What does Sytner Group do?
Formed in 1968 by Frank Sytner and his older brother Alan – previously the owner of Liverpool’s famous Cavern Club – the Sytner Group is today the UK’s largest prestige car retailer. CarShop Northampton have now rebranded as Sytner Select.About Sytner Select Sytner Select, part of the Sytner Group, the UK’s leading prestige motor group, offers top-quality, highly specified vehicles, often part-exchanged at our franchise dealerships.Sytner are proud to represent Mercedes-Benz across our state-of-the-art nationwide retailers. If you are looking for a brand new Mercedes-Benz, an Approved Used Mercedes-Benz, or are considering booking any of our Mercedes-Benz Aftersales services, you have come to the right place.Under the ownership of Penske Automotive Group, Sytner Group has continued to flourish, becoming the UK’s largest and most successful car dealership group. Today, we operate state-of-the-art dealerships across the UK and have expanded into key European markets, including Italy, Germany, and Spain.
Who is the CEO of Sytner Group?
In January 2025, John Cragg took on the role of CEO of Sytner Group. Penske also announced Edwards’ successor John Cragg who will be relocating to the UK to serve as the new CEO of Sytner Group. Cragg’s career with Sytner spans 18 years, beginning as a sales executive in 1994.He will be replaced by American John Cragg, who joins from Sytner’s parent company, Penske Automotive Group, where he is the executive vice president of Eastern US operations. Confirming his retirement, Edwards said: ‘Over the past 40 years I have had the privilege to be part of this amazing and diverse industry.
Who owns Sytner BMW?
Its US-based parent, Penske Automotive Group, has announced that it has now completed the acquisition that Sytner revealed was under way in December, adding four BMW dealerships, four Mini showrooms, four Volvo dealerships, two Land Rover outlets and a Porsche centre from Rybrook Group. The American owner of Sytner Group has completed its deal to buy the Rybrook chain.Sytner bought CarShop for more than £70m in 2017 and in 2021 rolled out the CarShop brand across the globe. Sytner is owned by the New York Stock Exchange-listed business Penske Automotive and the firm uses the CarShop brand in America, too.In 2002 Sytner Group was purchased by Penske Automotive Group (formerly UAG); a major player in the American retail motor industry.The American owner of Sytner Group has completed its deal to buy the Rybrook chain. Penske Automotive Group now owns Rybrook’s 15 premium sites in the UK, comprising four BMW dealerships, four Mini outlets, four Volvo showrooms, two Land Rover locations and a Porsche business.
What brands does Sytner own?
From iconic brands like BMW, Audi, Mercedes, and Porsche to Ferrari, Aston Martin, Lamborghini and Maserati, we offer an unparalleled selection of vehicles to satisfy even the most discerning tastes. Mercedes-Benz: The Ultimate German Showdown. The rivalry between BMW and Mercedes-Benz is one of the most storied in automotive history, representing not just a clash of two brands but also a battle of philosophies that spans over a century.