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Profits take a hit at Days as consumer spending slows

Days Motor Group grappled with inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty in 2025 with pre-tax profits down 24.8% to £12.1m and turnover down 3.9% to £291.2m in 2025. The dealer group, which celebrates it centenary this year, now employs over 550…

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Bids for Aldermore banking operations and MotoNovo expected

Private equity firms are expected to place bids for Aldermore, owned by South African bank FirstRand, reports Sky News. Amongst the potential bidders are CVC Capital Partners and Lloyds Banking Group. FirstRand has owned Aldermore Group, which includes Aldermore Bank…

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Vertu represents Leapmotor in Harrogate

Leapmotor Harrogate is the first Vertu site to represent the fast-growing electric brand. Vertu Leapmotor Harrogate will operate from the same site as Vertu Vauxhall Harrogate, which is situated on St James Retail Park in Knaresborough. Richard Burleigh, general manager…

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Vines tackles higher costs with ‘wide ranging’ operation overhaul

Vines had a challenging time in 2025 delivering a loss of -£715,798 compared to profits of £525,000 the prior year on turnover down 0.98% to £210.7m. In accounts filed at Companies House it said conditions remained challenging with subdued demand…

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Pentagon represents Chery in Barnsley and Loughborough

Pentagon Motor Holdings, part of Motus Group (UK), has taken on the Chery franchise in Barnsley and Loughborough. Barnsley features a five-car showroom and has created eight new jobs, underlining Pentagon’s presence in the local community. In Loughborough, Pentagon has…

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Bowker takes on Lepas in Blackburn and Preston

Bowker Motor Group is to open new Lepas dealerships in Blackburn and Preston on 1 September. The Preston dealership will operate from its temporary location on Channel Way while plans continue for a permanent site. In Blackburn, Bowker has established…

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Clive Sutton opens Cadillac, Chevrolet and Corvette dealership in London

Clive Sutton has moved into a new dealership at Staples Corner NW London to house its new General Motors Specialist Vehicles (GMSV) brands, including Cadillac, Chevrolet and Corvette. This year the group partnered with GM in the UK to deliver…

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