Manufacturer insight - Page 179

A new Mitsubishi dealership has opened in Dundee, creating jobs and renovating a site that has been empty for more than three years.

Nissan GT-R Nismo will return to make its European debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show on March 4.

Chevrolet’s departure may ring alarm bells for manufacturers struggling in the UK

Jay Nagley believes Chevrolet’s exit is a sign of Vauxhall’s significance to GM

Citroen has revealed details and the first official production images of its new C4 Cactus which will go on sale in the UK in October.

A Listers Group dealership has topped the awards for the best site in the Volkswagen network.

Vauxhall Luton, the UK’s most productive van plant, is the first facility in Europe to achieve a top manufacturing benchmark.

Fiat and Chrysler has revealed the new logo it wants to reflect the coming together of the two brands.

Nissan has announced that its new London taxi will be built in Coventry.

Volkswagen has updated its Polo range with a range of new technologies and engines, along with a refresh inside and out.

Kia dealers witnessed a strong increase in business sales during 2013, with public sector and leasing giving the Korean brand a boost.

Vauxhall has created a limited edition run of 250 Adams which feature more levels of personalisation and smartphone integration features.

Vauxhall built over 44,000 vans in the UK last year, making it Britain’s number one van maker for the 12th year running, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Seat UK director Neil Williamson believes 2014 will see the sixth successive year of growth in the UK, with it offering strengthened with the addition of the ST version of the Leon and the high-performance Cupra models - and closer working links with dealers.

Kia is increasing its focus on retention as it looks to build relationships with its customers and boost engagement and loyalty, says UK marketing director Mark Hopkins, including through its work with consumer review site Reevoo.

Kia has confirmed the arrival in UK dealerships of the new ‘VR7’ special edition range on its Picanto, Rio and Cee’d models.

Mazda has seen fleet sales grow by 84% in the first nine months (April to December) of its 2013/14 financial year, with the help of six dedicated fleet specialist dealers.

Fiat has completed its acquisition of the remaining 41.46% of Chrysler Group for $3.65 billion.

Caterham has revealed its new corporate identity ahead of launching new models in the UK market in early 2016.

Dealer group Marshall is taking on the Maserati franchise in Cambridgeshire.

Dealer group Glyn Hopkin is opening an Infiniti dealership this week in St Albans.

A new British sports car brand will launch in April under the name of David Brown Automotive.

Mitsubishi’s Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) has been added to the list of vehicles in the UK eligible for the Government’s Plug in Car Grant which offers customers £5,000 towards their purchase.

Chinese-based Qoros has revealed its new Qoros 3 hatch which will be at the Geneva Motor Show on March 4.

Subaru UK has confirmed it will be importing the next Impreza WRX STI in May in limited numbers, priced from £28,995.