The board of BCA Marketplace has confirmed that it has received a takeover bid for the company that would take it back into private ownership. The board said it is in “advanced discussions” with...

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PSA has begun integrating Go Vauxhall, the manufacturer-owned retail group, into its own Peugeot Citroen Retail with the appointment of James Weston as chief executive. Mr Weston is already the chief...

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Another day, another part of the PSA-Opel takeover story reveals itself. For some non-trade media, PSA’s offer to General Motors to take Opel off its hands came as a surprise. For those with more...

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In a surprise move, Lookers has bought Benfield Motor Group for £87.5m, making it the third largest auto retail group in the UK and growing its portfolio by 30 dealerships to hit a total of 150...

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Shares in Lookers ended the week up almost 20% up after two days of speculation about possible takeover bids. The price rise and speculation forced the company to issue a statement last Thursday in...

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Stoneacre Motor Group has secured the Suzuki franchise for Grimsby after Hawthorne Motors in New Waltham relinquished the franchise. Stoneacre’s Rendel Street dealership will become the official...

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