Daihatsu
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Latest News 31 Oct
SEAT changes dealers in Perth and Aberdeen
The Aberdeen Press and Journal reports that the Glenvarigill group has ceded its SEAT franchises in Perth and Aberdeen to Town and County Motors. In Aberdeen, Town and County will house SEAT cars alongside its Lexus franchise, and in Perth, alongside Subaru/Isuzu and Daihatsu.
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Latest News 3 Oct
Group Tyre in partner talks with car brands
Group Tyre (UK) has confirmed it is in talks with four major car manufacturers following its appointment by IM Group as the official tyre partner for its Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu dealer network.
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Latest News 3 Oct
Daihatsu raises UK target to 5000 sales, 120 outlets
Daihatsu's major sales offensive continues as it strives to grow its retail network to 120 sites by 2005.
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Latest News 19 Sep
Daihatsu appoints 60th dealership in push towards 100
Daihatsu has appointed its 60th new UK dealership, bringing its total UK network to 92.
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Latest News 10 Feb
Terio's China production
The Daihatsu Terios small sport-utility is to be built in China in co-operation with FAW Huali, part of the China First Automotive Works Corporation.
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Latest News 22 Nov
Forecourt focus
Supermini values are sliding, with recent low-spec examples retailing for under £5k. Japanese models big on quality – such as Toyota Yaris, Daihatsu Sirion and Nissan Micra – now look superb value.
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Long Term 11 Nov
<b>Daihatsu Copen - on sale summer 2003 [provisional]</b>
The Copen underlines Daihatsu's ambitions in the UK. Renowned as the supplier of hefty mud-plugger Fourtrak, which during the Nineties accounted for the majority of sales, and the utilitarian Charade, Daihatsu Vehicle Distributors (DVD), part of IM Group, is gradually evolving into a specialist supplier of small vehicles.
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Latest News 18 Jan
Three-year cover for all Daihatsu parts
Daihatsu has introduced a three-year/60,000-mile warranty for all parts and accessories in a bid to boost dealers' aftersales revenue from the sale of original equipment.
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Latest News 4 Dec
Daihatsu introduces three-year parts warranty
Daihatsu has announced a three year/60,000 mile warranty for all parts and accessories.
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Latest News 8 Nov
New dealer development boss at Daihatsu
Daihatsu Vehicle Distributors has appointed a new operations director, Paul Hegarty, with responsibility for developing the UK franchise's sales and dealer network.
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Long Term 2 Nov
Citroen and Daihatsu choose Scotland for model debuts
Three unique Citroëns – the 'C5 by Carlsson', 'Clarion Picasso' and 'Maxo Saxo' – will be making their Scottish public debuts at this year's Scottish Motor Show 2001, running from November 9-18.
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Latest News 23 Oct
Daihatsu's Hijets strenghten range
Daihatsu Vehicle Distributors believes it can build on the Hijet's lead in the UK market for microvans with two new body styles. This year, DVD expects Hijet registrations to total 1,500, keeping the Suzuki Carry in second position in the sector.
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Latest News 3 Oct
Daihatsu launches '333' care package
Daihatsu has launched a customer care package for all Sirion, Terios and YRV models offering three years' free servicing, three years' unlimited mileage warranty and three years' roadside assistance.
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Long Term 2 Jul
Daihatsu introduces four-wheel-drive YRV flagship with money-off package
Four months after its UK launch, Daihatsu's five-door, five-seat YRV compact range has been expanded to include a chunky four-wheel-drive flagship and a new £7,995 price-leader.
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Latest News 23 May
IM Group makes pledge to dealers over venture
IM Group, which distributes Subarus, Daihatsus and the Isuzu Trooper in the UK, has made a strategic shift in its business by investing £25m in a new motor finance company.
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Latest News 16 May
Funding Corporation to challenge lenders
Former Capital Bank executives on Tuesday launched the Funding Corporation with £115m of investment, including £25m from Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu importer IM Group.
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Latest News 9 May
Dealers signing up for Daihatsu
International Motors has appointed 10 new Daihatsu dealers since taking over the franchise last year - with a further 10 expected to be operational by the end of 2001.
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Latest News 8 May
IM Group backs new finance market challenger
Former Capital Bank executives on Tuesday launched the Funding Corporation with £115m of investment, including £25m from Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu importer IM Group.
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Long Term 7 Feb
The YRV - 'flagship' of the Daihatsu range
The YRV compact car, what Daihatsu is calling its most important model, goes on sale in March starting at £9,495 OTR.
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Long Term 27 Oct
YRV strictly for Europe
Daihatsu staged a world debut with the YRV, its first car specially designed for Europe as it seeks to increase EU penetration.
