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Supplier News 20 Jul
TTIP has potential to boost transatlantic auto trade by 20% or more
The automotive trade could increase by 20%, following the 10th round of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations, according to ACEA.
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Supplier News 20 JulHPI warns dealers of increased fraud risk with proposed mot extension
HPI is warning dealers that the proposed Government’s plans to consult on extending the MoT period from three years to four years could see the risk of fraud from clockers escalate.
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Manufacturer 20 JulVolkswagen Financial Services appoints two strategic fleet sales managers
Volkswagen Financial Services has appointed Jonathan Ellis and Chris Raynsford as strategic fleet sales managers to help grow its market share in the large fleet sector.
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Supplier News 20 JulAuto Trader reveals fastest selling cars in June
Auto Trader has revealed that the 2014 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso MPV diesel automatic was its fastest selling car in June.
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Supplier News 17 JulRAA sets out future strategy with two new appointments
The Retail Automotive Alliance has appointed Paul Knight as its new chairman and John Matthews as its new business development director.
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Manufacturer 17 JulMG is calling on forward thinking dealers to join the brand
MG Motor UK is calling for more dealers, specifically smaller groups, to join the brand and forge a strong relationship to drive results forward together.
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Opinion 17 Jul'Turning recalls into an opportunity'
Vehicle safety recalls have been a major industry news item this year. Frustrating for dealers because there is always the inherent reputational/confidence risk that accompanies such news, it can however also be an opportunity, argues EMaC MD Angela Barrow.
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Supplier News 16 JulDealermatch activity leads to new ASE appointment
Favourable market conditions, dealership acquisition and disposal requests have led dealer profitability specialists ASE to expand its Dealermatch team.
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Supplier News 16 JulPart-exchange used car values rise in June, says Manheim
The average value of used cars coming into the market through dealer part-exchanges rose by 2.6% (£88) in June from the previous month, according to Manheim.
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Supplier News 14 JulCooper Solutions takes on new staff to support growth
IT software provider Cooper Solutions has made four new appointments to support ongoing growth.
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Manufacturer 14 JulKelly Brook and Tom Stourton star in new Hyundai comedy film
Hyundai Motor UK has launched a new short-form comedy film featuring Kelly Brook and Tom Stourton to promote the new i20 hatchback and i20 Coupe.
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Car Dealer News 14 JulBig Motoring World celebrates a record month for car sales
Kent-based used BMW dealership Big Motoring World celebrated its most successful month in over 20 years of trading, in June.
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Supplier News 14 JulDMS Navigator plans to secure Ebbon-Dacs user network
Following Ebbon-Dacs’ plan to withdraw from the dealer management systems market, DMS Navigator is offering Ebbon-Dacs users its system at the lowest possible implementation fee.
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Digital Marketing 14 Jul
How psychology can support targeted marketing for car dealers
Deriving psychological profiles from people’s social media footprints and combining the insights with an increasingly diverse range of communication channels spells enormous potential for the automotive sector.
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Car Dealer News 14 JulMotorline donates £30,000 to Kent hospices
Kent-based car dealer Motorline Group has donated £30,000 across three local hospices.
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Car Dealer News 13 JulNathaniel Cars loans Bridgend Business Forum Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Nathaniel Cars Bridgend has lent the Bridgend Business Forum an Outlander PHEV for a year.
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Car Dealer News 9 JulMotorline announces expansion in Dartford, Medway and the M4 corridor
Motorline Group announces plans to invest in new sites in Dartford, Medway, and the M4 corridor, by 2016.
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Opinion 8 Jul
Guest opinion: The importance of being honest
Without doubt, the recent Competition and Markets Authority investigation into businesses that may be paying for endorsements in blogs and other online articles is important.
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Car Dealer News 8 JulParagon appoints Ian Carlisle as new CEO
Paragon Automotive has appointed Ian Carlisle as its new group chief executive officer.
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Car Dealer News 8 JulBrayleys expands with second Kia dealership
Brayleys is expanding its North London operations with a seven-figure investment in the construction of a brand new Kia dealership in Enfield.
