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Latest News from Drive Motor Retail Group

Drive Weston-super-Mare Bodyshop named Enterprise South Regional Winner
31 March 2026
Drive Weston-super-Mare Bodyshop named Enterprise South Regional Winner
Our Weston Bodyshop has been named the Enterprise South Regional Winner for Best Customer Partner, recognising the team’s outstanding service delivery across all makes and models of vehicles.
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Drive Motor Retail invests over £2 million in major redevelopment of Darlington dealership
18 March 2026
Drive Motor Retail invests over £2 million in major redevelopment of Darlington dealership
Drive announces a major £2 million redevelopment of our Darlington dealership, transforming the site into a multi-brand automotive hub, bringing several major vehicle manufacturers together under one ...
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Drive Motor Retail partners with Hartlepool United as Official Vehicle Partner
02 February 2026
Drive Motor Retail partners with Hartlepool United as Official Vehicle Partner
Drive Hartlepool has announced a new partnership with Hartlepool United Football Club.
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Drive Motor Retail expands Leapmotor offering to Ipswich dealership
15 December 2025
Drive Motor Retail expands Leapmotor offering to Ipswich dealership
Drive has announced the expansion of its electric vehicle portfolio to our Ipswich dealership, with the site becoming the newest location to offer the full range of Leapmotor vehicles.
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CarGurus recognises drivedirect sites with 2025 Top Dealer Award
24 October 2025
CarGurus recognises drivedirect sites with 2025 Top Dealer Award
Our drivedirect sites in Leamington Spa, Darlington and Bristol North have been named 2025 Top Dealers by CarGurus, a leading UK automotive marketplace for shopping, buying and selling used vehicles.
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Drive Bristol North sponsors the Bristol Pitbulls ice hockey team
05 September 2025
Drive Bristol North sponsors the Bristol Pitbulls ice hockey team
Drive Motor Retail’s Bristol North site has signed a sponsorship with the South-West's top ice hockey team, Bristol Pitbulls.
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Drive Motor Retail Expands with New Vauxhall dealership in Ipswich
01 August 2025
Drive Motor Retail Expands with New Vauxhall dealership in Ipswich
Drive is happy to announce the opening of a new dedicated Vauxhall dealership in Ipswich, further strengthening our presence in the region.
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Drive Motor Retail wins ‘2025 Bodyshop Group of the Year’
21 May 2025
Drive Motor Retail wins ‘2025 Bodyshop Group of the Year’
Drive has received major recognition after being named 2025 Bodyshop Group of the Year by the National Accident Repair Group at the British Bodyshop Awards.
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Drive Motor Retail reveals upgraded MG showroom in Darlington
13 May 2025
Drive Motor Retail reveals upgraded MG showroom in Darlington
We're excited to announce the completion of a major renovation project in our Darlington dealership, marking a significant expansion to its MG offering in the region.
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