Daihatsu
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Latest News 19 Dec
DuPont gets paint approval at Subaru
International Motors, the UK distributor of Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu, has granted approval to DuPont Refinish as a paint provider to its body and paint warranty standards programme.
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Latest News 2 Dec
Daihatsu is expected to remain profitable
IM Group expects Subaru and Isuzu UK to only break even this year, while Daihatsu is expected to remain profitable.
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Long Term 20 NovSubaru Justy – on sale now
Based on Daihatsu’s Sirion, the revamped Subaru Justy gives dealers a supermini to offer entry-level customers at a time when drivers are downsizing and watching their budgets.
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Latest News 24 Oct
Lucas of Mansfield goes into administration
Lucas of Mansfield, a Subaru, Proton, Isuzu and Daihatsu dealership, has gone into administration.
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Latest News 22 Oct
Daihatsu dealership to open in Maidenhead
A Daihatsu dealership has opened in Maidenhead.
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Latest News 16 Oct
Daihatsu gives birth to new dealer in Coventry
Daihatsu’s latest dealership Browns Lane Garage in Coventry is run by John Manning, who, unusually, was born on the premises 74 years ago.
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Latest News 24 Sep
Quenby Bros adds Daihatsu
Japanese compact car specialist Daihatsu has increased its UK dealer network in Hertfordshire following the appointment of Quenby Bros, located in Baldock.
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Latest News 18 Aug
Hammonds signs up with IM Group
Hammond Group has taken on IM Group’s Subaru and Daihatsu franchises at a new dealership in Halesworth following the closure of John Grose’s Subaru site in Ipswich.
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Latest News 8 Aug
Daihatsu launches campaign to push sales
Daihatsu is launching a ‘national cheaper motoring campaign’ to highlight the low running costs of its cars.
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Latest News 22 Jul
Cover feature: ‘Unfashionable’ Daihatsu looks to double sales by 2012
‘Bright greys’ are key to success as dealer incentives are used to target 10,000 units.
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Latest News 12 May
Daihatsu wants 20 more dealers in the UK
Daihatsu is looking to boost its network by 20 dealers in order to take its current portfolio of 120 to 140.
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Latest News 30 Apr
Automotive top 10 rich list
Bob Edmiston, owner of Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu distributor IM Group, is the richest man in the automotive industry, worth £520 million.
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Market Insight 8 Apr
Five-year warranty for all Daihatsus
Daihatsu has introduced a five-year warranty across its entire range of models.
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Latest News 30 Jan
Suppliers queue up for Chinese business
IM Group, UK importer of Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu, and Koelliker, the Italian company in charge of SsangYong’s UK business, are vying for UK distributorship of Chinese carmakers looking towards Europe.
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Latest News 21 Jan
Daihatsu follows Koreans with five-year warranties
Daihatsu UK is testing a five-year warranty on two models, hoping the ‘peace of mind’ approach initiated by Kia and Hyundai will help to continue the 24% sales growth achieved in 2007.
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Latest News 3 Jan
Five-year Daihatsu warranty
Daihatsu has launched a five-year unlimited mileage warranty for its Terios mini-SUV and Sirion five-door supermini.
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Latest News 16 Nov
New sporty Sirion for 2008
Daihatsu has introduced a new 1.5-litre engine to its Sirion SX variant for the 2008 model year.
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Long Term 5 Oct
First drive: Daihatsu Materia – on sale now
The Materia is no car for the shy and retiring. Its boxy styling is unlike any other mini-MPV on the market. As Japan’s answer to the Mini, the Materia will boost the brand’s image among the young and trendy, given the right marketing support.
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Latest News 17 Aug
Daihatsu celebrates centenary with limited editions
Daihatsu is celebrating this year’s centenary with two limited edition models based on the Terios mini-SUV and Sirion supermini.
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Latest News 6 Jul
Lexus and Honda top for dealer service
Lexus, Honda, Daihatsu and Toyota scored five stars in the latest JD Power dealer service survey.
