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Business News Wales
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Business News Wales
Sinclair Group Marks 80 Years with Acquisition of Cardiff and Newport JLR Sites
Andy Sinclair, Managing Director of Sinclair Group, and Nicky Boyce, Head of the Jaguar Land Rover Division at Sinclair Group. Sinclair Group, Wales' largest motor retailer, is further expanding and strengthening its association with Jaguar Land Rover with the acquisition of two more sites. The Group has extended its reach across all of South Wales after completing the purchase of the Stratstone Jaguar Land Rover businesses in Cardiff and Newport from Lithia UK. The deal increases the Sinclair JLR portfolio to six sites. Situated on Hadfield Road, the Cardiff site opened in 2017 incorporating JLR's Arch concept design and features a state-of-the-art, 18-car showroom together with an Approved Used display area for up to 80 vehicles. It has a drive-in service reception and a 22-bay workshop. The Newport operation on Longditch Road was originally a dedicated service centre but was redeveloped as an Approved Used Retailer in September 2023. It can display up to 30 pre-owned vehicles and retains full after sales capability with a 10-bay workshop. All 60 staff employed across the two sites have transferred to the Sinclair Group, which was named 2024 Land Rover Retail Partner of the Year at the JLR Retailer of the Year Awards in March when the business was honoured in five categories for its excellence in service and performance. 'Over the past seven years, Jaguar Land Rover has become an increasingly key part of our group and, as a business, we have been eager to augment our representation for some time following our previous acquisitions,' said Andy Sinclair, Managing Director, Sinclair Group. 'As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, this development is another significant landmark for us. It's an honour to represent JLR across the entirety of South Wales – the brands are world-class and to now showcase them from six sites is something we are very proud about.' He added: 'We're delighted to welcome the experienced Stratstone teams in Cardiff and Newport into the Sinclair Group family ensuring continuity of service and support in both locations. This marks an exciting new chapter for JLR in South Wales and we look forward to providing our new customers with the outstanding levels of service and an unrivalled retail experience that the Sinclair Group has become renowned for.' The Sinclair Group now represents 13 brands at 30 sites and employs over 1,000 staff. The association with Jaguar Land Rover began in 2018 with the takeover of the franchise in Hay-on-Wye. Land Rover Swansea was added to the Group's portfolio in 2019, whilst three years ago, the business moved into England for the first time with the acquisition of the Land Rover retailer in Ludlow together with its sister site in Aberystwyth. In 2023, Sinclair Jaguar Land Rover Swansea relocated to purpose-built premises on a five-acre site at Swansea Vale.
Axios
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
The Denver Art Museum (quietly) raised its prices
It's not just the artwork turning heads at the Denver Art Museum — it's the tickets, too. Why it matters: General admission, particularly on weekends, now rivals prices at some of the country's most prestigious institutions, despite Denver's museum being smaller in scale and collection. Driving the news: The DAM raised its prices last fall, spokesperson Andy Sinclair tells us, three years after completing a $175 million renovation. The move largely flew under the radar, but now some visitors are raising an eyebrow. What they're saying: "I've been to the DAM a bunch growing up. ... I don't remember it ever being something that made me think twice about cost," one user recently posted on the Denver Reddit channel, sparking a conversation about pricing. By the numbers: In-state weekday admission for adults has jumped from $18 to $22 — a 22% increase. On Fridays through Sundays, it's $25. Out-of-state visitors now pay $27 on weekdays instead of $22, and $30 on Fridays through Sundays. Between the lines: That puts DAM's peak out-of-state admission on par with The Met in New York City — the most visited and arguably most iconic art institution in the country. Context: The DAM says the increase reflects rising costs and the value of its programming. DAM compared admission costs across museums and entertainment venues to select pricing that's in line with peer institutions nationally and locally, Sinclair says.
