coronavirus
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Supplier News 31 MarCitNOW, CDK, GardX and RAPID RTC offer help as IMF forecasts 3% GDP drop
As Coronavirus is expected to cause an economic downturn of up to 3% per month, CDK, CitNOW and RAPID RTC take action to help their dealer customers.
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Manufacturer 31 MarParis Motor Show 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19 coronavirus
The 2020 Paris Motor Show will not take place this year as planned, due to the global Coronavirus outbreak.
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Manufacturer 31 MarPSA Group UK MD Alison Jones: 'we're planning for 96% car sales decline'
PSA Group managing director Alison Jones has revealed that strategic planning for the Citroen, DS Automobiles and Peugeot brands has been modelled on a 96% potential decline in new car sales during the UK's coronavirus lockdown.
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Opinion 31 MarAuto industry hit from coronavirus could be double SMMT forecast, opinion
Car production forecasts from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have suggested that UK auto output will fall by 200,000 to just below 1.1 million because of plant shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus - representing an 18% fall in output this year.
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Supplier News 31 MarResilient car retailers continue customer support through Covid-19 crisis
Car retailers are continuing to respond to customer enquiries despite the coronavirus-prompted closure of showroom across the UK, data published by Dealerweb has revealed.
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Car Dealer News 30 Mar
Marshall and Vertu bosses recognise workforces' NHS support efforts
Marshall Motors and Vertu Motors bosses Daksh Gupta and Robert Forrester have recognised the efforts of their car retail workforce to support the NHS and other key workers during the coronavirus lockdown period.
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Car Dealer News 30 MarIMDA petition urges car sales commission's inclusion in Government salary scheme
A petition arguing that commission payments from car sales should be included in the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme wage calculations has attracted almost 8,000 signatures in less than two days.
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Aftersales 30 MarIGA disagrees with six-month MoT extension during coronavirus outbreak
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has raised concerns with the Government regarding the impact of extending MoT expiry dates for six months.
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News 30 MarMotorpoint CEO gives up wage to top-up income of ‘furloughed’ staff
Motorpoint chief executive Mark Carpenter has vowed to give-up his own income from the used car supermarket business in order to top-up the wages of ‘furloughed’ staff during the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown.
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People News 27 MarMitchell Group boss homes international medics assisting coronavirus fight
Mitchell Group owner and AM Awards 2020’s Business Leader of the Year, Mark Mitchell, has given a temporary home to contagious diseases specialists who travelled from Africa to aid the UK’s fight against coronavirus.
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Market Insight 27 Mar
Government coronavirus wage scheme omits car sales commission payments
Car retail staff will be among the UK employees whose commission-led monthly salaries will be detrimental to their income as “furloughed workers” as part of the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
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Digital Marketing 27 MarAppetite for in-stock new cars is growing, says Carwow
Car buyers are more likely to buy a new car from dealer stock as concerns over new car availability and delivery times sway consumer purchase decisions, according to Carwow.
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Used Cars 27 MarUsed car valuation 'freeze' could stem coronavirus impact on residuals
Used car values declined 2.2% in March as retail and trade demand fell due to the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis, according to Cap HPI.
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Aftersales 27 Mar
Automotive businesses provide crucial support during Coronavirus crisis
Car dealerships, garages and automotive suppliers are working hard to support the most vulnerable in society and the nation’s key workers, during the Coronavirus lockdown.
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Supplier News 27 MarMHA to host 2nd car dealer business coronavirus mitigation webinar
MHA MacIntyre Hudson will today host the second in a series of webinars designed to help car dealers adapt and respond to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to minimise the impact on their business.
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Digital Marketing 26 MarCar buyers in lockdown trigger 80% social media enquiry upsurge
Car retailers are being urged to embrace social media to engage with car buyers who are taking to the Facebook during the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown – sparking an 80% rise in online posts.
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Car Dealer News 26 MarWest Way supports Coronavirus effort with two Nissan Navaras
Dealer group West Way is supporting the fight against Coronavirus by providing two Nissan Navaras to Team Rubicon UK.
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Digital Marketing 26 MarCar dealers must nurture digital customers during lockdown, says Heycar
Car dealers that have a strong online presence can continue to make sales or maintain interest for when the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown is over, according to heycar.
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Market Insight 26 MarCoronavirus prompts three-month Companies House accounts filing extension
Companies House has announced a three-month extension to the to the year-end accounts filing deadline in response to the impact of COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Manufacturer 25 Mar
Aston Martin, McLaren and Morgan halt production
Britain’s three sportscar manufacturers, Aston Martin, McLaren and Morgan have all confirmed they will stop manufacturing cars in the UK amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
