The New 2012 3 Series | Web Personality of the Year 2011 | Prepare for Winter at Peter Vardy | Astra GTC Arrives this Weekend at Peter Vardy | Just three weeks left to win an Astra GTC for three month

The New 2012 3 Series 26/01/2012 The new 3 Series – the F30 – is the successor to the E90. Although bigger and having more equipment than its predecessor, the F30 is actually lighter. For those of you who get a kick out of the stats, here are the details for the various models. The figures given are, in each case, for the manual gearbox version.

Web Personality of the Year 2011 12/01/2012 Peter Vardy Ltd is proud to have been awarded ‘Web Personality of the Year 2011’ from Car Dealer Magazine. This award is in recognition of all the hard work, creativity and thought put into how we communicate online with our customers. Making use of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, QR Codes and innovative digital content has made us one of the most exciting 21st Century Companies.

Prepare for Winter at Peter Vardy 25/11/2011 Remember last winter? At Peter Vardy we want to keep you safe on the roads this year and have a whole range of affordable products and services available today.

Astra GTC Arrives this Weekend at Peter Vardy 24/11/2011 The New Astra GTC arrives at Peter Vardy Showroom's this weekend (November 25th) and you can book a VIP test drive today!

Just three weeks left to win an Astra GTC for three months. 16/11/2011 The entries have started coming in. It seems our Astra GTC competition has really captured people’s imaginations. It’s bringing out the writer, as well as the driver, in them.

The New Vauxhall Astra VXR 04/11/2011 It’s been an exciting few days at Peter Vardy HQ with the announcment of lots of new Vauxhall's and today we have received all new photos of the new Astra VXR. The first picture's look incredible and I’m looking forward to more in the coming weeks.

The New Vauxhall Combo Van 03/11/2011 The New Vauxhall Combo Van was marvelled over by a few members of the company this week at a special Vauxhall event in Munich. It was a great chance to see and drive some exciting new vehicles, not least the New Combo Van.

Peter Vardy Annual Ball 2011 01/11/2011 Just like Christmas, the Peter Vardy Annual Awards Ball comes but once a year. And maybe that’s just as well. Because we couldn’t handle that amount of excitement every three months. Nor twice-yearly. In fact, even annually is pushing it a bit.

A Blackbelt Comes as Standard 18/10/2011 Peter Vardy is delighted to be supporting the Scottish judoka Euan Burton. Euan’s a world-class martial artist. Among his many achievements, he’s won bronze medals in the 2007 and 2010 World Judo Championships in the half-middleweight class.

The Magical MINI Coupé Launch Night 04/10/2011 The production-ready MINI Coupé was launched on Friday night in a magical event at our Edinburgh Showroom.

New Astra GTC 06/09/2011 The Astra GTC may not be out until November 1st 2011 but you can experience it early thanks to Peter Vardy Vauxhall at one of two locations in Scotland, either Leuchars Airshow in Fife on 10 September or Union Square in Aberdeen on 11 September. To find out more or to RSVP please visit our Facebook Page here.

Electric and Hybrid Cars 29/08/2011 We are getting pretty excited here at Peter Vardy about the arrival of 3 new models which are set to transform the future of the car forever. Vauxhall and BMW are in the run-up to releasing 3 new models over the next year which aim to offer the everyday practicality of a petrol or diesel powered car but without the costs associated with these limited fossil fuels.

Peter Vardy Family Funday 2011 15/08/2011 Another hugely successful Family Funday at Knockhill took place on Sunday 14th August. Highlights of the day included some absolutely awesome Scottish Championship Car Racing from Scotland’s top racing drivers. There was also plenty to keep the kids entertained throughout the day with a Bouncy Castle, Bungee Run, Bucking Bronco, Face painting, Giant Jenga, Arts and Crafts area and to top it all off - a Treasure Hunt with prizes!

Lord Michael Bates continues his journey...Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 04/08/2011 Lord Michael Bates continues his journey...Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Employee Swaps Four Wheels for Two in Charity Cycle 26/07/2011 A Peter Vardy senior car technician is attempting to help a children’s charity raise £100,000 as he swaps four wheels for two when he spends two days cycling across the North of England in a Coast to Coast challenge alongside with TV’s Ben Shephard.

How much does it cost to build a Formula 1 car? 26/07/2011 Check out this really cool diagram of how much it costs to build and run a Formula 1 car thanks to Louis Rix

Peter Vardy Triumph at Motor Trader Awards 2011 18/07/2011 Celebrations last week as Peter Vardy Ltd picks up Workshop of the Year Award at the 21st annual Motor Trader Industry Awards hosted in London's Grosvenor House on Wednesday 13th July.

Peter Vardy Aberdeen has successfully secured the new Vauxhall VXR8 GTS franchise! 07/07/2011 This is great news for all Vauxhall VXR fans. We are delighted to be exclusively bringing this 425bhp brute to the City of Aberdeen and you can be sure that it will come with a seriously tempting Peter Vardy price tag.

Peter Vardy Edinburgh will be an official retailer of the new Electric Vauxhall Ampera 06/07/2011 We are delighted to announce that our Vauxhall Edinburgh dealership has been selected as an official retailer of the new state-of-the-art, electric Ampera. The Ampera extended-range electric vehicle will be the first electrically driven car in the UK suitable for everyday driving that has the potential to be emissions-free*

Lord Michael Bates is now two months into his "Walk for Truce" 01/07/2011 Lord Michael Bates is currently walking from from Olympia, Greece to London to highlight the UN Resolution declaring the London 2012 Olympic Truce.

Roseann Gallagher on her mission to raise £1,000,000 for cancer 01/07/2011 Roseann Gallagher is on a mission to raise £1,000,000 for cancer cure

We've made the Motor Trader Awards 2011 shortlist! 17/05/2011 Peter Vardy have just been shortlisted for a fantastic 5 awards at the annual Motor Trader Awards 2011!

Come along to our special Peter Vardy Olympic weekend featuring: the Clan BMX Stunt team, Murrayfield Table Tennis Club and Edinburgh Judo Club! 11/05/2011 To launch our journey to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and our role as Official Automotive Partner, we’re holding a special weekend event for all the family at Peter Vardy BMW!

Peter Vardy have 10 tickets for the Scottish Motor Show at Knockhill (21st–22nd May) up for grabs! 11/05/2011 Peter Vardy have 10 tickets for the Scottish Motor Show at Knockhill (21st–22nd May) up for grabs!

Astra GTC is officially a production reality! 29/04/2011 Vauxhall’s new Astra GTC, finally revealed this week, retains the sharp styling of the GTC Paris concept...

Vauxhall Edinburgh Recruitment Night 27/04/2011 Being held at the Edinburgh Hilton Hotel on Wednesday 4th May between 5.00pm and 8.30pm, Peter Vardy are now recruiting for exciting roles in Sales, Service, Parts and Customer Service at our Vauxhall Edinburgh branch.

Peter Vardy Ltd Sleeps Under The Stars: Bethany Trust Charity Fundraiser Aims to Smash Record 04/04/2011 Top executives and employees from one of Scotland’s largest car dealership, Peter Vardy Ltd, are tonight (Friday March 25th) swapping their beds for cardboard boxes as they take part in The Bethany Big Sleep Out...

Vauxhall Direct Event 24th-26th March 11/03/2011 We are holding an exclusive Vauxhall Direct Event for one weekend only from Thursday 24th March through to Saturday 26th March...

Peter Vardy Ltd voted 15th best company to work for 25/02/2011 For the third year running Peter Vardy Ltd has been named among the top 100 companies to work for in the UK by the prestigious Sunday Times ‘Best Companies to Work For’ survey.

Win exclusive Chevrolet racing memorabilia with Peter Vardy! 25/02/2011 Celebrate Chevrolet's motorsport success by entering our exclusive Champions Challenge Competition.

Vardy vies to catch eyes with special edition Corsa VSS 10/02/2011 Peter Vardy Ltd has released an ultra-limited edition version of the Corsa aimed at drivers who want cutting-edge sports styling combined with low running costs.

Peter Vardy rolls out unique Apprentice-style Rookie Academy for 2011 23/12/2010 In a bid to push motor trade customer service levels to new heights Peter Vardy Ltd has implemented a unique Apprentice-style training scheme to put its new recruits through their paces.

Winter Driving Tips 07/12/2010 With Winter well and truly here and with snow now falling up and down the country it is important for those of you who are driving to make sure you are doing so safely!

BMW and MINI Peter Vardy raise money for sick kids 30/11/2010 Edinburghâ€™s Royal Hospital for Sick Children received a boost this weekend as Peter Vardy Ltd handed over a cheque for Â£4,500 at hospitalâ€™s open day.

Hamish the Scottish Mini on the Beaujolais Run 2010 25/11/2010 In November 2010 Hamish the Scottish MINI drove 1000 miles as he took on the challenge of the famous Beaujolais Run in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for charity.

Peter Vardy Launches Sales Academy 24/09/2010 At Peter Vardy Ltd we want to give you a special gift this Decemberâ€¦ the opportunity to become part of a world class team! December 2010 sees the launch of the Peter Vardy Sales Academy!

Lifetime warranty for all new Vauxhalls 05/08/2010 Today Vauxhall announced that all new cars purchased from their current range will come with a lifetime warranty. The Lifetime Warranty covers all models in the manufacturer's line-up and applies to the first owner of any Vauxhall registered from August 1 2010 for the lifetime of ownership, or up to 100,000 miles.

Peter Vardy Triumph at Motor Trader Awards 2010 20/07/2010 Celebrations last week as Peter Vardy Ltd picks up 2 trophies at the 20th annual Motor Trader Awards hosted in London's Grosvenor House on Wednesday 14 July. The event, the biggest awards night in the car retailing sector calendar, saw Peter Vardy picking up “Best Aftersales Initiative In The UK” and “Best Franchise Dealership In The UK” for their Motherwell Dealership.

Peter Vardy Announces Acquisition of Vauxhall Dealerships 01/07/2010 We have just added to the Vardy Family! Peter Vardy Limited, one of Scotland’s leading car dealer group's has increased its company portfolio following the acquisition of 2 Vauxhall sites from the John Martin Group. The Aberdeen Vauxhall dealership is situated on the Lang Stracht and the Edinburgh Vauxhall dealership at Seafield Road East.

Meet 'Aard Vardy' - Peter Vardy's New Mascot! 25/05/2010 Meet Aard Vardy - Peter Vardy's New Mascot! Aard Vardy (Aard to his friends, that includes you) welcomes families to our showrooms. At each of our dealerships we've got Aardy activity zones and kids packs. If your inclined to adopt an Aard, then Peter Vardy will donate £5 to charity!

Best Young Scottish Business 2010! 15/05/2010 We are delighted to announce our success at the 28th SBAAT awards held Friday the 14th March. In the company of dignitaries and celebrities including The Princess Royal, Rory Bremner and a plethora of UK business leaders, Peter Vardy was commended as the young achiever of 2010.

The Peter Vardy Ball 2010 01/05/2010 The annual Peter Vardy Ball descended upon the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on May 1st, which once more was a fantastic evening of recognition for all involved with the company.

Peter Vardy & Team Participate In 'Bethany's Big Sleepout' 2010 30/03/2010 Help support our participation in 'Bethany's Big Sleepout' on Friday 26th March 2010, from 10pm - 7am at Edinburgh City Chambers.

Peter Vardy Raise Money for Haiti 29/03/2010 The devastating events of the 12th January 2010 onwards have affected over 3 million people in total. As much as 230,000 people are estimated to have lost their lives, with over 1,000,000 people left homeless.

Peter Vardy Voted 22nd Best UK Company To Work For 26/02/2010 Peter Vardy have been voted the 22nd best UK company to work for in the 2010 Sunday Times poll.

New Chevrolet Spark - Preview Event 19/02/2010 To celebrate the launch of the new Chevrolet Spark, The UK's number 1 Chevrolet retailer Peter Vardy are holding a preview event to showcase the new model.

Sensational Hat-trick for Peter Vardy at 2010 'AM Awards' 18/02/2010 On one of the industries biggest nights of the year, Peter Vardy scooped the awards for 'Best Company To Work For', 'Best Community Initiative' and 'Best Motor Group'.

Hear What Our Customers Have To Say About Being Closed Sundays 23/01/2010 I received your letter today informing Mini customers that you plan to close on Sundays, and seeking feedback. I think it’s a superb idea, and reflects excellently on the ethos of your company and the care and esteem you have for your employees

Closed Sundays and Proud 08/01/2010 "As a business, we have two key objectives: a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and a passion to ensure our people are looked after and fully motivated in their working environment.

Peter Vardy's Christmas Kids Party 14/12/2009 Saturday 12th December saw all the children of staff members enjoy a very special Christmas treat courtesy of Peter Vardy.

Peter Vardy launches Foundation 01/11/2009 The Peter Vardy Foundation was launched in September 2009 with an initial £100K investment as a means of distributing 10 per cent of our annual profits to worthwhile causes in the communities where we operate across Scotland

Peter Vardy drive to help abused kids 29/07/2009 A MOTHERWELL car dealership has set itself the ambitious target of raising £40,000 for children who have been rescued from abusive people traffickers.

Driven man who is happy to follow in father's tyre tracks 29/07/2009

Peter Vardy Vauxhall increases sales by third 22/07/2009

Stylish MINI for a stylish lady 24/06/2009

A Mini Adventure for Competition Winner at Peter Vardy 11/06/2009

More Than 35,000 Cars Ordered Through Scrappage Scheme 11/06/2009

Peter Vardy Launches Just Drive 20/05/2009

Peter Vardy Annual Ball and Awards 11/04/2009

Unprecedented Success For Peter Vardy 01/03/2009

Peter Vardy Wins Best Companies Award 25/02/2009

Peter Vardy BMW Welcomes New Managing Partner 02/02/2009

Peter Vardy Charity Trip to Cambodia 19/12/2008

Vauxhall Insignia Wins Car of the Year 20/11/2008

Peter Vardy Opens New Vans Site 07/07/2008

Peter Vardy Ltd Celebrates 2nd Birthday 08/06/2008

Peter Vardy Supports New Charity 14/05/2008

Company Star Awards 28/04/2008