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The Co-operative Motor Group & Nott's County FC

The Co-operative Motor Group & Nott's County FC

The Haydn Road based site of The Co-operative Motor Group, has today announced an official partnership with Notts County Football Club which sees the business become the official preferred car supplier to the Midlands club.

Nissan Juke

Nissan Juke

The wait is almost over!!


New Grand Cherokee S

The Co-operative Motor Group in Preston is proud to unveil the exciting, special edition Grand Cherokee S-Limited this month at its new Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealership on Riversway Business Park, Admirals Way, Preston.


Bon Anniversaire Clio

Bon Anniversaire Clio

Believe it or not, Renault’s Clio has broken into its third decade of life having celebrated its 20th birthday this month. To celebrate this remarkable production run Renault have released a 20th Anniversary Limited edition Clio.

Peugeot RCZ

Peugeot RCZ

Officially Launched on the 21st May.


3, 2, 1 Used Car Offer

The Co-operative Motor 1, 2, 3 Used Car Offer

Motor Trader Awards 2010

The Co-operative Motor Group has made it onto the shortlist for the Motor Trader Industry Awards 2010 following a successful rebranding campaign.


American trio Coming to Lancashire

The Co-operative Motor Group’s Preston site is set to become home to Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge.

Renault Blackpool Awarded 2009 Global Quality Award

The Renault Global Award was introduced to reward those dealers that either provide the best customer service or have made the biggest improvements.


Twingo Gordini

Twingo Gordini

The Gordini badge is back! The Twingo Gordini Renault sport is a very special edition that draws on Renault's wealth of motorsport heritage. In a tribute to the extremely successful Gordini racing cars from the fifties and sixties,

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 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 – The Co-operative Motor Group, Sir Frank Whittle Road, Derby.

The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda Guiseley Service Award

The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda Guiseley Service Award

The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda Guiseley has been presented with an award by the West Yorkshire Motor Trade Partnership.


The Co-operative Motor Group 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.

The Co-operative Motor Group 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!

The Co-operative Motor Group Suzuki Mansfield

The Co-operative Motor Group Suzuki Mansfield

Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of The Co-operative Motor Group 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).


The Co-operative Motor Group Nissan Keighley recieves award

The Co-operative Motor Group 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 The Co-operative Motor Group Renault dealerships, with the sleek coupe scheduled for arrival in January.


Ladies Evening at Ilkeston Nissan

Ladies Evening at Ilkeston Nissan

The The Co-operative Motor Group Nissan Ilkeston dealership on Derby Road held a ladies evening for their female customers and their families.

The Co-operative Motor Group Backs Hothfield Runners

The Co-operative Motor Group 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 The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda

‘Excellent’ First Year for The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda

The Co-operative Motor Group Guiseley has received an award for its excellent customer service during its first year since relaunching as a Mazda dealership.


The Co-operative Motor Group Scores for Richard and Overgate

The Co-operative Motor Group Scores for Richard and Overgate

Staff at The Co-operative 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 The Co-operative Motor Group Renault Blackpool

A Ray of Economic Sunshine at The Co-operative Motor Group Renault Blackpool

Market slump or no market slump, the The Co-operative Motor Group 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 The Co-operative Motor Group 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 The Co-operative Motor Group Nissan Ilkeston has scooped bronze medal in the national finals of Nissan’s Apprentice of the Year award.

Is The Co-operative Motor Group’s Chris Apprentice of the Year?

Is The Co-operative Motor Group’s Chris Apprentice of the Year?

A 19 year old apprentice from The Co-operative Motor Group Nissan Ilkeston has made it to the national finals of Nissan’s Apprentice of the Year award.


Bradford’s Young Golfers to Benefit from The Co-operative Motor Group Sponsorship

Bradford’s Young Golfers to Benefit from The Co-operative Motor Group Sponsorship

Bradford’s leading golfers will be travelling to the Welsh Young Pro’s tournament in compact style next month, courtesy of The Co-operative Motor Group Peugeot Keighley.

The Co-operative Motor Group’s Sara Raises Funds for Local Hospice

The Co-operative Motor Group’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 The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda Derby and Guiseley

Upgraded Mazda5 Arrives at The Co-operative Motor Group 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.

The Co-operative Motor Group Supports Helen’s Olympic Bid

The Co-operative Motor Group 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 The Co-operative Motor Group showroom in Derby.


Mazda6 goes on sale at The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda

Mazda6 goes on sale at The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda

Christmas is over, but at The Co-operative Motor Group 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.

The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda offers free safety check for winter

The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda offers free safety check for winter

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


The Co-operative Motor Group Renault Preston among best service centres in UK

The Co-operative Motor Group 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).

The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda anticipates arrival of all-new Mazda6

The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda anticipates arrival of all-new Mazda6

The The Co-operative Motor Group 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 The Co-operative Motor Group’s Mazda showroom highly rewarding this autumn.


The Co-operative Motor Group Donation is Automatic

The Co-operative Motor Group Donation is Automatic

Andy Pearson – manager of The Co-operative 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.

The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda crossover to the Sporty side

The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda crossover to the Sporty side

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


‘Excellent’ First Year for The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda

‘Excellent’ First Year for The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda

The Co-operative Motor Group Guiseley has received an award for its excellent customer service during its first year since relaunching as a Mazda dealership.

Free Summer Checks from The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda

Free Summer Checks from The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda

The Co-operative Motor Group 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 The Co-operative Motor Group

Mazda Icon zooms into The Co-operative Motor Group

The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda has just introduced a patriotic special edition of the iconic Mazda MX-5 in time for top-down summer motoring.

The Co-operative Motor Group Keeps Rescue Group Motoring

The Co-operative Motor Group Keeps Rescue Group Motoring

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


Local car dealership turns dream into reality for city school

Local car dealership turns dream into reality for city school

The Co-operative Motor Group 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.

The Co-operative Motor Group Support for Sportswoman Helen

The Co-operative Motor Group 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 The Co-operative Motor Group in Derby.


All the Perks at The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda

All the Perks at The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda

The Co-operative Motor Group 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 The Co-operative Motor Group Renault Bradford.


Technician Recognition

Technician Recognition

The Co-operative Motor Group 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 The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda

Sporty style for new March registrations at The Co-operative Motor Group Mazda

The Co-operative Motor Group 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.


The Co-operative Motor Group Helps School Children Play It Safe

The Co-operative Motor Group 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 The Co-operative 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

The Co-operative 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

The Co-operative Motor Group 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 The Co-operative Motor Group

Makeover Success for The Co-operative Motor Group

It is smiles all round at the The Co-operative Motor Group 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 The Co-operative Motor Group 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.


The Co-operative Motor Group all revved up about revamp

The Co-operative Motor Group all revved up about revamp

An exciting new £200,000 refit is underway at the The Co-operative Motor Group 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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