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Nissan Scrappage scheme extended

You can now trade in your seven to ten year old car and get £2000 to change into a fantastic British built Nissan.

Land Rover LRX

Land Rover LRX

THE NEW RANGE ROVER LRX


Tripple Hot Hatch Winners

Tripple Hot Hatch Winners

Renault has scooped this years What Cars hot hatch award in all three categories with the Twingo 133, Clio 200 and the Megane 250

Meeting Nottingham's team

Meeting Nottingham's team

Meeting the new team at The Co-operative Motor Group Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Nottingham


American trio

American trio

The Co-operative Motor Group (formerly Sunwin Motors) has announced that three leading brands from the United States of America will be coming to their Nottingham branch in Sherwood, Nottingham.

Corrie's Tyrone

Corrie's Tyrone

Alan Halsall who plays Coronation Street’s Tyrone Hobbs traded Webster’s’ Garage for The Co-operative Motor Group, Preston, in the official ribbon cutting ceremony last week (19 November).


Sunwin Rebranding to The Co-operative Motor Group

Sunwin Rebranding to The Co-operative Motor Group

The Co-operative Group today unveiled the latest phase in the rebranding of its family of businesses – a positive change for almost 20 sites in its £237 million motor retailing operation.

ITS ONE, TWO, THREE, GO!

ITS ONE, TWO, THREE, GO!

THERE’S a new dealer in town for the trio of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep – Sunwin Motors, Sir Frank Whittle Road, Derby.


Sunwin Mazda Guiseley Service Award

Sunwin Mazda Guiseley Service Award

Sunwin Mazda Guiseley has been presented with an award by the West Yorkshire Motor Trade Partnership.

Sunwin Bradford Part Exchange Clearance Sale

Due to record new car sales at both our Nissan and Renault dealerships in Bradford, we have acquired a huge number of part exchange vehicles that we simply don't have room for.


Sunwin Nottingham Part Exchange Clearance Sale

Due to record new car sales at both our Nissan and Renault dealerships in Nottingham, we have acquired a huge number of part exchange vehicles that we simply don't have room for.

Farnell Land Rover Central Leeds

Farnell Land Rover Central Leeds

New Farnell Land Rover site close to Leeds city centre, gives Farnell three dealerships in West Yorkshire!


Sunwin Suzuki Mansfield

Sunwin Suzuki Mansfield

Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Sunwin Suzuki as its new franchise dealer for Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Land Rover Central Leeds

New Farnell Land Rover site close to Leeds city centre, gives Farnell three dealerships in West Yorkshire!


Cyclists to hit the coasts

Cyclists to hit the coasts

A dozen daring cyclists from Bradford set off on a cross-country bike ride yesterday to raise money for Bradford Disability Sports and Leisure (BDSL).

Sunwin Nissan Keighley recieves award

Sunwin Nissan Keighley recieves award

Award presented to Nissan Keighley for excellence in customer service from West Yorkshire Trading Standards Motor Trade Partnership


Nissan extend government scrappage scheme

Nissan extend government scrappage scheme

Over 1 in 4 cars made in the UK is a Nissan. That’s why Nissan are rewarding people who buy British. Where other manufacturers only accept cars over 10 years old, Nissan will take your 8 year old car off your hands and give you £2,000 off our British-made Micra, NOTE, QASHQAI or QASHQAI+2.

Car Scrappage Scheme

If you have a vehicle that is more than 10 years old and you've owned it for more than a year, then you may be entitled to a discount of £2000 with the recently announced Government scrappage scheme.


The Highly Anticipated New Megane is Here!

The Highly Anticipated New Megane is Here!

The stylish five door Megane hatchback is now available from all Sunwin Renault dealerships, with the sleek coupe scheduled for arrival in January.

Ladies Evening at Ilkeston Nissan

Ladies Evening at Ilkeston Nissan

The Sunwin Nissan Ilkeston dealership on Derby Road held a ladies evening for their female customers and their families.


Sunwin Backs Hothfield Runners

Sunwin Backs Hothfield Runners

Runners at Hothfield Junior School in Silsden have just taken delivery of a new bright red running kit - a gift from their local motor group.

Local Drivers Given a Sneak Peek at Nissan's Top New Vehicle

Local Drivers Given a Sneak Peek at Nissan's Top New Vehicle

Drivers from all over the Midlands have been treated to a rare glimpse of the much talked about new vehicle from Nissan – the Qashqai.


‘Excellent’ First Year for Sunwin Mazda

‘Excellent’ First Year for Sunwin Mazda

Sunwin Guiseley has received an award for its excellent customer service during its first year since relaunching as a Mazda dealership.

Sunwin Scores for Richard and Overgate

Sunwin Scores for Richard and Overgate

Staff at Sunwin Motor Group paid tribute to their late colleague Richard Carter with a charity football tournament – and raised £867 for Overgate Hospice in Elland.


A Ray of Economic Sunshine at Sunwin Renault Blackpool

A Ray of Economic Sunshine at Sunwin Renault Blackpool

Market slump or no market slump, the Sunwin Renault Blackpool dealership on Amy Johnson Way is celebrating six months continued success, with used car sales targets being exceeded by 25%.

Diamond Ride Marks 60 Years of Land Rover at Farnell

Diamond Ride Marks 60 Years of Land Rover at Farnell

It’s the only car of its kind in the world - at one of the oldest Land Rover dealer groups in the world....


Cougars launch The KC Club and record a world Rugby League first

Cougars launch The KC Club and record a world Rugby League first

Keighley Cougars have today become the world’s first professional Rugby League club to donate their main front-of-shirt sponsorship category to a leading charity organisation.

Mazda2 Adds Three-Door to Model Line-Up

Mazda2 Adds Three-Door to Model Line-Up

A three-door version of the award-winning Mazda2 is now available at Sunwin Mazda. Starting at just £7,999 on-the-road, the Mazda2 3dr is one of the most price-competitive small cars in the UK.


Buyer’s Guide: Mazda RX-8

Buyer’s Guide: Mazda RX-8

11 June 2008, Auto Express (p.76-77)

Apprentice Chris Wins National Award

Apprentice Chris Wins National Award

A teenage apprentice from Sunwin Nissan Ilkeston has scooped bronze medal in the national finals of Nissan’s Apprentice of the Year award.


Is Sunwin’s Chris Apprentice of the Year?

Is Sunwin’s Chris Apprentice of the Year?

A 19 year old apprentice from Sunwin Nissan Ilkeston has made it to the national finals of Nissan’s Apprentice of the Year award.

Bradford’s Young Golfers to Benefit from Sunwin Sponsorship

Bradford’s Young Golfers to Benefit from Sunwin Sponsorship

Bradford’s leading golfers will be travelling to the Welsh Young Pro’s tournament in compact style next month, courtesy of Sunwin Peugeot Keighley.


Sunwin’s Sara Raises Funds for Local Hospice

Sunwin’s Sara Raises Funds for Local Hospice

Two friends who organised a charity ball for the local Manorlands hospice are building on their fundraising success with another dinner dance and race night at Skipton’s Rendezvous hotel.

Upgraded Mazda5 Arrives at Sunwin Mazda Derby and Guiseley

Upgraded Mazda5 Arrives at Sunwin Mazda Derby and Guiseley

The Mazda dealerships in Derby and Guiseley now has the upgraded Mazda5 available to test drive for customers who are looking for a practical family car with seating for up to seven that handles well and is fun to drive.


Sunwin Supports Helen’s Olympic Bid

Sunwin Supports Helen’s Olympic Bid

International canoeist Helen Barnes will be making her bid for the Beijing Olympics in a state-of-the-art canoe sponsored by her local Sunwin Motor Group showroom in Derby.

Mazda6 goes on sale at Sunwin Mazda

Mazda6 goes on sale at Sunwin Mazda

Christmas is over, but at Sunwin Mazda, spirits remain high with the arrival of the all new Mazda6 in the Bradford Road and Sir Frank Whittle Road showrooms in Guiseley and Derby.


Sunwin Mazda offers free safety check for winter

Sunwin Mazda offers free safety check for winter

As cold winter weather replaces this year’s wet spring, summer and autumn, Sunwin Mazda is offering local motorists a selection of money saving winter offers and free safety boosting checks.

Sunwin Renault Preston among best service centres in UK

Sunwin Renault Preston among best service centres in UK

Three motor technicians from Preston have achieved Senior Technician status in the national Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) training scheme, governed by the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI).


Sunwin Mazda anticipates arrival of all-new Mazda6

Sunwin Mazda anticipates arrival of all-new Mazda6

The Sunwin Mazda team is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the all-new Mazda6 at their Mazda dealerships.

Improved Efficiency Gets Gary a Double Whammy

Improved Efficiency Gets Gary a Double Whammy

Two leading East Midlands car dealerships have merged under the leadership of a single dealer principal in a plan to create a more efficient service for customers.


Special Mazda Models offer great value for Autumn

Special Mazda Models offer great value for Autumn

Family motorists and sports car enthusiasts will find a visit to Sunwin’s Mazda showroom highly rewarding this autumn.

Sunwin Donation is Automatic

Sunwin Donation is Automatic

Andy Pearson – manager of Sunwin Motor Group’s car hire division in Keighley – has given away the keys to his very own Mercedes 220c class to ensure a customer didn’t leave the dealership disappointed.


Sunwin Mazda crossover to the Sporty side

Sunwin Mazda crossover to the Sporty side

The all-new Mazda CX-7 sports crossover vehicle is now available in Sunwin showrooms in Guiseley, Derby and Loughborough.

‘Excellent’ First Year for Sunwin Mazda

‘Excellent’ First Year for Sunwin Mazda

Sunwin Guiseley has received an award for its excellent customer service during its first year since relaunching as a Mazda dealership.


Free Summer Checks from Sunwin Mazda

Free Summer Checks from Sunwin Mazda

Sunwin Mazda is offering customers a free air conditioning check and a comprehensive visual health check, to ensure local motorists stay cool and safe this summer.

Mazda Icon zooms into Sunwin

Mazda Icon zooms into Sunwin

Sunwin Mazda has just introduced a patriotic special edition of the iconic Mazda MX-5 in time for top-down summer motoring.


Sunwin Keeps Rescue Group Motoring

Sunwin Keeps Rescue Group Motoring

A group that trains Newfoundland dogs to save people from rivers and lakes has received a £400 donation from Sunwin Motor Group.

Local car dealership turns dream into reality for city school

Local car dealership turns dream into reality for city school

Sunwin Motor Group has helped Saint Benedict Catholic School and Performing Arts College on Duffield Road, by supporting a replacement minibus campaign.


It’s nice to get together – every quarter-century or so!

It’s nice to get together – every quarter-century or so!

Remember when companies were so good to work for that employees stayed for life? When granddads started on the shop floor, made their way up the ladder of success, and proudly showed off their long service medals?

Farnell’s Technician Recognition

Farnell’s Technician Recognition

Farnell Land Rover Guiseley technicians have become part of a groundbreaking nationwide initiative to raise standards of car servicing and repair.


Sunwin Support for Sportswoman Helen

Sunwin Support for Sportswoman Helen

International canoeist Helen Barnes can be assured of a smooth run on dry terrain at least, after signing a sponsorship agreement with Sunwin Motor Group in Derby.

All the Perks at Sunwin Mazda

All the Perks at Sunwin Mazda

Sunwin Mazda is introducing an exciting new high power 143ps diesel version of the popular Mazda3 that manages to combine the perks of exciting sports car performance with excellent economy.


Balloons for Zambia

Balloons for Zambia

While the majority of youngsters were beginning to tuck in to their Easter eggs last week, some pupils were busy making sure they were helping those a little less fortunate.

Finding Funds for Annette Fox

Finding Funds for Annette Fox

For the last 16 years, the Annette Fox Leukaemia Research Fund has held an annual ball to help raise money for people undergoing chemotherapy and treatment for blood disorders.


Top Prize for Mr Bray

Top Prize for Mr Bray

Mr Bray from Otley has become the proud owner of a brand new Renault Clio thanks to Sunwin Renault Bradford.

Technician Recognition

Technician Recognition

Sunwin Renault Mansfield has set the standard as one of their technicians recently became part of a groundbreaking nationwide initiative to raise standards of car servicing and repair.


Sporty style for new March registrations at Sunwin Mazda

Sporty style for new March registrations at Sunwin Mazda

Sunwin Mazda is accelerating towards the new ’07 registration plate change in March, with an impressive selection of new Mazda models including the new Mazda3 MPS superhatch that zoomed into showrooms last month.

Sunwin Helps School Children Play It Safe

Sunwin Helps School Children Play It Safe

A West Yorkshire centre that teaches primary school children about healthy living and good citizenship has been given a financial boost by Sunwin Motor Group.


Guiseley Manager Gets A Little Zoom-Zoom from Mazda

Guiseley Manager Gets A Little Zoom-Zoom from Mazda

Strictly speaking its strip is more Pacific Blue than navy blue, still, Terry Dolan's new Mazda has the right sporty credentials to join the set up at Guiseley AFC.

Christmas Came Early for Young Artist

Christmas Came Early for Young Artist

Christmas came early for a local boy, after his creative artwork came top in a nationwide poster competition.


Charity Road Trip aims to Raise £10,000

Sunwin Motor Group are putting the drive into fundraising with a 4 Corners of the Britain Charity Challenge this week.

Mazda is UK's Best-Selling Sports Car Brand

Mazda is UK's Best-Selling Sports Car Brand

Sunwin Mazda is enjoying a rush of customers to its dealership as sales of Mazda's sports cars soar ever higher and confirm that the Japanese car maker is indeed 'Britain's favourite sports car brand'.


Makeover Success for Sunwin

Makeover Success for Sunwin

It is smiles all round at the Sunwin Nissan dealership on Derby Road, Ilkeston, as staff look forward to the month ahead.

Careful Driver Wins the Day (Almost)

Careful Driver Wins the Day (Almost)

United Co-op Group transport manager Ronnie Hutton showed us how it was done when he took part in the RAC Fleetworld MPG Marathon.


Glue Sticks at the Ready!

Glue Sticks at the Ready!

An in-car DVD player, theme park tickets and art materials are up for grabs for children aged between 8 and 11 in Yorkshire, Lancashire and the Midlands.

Simon is F1 Winner

Simon is F1 Winner

Fernando Alonso he may not be, but Simon Robson from Keighley experienced his 15 minutes of Formula One glory, when he took a place on the winner's podium at Sunwin Renault Keighley's F1 Team Challenge.


Competition Has Winners All Revved Up

Competition Has Winners All Revved Up

A local couple couldn’t believe their luck when they received a telephone call from their favourite car dealership, informing them of their success in a prize draw.

Sunwin all revved up about revamp

Sunwin all revved up about revamp

An exciting new £200,000 refit is underway at the Sunwin Nissan dealership on Derby Road, Ilkeston.


Charities are on the ball

Charities are on the ball

There will be thrills, spills, famous names and fun and games in Harrogate on Saturday (July 22) when Swing Low Sweet Charity 2006 kicks off.

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