acquisitions

Steer Automotive expansion continues in north east

Steer Automotive has welcomed North East Accident Repair Centres into the Steer Group. The acquisition of all three NEARC sites in Newcastle, Sunderland and Darlington takes the combined operation to […]

Tilsun Leasing announces key acquisition

Cheshire-based Tilsun Leasing has acquired First Vehicle Leasing for an undisclosed sum. First Vehicle Leasing, based in Glasgow, is an online leasing broker servicing both consumers and the SME fleet […]

IAA completes Synetiq acquisition

IAA has completed the acquisition of Synetiq for £225m after receiving clearance from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority. The businesses were previously required to be held separate under an […]

Repairify confirms AMT acquisition

Repairify has announced the acquisition of AutoMobile Technologies (AMT), a leading provider of enterprise-grade used vehicle reconditioning software. AMT’s technology helps automotive reconditioning providers replace paperwork, enforce processes, and gain […]

Solera strengthens AI services

Solera Holdings has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Spireon, one of North America’s largest device-independent telematics and connected vehicle intelligence companies. The acquisition from Greenbriar Equity Fund will further […]

Axalta confirms U-POL acquisition

Axalta has completed the acquisition of U-POL. The acquisition of U-POL, which supplies paint, protective coatings and accessories primarily for the automotive aftermarket, continues Axalta’s broader growth strategy. Robert Bryant, […]

Cazoo doubles reconditioning capacity

Cazoo has acquired SMH Fleet Solutions (SMH), one of the UK’s leading vehicle preparation, logistics and storage businesses. The deal is valued £70m and will double Cazoo’s overall vehicle reconditioning, […]

DM Keith expands in Yorkshire

DM Keith has acquired the Ringways Motor Group. With the acquisition DM Keith now represents six brands, with 13 showrooms and two accident repair centres across 10 Yorkshire and Lincolnshire […]

Solera continues acquisition strategy

Solera has announced three new acquisitions intended to further streamline its end-to-end vehicle lifecycle solutions. It has acquired Omnitracs, DealerSocket and eDriving. Omnitracs is a leading fleet management platform, DealerSocket […]

Lookers acquire Benfield Motor Group

The largest independent motor group in the North East, Benfield, has been acquired by Lookers plc for £87.5m in cash. The firm has grown into a leading motor retail and after-sales service […]