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Stellantis standards blamed for closure of Fiat, Alfa, Jeep car dealership

A combined Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Abarth car dealership near Solihull is set to close next week because it cannot accommodate the new requirements of car manufacturer group Stellantis.

Car dealer news 23 Aug
Closing: Piccadilly's Fiat and Abarth dealership in Ripon

Piccadilly Motors exits Fiat and Abarth new car sales franchise

Piccadilly Motors will officially exit the Fiat and Abarth new car sales franchises when is closes the doors to its Ripon dealership this week.

Car dealer news 25 Apr
Fiat Metaverse Store

Stellantis launches ‘immersive’ online car buying experience via Fiat Metaverse Store

Stellantis has launched the Fiat Metaverse Store in a bid to recreate a car showroom experience via an “immersive” online car buying experience.

Manufacturer insight 20 Dec
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Stellantis accused of trying to ‘force the market’ despite failure to deliver cars

Stellantis franchisees have accused the car manufacturer of trying to “force the market” with pre-registrations despite an inability to deliver on customers’ new vehicle orders.

Manufacturer insight 15 Dec
David Franklin and his new red Fiat 500 Electric.

Fiat car fan takes delivery of his 55th car at Thames Motor Group

David Franklin, an 84-year-old car enthusiast, has taken delivery of his 55th Fiat – a Fiat 500 Electric Red Edition nearly 60 years after purchasing his first ever Fiat.

Fiat 31 Aug
Fiat 500e

Fiat to axe all non-electrified vehicles from sale in the UK

Fiat will end the sales of all non-electrified vehicles in the UK from July 1, it has revealed.

Manufacturer insight 30 May
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Paul Willcox to lead Stellantis in UK after Alison Jones promotion

Vauxhall managing director Paull Willcox is set to assume overall responsibility for Stellantis UK’s car and commercial vehicle brands following the promotion of Alison Jones.

people news 11 May
Robins & Day Birmingham Central Fiat and Abarth External

Stellantis appoints Iain Brown as Fiat and Abarth UK sales director

Stellantis has promoted its head of customer experience and quality for Abarth, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Fiat Professional and Jeep, Iain Brown, into the role of Fiat and Abarth UK sales director.

people news 4 May
Eastbourne Motoring Centre (EMC) Vauxhall dealership

Eastbourne Motoring Centre plans Vauxhall dealership expansion to add Fiat

Eastbourne Motoring Centre (EMC) has applied for planning permission to expand its existing Vauxhall dealership to add a Fiat franchise for the South coast town.

Car dealer news 11 Apr
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Stellantis exceeds profitability goals despite 2021's 'intense headwinds'

Stellantis has revealed that it exceeded profitability targets in 2021 despite a 20% decline in new vehicle production triggered by the shortage of semiconductor microchips.

Manufacturer insight 23 Feb
Desira Group's Suzuki showroom in Norwich

Desira Group moves Suzuki into restructured Norwich multi-brand showroom

Desira Group has moved its Suzuki Norwich dealership into a new showroom as it drives the creation of multi-brand car retail sites.

Car dealer news 20 Jan
Carlos Tavares

Stellantis reports ‘outstanding’ 11.4% operating margin in H1 2021

Stellantis has reported an “outstanding” 9.5ppt year-on-year improvement in operating income margin, to 11.4%, in the first half of 2021.

Manufacturer insight 3 Aug
Stellantis' range of all-electric vans

Stellantis' Alfa Romeo, DS and van franchises to adopt agency model from 2023

Stellantis has confirmed that retail franchisees of its Alfa Romeo and DS car brands and all light commercial vehicle (LCV) operations will be subject to agency model sales contracts from 2023.

Manufacturer insight 15 Jul
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Stellantis UK dealership closures 'inevitable' as OEM plans 2027 agency shift

Stellantis has “laid down the law” to its UK car retail franchisees as it revealed plans to restructure its dealer networks as part of a shift to agency-style retail agreements by 2027.

Manufacturer insight 15 Jul
Fiat 500e

Fiat 500e: from value-focussed supermini to flagship EV

Fiat dealers have now had deliveries of the electric-powered successor to its popular city car, but the existing 500 isn’t being ushered out the showroom door just yet.

car model news 13 Jul
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Stellantis car dealers issued termination notices amid future distribution plan

Stellantis will issue all of its UK and European franchised car retail partners with two-year termination notices as part of a reorganisation of its distribution networks ahead of the introduction of new Block Exemption rules.

Manufacturer insight 19 May
The new Fiat 500 EV range

Economical Fiat 500 EV drivers to be rewarded in cryptocurrency

Fiat will reward the most economical drivers of its new Fiat 500 electric vehicle (EV) with a new form of cryptocurrency that can be exchanged for vouchers to be spent on Amazon, Apple, Netflix or Spotify.

Manufacturer insight 16 Mar
The new Fiat 500 EV range

New fully-electric Fiat 500 to be priced from £19,995

​The new all-electric Fiat 500 hatchback will be priced from £19,995 and deliver a range of up to 199 miles, according to newly released details of the brand’s first pure EV.

23 Oct
Lipscomb Cars' multi-brand FCA Group dealership

Lipscomb Cars prepares for multi-brand FCA dealership opening

Lipscomb Cars is poised to follow up its recent opening of a £5 million Volvo Car UK showroom near Canterbury with a move into an adjacent multi-brand FCA Group dealership facility.

22 Jul
Closing: Northgate Garage Group's Canterbury Fiat and Abarth dealership

Retirement triggers closure of FCA Group franchisee Northgate Garage Group

The lack of a succession plan has resulted in the closure of Canterbury’s Northgate Garage Group after more than 50 years trading in the city.

22 Jun

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