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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.
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Market Insight 23 NovAgency model for car retail now ‘an obligation’ for OEMs, says Capgemini
The adoption of an agency model for the car retail sector is now “not an option but an obligation”, according to a report published by Capgemini today.
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Car Dealer News 20 NovFord car retail network cuts lead to £30m TrustFord Alperton sale
TrustFord’s Alperton dealership site has been offered for sale as the Ford of Britain-owned AM100 car retail group consolidates as part of the brand’s plan to close almost half of its UK franchised retail sites.
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Manufacturer 19 NovPeugeot offers up to £8,100 off online car sales until end of 2020
Peugeot has increased its deposit contributions by £950 as part of an “Exclusively for You” offer giving motorists up to £8,100 off until the end of 2020.
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Aftersales 18 NovBMW and Mini launch ‘industry first’ accident support service
BMW Group UK has launched a new Accident Support service to co-ordinate vehicle recovery, repair and an insurance claim for BMW and Mini owners in the event of a collision.
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People News 17 NovGenesis Motor Europe appoints former Audi and JLR marketing chief
Genesis Motor Europe has appointed former Audi and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) marketing chief Dominic Chambers as its new head of marketing and communications.
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Acquisitions and deals 16 NovInchcape in ‘latter stages’ of Cooper BMW and Mini dealership disposals
Inchcape UK CEO James Brealey has asserted that his retail group remains “committed” to its BMW and Mini franchises after confirming it is in the latter stages of disposing of sites in the North East and Croydon.
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People News 16 NovMercedes-Benz Vans UK MD Steve Bridge to join eStar Truck and Van
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK managing director Steve Bridge is set to join eStar Truck and Van as the newly-established commercial vehicle business’s new MD.
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Car Model News 13 NovVirtual launch: MG5 EV brings zero-emissions to estate car segment
MG dealers are about to get their second pure battery electric vehicle to retail, plus a plug-in hybrid, as the brand expects its new car sales in 2020 to exceed 20,000 units.
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Manufacturer 13 NovCupra to accelerate performance with Formentor TV ad campaign
Seat’s Cupra breakaway performance brand is set to accelerate its profile growth with the launch of a television advertising campaign for its new Formentor SUV.
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Supplier News 13 NovVolkswagen Group UK signs deal with Dealer Auction
Dealer Auction will supply digital auction services to Volkswagen Group UK's franchised car retail networks after signing a preferred supplier agreement with the German OEM.
