Hendy Group has expanded its operations in West Sussex with the opening of a Nissan dealership and the refurbishment of its MG showroom in Crawley. Hendy chief executive Paul Hendy said that Crawley is an important location in the group’s portfolio and said the opening of Nissan and the refurbishment at MG will provide top class facilities for both customers ...
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Many Chinese car brands are launching in the UK for the first time in the wake of trailblazer Chinese-backed MG By Guy Bird MG, the British carmaker of small and affordable, fun-driving roadsters like the ’60s and ’70s MGB and 1990s MG F, is back. After its near collapse in the early 2000s and decades in the doldrums, it’s thriving ...
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MG Motor UK has revealed pricing and specification of its new MG4 EV Extended Range model. Claimed to be capable of up to 323 miles on a single charge (WLTP), the MG4 EV Extended Range hatchback is available from £36,495. The Extended Range’s more powerful 180kw electric motor is said to offer better performance, with the 0-62mph time now sharpened ...
Read More »Peter Vardy Group to launch new MG dealerships in Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy
The Peter Vardy Group is to hold launch events for its new MG dealerships in Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy on Saturday 12 August. The decision to expand its portfolio with MG dealerships comes as a part of Peter Vardy’s aim to offer customers a wider choice of cars. “We are delighted to introduce the MG brand to Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy,” said ...
Read More »John Clark Motor Group adds MG Dundee to its network
John Clark Motor Group has added MG Dundee to its network. The new MG showroom will be located alongside the groups existing Skoda and SEAT and Cupra businesses on Myrekirk Road towards the Southern end of Dundee’s Kingsway. This new acquisition will add to the Group’s footprint in Dundee, Tayside, Angus, and the surrounding areas. Chris Clark, group managing director ...
Read More »Waylands profits up 15% to £3.1m despite cost headwinds
Waylands Automotive turned in a strong performance in 2022 with pre-tax profits up 14.9% to £3.1m on turnover up 35.2% to £168.4m. On a like for like basis pre-tax profits were down -14.2% to £2.3m on turnover down -2.7% to £94m. The group delivered new car volumes of 1,807 (2021: 1,724), used car volumes of 2,333 (1,904) and aftersales revenue ...
Read More »MG Motor UK and its network gain Ombudsman accreditation
MG Motor UK and its nationwide retail network has gained accreditation to three of the Motor Ombudsman Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)-approved Motor Industry Codes of Practice. As a vehicle manufacturer, MG Motor UK is accredited to The Motor Ombudsman’s New Car Code, joining 40 other brands that abide by the long-established Code of Practice. Obligations laid down by the ...
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The number of dealer outlets across Europe fell in 2022, marking the 14th consecutive year of decline . That’s a key finding of the European Car Distribution Handbook, produced by ICDP, which outlines the size and shape of franchised dealer networks each year across Europe. The report, updated for 2023, includes data of the name and ownership status of sales ...
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Tesla kick-started its 2023 sales performance with registrations surging 1186% to 579 cars in January as buyers availed of big price cuts. The Model 3’s starting price has dropped from £51,090 to £42,990, and the Model Y Performance from £67,990 to £57,990. The move follows similar pricing cuts in China and the US. Tesla was the fifth fastest growing car ...
Read More »MG Motor UK announces agreement with bp pulse
MG Motor UK has announced an agreement with bp pulse. It aims to bring MG EV and plug-in hybrid drivers affordable and hi-tech charging solutions. Akira Kirton, CEO at bp pulse UK, said: “We are proud to be supporting MG’s electric vehicle customers in the UK for their home charging needs, as well as enabling their dealers to charge vehicles ...
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