An engagement programme with team-building, incentives and changes to team structure and roles including an “Xtra Time” team that would rotate on and off the floor increased turnover 26% and gross profits 41% between January and September 2013.
Used car experts agree that the Nissan Qashqai remains the best investment for dealers seeking an in-demand, fast-turning mainstream SUV to fill a space on the forecourt.
The leisure vehicle market is unique. The lifestyle choices offered by its products are as diverse as the range of vehicles available. One consistent factor that remains within its target consumer group is that ‘people enjoy leisure time’. The growth in leisure sales outlets has influenced a revival in the UK holiday industry. Manufacturers constantly evolve products to suit the needs of a modern and active lifestyle. This is great news for the future of the industry, retaining existing customers and attracting new customers and forward-thinking retailers to the marketplace. Global enthusiasm for recreational 0vehicle touring is continuous. World markets including China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Australia and New Zealand are among many expanding distribution networks for leisure vehicles. This is great news for manufacturers and the related industries that support many thousands of jobs across Europe. The future looks healthy.
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The week sees premieres for the new Ford Focus, Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo and Ferrari California T, as well as a world record for the fastest production car with the Hennesey Venom GT.
Keep your eyes on am-online.com, Twitter and Facebook for AM’s coverage of the Geneva Motor Show.
Lancaster Volkswagen part of the North West-based Cox Motor Group has been ranked the number one sales team in the country by Volkswagen UK.
AM has launched its AMi data service to franchised car and van dealers in the UK for free.
Dingles Motor Group, a family owned motor group in Norfolk and Suffolk has opened its new purpose built Hyundai showroom in Norwich.
The Financial Conduct Authority has published its finalised rules for consumer credit companies.
Volkswagen has revealed concept images of its new T-Roc convertible crossover concept which would sit between the Taigun and Tiguan in the German brand’s model range.
Marshall Motor Group is now a £1 billion turnover motor retailer.
A Government review of the DVLA has concluded there is scope to increase its efficiency for the motor trade.
Kia has expanded the breadth of its sports focussed model range with the launch of a five-door Cee'd GT in the UK.
Skoda has hinted at the future design direction of its new models with the unveiling of its VisionC.
The chief executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry talks about leadership skills and his organisation’s role in ensuring automotive retail is an aspirational career path.
Spire Automotive has taken on its first Jaguar outlet with the purchase of a centre in Watford.
New research has revealed that more people plan to change their car this year than at any point in the past five years.
Mazda has launched a new Facebook marketing campaign centrered on figures throughout history that have challenged convention, which is the brand’s new strap line.
Vauxhall has revealed the first details of a new 2.0-litre turbo 298bhp Astra VXR Extreme concept which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next week.
Online classifieds site Motors.co.uk is committing its biggest monthly marketing spend for the March plate-change.
Halfords Autocentres has changed and relaunched its 'MoT guarantee' product ahead of peak MoT season in March.
Peugeot has announced the winners of this year’s Guild of Gold Lion Award, in recognition of excellent customer service, dealer profitability, new car sales performance and outstanding customer feedback.
Hyundai UK will be rolling out a new corporate identity across its dealer network, switching from blue to bronze as the company’s new official colour.
Fiat has partnered with Channel 4 to sponsor the new series of TV series One Born Every Minute.
Nissan’s next generation Qashqai has been awarded a five star safety rating from Euro NCAP.
Citroen UK has appointed Jeremy Smith as its head of commercial vehicles and business sector operations.
BMW North America is seeking to create regional demonstrator fleets to allow its dealers to reduce their own stocks.
Jaguar has posted the first official pictures and details of its 542bhp XFR-S Sportbrake.
The supply of used cars into the wholesale auction market should start to pick up in the next three months.
