Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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. This offer is available for a limited time.

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AutoSuccessOnline

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The annual NADA Women Driving Auto Retail (WDAR) event at the NADA Show celebrates gender diversity in the auto retail industry. and offers both formal and informal networking opportunities, along with empowering talks from inspiring speakers. Organized Networking Segment 10:45-11:30 a.m.: 23, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Genesis has Studio spaces in Westfield London, Battersea and Edinburgh Korean premium brand appoints six retail partners nationwide as it looks to boost market share in UK Genesis is aiming to dramatically increase its visibility and market footprint in the UK with the appointment of new retail partners across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 9, 2024

Members of the automotive leaders’ organisation Automotive Fellowship International (AFI) have reformed into a new independent entity, the Automotive Leadership Network (ALN). Members of the ALN include senior leaders from retailers, manufacturers and industry associates. The network is governed by Chatham House Rules.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Subaru UK & Ireland celebrated the achievements of its Retailer network at its Annual Conference & Awards in Reading. Aird Motors, based in Beauly, Scottish Highlands, was named the overall Retailer of the Year for 2024. Proven Motor Company secured the Fleet Dealer of the Year Award, D.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 21, 2024

DS Automobiles’ Prestige Awards saw retailers receive awards for Retailer of the Year, Most Improved Retailer and the Prestige Award for Marketing. DS Swansea, FRF, was named Retailer of the Year and also awarded the Prestige Award for Marketing. Wilmoths Maidstone was named Most Improved Retailer.

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From a brand awareness perspective, the spaces do perform well and Meadowhall in particular has done really well with pre-owned cars as well,” he said Polestar collaborates with six retailer partners, operating nine spaces. Galvin acknowledges the importance of the used car operation which has seen significant change. “Up

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Autocar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Dacia had sold just over 1000 bi-fuel versions of the Duster and Sandero by the end of October LPG pump network in Britain is only a quarter of what it was at its peak Dacia CEO Denis le Vot is surprised that low-cost LPG fuel is not more popular in the UK as British buyers are "meant to be super pragmatic".

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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 22, 2024

New data from JudgeService reveals that 96% of customers would recommend RAC Dealer Network retailers, with a majority reporting high satisfaction with their purchases and the service received. This story continues at Customer satisfaction soars for RAC Dealer Network retailers Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader

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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.

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Drive.com

APRIL 9, 2024

BYD Australia says it intends to expand its current network of 27 showrooms and 15 in-house service centres to 100 locations by the end of 2025 – which would make for a larger footprint than Honda , GWM , and BMW. “At BYD, we’ll continue to bring our innovative technology and projects to the Australian market,” he said last week.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 20, 2025

Polestar has arrived in Adelaide, opening the doors to its first South Australian dealership as part of a wider retail expansion. Polestar says the new Adelaide location is part of the company’s “transition [to] a more active retail model”, which will see the Geely-owned brand partner with dealer partners around the country.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 20, 2025

Disclaimer: Unless stated otherwise, the prices listed in this article are the recommended retail price and do not include on-road costs. Pricing on the HiLux starts from the entry-level HiLux Workmate Single Cab priced from $27,730 and tops out at the HiLux GR Sport Diesel dual cab, which carries a $74,310 retail price tag.

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Drive.com

AUGUST 14, 2024

Ahead of its debut in Australia, the Chinese car maker is turning to established dealer networks across Australia to sell its models. Zeekr is partnering with established dealer networks to sell its electric vehicles across major states and territories in the country. We are partnering with strong franchise dealer networks out there.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 29, 2025

The expansion comes as part of Hyundai Motor UK’s broader retail network evolution strategy. Ashley Andrew, President of Hyundai Motor UK, said: “West Riding Group’s expansion in Greater Manchester exemplifies exactly what we’re trying to achieve with our network evolution strategy.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 16, 2025

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show, which will be held in New Orleans in January 2025, is one of the most impactful events in the automotive retail sector. Attending NADA offers dealerships a wealth of opportunities for growth, networking and innovation. How Dealers Can Use NADA to Find New Products 1.

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Carscoops

MARCH 29, 2024

Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng, backed by Volkswagen, is expanding into its fifth European market after Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark. Xpeng aims to secure a 3% market share for new energy vehicles by the end of this year. It aims to expand its presence to 120 retail locations in Germany by 2026.

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Motor Trader

JUNE 5, 2024

The RAC Dealer Network is now an approved partner to the Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA). As a result, the RAC Dealer Network will support the IMDA’s members while introducing news ones to the IMDA. The RAC Dealer Network includes over 1,400 used car, van, motorcycle and motorhome retailers across the UK.

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Carscoops

MARCH 12, 2025

” The Change That Is Needed Perhaps Jaguar doesn’t want to push old customers away with their marketing efforts. And it needs to be underpinned by a super-compelling product because marketing will only take you so far.” There will be new retail and experience stores with a lounge-like feel.

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Shawn Ryder

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

In the heart of McIntosh, Florida, the automotive market is evolving rapidly, driven by the increasing significance of digital marketing strategies. As car dealerships navigate this dynamic landscape, leveraging innovative marketing techniques becomes paramount for sustaining growth and enhancing customer engagement.

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Motor Trader

JULY 24, 2024

The Australian intelligence platform provides market-wide insights to inform retailer’s decisions. He is joined by April Allanson and Paul Kelly who are responsible for business development strategy and active in the UK retail network. Thurlow Nunn now has access to AutoGrab’s Sourcing Tool and Customer Recapture tool.

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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. Networking and Community Engagement Building strong relationships within your local community can enhance your visibility and credibility.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Darran Clarke, head of marketing at Alan Day Motor Group, said: Were delighted to hand over the BYD Seal Excellence to Jordan Pickford. In November last year Alan Day Motor acquired Hummingbird Motors, a Kia retailer on Edgware Road. England and Evertons No.1 The group is expanding.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 5, 2025

Skywell UK has added Any Colour Car and YCC Cars to its dealer network as the main dealers for South Yorkshire and Lancashire respectively. The brand’s new large panel van will introduce Skywell into the UKs commercial vehicle market.

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Dealer World

JULY 29, 2024

The survey offers a candid, on-the-ground view of auto retail’s opportunities and challenges in the near and medium term,” said Erin Kerrigan, Founder and Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors. The results underscore the continuing evolution of the auto retail marketplace, particularly regarding the demand challenges associated with EVs.

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The event was attended by VIP guests and dealers from across the 60-strong network of franchised retailer sites, which are dual branded with Jaecoo. Chen Chun Qing, Executive Vice President Chery International, said: “This is a landmark week for OMODA, as it marks the official start of our journey in a key market for the brand.

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Maguire, who previously served as executive vice president of its business consulting and engagement marketing services to the automotive retail network, brings a wealth of experience in key areas across the automotive aftersales, backed by a strong track record of strategic leadership, the company said.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Budget increase in employer National Insurance contributions may force Halfords to up the cost of car repairs at its network of Autocentres. The effect of the UK Budget on consumer behaviour and hence the trajectory of our end-markets is unclear. “We last time as challenges in the tyre market and wage inflation.

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Autocar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Miller said this provides access to a nationwide aftersales network and an established database of fleet customers, enabling targeted cross-selling of Genesis products where they fit operators’ price-grading structures. Against the backdrop of a smaller model range and softer retail demand, its UK registrations were down 24.5%

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AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 29, 2025

The acquisition of DealerClub is a critical step for Cars Commerce s strategic vision to expand into the wholesale market by catering to the large dealer segment looking to gain operating and financial efficiencies by leveraging technology to trade used vehicles within a trusted network, said Alex Vetter, CEO of Cars Commerce.

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Motor Trader

MAY 3, 2024

Elsewhere Cox Automotive in 2021, as the market emerged from the pandemic, suggested 42% of new and used car sales would be online by 2026. With consumers looking to embark on an EV journey, and omnichannel retail coming into play, the role of the retailer in connecting consumers with the car they are looking for is important.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JUNE 14, 2024

The dominant Sunrise stores in Tennessee mark LAD’s debut in the Memphis market, further expanding its presence in the country’s most profitable region. The post Lithia & Driveway Expands Retail Network in US Southeast Region appeared first on AutoSuccessOnline. billion. .”

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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. Polestar’s UK retail partners will soon be able to actively sell from each Space. Customers can still configure and order their Polestar online, and through the expanding network of Polestar Spaces.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 31, 2025

Since arriving in the UK, the brand has built a solid network which currently consists of 71 dealer groups. Victor Zhang, country director of Omoda and Jaecoo, said: We are using franchised dealerships because we want to have a win-win partnership with retailers. “For new brands, it is not just about sales.

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Autocar

AUGUST 12, 2024

Solterra will be joined by three more Toyota-related EVs New EVs and fresh petrol Forester will help Subaru land a bigger slice of the UK market, says new boss Subaru will bring two new electric cars to the UK by 2026 as it seeks to build on the early success of the Solterra in pursuit of a bigger slice of the UK market.

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AutoSuccessOnline

MAY 22, 2024

CarNow , a digital retailing company in the automotive industry, announced it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN) as a Software Partner. The APN is a global community of AWS Partners that leverage programs, expertise and resources to build, market and sell customer offerings.

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Drive.com

DECEMBER 24, 2024

With the support of the recently introduced CX-70 , volume-selling CX-80 , and a host of changes coming to CX-60 in the middle of next year, we will have a range that is at full strength [in 2025] and will bolster our already record-breaking models such as CX-3 and CX-5, Alastair Doak, Mazda Australia Director of Marketing, told Drive.

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