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Market Insight 30 Jul‘Unclear' whether European car registrations will return to pre-COVID levels
Jato Dynamics has said that it is “unclear” whether Europe’s new car registrations volumes will return to pre-COVID pandemic levels after the sector’s recovery slowed in June.
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Car Dealer News 30 JulWilsons Group opens ‘strategic’ MG Motor UK dealership in Epsom
MG Motor UK remains on-track to grow its franchised car retail network to 150 sites by the end of 2021 after Wilsons Group opened the doors to its new dealership in Epsom.
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Acquisitions and deals 29 JulL&L Automotive acquires Mercedes-Benz Retail Group’s Hemel Hempstead dealership
L&L Automotive has acquired Mercedes-Benz Retail Group’s Hemel Hempstead dealership as the German premium car brand acts on plans to sell-off its UK retail operation.
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Market Insight 29 JulMPs suggest EV mandate for OEMs to ramp-up adoption ahead of 2030
MPs on the UK Government’s transport committee have suggested that a mandate compelling car makers to sell increasing numbers of electric vehicles (EV) could be the key to driving greater adoption.
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Market Insight 29 JulUK’s June car production choked by COVID staff absence and semiconductor crisis
The UK’s car manufacturing sector saw its productivity choked by COVID-19 triggered staff absences and the global shortage of semiconductor microchips in June.
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Car Model News 28 JulHyundai Kona owners vote compact SUV to Driver Power awards victory
Owners of the Hyundai Kona voted the compact SUV to victory as the Auto Express Driver Power Awards car of the year for 2021.
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Acquisitions and deals 28 JulVertu Motors acquires RRG Renault and Dacia Leicester dealerships
Vertu Motors will operate Leicester’s Renault and Dacia franchised car dealerships in Leicester after acquiring the businesses from Renault Retail Group.
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Manufacturer 28 JulHonda Swindon workforce begin final shift of 6.7m car production run
Honda’s 3,000-strong workforce at its Swindon manufacturing plant have begun their final shift ahead of the site’s official closure at the end of this week.
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Opinion 28 JulHow will car maker's evolve to combat semiconductor supply shortages? Opinion
The shortage of supply of semiconductors and microprocessors is having a profound impact on the global automotive sector, but how will car makers' strategies evolve to mitigate against the issues.
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Car Dealer News 27 JulNorth Wales Motor Company born as Honda retailer adds first Kia franchise
North Wales Honda has changed its named to North Wales Motor Company after adding a Kia franchised car dealership to its portfolio in Llandudno.
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Manufacturer 26 JulInternational Motors acquires Mitsubishi UK aftersales franchise operation
International Motors has completed the acquisition of the Mitsubishi Motors in the UK aftersales franchise operation from the Japanese brand’s long-term importer The Colt Car Company.
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Car Dealer News 26 Jul
Lookers completes opening of new Chester Kia dealership
Lookers has marked the opening of its new Chester Kia dealership with a weekend-long customer event.
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Manufacturer 26 JulPolestar EV brand unveils new out-of-town 'Destination' store concept
Performance electric vehicle (EV) brand Polestar has revealed plans to double its retail presence and launch a new out-of-town ‘Destination’ store concept as part of ambitious new growth plans.
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Car Manufacturer News 23 JulVolvo to target business customers with Care By Volvo subscription model
New car subscriptions will help Volvo Cars grow market share in the years ahead as it expands its Care By Volvo service to target business customers.
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Car Dealer News 22 JulTrustFord boss Stuart Foulds celebrates group’s record H1 performance
TrustFord chairman and chief executive Stuart Foulds has expressed “pride” in his workforce’s delivery of a £13.6m pre-tax profit in the first half of 2021.
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Manufacturer 21 JulNissan dealerships begin adoption of new showroom design and branding
Hawkins Motor Group and Griffin Mill Garages have become the first Nissan franchisees to adopt the Japanese car manufacturer’s new corporate identity at its dealerships.
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People News 21 JulMG Motor UK appoints Andrew Stuart as head of sales
MG Motor UK has appointed former Volkswagen, Hyundai and Nissan franchised car retail specialist Andrew Stewart as its new head of sales.
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Gallery Article 20 JulSkoda marks 20th anniversary of vRS performance brand in pictures
Skoda is celebrating 20 years of its vRS performance brand in the UK with a look-back at its value-driven range of high-speed offerings.
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Opinion 20 JulCar makers must 'act now' to ensure they're Fit for 55 in EU, opinion
With the publication of its ‘Fit for 55’ proposals, the European Commission has taken a key step towards its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
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Market Insight 20 JulSupply-constrained Q3 prompts Cox to downgrade car registrations forecast
Cox Automotive has downgraded its 2021 new car registrations forecast by 2.48% amid expectations that vehicle supply issues will leave Q3 deliveries down 17.7% on the 10-year average.
