by Chloe Clegg | Aug 3, 2020 | Blog
In June, there was over 2.6 million vehicles MOT tested, despite the Government’s six-month extension scheme which ended on July 31st.A Freedom of Information Act request by Motorway.co.uk showed that MOT activity started to increase in June. After car showrooms...
by Chloe Clegg | Jul 30, 2020 | Blog
A statement issued via the London Stock Exchange today (July 30) revealed that Pendragon has a plan to cut 1,800 jobs from its UK car retail network to create a “leaner and more sustainable operating model” in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The group will initially...
by Chloe Clegg | Feb 26, 2020 | Blog
It has been announced that Ford will close almost half of it’s 400 UK franchised dealerships as part of a ‘Ford 2025 dealer plan’. 160 – 180 dealerships will be closed, which Ford said had been formed “in a spirit of partnership” with dealers and their investors...
by Chloe Clegg | Feb 26, 2020 | Blog
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have released the latest advisory fuel rates, which will come into force from March 1st 2020. Decreasing by 1p per mile (ppm), the new rates for diesel car with an engine size over 2,000cc will decrease from 14ppm to 13ppm. The rate for a...
by Chloe Clegg | Feb 25, 2020 | Blog
Mercedes-Benz have launched a new online showroom to make car shopping easier. Website features: A live stock locator with a filtered location. The capability to run finance quotes, which includes the retailer’s best offer on a specific car. Allowing customers to...
by Chloe Clegg | Jan 28, 2020 | Blog
In order to shrink its UK retail network, Pendragon is preparing to close several of its Evans Halshaw Vauxhall dealership locations. Consultation is underway with staff at Evans Halshaw’s Vauxhall dealership in Peterlee. The group will not comment on the location of...
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