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New potential £545m bid for motor software firm Pinewood Technologies
Motor software firm Pinewood Technologies Group has announced it has received a potential takeover bid from Ridgeview Partners. The possible bid at £4.48 cash per Pinewood share values the software group at £545m. The bid of £4.48 is 43% up…
High Flying Kia dealers celebrate with World Cup final experience
Top UK Kia dealers got close to the World Cup action attending the final in New York as a guest of the brand. Posting on LinkedIn, Kia UK president and CEO Paul Philpott said: “Had the pleasure of taking our…
Labour MP Perran Moon comes under fire from dealers on ZEV Mandate
Perran Moon, Labour MP for Camborne, Redruth & Hayle has come under fire from motor dealers for his views on the ZEV Mandate review In a post headed: “Right, let’s cut the crap about the ZEV Mandate Review” Moon told…
VRA shines light on battery testing and repairs
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) is to put the spotlight on battery technology, testing, repair and recycling. The issue will come under scrutiny at its next member meeting planned for Thursday 24 September at Wilson’s Auctions in Queensferry, near Chester,…
A growing market for 100,000 mile cars
More than a third of dealers (35%) say there is a growing market for used cars with 100,000 miles or more on the clock, according to Startline’s July Used Car Tracker. The research shows 40% believe the quality of modern…
Hendy Mazda Horsham apprentice qualifies for IMI Skills National Finals
Hendy Mazda Horsham apprentice Izzie Moreland (27), from Crawley, has been named Mazda Apprentice of the Year from a group of 73 apprentices. In addition, Moreland has qualified for the IMI World Skills UK National Finals in Cardiff this November.…
Omoda & Jaecoo UK launches VIP dealer event to celebrate second year in GB
Omoda & Jaecoo UK is celebrating its second anniversary in Great Britain with the launch of an exciting dealer VIP event, ‘The Power of Two’. From 5 to 12 August, customers can win a memorable lifestyle or adventure experience when…