Carscoops

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A new price war in the country has led to unsustainable heavy discounting that’s putting retailers into the red. European carmakers have been making bank in China for years, but now the profit stream has turned to a trickle, and no one knows this better than the retailers struggling to shift metal.

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Carscoops

MARCH 20, 2024

Shell, the world’s second-largest fossil fuel explorer, currently operates over 46,000 retail locations globally, predominantly gas stations. ” The company did not specify where the retail locations it shuts down are located. ” The company did not specify where the retail locations it shuts down are located. .

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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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Dealer World

MARCH 25, 2025

Sure, technology is rapidly advancing the automotive retail and lending industries, but this evolution has also brought about new challenges in the areas of cybersecurity. The ransomware event of the summer of 2024 made many headlines, and since then the entire industry is taking a closer look at digital security.

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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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Carscoops

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Scout has decided against using VW’s huge network of dealers to sell its models. “There are some exceptions to that, but those exceptions generally relate to the non-legacy OEMs who do not have and have never had a dealer network, i.e., Tesla. The National Automobile Dealers Association is ready to challenge Scout in court.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Located opposite the John Clark Volvo & Mini dealerships, this location is the first within the Volkswagen UK network to introduce a multi-brand retail concept. Working in a facility of this calibre is a privilege, and we look forward to welcoming customers into this new retail space.

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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 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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Carscoops

MAY 15, 2024

As the luxury arm of the Hyundai Motor Group has spread its reach across the United States, Genesis has opened new retail stores in California, Missouri, Ohio, Arkansas, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Utah, South Carolina, North Carolina, New York, and Maryland. There are 253 Genesis dealers across the U.S. in the U.S.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 15, 2024

Chinese carmaker Omada claims to have 50 retail sites confirmed across the UK prior to its launch in April with a full year target of 100. This story continues at Chinese carmaker Omada adds dealers to network Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader Dealers on board include Listers, Arnold Clark and Greenhous.

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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. Equally I know many people who can’t charge at home but still make an electric car work using a public charger network.

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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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Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Core metrics were calculated by analyzing Google reviews from the dealership network for each OEM. Google reviews continue to have a critical impact on brand reputations, particularly in the retail automotive industry, Widewail CEO Matt Murray said. The score is relative, based on the other brands it is directly compared to.

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AutoSuccessOnline

APRIL 2, 2025

Sure, technology is rapidly advancing the automotive retail and lending industries, but this evolution has also brought about new challenges in the areas of cybersecurity. The post Whats Preventing More Auto Retailers from Additional Cyber Defense? Despite the challenges, there is a silver lining.

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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. Browse now.

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Networking Retail Deal Dealerships 98

Motor Trader

MARCH 4, 2025

Hicks, previously sales director for Kia UK, joined the business in 2017, leading all sales channels across retail and fleet, for new and used cars, in collaboration with the 190-strong dealer network. On his watch new car sales grew from 93,304 in 2017, to a record 112,252 in 2024.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 7, 2025

The necessary evolution of the Volkswagen Group UK retailer network, to ensure that we have appropriate representation to meet our customers future needs, is a process that has been under way for a couple of years already and will continue into the future.

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Retail Dealerships Networking Customer 105

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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Motor Trader

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Motorpoint is to open its 21st retail store on the former CarStore site in Norwich. Set to open in mid-December, Motorpoint Norwich will strengthen the used car retailer’s presence in the East of England and follows the opening of its Ipswich store in May 2023.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 28, 2025

This brings us on to networks. Much has been made and rightly so – of the Chinese making inroads in the UK but retailing new brands presents big challenges. Carmakers must establish a network, decide on sales volumes, and get the balance right. It wants to avoid low profit fleet business and target retail sales.

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AutoSuccessOnline

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Yes, you are individuals who compete against each other and thats a good thing, Castriota said to a room of thousands of dealers, managers and automotive retail industry leaders in New Orleans. auto retail industry and franchised dealer network. But you are also part of something bigger the U.S.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 19, 2025

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. The international joint venture is led by 51% stakeholder Stellantis.

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CarExpert

MARCH 19, 2025

In February 2020, Holden announced it would cease operations in Australia at the end of that year, leaving its network of almost 200 dealers with one fewer brand to sell or with none at all. These dealers upheld their end of the bargain.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It aims to establish “one of the most accessible and reliable high-powered charging networks in North America with plans to deploy at least 30,000 chargers.” The firm was originally announced last summer and is a joint venture between BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 30, 2024

.” “This partnership would look to build on McLaren’s highly successful track record in elite motorsport and grow one of the world’s most prestigious range of high-performance vehicles, with an expanding network of over 110 retailers in 30 global regions,” a statement added.

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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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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

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. The post BYD to more than double Australian showroom, service network by end of 2025 appeared first on Drive.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Ford’s Mike O’Brien, senior director of retail network and sales strategy, pointed out that the goal was always to improve the customer experience. In other words, the whole sales experience became less flexible and more cumbersome, not exactly a win for the customer.

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Up to 700 jobs across the country are at risk following reports tyre retail giant Beaurepaires has been unable to find a new owner. The post Major Australian tyre retailer on brink of collapse – report appeared first on Drive. The US tyre giant has also revealed the Dunlop brand has been put up for sale.

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Motor Trader

APRIL 2, 2025

Relaunching as a used car search marketplace, Cazoo is now the flagship brand in Motors network. The Motors website will remain an integral part of the expanded network, alongside eBay, Gumtree and Parkers. The Cazoo branding has been refreshed slightly refreshed but it is still instantly recognisable.

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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. To access The Kerrigan Index, click here.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Recent data from Urban Science revealed continued stability across the United States automotive retail network in 2024, with dealership counts up and a new post-pandemic throughput high expected in 2025. And retail sales overall, for all powertrain types, jumped 2.8 They said year-end EV retail sales soared 22.7%

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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. Motorpoint is offering complimentary vehicle transfers to Motorpoint Norwich until the 26th January 2025. Car buyers can have a vehicle from any Motorpoint store moved to Norwich free of charge.

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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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