The CX-5 has had some time to bed in with the AM team now and has become the go-to car for motorway cruising.
Engine technology is constantly evolving. Cars are going further on less fuel, engines are lasting longer, warranties are covering vehicles for longer periods of time and customer expectations continue to increase.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders believes 50% of the market in the UK could be served by an electric vehicle and the Government believes there could be an uptake of up to 10% of the market by 2020.
A Government think-tank, backed by the Liberal Democrats, is urging road tax changes to charge £50 for each gram of carbon dioxide over 94g/km.
The September-plate change saw new car registrations increase by 8.2% to 359,612 units.
As long as there is over-supply and high paying volume incentives there will be pre-registration.
Wessex Garages managing director Keith Brock is moving banks to increase his dealer group’s working capital after its previous bank was unhelpful with funding for its expansion plans.
The CX-5 has arrived at a time when Mazda’s market share, volumes and dealer satisfaction have been in decline over the last few years.
Dealers can’t do much without product and growing a brand in the UK is challenging even with a clockwork replacement cycle.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is inviting dealers to take part in a free trial of a new management and leadership profiling tool called AMA Trait.
Grants Seat in Essex has reinstated its five year warranty deal in time for the September plate-change.
The Co-Operative Motor Group has confirmed it is looking to reduce its network of 11 down to six locations.
Ex-Wayside director John Caney has started up a new business called Endeavour Automotive which has acquired Hyundai’s owned London site on Edgware Road in Hendon for an undisclosed sum.
MG has added Charles Warner in Lincoln as its latest addition to its dealer network. It’s the fifth new MG dealership to open this year.
The used car market will continue to gain in importance to franchised dealers operations over the next three to four years as it continues to take precedence over new.
