Motor Trader

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ford terminated more than 50 retail dealers in January as part of its restructuring of the network. Back in 2020 Ford announced that it was going to reduce its network of sales outlets in half over the next five years. Light commercial vehicle sales have been growing in importance for the network and Ford.

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Carscoops

MARCH 12, 2025

Jag Doesn’t Want To Push Old Customers Away One of the biggest criticisms leveled at Jaguar when the campaign kicked off was that they risked alienating the traditional, stiff-upper-lip customer base. ” The Change That Is Needed Perhaps Jaguar doesn’t want to push old customers away with their marketing efforts. .”

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Motor Trader

MARCH 14, 2025

Hendy Group is aiming to drum up sales of double-cab pick-ups ahead of the increase in Benefit-In-Kind (BIK) charges takes effect on 6 April. Other manufacturers, including Isuzu, have moved to boost sales of the impacted vehicles ahead of the tax hike. It only applies if an employee also uses the vehicle privately, as many users do.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 19, 2025

The Leapmotor T03 and C10 electric vehicles go on sale today with T03 prices starting at 15,995, or 199 a month and 0% APR PCP finance deals. In the UK the brand currently has 44 Leapmotor retailers as part of the existing Stellantis network and this is expected to grow to 80 by the end of 2025.

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Volkswagen Group UK has confirmed that it is pushing ahead with plans to remap its UK dealer networks with cuts to the number of dealer outlets and fewer investors. It is understood the OEM, which accounts for almost a quarter of annual UK car sales, is looking to have all brands represented an individual group in large market areas.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Awards celebrates performance across the network of 190 Kia dealerships in the UK. Paul Philpott, President and CEO of Kia UK, said: In 2024, Kia experienced record sales which is testament to the exceptional commitment of our dealers to our customers. The winner of the After Sales Excellence Award was Gravells (Hereford).

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Shawn Ryder

MARCH 9, 2025

In the modern marketing landscape, understanding where to find your target audience for customer discovery is crucial for the success of any automotive dealership. Customer discovery is the process of brainstorming, validating, and refining your understanding of who your potential customers are and how you can meet their needs.

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Volkswagen Group UK has confirmed that it is pushing ahead with plans remap the UK dealer network with cuts to the number of dealer outlets and fewer but larger investors. The remap of the networks impacts the brands it has in the UK, including Audi, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, Cupra and Škoda.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 3, 2025

I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to all of this years winners as well as our Partners across the network who are supporting the growth of the Hyundai brand in the UK. The awards are based on an assessment of New Car Sales, Aftersales Performance, Customer Experience, Retailer Profitability and Future Mobility.

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Motor Trader

JULY 9, 2024

International financial services group Admiral is recruiting a network of UK dealers to boost its car finance business in the UK. million customers and motor insurance listing of 4.94 million customers. It is looking for sales, underwriting, product, technology and operations staff. in the showroom.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 21, 2024

The Business Performance categories recognise performance overall including sales, with electric, and customer satisfaction in sales and aftersales. DS Automobiles continues to expand its network with the opening of Stellantis & You Cribbs Causeway in Bristol. Wilmoths Maidstone was named Most Improved Retailer.

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

With senior roles in Mercedes-Benz UK, Volvo UK, Nio UK, and a Polestar global sales role, he has split his career 50/50 between OEM work and time as a dealer. We are focused on making sure that we can reach as many customer types as possible” he said. It will also lead to a smoother customer journey because to deal direct is great.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The move comes after customer and dealer feedback confirmed the new system was causing confusion. Sales and marketing boss Marco Schubert said: This decision follows extensive discussions and aligns with the preferences of our customers and international dealer network.

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The sale includes 33 dealerships, 52 franchises, and three collision centers in two states. Herb Chambers employs more than 2,200 people through his expansive dealer network. Speaking with Boston Globe , Chambers said Asbury first approached him about a potential sale a year ago. ” Herb Chambers (center)

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Motor Trader

MAY 29, 2024

Over 250 new dealers have signed up to the RAC Dealer Network in the last 12 months, the biggest period of growth since its launch in 2008. The new dealers include Cotswold Motor Group, Harvey’s Autos, Curtis Cars, Carzar, AA Car Sales and Toomey Car Store. This is offered alongside benefits such as no customer excess to pay.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Customers could only view available EV inventory through Ford’s website, limiting buying options. Read: Ford Gives Dealers Up To $22,500 To Push F-150 Lightning Sales According to Autonews , Ford’s plan was to store unsold EVs at 21 RRCs across the States. It is a little tricky to have two different [sales] methodologies.”

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Mazda has recognised the top performing dealerships, across the sales and aftersales departments in its annual All-Stars awards. Now in its sixth year, the awards celebrate dealerships that placed within the top 25 in the 2024 Mazda Sales and Aftersales leagues respectively. Mazda has 119 UK dealers.

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Autocar

APRIL 7, 2025

But the arrival of an EV version of the smaller Puma Britains best-selling vehicle is key for the brands ambition to grow its EV sales. There are also some of our Fiesta customers who have been waiting for this vehicle. So with this new scheme we think we can tap into a group of customers by providing a real benefit.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 20, 2025

Deepal is expanding its retail network in Australia, after launching late in 2024 with just four dealers across two cities. Deepal also promises to continue expanding its network throughout the first quarter of 2025, with more Queensland locations coming along with one in the Australian Capital Territory.

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Carscoops

MARCH 20, 2024

“We are upgrading our retail network, with expanded electric vehicle charging and convenience offers, in response to changing customer needs,” the oil and gas giant said in its Energy Transition Strategy 2024 document. ” The company did not specify where the retail locations it shuts down are located.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 22, 2024

According to senior vice president of product planning and mobility strategy for Hyundai Motor North America, Olabisi Boyle, the Korean brand isn’t worried about sales fluctuations and understands the significance of the journey to electrification. ” Read: EV Sales Surge To A Record 1.2

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Dealer World

DECEMBER 16, 2024

We are honored to continue to support the Bohn family, this time in the sale of their Hyundai Genesis dealership, a transaction that, again, underscores the enduring strength of the auto retail market in the South, said Gabe Robleto, Senior Vice President, Sell-Side Advisory at Kerrigan Advisors. Home to over 1.2

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Drive.com

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Mazda is one of Australias best-selling brands, but after a few setbacks, could 2025 be the year it finally beats its sales record? All of these enhancements combine to make BT-50 more compelling not only to retail customers but also for fleet, so it will have a valuable impact on our overall sales for the year.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 7, 2025

In holding statement Volkswagen said: We, along with the whole motor industry, are moving through a period of unprecedented change, prompted by new technologies and changing customer expectations. Marshall Motor Group will be writing to its customers to advise them of alternative sales, service and parts facilities.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Daryl Chadwick, sales executive at RRG Toyota Bury, celebrated over 31 years of service at RRG. Chadwick has sold over 8,000 vehicles which makes him the top-performing sales executive within the Toyota network. His expertise and customer service reputation has allowed him to build a loyal client base.

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Drive.com

DECEMBER 22, 2024

A record sales year and with more new products on the way, is BYD on track to topple market-leading Toyota in Australia by the end of the decade? Product wise, well close out the year with 20,000 sales. So sales target wise, we will hit 20,000 units this year [2024]. Australia is such a competitive market, right?

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Drive.com

MARCH 31, 2025

Although fully-electric cars such as the Nissan Leaf have garnered considerable attention and sales success, not all drivers are ready to make the jump to all-electric motoring. Lyons addressed these concerns directly, noting that Nissans cumulative sales of e-Power vehicles have already reached 1.5

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Motor Trader

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Motorpoint Norwich, the 21st store in Motorpoint’s retail network, is set to open this Friday on Turnpike Close. If a customer finds a car that they’re interested in online, but it happens to be at another Motorpoint store, we’ll arrange to have it moved to Norwich ready for them to look at in person.

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Shawn Ryder

MARCH 15, 2025

These gatherings offer unparalleled opportunities for networking, learning about the latest trends, and gaining insights from industry experts. Are you looking to expand your network, learn about new automotive technologies, or find potential business partnerships? This encourages people to come up to you and start a conversation.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The dealership was the top performer in the network of 60 UK Van Centres and 30 Authorised Repairers. Recognising the strong performance shown across the UK network in 2024, awards were presented to top-performing Van Centres across categories including aftersales, new and used sales, and customer excellence.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 23, 2025

2024 wasnt what many would define as a good year for Polestar in Australia, with the brand experiencing a 30 per cent drop in sales from the year prior despite adding two models to its lineup. Wed expected that the volume [of Polestar 2 sales] wouldnt match 2023 levels. There is no talk at the moment of price adjustments.

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Shawn Ryder

MARCH 22, 2025

Understanding Personal Effectiveness in Marketing Measuring your proficiency in marketing isnt merely about sales figures or web traffic. Common KPIs in automotive marketing include: Sales Conversion Rates: This percentage indicates how many leads turn into actual sales. Here, well break down critical areas to focus on.

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Carscoops

JUNE 13, 2024

Infiniti wants to increase its market share, luring back previous customers that fled to Lexus and Acura. The luxury brand is also targeting a more affluent type of customer, starting with the Infiniti QX80. The brand’s North American boss has set a target of achieving a 10 percent sales increase in the 2024 fiscal year.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

Customers today are much better informed and cautious about how they spend their money. When it comes to big-ticket items like a home or cars, customers want to research and choose the best option available. Begin with marketing tactics that can help your sales dealership. It can help achieve up to 10% of revenue growth.

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Carscoops

MAY 15, 2024

but most sell vehicles out of existing Hyundai facilities Opening dedicated Genesis showrooms requires multi-million dollar investments Genesis sales rose by 3.4% increase in sales in the U.S. In April, the brand’s EVs accounted for 12% of its total sales. There are 253 Genesis dealers across the U.S. in the U.S.

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Polestar UK is one of the first European markets where Polestar moves to a non-genuine sales model. Customers can still configure and order their Polestar online, and through the expanding network of Polestar Spaces. We have delivered more than 30,000 Polestar 2 electric fastbacks to our UK customers since we launched in 2020.

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