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Car Model News 14 JulVW to open order books for ID 3 EV in Europe
Volkswagen will start accepting orders for the ID 3 electric car in some European countries from July 20, with a choice of seven pre-configured models available.
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Market Insight 14 JulWhere will carmakers' R&D axes fall?
Analyst David Francis examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and recession on car manufacturers' R&D plans
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Car Model News 13 JulToyota dealers to host high-performance Yaris GR hot hatch's UK tour
Inchcape, Jemca, Hills of Woodford and Steven Eagell will all host the Yaris GR as the Toyota performance hatchback embarks on a UK tour ahead of its official October launch.
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Acquisitions and deals 10 JulMarshall completes acquisition of Jardine Aylesbury VW dealership
Marshall Motor Holdings has completed the acquisition of Jardine Motor Group’s Volkswagen dealership in Aylesbury.
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Car Dealer News 10 JulThree Toyota GB dealers among Europe's Ichiban Awards-winning elite
Steven Eagell Toyota, Listers Toyota and John Roe Scunthorpe have been recognised among the Toyota franchise’s European elite – winning its annual Ichiban Award for outstanding customer service.
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Manufacturer 9 JulSeat hatches plan to spend £4.5bn on electrification
Seat has pledged to spend almost £4.5 billion on the electrification of its vehicle ranges by 2025 as part of efforts to create “a stronger, more innovative and more sustainable company”.
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Acquisitions and deals 9 JulTMS Motor Group acquires Sandicliffe Kia Leicester car dealership
TMS Motor Group has shrugged off the set-backs of Leicester’s COVID-19 lockdown to acquire Sandicliffe Motor Group’s Kia dealership in the city.
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Car Model News 8 JulOrder books open for Cupra Formentor performance SUV
Order books have been opened for the Cupra Formentor SUV, the first vehicle developed specifically for Volkswagen Group’s Spanish performance brand.
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Digital Marketing 8 JulLaunch of Bauer Autoventure promises "standout" marketing for OEMs
AM's parent group Bauer Media has launched a new service, Bauer Autoventure, to create marketing campaigns and content for automotive brands.
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Car Model News 7 JulNew Skoda Octavia VRS offered as plug-in hybrid for the first time
Skoda has confirmed a trio of powertrains will be available for new Octavia VRS buyers to choose from when the car goes on sale in the Autumn - including a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
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Car Dealer News 6 JulLipscomb Cars officially opens £5m Canterbury Volvo showroom
Lipscomb Cars has celebrated the official opening of its new £5 million Volvo dealership in Canterbury after delays caused by the COVID-19 held-up the development.
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Manufacturer 2 Jul
Bolton Labour Party leader rebukes 'threats' over Volvo showroom plans
Planning officials in Bolton gave way to Volvo Car UK corporate identity (CI) demands after "threats" over the potential withdrawal of a scheme to build a new showroom in the city.
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Manufacturer 2 JulJLR launches Pivotal premium car subscription service
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) customers will be able to swap models when it suits them as part of the premium car manufacturer’s new Pivotal car subscription service.
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Finance 2 JulNissan launches three-month PCP payment holiday for new car buyers
Nissan has followed a string of car manufacturers in offering a three-month PCP finance payment holiday offer on models across its range of vehicles.
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Car Model News 2 JulSuzuki and Toyota partnership results in ACROSS plug-in hybrid SUV
Suzuki has revealed the first electrified vehicle to result from its new partnership with Toyota – the ACROSS 4x4 plug-in hybrid SUV.
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Car Model News 1 JulVW unveils new Tiguan plug-in hybrid and 'R' performance SUV models
Volkswagen has unveiled new plug-in hybrid and high-performance Tiguan R SUV models as part of an update of the big-selling SUV which also drives forward its connectivity.
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Car Model News 1 JulAll-electric Citroen C4 could account for 20% of sales, says brand CEO
The all-electric version of Citroen’s new C-segment C4 hatchback – the e-C4 – could account for up to 10% of global sales, according to the PSA Group brand’s chief executive Vincent Cobee.
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Car Dealer News 1 JulWorld's longest-serving Lotus dealer gains McLaren Approved status
The longest serving Lotus dealership in the world, Bell & Colvill, has celebrated its 50th year as a franchised retailer with the addition of McLaren Automotive Approved status.
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People News 30 Jun
SsangYong Motors UK appoints Kevin Griffin as managing director
SsangYong Motors UK has appointed Kevin Griffin as managing director after Nick Laird was promoted into a role as chief executive of parent company Bassadone Automotive Group (BAG).
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Car Model News 30 JunJLR to launch commercial Defender 90 and 110 Hard Top models
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced that it will launch commercial versions of the new Defender 90 and 100 and restore the Hard Top name to rugged 4x4’s range offering.
