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Supermarkets ‘most aggressive’ in August with 2% price hike on cars

The used car retail market maintained strong momentum throughout August. Car supermarkets remained the most aggressive in the market, raising advertised prices by 2% following a 1.5% boost in July, while main franchised dealers pushed values up by a steady…

JCT600 adds aftercare service to Leeds Approved centre

JCT600 is expanding its Approved used vehicle offering in Leeds with the launch of a new aftercare service at its South Leeds site. The new service will provide MOT testing, servicing, tyres and brake repairs, as well as servicing and…

Harris Group launches commercial rental business for UK and Ireland

The Harris Group has launched Harris Rentals, a commercial vehicle rental business to provide long-term solutions to customers across the UK and Ireland. Harris Rentals will offer vehicles from Harris Group’s complete portfolio; including Maxus and Isuzu. Harris said there…

SG Petch takes on Mazda franchise in York to bring tally to four

SG Petch has opened a new Mazda dealership in York. York becomes SG Petch’s fourth Mazda site alongside Darlington, Durham and Middlesborough. The group is ranked 74 in the Motor Trader Top 200 Dealer Groups with annual turnover of £234.4m.…

Government to meet JLR over reported 4,000 job losses

Jaguar Land Rover is reported to be planning to cut up to 4,000 jobs over the next two years. It is reported Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet the bosses of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and the Unite union today.…

Pick-up sales continue freefall, down 61% in August

Sales of pick-ups in the UK continue to freefall following tax changes in last years Budget. Pickups experienced the steepest decline of -61.2% to 404 units in August, down to just 2.8% of the market following last year’s reclassification of…

Farizon marks official launch of dealership in Stockton-on-Tees

Farizon North East has been officially opened in Stockton-on-Tees, bringing together local government, business leaders and some of the UK’s leading commercial vehicle and electric fleet specialists. The opening marks the latest stage in CPD’s continued investment and diversification in…