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Listers sees profits down 14.8% to £12.7m with rising costs

Listers Group profits took a hit in the year to 31 March 2026, down -14.8% to £12.7m on turnover down -2.8% to £1.305bn. In Accounts filed at Companies House, it said the most significant profit contributions came from its Land…

Brayleys Cars adds Suzuki sites in Thurrock and Milton Keynes to portfolio

Brayleys Cars’ Suzuki Thurrock and Suzuki Milton Keynes are now open. The dealerships offer new Suzuki vehicle sales and manufacturer-approved servicing and aftersales support. Graham Sims, general sales manager at Suzuki Thurrock, said: “We are incredibly excited to welcome Suzuki…

Vertu appoints head of business for Nelson Land Rover site

Vertu has appointed Lucy DiClemente as its head of business at its Land Rover dealership in Nelson. She will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the dealership on Lomeshaye Business Park and will report directly to James Boyd, who recently…

Fastcheck partners with Zopa Bank

Fastcheck’s integration with Zopa Bank is now live on the Fastcheck platform. The integration gives dealers access to a broader lender network and helps them make better finance decisions earlier in the customer journey. Amar Rana, Founder and CEO of…

Eden Motor Group takes on Jeep franchise in Christchurch

Eden Motor Group is representing Jeep at its Christchurch site which also houses an approved used car centre, authorised Vauxhall repairer and a Leapmotor business. The addition reflects Eden Motor Group’s continued growth across the South and Southwest of England,…

Click Dealer uses ChatGPT to connect car buyers direct with dealers

Click Dealer has launched a new car search plugin for ChatGPT that connects consumers directly with to independent dealers with more than 120,000 vehicles in stock. The plugin allows customers to describe the type of vehicle they need using natural,…

IGA calls for a 64% rise in MoT fee to hit £90

The Independent Garage Association is calling for the MoT fee to be raised from its current £54.85 maximum to £90, a 64% hike. It said garages are dealing with inflation and additional cost pressures relating to labour, rent, equipment, fuel,…