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Arnold Clark acquires Seat and Cupra dealership in South Lanarkshire

Arnold Clark has acquired W Livingstone’s SEAT and Cupra dealership in Uddingston. It said “where possible” existing dealership staff have joined Arnold Clark, helping to ensure continuity for customers while becoming part of one of Europe’s largest independently owned motor…

Vertu appoints new general manager for Renault dealership in Gloucester

Vertu has appointed Jonathan Speak as the new general manager of its Renault dealership in Gloucester. The site, located on Ramsdale Road, is one of ten Renault dealerships operated by Vertu across the UK. Speak said: “This is a fantastic…

Government launches consultation on ZEV Mandate

The government has launched its consultation on the (ZEV) mandate and its effectiveness in the UK. Dealers have until close of play 23 October 2026 to make their views known. It wants to find out whether the ZEV Mandate deliver…

Steve Young Blog: The need for speed

Speed has been in the headlines this week.  JCB successfully set a new land speed record for hydrogen-engined cars at 406mph on the Bonneville Salt Flats, a figure that has some resonance as the last official land speed record for…

Snows profits surge with site closures and new franchises

Snows Motor Group saw profits surge in 2025 as it shut its business in the Isle of Wight and pushed ahead with expansion with BUD. The dealer group delivered pre-tax profits of £3.3m compared in the year to 31 December…

Richmond Motor Group officially opens Genesis dealership in Guildford

Richmond Motor Group has officially opened its Generis dedicated dealership in Guildford, Surrey. The move follows the recent opening of Genesis Glasgow by Arnold Clark. The new Genesis Surrey facility complements the existing network of Genesis Studios in London (Westfield…

Mitsubishi appoints 24 new dealers to UK network

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has appointed a further 24 dealers, bringing the total number of full dealer locations to 58. Together with the existing aftersales network there are now 117 Mitsubishi outlets in the UK. “We are delighted to…