The economic crisis has had no impact on the number of franchised outlets in the UK, with a continuing steady fall in numbers of sales and service outlets.
Benfield Motor Group has taken on its first Chrysler and Jeep franchise.
Ford is calling on politicians, business leaders, academics and regulators to help create market conditions that can “enable manufacturers to flourish”.
Suzuki has launched a new dealer marketing initiative to reach out to prospective new trade partners, based on fresh, friendly and informal style and use of language.
Leading from the front seems to come naturally for Graham Jacobs. As the second generation in his family to head Vauxhall dealer group Picador, he welcomes the responsibility to motivate his dealership teams into delivering the best for his customers.
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is urging independent garages to inform motorists of their choices for car maintenance in response to the SMMT and NFDA’s Minute or Two campaign which is looking to help franchised workshops capture and retain more aftersales work.
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Driving.co.uk to move to cost-per-lead advertising structure22/05/2013
Ford of Europe chief issues wake-up call to save European car industry22/05/2013
Toyota tops most valuable automotive brands22/05/2013
First Chrysler franchise for Benfield Motor Group22/05/2013
Volkswagen to refocus marketing approach to LCV customers22/05/2013
Franchised workshops optimistic about service growth22/05/2013
Economic recession hits volume brands' sales per dealer - research22/05/2013
Vertu buys Co-Op's Land Rover sites21/05/2013
Suzuki gives trade partners programme a push22/05/2013
Vertu's operating profits and sales increase as it refines franchise portfolio21/05/2013
Dealer claimed bonuses from unlawful registrations23/09/2011
Social media can 'change the way you work'10/10/2011
Opinion: Do you keep your customers happy? Or do you keep them loyal?13/09/2012
Dealers should break from manufacturer obsession with CSI surveys29/10/2012
Insight: Is there a volume market for EVs?05/10/2012
£1.5bn missed by failure to exploit aftersales opportunities12/09/2012
Renault to cut dealer network by a third in 201220/12/2011
Tesco Cars closed after 12 months of trading04/04/2012
Face to face: Marshall Motor Group05/10/2012
Marshall Motor Group acquires Silver Street Automotive20/02/2013
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