Manufacturer insight - Page 175

Linda Jackson, managing director Citroën UK & Ireland, has been made the global head of Citroen.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is planning to double Jeep sales from 732,000 to 1.9 million in in less than five years with new model launches and a 28% increase in global dealer representation.

Suzuki GB has become an official title partner to the MK Dons football club.

Fiat has detailed its model plans for the next five years which it hopes will help it maintain its market share in Europe over the next five years.

Skoda UK has launched its accessories portal online where customers can buy optional extras for models in its range.

Ford Motor Company president and chief executive Alan Mulally will retire on July 1, and be replaced by current chief operating officer Mark Fields.

The Peugeot 108 will launch in the UK on July 1 with four equipment grades, CO2 emissions from 88g/km and prices starting at £8,245.

Ford has reduced the prices of selected parts for Transit and Transit Connect models that are more than four years old by up to 58%.

BT has ordered 242 additional vehicles from Vauxhall following its order of 692 vehicles the manufacturer supplied to the communications company in 2013.

Lotus’ parent company DRB-HICOM Group has appointed Jean-Marc Gales as its new chief executive.

Nissan’s chief planning officer, Dr Andy Palmer, was appointed the Companion of The Order of St. Michael and St. George (CMG) by Princess Anne, the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace today.

Details of Peugeot's new 108 have been released today.

Nissan has announced pricing and specifications for the new Juke and X-Trail.

Honda (UK) has introduced reduced monthly pay plans, zero per cent APR and an optional fixed-price five year care package on the updated Civic hatchback.

Volkswagen dealers are offering drivers a summer health check.

Trident, the British sports car brand, has launched its new flagship Iceni diesel sports car which has a top speed of over 190mph and the ability to run for 2,000 miles on a single tank of mineral or bio-diesel.

Renault has shown off its new Master van at the CV Show in Birmingham ahead of going on sale towards the end of summer.

Subaru has reduced the price on its BRZ by £2,500 to £23,995 for its SE Lux model and to £25,495 for its automatic models.

The boss of Fiat Chrysler is reported to be preparing to announce the establishment of Alfa Romeo as a standalone company, with its own management team and headquarters.

Mazda Motor Corporation has posted its highest ever operating profit for the year ended March 31, 2014 with a 238% surge year-on-year to £1.1 billion.

Peugeot is expecting a sales boost in the UK from two new small turbocharged petrol engines which, the company claims, will also start to reduce its traditional reliance on diesels.

Skoda is planning to introduce a new SUV at the top of its range to compete with models like the Hyundai Sante Fe and Kia Sportage.

Ford has launched a range topping Fiesta ST3 following demand for a higher series model from customers.

Skoda has won the top three places for the best cars to own as judged by customers, according to the latest Auto Express Driver Power survey.

Fiat has revealed its sixth-generation Ducato van which will be sold at Fiat Professional LCV specialist dealerships in the UK this summer.