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Changan appoints head of fleet
Changan UK has promoted Molly Kelly to head of fleet, reinforcing the company’s commitment to building a strong fleet presence. Kelly succeeds Richard Chamberlain, who established Changan UK’s fleet function during the brand’s introduction to the UK market. She said:…
Big Motoring World announces new appointments to its board
Big Motoring World has appointed Fraser Pearce as non-executive chairman of the board. Pearce has experience helping business to manage the priorities of all stakeholders. He said: “I’m delighted to be joining the board at such an exciting time of…
Drive Motor Retail pumps £3m into seven-brand Darlington dealership
Drive Motor Retail has officially unveiled its newly redeveloped Darlington dealership, following an investment of over £3m. The redevelopment brings together seven vehicle brands under one roof, including Citroën, Peugeot, Fiat, Abarth, Vauxhall, Leapmotor and MG, alongside Fiat Professional aftersales…
Waylands acquires White Rose Petersfield independent VW service specialist
Waylands has acquired White Rose Petersfield, an independent Volkswagen service and repair specialist. The site is located on Station Road in Petersfield and adjacent to Waylands’ recently acquired Stringers of Petersfield business. John O’Hanlon, CEO of Waylands, said: “White Rose…
Omoda & Jaecoo UK surpasses 100,000 vehicle sales in under 2 years
Omoda & Jaecoo UK has surpassed 100,000 vehicle sales in less than two years since Omoda launched on 31 August 2024, and just over a year since Jaecoo entered the market in January 2025. The brands have established a nationwide…
NFDA highlights career opportunities for A-level students in motor sector
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is highlighting the wide range of career opportunities available across automotive retail as students receive their A-level results today Through its apprentice-focused website, Drive My Career, NFDA is working to raise awareness of the…
GardX supplies vehicle protection for Omoda, Jaecoo, Chery and Lepas dealers
GardX has been appointed as Chery International UK’s vehicle protection partner. The partnership will see GardX provide vehicle protection products, account management, retailer development and marketing support for the Omoda, Jaecoo, Chery and Lepas dealer networks. Victor Zhang, deputy CEO…