Motoring

Family motor group Hendy honours top Dorset performers at annual awards

Dorset colleagues were among those honoured at this year’s Hendy Group Awards. Comedian Russell Kane acted as host for the event with Paul Hendy, the family motor... READ MORE »

Vehicle auction house drives forward with expanded new premises

Dorset-based South Western Vehicle Auctions has held its first used car auction in its expanded new premises. The auctioneers had been operating out of purpose-built... READ MORE »

Key appointment for automotive group as Kevin joins Hendy as Head of Service

South Coast automotive group Hendy has appointed Kevin Souster as Head of Service. He joins the senior leadership team after working at the Renault Group for the last 16... READ MORE »

600-strong charity ride-out raises more than £10k to support life-saving work

More than 600 motorcyclists attended DocBike’s annual charity ride-out, raising over £10,000 for the life-saving charity. The riders persevered in some challenging... READ MORE »

Auto dealership extends Stellantis relationship as they add Fiat franchise to growing portfolio

Hendy Group have added the Fiat franchise to their Vauxhall site in Poole as part of their ongoing relationship with global automaker Stellantis. Fiat will arrive at the... READ MORE »

Having sold his previous two, Sebastien launches third auto business with Dorset Business Angel backing

There are not many people who can say they’ve successfully set up, sold and exited two businesses by the age of 40. One who can is Sebastien Duval, a Dorset born and... READ MORE »

Hendy Group is set to drive Vauxhall in Dorset following Stellantis deal

Growing car dealer Hendy Group is set to open its first Vauxhall dealership in Dorset. The move comes following the asset purchase of the former Eden Vauxhall site in... READ MORE »

Start your engines! Registration now open for DocBike’s annual Dorset Ride Out fundraiser

Keen motorcyclists are invited to come along and take part in the annual Dorset Ride Out this September, hosted by motorcycle injury prevention charity DocBike. It... READ MORE »

Hendy Land Rover and Who Dares Gyms join forces for this summer's beachfront fitness programme

Hendy Land Rover Christchurch has joined special forces with Who Dares Gyms for the 2023 season of the beachfront gym. Who Dares Gyms - the UK’s first and only gym on... READ MORE »

Motor racing fans are in for a treat as Kwik Fit opens first new centre in Dorset for over 10 yrs

Kwik Fit has opened a new centre in Christchurch with one of its customers invited to take part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Andy Watkins, and his canine companions... READ MORE »