Manufacturer
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Car Dealer News 11 JanCameron Motor Group opens £2m Strathmore Volvo Perth showroom
Cameron Motor Group has officially begin operating from its £2m Strathmore Volvo Perth showroom – despite being unable to officially open the doors to customers.
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Car Manufacturer News 7 JanTesla expands UK dealer network
Tesla has expanded its UK dealer network to 25 sites in the last year and plans further growth in 2021.
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People News 6 JanPeugeot UK welcomes new MD among PSA Group UK management changes
Peugeot UK has welcomed Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) experiential marketing director Julie David as its new managing director as part of a series of leadership changes within the PSA Group.
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Car Dealer News 6 JanSuzuki GB names Pearson of Wemyss Bay its National Dealer of the Year
Suzuki GB named Pearson of Wemyss Bay as its National Dealer of the Year as it recognised its best performing retailers at its National Dealer Conference.
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Manufacturer 5 JanPSA and FCA shareholders approve Stellantis merger
Shareholders from Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have voted in favour of the car manufacturer’s merger as OEM super group Stellantis.
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Manufacturer 5 JanWhy Citroen UK has the plan it's been crying out for
Citroen UK managing director Eurig Druce outlines how its Citroen Advance UK three year plan will improve the fortunes of its franchised dealer network.
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Opinion 4 Jan'Devil is in the detail' of Brexit deal for UK automotive, guest opinion
That a trade deal has been at been agreed at the last minute between the UK and EU comes as a huge relief for manufacturing sectors like automotive
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Market Insight 4 JanHow long can non-electric luxury saloons possibly survive?
Analysis of the UK's new car market of 2020 up to the end of November
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Manufacturer 24 Dec8 Questions To Dan Cross of LEVC Retail
In our monthly '8 Questions To' feature, AM asks Dan Cross, head of retail at LEVC London, about the challenges he's facing.
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Market Insight 23 DecUK carmakers facing Brexit and COVID-triggered ‘New Year nightmare’
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) chief executive Mike Hawes has said he fears a “New Year nightmare” for UK car manufacturers if the UK Government and EU fail to reach a trade agreement.
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Manufacturer 22 DecSsangYong Motor Company files for bankruptcy in South Korean court
SsangYong Motor Company (SYMC) has applied for bankruptcy to South Korea’s Seoul Bankruptcy Court after the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic left the carmaker facing financial difficulties.
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Digital Marketing 22 Deccinch and Suzuki GB both strike-up sporting sponsorship deals
BCA's cinch customer-facing online car retail platform has struck-up a new sponsorship deal with the Northampton Saints rugby team as Suzuki GB renewed its status as MK Dons’ ‘title partner’.
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Acquisitions and deals 21 DecMitchells courts new car franchises after Kerridges acquisition
Award-winning Groupe Renault retailer Mitchells is courting new car franchises after acquiring Vauxhall specialist Kerridges, at Halesworth.
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Technology 14 DecFragmented OEM websites cost brands sales through poor experience
Car manufacturers' websites are disjointed and disappointing consumers, causing poor sales conversion rates and low shopper engagement.
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Manufacturer 11 Dec
Hydrogen-fuelled update to Hyundai ‘Strategy 2025’ smart mobility plan
Hyundai has updated its ‘Strategy 2025’ smart mobility plan with a commitment to commercialise a hydrogen-fuelled vehicle solution.
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Manufacturer 11 DecVauxhall extends digital reach with online car retail platform launch
Vauxhall has followed fellow PSA Group brands Citroen, DS Automobiles and Peugeot into the offer of online new car retail sales with the launch of a new consumer-facing platform.
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Car Dealer News 10 DecHarwoods Group’s Volvo Crawley dealership to open in February
Harwoods Group has revealed that it will open its new Volvo Crawley dealership in late February 2021 as construction of the new showroom facility nears completion.
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Car Dealer News 9 DecPerrys poised to open new Huddersfield Kia and MG car showrooms
Perrys Motor Sales is poised to open the doors to its new Kia Motors UK showroom in Huddersfield after redeveloping a former Rybrook Jaguar premium car dealership site.
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People News 8 DecDS Automobiles UK appoints Jules Tilstone as new managing director
DS Automobiles UK has appointed the PSA Group-owned premium brand’s European commercial director, Jules Tilstone, as its new managing director.
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People News 8 DecMG Motor UK appoints former Richmond Motor Group operations director
MG Motor UK has appointed former Richmond Motor Group operations director and Hyundai Motor UK sales director Guy Pigounakis as one of two senior hires designed to help drive its electric vehicle (EV) sales push.
