Manufacturer insight - Page 93

Mazda Motors UK has confirmed the pricing for its CX-30 compact SUV, which is available to order now.

​Kia Motors UK managing director Paul Philpott has said that the brand can achieve 120,000 vehicle sales after projecting a record 97,000 sales for the brand in 2019.

Nissan dealers will begin UK sales of the new Nissan Juke in November.

Honda emerged as the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) most improved franchised in the Summer 2019 Dealer Attitude Survey amid the roll-out of its ambitious network restructure.

Plug-in hybrid versions of the Peugeot 3008 SUV and 508 are expected to arrive in dealerships early next year.

British car manufacturing output declined -10.6% in July, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The first Polestar assembly plant has opened in China, getting production under way of the launch model, Polestar 1.

Pressure has been building on Aston Martin to ensure its next niche models deliver the goods.

​John Barr Cars and Eakin Brothers have joined the Isuzu UK franchised retail network with the opening of new dealerships in Northern Ireland.

Peugeot is now accepting orders for the new 208 range, which will is available from £16,250.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is scaling back its Dual Arch dealer network upgrades after pushback from retailers over the level of investment required.

Mercedes-Benz Vans will further its EV strategy with the unveiling of its first eight-seat electric vehicle, the EQV MPV, at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.

​Volvo has added to its alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) line-up with the addition of its new S60 T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid – with prices from £49,805.

SsangYong has officially launched its new Korando SUV with the claim of class-leading refinement and prices starting from £19,995 aiming to entice customers into the brand’s growing dealer network.

Vauxhall will unveil its new Corsa, Grandland X Hybrid 4 and Astra models at the 2019 IAA Frankfurt International Motor Show next month.

Brayleys Cars’ Oxford Kia dealership has become the latest franchised retailer to launch a new car rental facility as part of the Korean brand’s ‘Try Before You Buy’ initiative.

The 10 car manufacturers offering the biggest discounts to buyers accounted for almost half of the UK’s registrations during the first half of 2019, according to What Car?.

Harwoods Group has become the first Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) retailer to adopt Rockar’s end-to-end online new car sales ecommerce platform.

​Volkswagen has launched a YouTube series dedicated to its ID.3 hatchback which allows potential customers to learn about the new electric vehicle’s (EV) development.

Nissan has claimed that the emergence of 1,000 more electric vehicle (EV) charge points than filling station forecourts in the UK as “a tipping point” in the shift to alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs).

​Dacia has introduced a new TCe 100 engine option to its Duster SUV range with a £10,995 list price for the entry-level offering.

Kia Motors UK is preparing to set out on a five-stop fleet roadshow to showcase its models across England and Scotland this October to November.

Mazda UK has agreed a partnership with Feefo to handle their customer experience on its Mazda.co.uk website.

A Volkswagen TV commercial has been banned by the Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) for contravening gender stereotype rules.

Daimler and Volkswagen-backed online used car retail marketplace Heycar has launched in the UK with a dealers stock of over 100,000 vehicles available for consumers to browse.