Motor Trader

MARCH 4, 2025

Steve Hicks is appointed as Kia UKs marketing director, with Sanka De Silva taking on the role of sales director. 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.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 5, 2025

New vehicle sales in Australia will dip by about five per cent year-on-year in 2025, leading to increased competition between brands, shorter wait times and the return of more discounting, according to Toyota Australias top salesperson Sean Hanley. Were expecting another strong year of sales above 220,000 vehicles, he said.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Skywell UK has appointed Bob Davies Car Sales and Auto Capital as the main dealers for South Wales and North London, respectively. In addition to new vehicle sales, the dealers will serve as the Skywell authorised repairers, offering servicing, MOTs, repairs, genuine Skywell parts. This offer is available for a limited time.

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Women Automotive Network

MARCH 10, 2025

This International Womens Day, the Women Automotive Network brought together industry leaders, Employee Resource Group (ERG) champions, and aspiring professionals to celebrate progress and drive meaningful change. Oxana Grishina, named Mentor of the Year at Women Automotive Network, emphasised that mentorship is not a one-way street.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

There are currently over 40 sales outlets and this is set to double by year end. This story continues at Leapmotor to double network size by year-end Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader Leapmotor is being sold through Stellantis dealers. Arnold Clark is representing Leapmotor in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Perth and Aberdeen.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Mercedes-Benz has also seen its sales in China fall considerably. Porsche will reduce the size of its dealership network in China due to declining sales and in a bid to slash costs, soon after revealing its third-quarter global profits had declined 41%. When also accounting for Q3, Porsche’s sales were down 29% in China.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 14, 2025

Hendy Group is aiming to drum up sales of double-cab pick-ups ahead of the increase in Benefit-In-Kind (BIK) charges takes effect on 6 April. Other manufacturers, including Isuzu, have moved to boost sales of the impacted vehicles ahead of the tax hike. It only applies if an employee also uses the vehicle privately, as many users do.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 20, 2025

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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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). The network is governed by Chatham House Rules. Members of the ALN include senior leaders from retailers, manufacturers and industry associates.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 13, 2025

Tesla Cybertruck sales appear to be slowing, but CEO Elon Musk has found a humanitarian use for the vehicles as wildfires continue to rage across California. “Apologies to those expecting Cybertruck deliveries in California over the next few days,” Mr Musk posted on his social network X yesterday.

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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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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Volkswagen Group UK has confirmed that it is pushing ahead with plans to remap its UK dealer networks with cuts to the number of dealer outlets and fewer investors. It is understood the OEM, which accounts for almost a quarter of annual UK car sales, is looking to have all brands represented an individual group in large market areas.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 19, 2025

The Leapmotor T03 and C10 electric vehicles go on sale today with T03 prices starting at 15,995, or 199 a month and 0% APR PCP finance deals. 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.

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Volkswagen Group UK has confirmed that it is pushing ahead with plans remap the UK dealer network with cuts to the number of dealer outlets and fewer but larger investors. The remap of the networks impacts the brands it has in the UK, including Audi, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, Cupra and Škoda.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 3, 2025

I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to all of this years winners as well as our Partners across the network who are supporting the growth of the Hyundai brand in the UK. The awards are based on an assessment of New Car Sales, Aftersales Performance, Customer Experience, Retailer Profitability and Future Mobility.

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Auto Express

JANUARY 21, 2025

Polestar is turning its back on stores and shopping centres, and will build dealer network alongside Volvo

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Motor Trader

JULY 9, 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. Our vision is to build the best Car Finance business in the UK.

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

With senior roles in Mercedes-Benz UK, Volvo UK, Nio UK, and a Polestar global sales role, he has split his career 50/50 between OEM work and time as a dealer. Non-genuine agency brings the retailer far more into the sale of the car, gives them more responsibility and influence over the sale.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Awards celebrates performance across the network of 190 Kia dealerships in the UK. Paul Philpott, President and CEO of Kia UK, said: In 2024, Kia experienced record sales which is testament to the exceptional commitment of our dealers to our customers. The winner of the After Sales Excellence Award was Gravells (Hereford).

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Drive.com

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The company falls behind Toyota, Volkswagen Group, and Hyundai Motor Group in overall worldwide vehicle sales. These comments came after the first half of 2024 sales were down as much as 10 per cent and revenue over that period dropped 14 per cent. per cent market share. per cent market share.

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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.

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Car Examer

MARCH 25, 2025

Teslas Sales and Market Share Keep Falling in Europe This February. For the second month in a row, the companys car sales and market share have dropped, and its raising eyebrows across the electric vehicle (EV) industry. This marks two months in a row where Tesla has seen sales slide. in February last year to about 9.8%

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Mazda has recognised the top performing dealerships, across the sales and aftersales departments in its annual All-Stars awards. Now in its sixth year, the awards celebrate dealerships that placed within the top 25 in the 2024 Mazda Sales and Aftersales leagues respectively. Mazda has 119 UK dealers.

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Despite total new car sales increasing 6% for the year to date, those to private buyers are down 11.8%, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show. Meanwhile, of the 34 million cars on the roads, 16 million – almost one in two – are more than a decade old. However, the ageing car parc is not good news for everyone.

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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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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. Home to over 1.2

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Drive.com

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Mazda is one of Australias best-selling brands, but after a few setbacks, could 2025 be the year it finally beats its sales record? All of these enhancements combine to make BT-50 more compelling not only to retail customers but also for fleet, so it will have a valuable impact on our overall sales for the year.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The sale includes 33 dealerships, 52 franchises, and three collision centers in two states. Herb Chambers employs more than 2,200 people through his expansive dealer network. Speaking with Boston Globe , Chambers said Asbury first approached him about a potential sale a year ago. ” Herb Chambers (center)

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Sales and marketing boss Marco Schubert said: This decision follows extensive discussions and aligns with the preferences of our customers and international dealer network. Audi models will continue to be identified by letters and numbers, with 'A'designating traditional cars and 'Q' signifying SUVs.

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Drive.com

DECEMBER 22, 2024

A record sales year and with more new products on the way, is BYD on track to topple market-leading Toyota in Australia by the end of the decade? Product wise, well close out the year with 20,000 sales. So sales target wise, we will hit 20,000 units this year [2024]. Australia is such a competitive market, right?

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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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Autocar

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Before being named an Autocar Driver of Change, Bergmeier was named an Exceptional Leader by JLRs Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Network for her efforts to improve the recruitment, development and progression of black, African and Caribbean women within JLR.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Daryl Chadwick, sales executive at RRG Toyota Bury, celebrated over 31 years of service at RRG. Chadwick has sold over 8,000 vehicles which makes him the top-performing sales executive within the Toyota network. He has been awarded various accolades throughout his career. The team at RRG Toyota Bury were also present.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Read: Ford Gives Dealers Up To $22,500 To Push F-150 Lightning Sales According to Autonews , Ford’s plan was to store unsold EVs at 21 RRCs across the States. In other words, the whole sales experience became less flexible and more cumbersome, not exactly a win for the customer. That being said, we listen to our dealers.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 23, 2025

2024 wasnt what many would define as a good year for Polestar in Australia, with the brand experiencing a 30 per cent drop in sales from the year prior despite adding two models to its lineup. Wed expected that the volume [of Polestar 2 sales] wouldnt match 2023 levels. There is no talk at the moment of price adjustments.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 21, 2025

Nissan GB has appointed Ed Jones as its new sales director, effective 16 June. Nissan was the only brand with two models in the top five best-sellers in 2024 and, with increased market share and double-digit sales growth, its a brand with real momentum in 2025. He said: “Im delighted to be returning at such an exciting time.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Vehicles will be offered across BCAs remarketing network via dedicated sections within BCAs fleet and finance sales with specialist vehicles offered through LCV, Motorbike and Top Car sales. This story continues at Santander signs up to BCA online sales programme Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader

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