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Group 1 Automotive held their annual Awards Ceremony on 14th March 2024, bringing together all of the Group 1 teams to celebrate successes within our network. The awards applaud the dedication and commitment across the Group 1 family, and the selection process for winners covered various categories such as Sales, Service & Parts. This was followed by the crowning of the Chairmans Awards for both volume & prestige brands. Philip Southwick, Managing Director at Group 1 Automotive UK, said, "It is great to get the whole team together and celebrate our successes. We reviewed our wins ...

We are delighted to launch our new initiative, bringing free period care products to our female toilets across Group 1 Automotive UK. We are p...

Winter isn’t coming, it’s already here, and with its chilly embrace comes a series of challenges for many Brits, particularly for those navigating the frosty open roads in EVs (electric vehicles). The cold weather can affect EVs in many different ways, from running much slower, to the battery fully draining, so it’s crucial for EV owners to be aware of the difficulties, in case they encounter th...

We were incredibly lucky to hear from some of Group 1’s most experienced and senior women as well as a female OEM partner and female Board members. These inspiration...

With 200 apprentices currently in learning with Group 1, and thousands who have completed their journey, we are very #G...

Are you considering a change of career in 2023? Have you thought about expanding your skillset and work experience in a different field? Do you want to start the year fresh with a new job and greater opportunities?  Group 1 Automotive represents Audi, BMW, Citroën, CUPRA, Ford, Ford Transit, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, SEAT, ŠKODA, smart, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Comme...

We are delighted to announce that our Beadles Kia Centres have rebranded to become Group 1 Kia. Our Beadles Kia Centres are part of the Group 1 Automotive network, and we believe that our new name aligns us to the successful & well-established group that we represent, whilst providing our customers with the transparency that is at the heart of our values. The rebrand comes at an exciting time as Group 1 Au...

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The Kia EV6; the first dedicated EV buil...

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Kia Motors (UK) Limited’s continues their commitment to customer vehicle security with the availability of a Faraday case for customers that purchase a new or used Kia model with a keyless entry system. The KiaSafe case has been developed to stop thieves using devices to obtain the frequen...

Kia Motors has released the first image of the All-New KIA XCeed urban crossover, which is due to be revealed later in June 2019. Stylish, expressive and modern in design, the new crossover utility vehicle (CUV) represents a sporty alternative to traditional larger SUVs...

Following its unveiling at the Geneva International Motor Show in March, KIA announced that the upgraded Niro will be available to purchase in early Summer 2019. Available to choose from two variants, you have the choice of the Self-Charging Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid.  A number of improveme...

Thousands of people voted at the Auto Express Driver Power 2019, the largest UK, most comprehensive car satisfaction poll.  Based on car owners providing feedback, KIA was able to achieve a celebratory victory, ranking highest in three categor...

Group 1 Kia are starting 2019 by celebrating its 2018 success, having won a Kia Customer Experience Award, announced at this years’ Kia National Dealer Conference. Dav...

As the second Kia location under Group1 Automotive, Group 1 are well established with the Kia brand after opening it's first centre in 2014 in Coulsdon, Surrey under the UK challenger brand. Gro...

On the weekend of 9th and 10th March the Group 1 Kia Coulsdon dealership will be hosting a fantastic weekend dedicat...

The Picanto adds to its many accolades with this award and remains extremely popular with young adults and first time car buyers. The cars are judged on their safety, reliability, value for money, affordability, ease of dr...