its partnership with MotorEasy to provide Return to Invoice (RTI) GAP Insurance to eligible motor finance customers. The insurance will help to protect customers from financial shortfalls following theft or a write-off. Alex…
Gravells profits dip in ‘challenging’ market conditions
Gravells faced up to challenging economic environment in 2025 with pre-tax profits down -9% to £3.3m on turnover up 4.3% to £154.2m. The dealer group represents Kia, Renault and Dacia in South Wales and Hereford, selling 7,793 cars in the…