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Skywell UK expands its dealer network in South Wales and North London

Motor Trader

Skywell UK general manager, David Clark said: As a family-owned business, Bob Davies Car Sales has a long history, offering fantastic customer service, to car buyers in South Wales, and I am very pleased to welcome them to our growing network. Skywell offers the BE11, a D-segment all-electric family SUV.

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VW Dealers And NADA Will Fight Scout Motors In Court Over Direct Sales

Carscoops

Scout has decided against using VW’s huge network of dealers to sell its models. While Tesla was a trailblazer for direct-to-customer sales in the US, it faced many legal hurdles in skirting regulations designed to protect franchised dealerships. VW insisted Scout is an independent brand, despite being backed by the conglomerate.

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Ionity targets company car fleets as network doubles in size

Autocar

New EV charge card unlocks discounted rates for fleets Network's new charge card promises cheaper, simpler fuelling of electric vehicles for business users Ionity has launched an EV charge card with discounted rates for fleetsas part of an effort to attract time-sensitive business drivers to its fast-growing network of rapid-charging hubs.

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Average car age grows as new car prices rocket 129% in 15 years

Autocar

Despite total new car sales increasing 6% for the year to date, those to private buyers are down 11.8%, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show. We’ve noticed a higher volume of customers with older vehicles seeking warranty protection for them,” he said. Among these cars, 10.5 million are aged over 12 years.

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Suzuki launches 10-year service activated warranty scheme for UK and Ireland

Motor Trader

Suzuki is set to introduce a 10-year Service Activated Warranty Scheme for UK and Irish customers. Service Activated Warranty is offered once the vehicle reaches the end of its manufacturer warranty period of three years / 60,000 miles and is booked in for its next scheduled service within the Suzuki Dealer network.

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Leasing Options reveals top brands for customer loyalty

Motor Trader

VW appeals to drivers who want a touch of refinement without breaking the bank, while Toyotas reliability – especially with hybrid technology – keeps customers coming back. Some manufacturers have been struggling to maintain customer loyalty. Thompson said: Volkswagen and Toyota also make sense in the top three.

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BYD Changes Course After Realizing Not Everyone Is Ready For EVs

Carscoops

While the Chinese automaker is well-known as one of the world’s leading battery-electric vehicle manufacturers, it actually sells more plug-in hybrids than full EVs. A stronger dealership network and, crucially, a broader lineup of plug-in hybrids are key pieces still missing from the puzzle.