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JKC purchases Lidl site in Coleraine NI for Mini and approved used BMW
JKC is to move to its Mini and approved used BMW businesses to a new site in Coleraine The group has completed the purchase of the former Lidl discount retailer site at Riverside Park, Coleraine. “This exciting acquisition will see…
Vertu CEO Robert Forrester backs MP’s call for ‘early review’ of ZEV Mandate
Labour MP Liam Byrne who is also chair of the Commons Business & Trade Committee has called on the government to bring forward a review of the ZEV Mandate. The proposal was backed by Vertu Motors CEO Robert Forrester (pictured)…
Automotive Insights report assesses car purchasing, electrification, Chinese vehicles
Automotive Insights report reveals key findings regarding car purchasing, electrification, Chinese vehicles, and an outlook for the future of automotive. The Automotive Insights & Research Services report research, led by executive director of research & insights Richard Walker, draws on…
BYD unveils ‘designed in Europe’ Dolphin G plug-in hybrid supermini
BYD has unveiled the new BYD Dolphin G plug-in hybrid supermini, the first model it has designed in Europe for Europe. The first cars, which offer a pure electric range of 65 miles and up to 646 miles on a…
BYD UK country manager Bono Ge wins Autocar Outstanding UK Leader prize
Bono Ge, country manager for BYD UK and Ireland, has been presented with Autocar’s Outstanding UK Leader prize. Autocar recognised Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann with its highest honour, the Issigonis Trophy, at the 2026 Autocar Awards in partnership with Siemens.…
Motorpoint plans further stores as profits surge
Motorpoint Group reported record sales volumes and a significant increase in profit before taxation. Total revenue increased 8.1% to £1,268.6m and profit before tax increased 82.9% to £7.5m, and EBITDA by 15.1% to £27.5m. Mark Carpenter, CEO of Motorpoint Group,…
Vertu raises funds for St David’s Hospice Care at Dalmatian Bike Ride
Newport-based van leasing and sales business Vansdirect raised over £400,000 for St David’s Hospice Care at the Dalmatian Bike Ride, which saw 300 riders take on the challenge in and around Newport and Brecon. The business sponsored a rider jersey…