Mitsubishi is hoping to cut the retail price of the i-MiEV by up to £10,000 because one of its key rivals is so much cheaper.
2010 will be a year of capitalising on successes in growing sales and profits, customer satisfaction levels and relationships with manufacturers for Marshalls.
Managers at franchised dealerships could be missing out on significant revenue opportunities through poor management of their lubricant stocks.
Chinese carmaker Changan Automobile Company has opened its new UK research and development centre in Nottingham, where it will help to develop the low carbon vehicles.
Marshall Motor Group is to open its second Kia business at its Woburn Road dealership in Bedford.
Mitsubishi and PSA Peugeot Citroen have revealed they have started a feasibility study for the development and supply of powertrains for electric vehicles.
Vince Cable, business secretary, believes the automotive industry is no longer in an “emergency” situation and has said manufacturers can no longer count on financial support from the Government.
While most manufacturers are encouraging dealerships to separate their van and car businesses, Peugeot is going the other way, believing that keeping cars and vans together offers a better total fleet solution.
Renault and Nissan dealers will have to go back to the classroom before they are allowed to handle new electric cars and light commercial vehicles.
SpeakBack, the Customer Service Index (CSI) programme for Honda dealers, has swapped to a new provider. Previously it was operated by Aura, but following an end-of-contract re-pitch, has been awarded to rival firm CPM.
PH Impetus, the automotive consultancy for vehicle manufacturers, launches a new corporate identity and website on July under its new name, Impetus Automotive.
One-in-eight Brits are planning to bring forward their car purchase to avoid the VAT increase, which comes into force on January 4, 2011.
Vertu Motors has acquired two Vauxhall dealerships from Baker Crewe following the company’s entrance into administration.
HR Owen has bought a loss-making Audi service centre in London from Lookers.
Regent Automotive is to open a new Volvo dealership in Bishop’s Stortford later this summer.
The UK's biggest franchised dealer, Pendragon, today reported that its aftersales profitability and retail car sales have improved in the first half of the year.
Kia has revealed a sneak peek at the new design for its Sportage small SUV.
Alex Knight, an apprentice at Gatwick Honda, has been crowned the automobile technology (light vehicle) winner in the national skills competition, Skillauto.
Anchor Vans, an independent LCV dealer covering Basingstoke, Newbury and Reading, is expanding to cater for growing service business from Ford drivers.
Ford’s new Mondeo will go on sale in UK showrooms in October and features a restyled exterior, updated interior and new engine choices.
Hyundai dealers operating in dual-brand sites with a larger manufacturer believe they’re being threatened over the 2013 Block Exemption Regulation changes that could see such showrooms forced to go solus.
Business Secretary Vince Cable witnessed a series of ‘firsts’ today as he toured Toyota’s Burnaston plant in Derby and officially launched its production of the first Auris HSD hybrid cars.
Mazda has released details of its next generation Mazda5 MPV, which is due to be launched this autumn.
Mini has refreshed its range of models with subtle style updates and a new sub-100g/km CO2 model.
Vauxhall has appointed Andy Gilson, Vauxhall’s marketing director, as its new customer experience and corporate strategy director.
Saab’s 71 UK dealers are being promised a full range of premium cars that remain true to Saab’s ‘responsible performance’ heritage.
Renault dealers must sign up to a new fleet aftersales initiative.
Mercedes-Benz Retail topped the charts in a recent Autointel top 20 dealer group ranking.
Government spending cuts mean that VOSA will cease production of some key ‘mandated’ MOT publications.
Used car sales in the first quarter of 2010 were down by 7.6% in comparison to the same period last year.
