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International Van of the Year 2027 shortlist
The release of the shortlist for International Van of the Year 2027 (IVOTY), marks the 35th anniversary of the competition. The finalists for IVOTY 2027 are Farizon V7E, Hyundai Staria Electric, Maxus Deliver 7, Renault Trafic E-Tech, Stellantis Pro One…
Heritage Automotive buys Audi and Volkswagen Swindon from Group 1
Heritage Automotive has acquired Audi Swindon and Volkswagen Swindon from Group 1 The move was announced by the company on Linked. Heritage Automotive is the trading name of Blade Motor Group. “We’re delighted to announce that Audi Swindon and Volkswagen…
Big Motoring World Warrington hosts ‘EV evenings’
The newly opened Big Motoring World store on Calver Park Road, Warrington, is hosting a series of ‘EV Evenings’ this summer. These sessions aim to help educate and inform locals about the benefits of running an EV and the potential…
Looker takes on Leapmotor in Chester and Liverpool
Lookers Motor Group is now representing Leapmotor in Liverpool and Chester. The Leapmotor range will initially include the T03, a compact fully electric city car, the D-Segment C10 SUV and the C-Segment B10 SUV. The range is set to expand…
Snows revamps Hampshire dealership for BYD and Denza sales
Snows is refurbishing its dealership in Waterlooville to display the full BYD range of vehicles and the newly launched premium Denza brand. The Hampshire dealership recently hosted a special weekend to announce its partnership with Denza. Three examples of the…
Dealerships play ‘key role’ for customers in car buying journey
UK car buyers are embracing an omnichannel purchasing journey and placing importance on affordability, pricing transparency and seamless movement between online and in-person experiences, according to Codeweavers who analysed over 5,000 European consumers. In the UK, dealership visits continue to…
Redefining automotive retail through data, AI and unification
Tim Smith, Chief Strategy Officer at Keyloop The motor retail sector is undergoing one of the most transformative and disruptive periods in its history. Global economic and geopolitical headwinds continue to impact demand, while the sector’s evolving regulatory framework…