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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.
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Acquisitions and deals 7 DecVertu Motors completes Inchcape BMW and Mini dealership acquisitions
Vertu Motors has completed its long-awaited acquisition of 12 BMW, Mini and BMW Motorrad franchised motor retail outlets across five locations from Inchcape’s Cooper BMW division.
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Car Dealer News 4 DecHR Owen’s Rolls-Royce London luxury car dealership goes virtual
HR Owen’s Rolls-Royce Motor Cars dealership in London has responded to a shift towards remote commissioning of bespoke luxury cars and a virtual showroom experience ahead of a move to its new Mayfair showroom.
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Car Dealer News 4 DecRead Motor Group to join MG franchise with Grimsby dealership
Read Motor Group will add an MG Motor UK franchise in Grimsby to its car dealership portfolio early in 2021.
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Manufacturer 2 DecCupra UK to open at Westfield White City and Lakeside Bromley stores
The Cupra brand has reached a “tipping point” in the UK with the impending opening of retail stores at Westfield White City and Lakeside Bromley as part of the performance car brand’s 58-strong dealership network.
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People News 2 DecPSA Group appoints Charles Martin as Citroen UK sales director
PSA Group UK's Charles Martin will join Citroen UK as its new sales director in the new year as the brand begins to implement its new ‘Citroën Advance UK’ retail strategy.
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Car Model News 1 DecHonda’s CR-V SUV becomes hybrid-only with e:HEV drivetrain
Honda UK’s CR-V flagship SUV will be available as a hybrid only from 2021 as the Japanese carmaker continues its planned move to electrify its vehicle range.
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People News 30 NovPSA Group UK MD Alison Jones appointed as SMMT vice-president
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has appointed PSA Group UK’s managing director, Alison Jones, as its new vice-president.
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Car Model News 27 NovKia Sorento named Carbuyer’s 2021 Car of the Year
The Kia Sorento has been named the best car in Britain by Carbuyer, as part of its 2021 Best Car Awards.
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Acquisitions and deals 23 NovStoneacre adds Lexus franchise with Jardine dealership acquisition
Stoneacre Motor Group has created a dual-brand Aston Martin and Lexus dealership in Newcastle after forging its first partnership with the Japanese premium brand via an acquisition from Jardine Motors Group.
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Opinion 23 NovAgency model's success 'comes down to numbers' for car retailers, opinion
Today, Capgemini have published a report advocating the transition to an agency model for distribution networks, supported by consumer and dealer surveys in Europe and China.
