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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CarExpert

MARCH 6, 2024

It’s opening new service centres in South Brisbane and the NSW Central Coast in March, and has announced a new sales and service centre in Essendon Fields, Victoria. Prior to its opening, Cupra will run a ‘pop-up’ sales and service centre nearby at Zagame Tullamarine in April 2024. The latter will open early in 2025.

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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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Automotive Addicts

MAY 1, 2024

Elon Musk’s recent decision to dissolve Tesla’s department responsible for electric vehicle chargers has sparked concerns within the automotive industry about the future integration of other automakers’ EVs into Tesla’s charging network.

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Drive.com

MAY 22, 2024

The company behind 10 per cent of all Australian new car sales is predicting lower profits this year due to economic conditions and increased competition. The post Australia’s largest dealer network warns of downturn appeared first on Drive.

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Turbo Marketing Solutions

JANUARY 31, 2024

These smaller shows provide a unique chance for dealerships to engage their local community, reveal new models, and boost their brand loyalty and sales. In 2024, one of the prominent industry events for car dealerships is the NADA Show, which offers valuable insights into industry trends, educational sessions, and networking opportunities.

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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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Canadian Auto Dealer

JULY 16, 2024

The current President of Nissan Canada (NCI), Steve Milette, is shifting his focus after being named Division Vice President of Dealer Network Development and Customer Resources and Training at Nissan U.S. Marketing and Sales, and will be based at the regional headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee. and Canada. and Canada.

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Motor Trader

JULY 10, 2024

International financial services group Admiral is recruiting a network of UK dealers to boost its car finance business in the UK. It is looking for sales, underwriting, product, technology and operations staff. ” Separately, in its dealer recruitment portal it said: “Our vision is to build the best Car Finance business in the UK.

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AutoSuccessOnline

JANUARY 5, 2024

Dealer Services Network (DSN), a technology-enabled provider of title and registration services for mobility customers, announced in a press release its recent acquisition of QuickView Technologies. For more information about the acquisition or Dealer Services Network, visit dsn.net.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Alfa Romeo says it’s comfortable with its small network of dealerships in Australia, but won’t rule out a future expansion. But definitely won’t rule out any further network development.” According to VFACTS sales data, Alfa Romeo delivered 716 vehicles in 2023 – an increase of 25.4

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Auto Retail Network

DECEMBER 9, 2023

One year ago, Stellantis in the UK, under the control of Paul Willcox, set out his plan for the network including cutting the number of retailers, the volume aspirations and the plan to ‘go agency’. The post Stellantis, agency and its retail network, part 2 appeared first on Auto Retail Network.

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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. This story continues at Polestar UK develops non-genuine sales model Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader

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Motor Trader

APRIL 5, 2024

He conceded that the relationship was “rocky” in the past, but things had improved in terms of sales, approach and strategy. “It This story continues at Renault Group UK boss spells out strategy for network Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader It was a bit rocky two or three years ago. In the latest NDFA.

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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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Motor Trader

APRIL 8, 2024

The expansion of the company’s global footprint will allow it to reach 150,000 sales in 2028. shared his high expectations for sales this year. This story continues at Lotus to expand dealer network in Europe further Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader

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Motor Authority

JUNE 30, 2024

Polestar follows up the 3 SUV with a coupe-like 4 with seats for five It’s fast but flappable: the 4 has scalding electric power, but the ride needs fine-tuning With Android firmware and wireless Apple CarPlay—and ambient lighting themed on the solar system—it’s a tech-forward statement Will a small sales network and.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Korean premium brand is adopting an agency (direct sales) retail model as it eyes an increased market share of the UK market, having sold around 3000 cars since it came here in 2021. The point of difference will be what it means for the customer," Andrew said. "It

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CarExpert

AUGUST 25, 2024

That’s in contrast to GM Specialty Vehicles (GMSV), which offers a mix of factory-produced ( Chevrolet Corvette ) and locally remanufactured ( Chevrolet Silverado , GMC Yukon ) right-hand drive vehicles through a network of franchise dealers, many of which used to sell Holdens.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 29, 2024

Matt Wrankmore will fill the role of Head of Garage Network at the business, following his promotion from Senior Operations Manager. He has over 25 years of experience working in sales roles within the automotive industry, and a track record of working with dealer networks and the parts aftermarket.

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Autocar

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

We also share news on Volkswagen Group’s cash crisis, how Volvo plans to use the EX90 as a pioneer for future software and the current state of the public charger network. Features The pioneering Jaguar I-Pace has been axed after only six years on sale. We share all the important information on the stunning new concept.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

Begin with marketing tactics that can help your sales dealership. Let’s look at the different ways you can increase car sales at your dealership. Once you offer a unique customer experience, tap into your social network and reach out to the customers for feedback. This makes it difficult to win consumers in a competitive market.

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CarExpert

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

After a record year of sales in 2023, Lexus Australia is set for further growth to cater for the influx of new customers. “So we’ll always look at the existing dealer network first. Sales peaked at just over 30,000 sales in 2014 from a base less than half that not much earlier.

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Carscoops

MAY 25, 2024

New report indicates that the company plans to open EV sales to its entire U.S. retail network. It could be the latest move from the company that has revised its expectations on electric vehicles, with slowing sales and an evolving marketplace cited as reasons. retail network rather than limiting it to stores.

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Motor Trader

JUNE 7, 2024

Chery has outlined a 10-year forecast to take 6% of the UK new car market, reaching 100,000 sales a year. Chery has been busy expanding its dealer network in the UK, taking on well established dealer groups in the Motor Trader Top 200, including Desira, Cambria, Endeavour, Brindley, Stoner, Holdcroft, Listers and Chapelhouse.

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Carscoops

APRIL 23, 2024

Related: EV Sales Up 2.6% IEA expects EVs to account for half of all car sales in China , but only one in four in Europe, where some subsidies have been phased out, and one in nine in America. IEA says the world’s charging network needs to grow six-fold by 2035. In US In Q1, But Growth Sputters.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 14, 2024

per cent of December 2023 sales – up 18.1 per cent (1338) of sales, while diesel made up only 2.7 The 2023 New Zealand election – held on 14 October – prompted an increase in electric vehicle sales for fear a change of government would see the CCD potentially scrapped. tonnes) sales down from 164,771 in 2022.

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Drive.com

APRIL 15, 2024

Prices of Honda’s three SUVs have been lowered – while its hot hatch is more expensive – after posting a new annual sales low last year. Japanese car giant Honda has cut prices of its three top-selling SUVs – and increased the cost of its popular Civic Type R hot hatch – after recording its lowest annual sales on record.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 28, 2024

Whether the UK breaks through with BEV sales to join higher performing countries will depend on supportive policy and the enabling infrastructure, according to New AutoMotive’s Global Electric Vehicle Tracker.

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Drive.com

JUNE 20, 2024

Hyundai has ditched fixed-price online sales for its Ioniq electric models – and has opened them up to dealers ready to negotiate – as it misses its ambitious sales targets. But now … there needs to be a fair and equitable return for the effort that [the dealer] network puts in.” And when’s your next drop?

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Automotive Mastermind

AUGUST 16, 2024

Managing electric vehicle (EV) sales has been a unique challenge for automakers and dealers in 2024. In recent months, EV sales have slowed as compared to previous years. As EV sales continue to grow at a slower pace, dealerships must remain adaptable and resilient, leveraging strategic planning to manage inconsistent customer demand.

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Motor Trader

JULY 4, 2024

Sales of BEV vans accounted for just 4.7% Sales of new vans -fell 4.5% Sales were up 4.5% This story continues at BEV van sales in H1 miss government ZEV Mandate target Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader of the new van market in the first half of the year, down on the 5.2% achieved in the first half of 2023.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

JULY 9, 2024

iA Financial Group has invested $10 million in Clutch, a Canadian business with a focus on online pre-owned vehicles sales. The post iA Financial Group adds online sales with Clutch investment appeared first on Canadian Auto Dealer. Clutch is a Toronto, Ont.-based based company that was founded in 2017.

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CarExpert

APRIL 8, 2024

The controversial sales model typically results in manufacturers taking full control of their retail network, with dealers instead acting as agents for them. This in turn eliminates some operating costs and allows the carmakers to set standardised prices and take a larger cut of every sale. MORE: Everything Ford

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CarExpert

AUGUST 13, 2024

Lotus wants to be rubbing shoulders with Peugeot on the Australian sales charts. The brand has been tasked with selling up to 2000 cars per year in Australia by its new Chinese owners, although the sales targets are only relevant once the Eletre and Emeya have been joined by a third, Porsche Macan -sized electric SUV in 2026.

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Dealers Edge

AUGUST 27, 2024

Common goals include driving traffic to your website, increasing brand awareness, generating leads, or boosting sales. The most common types include Search Network (text ads on search results), Display Network (image ads on websites), Shopping (product listings), and Video (YouTube ads). Ed Shows you how.

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CarExpert

MAY 15, 2024

GAC] also understand the difficulties of trying to launch a brand with just one model, when it’s not really sufficient to sustain a dealership network.” GAC GS8 He says this would work out to be around 30-40,000 annual sales, though notably the 10th best-selling brand in Australia last year – Isuzu Ute – sold 45,341 vehicles.

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