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NEW FORD PUMA AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2019 Engineered to help you get the most out of today’s modern living. With innovative ‘human-centric’ design, bold SUV exterior styling, and a sophisticated hybrid powertrain: Ford Puma doesn’t seek your attention – it quietly…

John Grose celebrates its success in receiving the highly coveted commended status in the Regional Website of the Year category in the national 2019 Dealer Awards. The commendation recognises their commitment to providing great service to customers of the Motability Car Scheme throughout 2018.…

Peugeot has revealed the all-new 2008 compact SUV and confirmed an electric e-2008 will be available. The new model will arrive early next year, offering a range of petrol and diesel engines alongside the electric model. It features sharper styling and Peugeot’s latest 360-degree i-cockpit. A…

We are delighted to announce that we have today agreed to a new partnership to support young people in Suffolk by becoming one of The Careers & Enterprise Company’s Cornerstone Employers.   Regular, meaningful encounters with employers is an absolutely vital part of preparing and…

Ford has outlined an electric vehicle strategy that encompasses mild hybrid, self-charging hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (BEV) solutions across its cars and light commercial vehicles. At a media event in Amsterdam, the company followed up previous announcements that every new…

We were delighted to be able to supply Mr Seppins of Anglia Car Charging with a New Kia e-Niro. This was the first e-Niro we had received and delivered and it looks great with the company livery added. The All-New Kia e-Niro is a zero emissions fully electric SUV with up to 282 miles on a…

  More than 63,000 UK drivers have voted the PEUGEOT 3008 SUV as their ‘New Car of the Year’ at the annual Auto Trader New Car Awards, at a ceremony in London. The win is the 66th award for the PEUGEOT 3008 SUV, making it one of PEUGEOT’s most successful models. Unlike…

We are delighted to announce that the All-New DS 3 CROSSBACK has arrived at our DS Salon in Ipswich! The most striking thing about the DS 3 CROSSBACK isn’t the equipment though, it’s just how much a leap forward it is in terms of style and quality.  The DS 3 CROSSBACK is…

The DS brand has made strides these past few years. The DS badge is now a genuine alternative to mainstream manufacturers. So much so that we’ve come to expect high quality in every model of the DS range, from entry to range-topper, and the latest car, the DS 3 Crossback, really lives up to…

Thursday 13th June 2019 | 10am - 4pm   We were thrilled to host our seventh annual Motability Awareness Day at our Ipswich and Lowestoft dealerships.  It was a lovely day (despite the rain!) and we had lots of positive feedback from those who attended. Thank you if…

Kia has revealed the latest member of the Ceed family, a new crossover that will be launched this year. Based on the new Ceed platform, the crossover version will be a rival for the Ford Focus Active and Volkswagen T-Roc. Its size will place it between the Ceed Sportwagon and Sportage in the Kia…

It was great to get to see the New DS  3 Crossback SUV at our exclusive launch event on Tuesday 12th March. The DS 3 Crossback is the latest model to be released by DS Automobiles and the DS3 Crossback e-tense fully electric version  will follow shorty after. DS 3 Crossback is the…

The all-new Kia Soul EV made its European debut at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. In its third generation, it will be powered in Europe exclusively by electric energy, with a choice of two long-range, zero-emission powertrains. The new-generation battery packs powering the Soul EV…

The New Peugeot 208 and e-208 have been revealed! The all-new Peugeot 208 embodies youthfulness and the future of driving with its distinctive sporty lines and the new PEUGEOT 3D i-Cockpit®. Live the power of choice and choose a petrol, diesel or electric engine without compromise. The…

This is no ordinary pick-up.  This is a super pick-up. The long awaited New Ranger Raptor has finally arrived in our FordStore and Transit Centre showroom in Ipswich and is now available to test drive!  This is Europe’s first-ever factory-built, off-road performance pick-up truck…

The All-New Focus ST is nearly here, and it’s been purpose built to deliver the ultimate Focus driving experience. This is the Focus like you’ve never seen it before. The All-New Focus ST has been precision engineered to be more powerful, more responsive and more fun to drive than…

St Elizabeth Hospice has teamed up with Wild in Art again this year to stage Suffolk’s biggest ever mass-participation, public art event – Elmer’s Big Parade. The interactive sculpture trail will feature more than 50 Elephants across Ipswich and beyond. This summer, you will…

HOW TO GET A GRIP ON THE ICY WEATHER CONDITIONS   John Grose Kia provides the best tips for driving in Suffolk as the icy weather hits Top tips for winter-proofing your car   As snow hits Suffolk, it can have a detrimental impact on the road conditions. To help keep motorists…

What Car? has named the Kia e-Niro electric vehicle as its 2019 Car of the Year during its 42nd annual awards ceremony, held in association with Warranty Direct and BNP Paribas Cardif. The Kia e-Niro beat 23 other category winners to take the overall title, becoming the first electric…

The Peugeot 5008 wins Best Large SUV in this years WhatCar? Awards. The Peugeot 5008 matches the quality and technology found in much more expensive SUV's, yet it's cheaper to run, more practical and at least as stylish. So it deserves to be the go-to choice for larger families. For further…

We are pleased to announce New Citroën Berlingo was named ‘MPV of the Year’ at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards! WhatCar? Said ‘The Berlingo offers so much for so little. You’ll be hard pushed to find something quite so cavernous for the money. And with a…

For the next 3 years Ford will be the official vehicle supplier to the RNLI. Most visibly we’ll be supporting their great work with the Ford Ranger, which will help lifeguards patrol beaches up and down the UK. To date the RNLI have saved the lives of over 141,000 people in UK or Irish waters.…

Kia Motors have announced the introduction of the new ‘Mixx’ special edition to the Stonic range. The ‘Mixx’ will be available exclusively in the striking two–tone combination of Clear White and Orange Premium Paint. Inside the car, the Stonic ‘Mixx’ will…

The New DS3 Forever Limited Edition DS 3 Forever is the final limited edition of DS 3, featuring 'Forever' exterior branding, DS monogram roof stickers, laser engraved DS monogram exterior door mirrors and a luxurious interior of Basalt Black Leather.  The DS 3 Forever comes with…

Come and see our brand-new dealership on Ransomes Europark.     Our light and airy new showroom boasts state of the art equipment, ample parking and of course the latest new Citroen range.     To find out more about the new Citroen range, please contact our…

We've Moved! Come and see our brand-new dealership on Ransomes Europark, Ipswich.     We've moved from our Goddard Road site only 10 minutes down the A14 to Ransomes Europark, just after the Orwell Bridge (please see map below).  Our light and airy new showroom…

Come and see our brand-new DS Salon Ipswich on Ransomes Europark.     Our light and airy new showroom boasts state of the art equipment, ample parking and of course the latest new DS range.     To find out more about the new DS range, please contact our team…

We're proud to announce that John Grose Chairman, Ian Twinley, handed over a brand new Transit Luton to Emmaus Suffolk this week. We're proud to be supporting the charity, who will be using the van as a mobile shop, to provide donated household goods, ethically sourced cleaning products…