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Ford terminates over 50 retailer dealers at start of 2025

Motor Trader

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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Volvo Dealers To Sell Polestars To Boost Sales

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Some Volvo dealers will begin selling Polestar vehicles in a bid to boost lackluster sales. The change should nearly double the number of retailers in Europe and North America. The line between Volvo and Polestar is getting even blurrier as the electric-only brand is looking to tap into Volvo’s expansive dealership network.

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Polestar doubling Australian dealer network in 2025

CarExpert

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. Polestar 4 While Polestar sales volumes in Australia are down 21.63 Browse now.

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Euro Carmakers Spending Millions To Keep Chinese Dealers Afloat As Sales Tank

Carscoops

A new price war in the country has led to unsustainable heavy discounting that’s putting retailers into the red. BMW’s Q3 China sales slid 30 percent and its fancy Beijing Xingdebao 5S store was forced to close. Other high-end Western brands like Porsche have also watched China sales tank.

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

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Scout has decided against using VW’s huge network of dealers to sell its models. Scout Motors infuriated VW dealers across the United States last week when it confirmed that the upcoming Terra and Traveler will be available via a direct-sale model rather than through existing dealerships. They have potentially some control.

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Hyundai Motor UK celebrates retailer network at annual awards

Motor Trader

Hyundai Motor UK hosted its 2024 Annual Retailer Awards, crowning Dalys Garage Overall Retailer of the year. Marshall Motor Group celebrated three accolades Overall Retailer Group, Progress Retailer Group and Aftersales Retailer Group of the Year.

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Bentley Motors crowns Leeds dealer Overall Retailer of the Year

Motor Trader

Bentley Motors celebrated its 17-strong UK retailer network at its annual Scorecard Awards, a celebration of sales, aftersales and marketing achievements. Crowned Overall Retailer of the Year, Bentley Leeds picked up three awards on the night.

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