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.

Retail 88

Retail Networking Marketing Customer 88

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.

Retail 102

Retail Networking Buyer Customer 102

CarExpert

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Speaking with media at the local launch of the new Polestar 4 mid-sized SUV, managing director Scott Maynard said the EV specialist will open seven new sites around the country in collaboration with five different retail partners. ” 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. .” Browse now.

Networking 59

Networking Retail Deal Management 59

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.

Networking 114

Networking Retail 114

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.

Retail 111

Retail Networking Spread Sales 111

AutoSuccessOnline

JUNE 14, 2024

“We offer an exceptional retail experience rooted in ease, convenience,and optionality throughout the entire vehicle-ownership lifecycle, and we know these impressive teams will help us meet consumers wherever, whenever and however they desire.” billion. .”

Networking 40

Networking Retail Finance Dealerships 40

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.

Retail 81

Retail Networking Manufacturing Dealerships 81

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.

Networking 59

Networking Retail Term Sales 59

Motor Trader

OCTOBER 3, 2024

At the end of 2023, in the UK market Chery had already recruited Endeavour Automotive, Listers and Peter Vardy to its dealer network as it prepared for the launch of the Omoda 5 in March 2024. Since then, it has extended its retailer network to include a raft of well-known groups. million units.

Networking 52

Networking Retail Banking Manufacturing 52

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.

Retail 98

Retail Networking Sales 98

Motor Trader

MARCH 25, 2024

Hyundai Motor UK plans to streamline its network with the aim of ensuring further profitability and an enhanced retail experience. Ashley Andrew, This story continues at Hyundai Motor UK announces plans to ‘transform’ its network Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader

Networking 64

Networking Retail 64

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.

Networking 111

Networking Management Dealerships Retail 111

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. AWS created its partner network to ease the process of finding a trusted technology partner.

Networking 52

Networking Retail Technology Customer 52

Motor Trader

MAY 3, 2024

Catherine Faiers, Auto Trader COO, said: “At Auto Trader today we are working with more retailers than we have ever worked with and in working with those departments we see an industry that is entrepreneurial, vibrant, it’s changing and always changing but it is one that is adapting to those changes.”

Retail 59

Retail Consulting Dealerships Networking 59

Car Examer

MARCH 3, 2024

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) emerges as a formidable force within the intricate web of the United Kingdom’s automotive sector. Representation of Interests: The RMI functions as a dynamic representation of the interests of thousands of retail motor businesses. Book Inspection Key Dimensions of the RMI: 1.

Retail 59

Retail Consulting Insurance Networking 59

AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 18, 2024

RouteOne has introduced RouteOne On-Demand, a suite of API services that power enterprise-level digital retailing solutions. The post RouteOne Introduces On-Demand Digital Retailing Solutions appeared first on AutoSuccessOnline.

Retail 52

Retail Finance Networking Technology 52

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.

Sales 111

Sales Retail Banking Networking 111

Call Revu

MAY 2, 2024

by CallRevu CallRevu, a pioneer in communication intelligence for the automotive retail industry, is excited to welcome Merchant Centric into its Center of Excellence. The post CallRevu Welcomes Merchant Centric to the Center of Excellence, Enhancing Automotive Retail Reputation Management and Customer Insights appeared first on CallRevu.

Retail 52

Retail Management Customer Automotive 52

Women Automotive Network

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Hosted by the Women Automotive Network, these awards honored individuals and organizations demonstrating exemplary leadership in fostering inclusion, equality, and diversity within their workplaces. Feeling very thankful and humbled for receiving the Inspiring Role Model Award by the Women Automotive Network.

Women 130

Women Automotive Networking Supply Chain 130

Auto Retail Network

JANUARY 19, 2023

Over the past few months, we have witnessed a targeted VAT campaign by HMRC in the motor retail sector. HMRC is concerned about differences in the reported values of vehicle sales within the retailers’ dealer management system compared to third party finance proposal systems or e-invoicing portals.

Retail 40

Retail Networking Finance Management 40

Auto Retail Network

JANUARY 16, 2023

This is the key message from Jo Causon, CEO of the Institute of Customer Service, which has produced ROI research showing that organisations consistently earning higher… The post Retailers can’t let customer service standards slip during a tough 2023 first appeared on Auto Retail Network.

Retail 40

Retail Customer ROI Networking 40

Motor Trader

JANUARY 31, 2024

This story continues at More than 16,000 public chargers added to UK network in 2023 Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader But this is still just 80.1 devices per 100,000 population and just 15.1 50kW and above per 100,000 population, according to figures from the Department for Transport. The figures for Northern Ireland.

Networking 64

Networking Retail 64

Motor Trader

JULY 31, 2024

Stellantis has made changes to its leadership structure in the UK, merging the departments of Customer Experience and Network Development. Stephanie Howson has been appointed director of the department which focuses on customer experience in its network development strategy. She will report to the brand’s MD, James Taylor.

Networking 100

Networking Retail Development Customer 100

Automotive Mastermind

JANUARY 6, 2023

Expertise surrounding the future of retail is essential as recent economic shifts have caused a large degree of uncertainty for both automotive dealers and buyers. Overall, the event touched on important topics that are still relevant to this year’s discussion, including the future of automotive retail and EV sales.

Retail 52

Retail Automotive Dealerships Networking 52

Motor Trader

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Shepherd and her team will drive JLR’s sales operation as part of its UK retail transformation. Shepherd and her team will ensure sales systems are simplified and shaped to benefit retailers, their operations and ways of working. Shepherd has worked in the automotive sector for 34 years, joining Mercedes-Benz UK as a graduate trainee.

Sales 59

Sales Retail Networking Development 59

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.

Retail 79

Retail Sales Dealerships Sales Goals 79

Automotive Mastermind

AUGUST 18, 2023

The rapid adoption of digital retailing, brought on in 2020 due to the pandemic, has permanently changed how buyers shop for vehicles and reshaped the traditional car buying experience. Offering buyers the convenience of shopping your available options without driving to the dealership, digital retailing is key to winning today’s customers.

Retail 52

Retail Buyer Finance Dealerships 52

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.

Networking 105

Networking Retail Customer Technology 105

Motor Trader

JULY 24, 2024

He is joined by April Allanson and Paul Kelly who are responsible for business development strategy and active in the UK retail network. As a result, retailers can be pro-active in engaging with previous customers who may be looking for another vehicle.

Retail 105

Retail Networking Customer Dealerships 105

Auto Retail Network

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Below is our regularly updated brand-by-brand list of what each car brand in the UK is doing or is understood to be doing in… The post Agency agreements: the UK automotive brand-by-brand list first appeared on Auto Retail Network.

Automotive 52

Automotive Networking Retail Manufacturing 52

CarExpert

AUGUST 25, 2024

Cadillac is being established as a separate retail operation in Australia, and that involves selling its cars directly to customers instead of using franchised dealers. This retail format is reminiscent of rival luxury brand Genesis, which also launched in Australia with a limited number of locations that it runs itself.

Networking 98

Networking Retail Sales Customer 98

Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

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. Matt Galvin, MD, Polestar UK says: “Expanding our retail operations with new and existing partners will enable us to reach more customers.

Development 105

Development Sales Retail Networking 105

Motor Trader

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Marshall Motor Group Aston Martin’s UK dealer network and will operate from Sevenoaks. The significant long-term investment being made from our UK dealer network represents the positive trajectory of the Aston Martin brand along with a strong confidence in the new portfolio of models we have brought to market.

Dealerships 59

Dealerships Networking Retail Development 59

Motor Trader

JULY 5, 2024

Arnold Clark has been revealed as GWM ORA UK’s latest retail partner, with two new sites opening in Glasgow Linwood and Stirling. Toby Marshall, MD of GWM ORA, said: “Expanding our retail network is something we’re dedicated to delivering and we are well on track for our targets this year. “The

Retail 85

Retail Networking Repairing Customer 85

Motor Trader

JUNE 26, 2024

Macklin Motors technician Liam Hendry has won the UK skills Olympics Competition The competition was organised by Hyundai Motor UK to determine the “best of the best” from 870 technicians across its retailer network.

Networking 101

Networking Retail Management Development 101

Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Neil Addley, MD of JudgeService, said: “The Autumn Budget presented the government with a golden opportunity to accelerate EV uptake, in line with its punitive ZEV mandate targets, by incentivising retail buyers.

Buyer 59

Buyer Retail Repairing Networking 59

Motor Trader

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In the year to September the brand registered 80,252 cars, an increase of 20% year on year while retail sales rose 29%. There are still nearly new Mercedes around the network which I can’t explain, and which will divert some potential new car agency business, but other than that it does seem to be on a positive track.”

Retail 64

Retail Networking Management Sales 64