Porsche GB
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Car Dealer News 27 JanPendragon submits Porsche Centre and restaurant development plans
Pendragon has applied for hybrid planning permission to build a new Porsche Centre car dealership and a restaurant on the outskirts of Nottingham.
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Car Dealer News 9 JanRecruitment underway for new Pendragon Porsche Centre in Stockport
Pendragon has begun a recruitment drive to staff a new Porsche Centre in Stockport ahead of its May opening.
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Manufacturer 6 Jan
Industrial action could impact Volkswagen Group’s Q1 car deliveries
The Unite union has warned that deliveries of Volkswagen Group cars could suffer “serious disruption” during January as drivers at Sheerness docks prepare for three months of strike action.
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Car Model News 4 DecPorsche Taycan and Tesla Model X achieve top safety ratings
High performance electric vehicle (EV) emerged from the latest round of Euro NCAP crash test with top safety ratings, with both the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model X emerging with five stars.
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Car Dealer News 17 JunBowker Group host Porsche Centre Preston opening event (gallery)
Bowker Group hosted over 500 guests at a VIP Porsche Centre Preston opening event to mark the addition of the German premium car brand’s 42nd UK franchised site.
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Car Dealer News 17 MayBowker Motor Group opens new Porsche Centre Preston dealership
Bowker Motor Group intends to deliver on the expectation of Preston performance car customers after officially opening the doors at its new Porsche Centre in the city.
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Car Dealer News 30 AprJCT600 completes Porsche Centre Sheffield makeover (gallery)
A major project to extend and improve Porsche Centre Sheffield has been completed, resulting in a new showroom and workshop facilities.
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Car Dealer News 23 AprLind Group to open Norwich Porsche Centre car dealership
Lind Group is preparing to create a 27,200 square foot Porsche showroom in Norwich which will double its representation with the German performance car brand.
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Manufacturer 12 MarVolkswagen Group supercharges EV plan with 70 new models by 2028
The Volkswagen Group has revised plans for its electric vehicle (EV) revolution with a new projected target of launching 70 zero-emission products by 2028.
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Car Model News 11 MarMore than 20,000 deposits placed for Porsche Taycan EV
Porsche’s first electric car, the Taycan, has already amassed more than 20,000 prospective buyers since it was announced last year.
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Finance 20 Feb
Car buyers suffer 49% post-Brexit vote PCP price hike
New car prices have increased by up to 49% since Britain voted to leave the EU, according to data published by Parkers.
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People News 10 DecAlex Smith to replace Paul Willis as Volkswagen Group UK boss
Volkswagen Group UK has appointed Nissan GB managing director Alex Smith to replace Paul Willis following his departure from the business in the New Year.
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Car Dealer News 28 NovListers Group to develop new Mercedes-Benz and Porsche showrooms in Hull
Listers Group has revealed plans to open its new dealership with Porsche with the creation of a “multi-million pound” site in the city alongside details of its new £10m Mercedes-Benz showroom.
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Manufacturer 13 Nov
Volkswagen Group board to vote on accelerated EV plans
The Volkswagen Group’s supervisory board is expected to vote on changes to its manufacturing operations as part of an effort to accelerate its shift into electric vehicles (EV).
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Manufacturer 6 NovPaul Willis 'sad' to leave post as Volkswagen Group UK managing director
Volkswagen Group UK managing director Paul Willis has said that his decision to leave his post with the German car manufacturer was unrelated to the pressures of the dieselgate emissions scandal.
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Manufacturer 4 OctVolkswagen Group brands account for 49% of September car registrations decline
Volkswagen Group brands accounted for 49% of the UK’s total registrations decline of 20.5% (87,336 vehicles) as the brand’s WLTP-related supply woes were felt by car retailers in September.
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Manufacturer 25 SepPorsche’s image ‘has suffered’ due to diesel scandal
Porsche chief executive Oliver Blume has admitted that the Volkswagen Group-owned brand’s reputation “has suffered” as a result of the diesel scandal.
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Used Cars 21 AugVolkswagen Financial Services UK launches ‘Last Chance to Buy’ online auctions
Volkswagen Financial Services UK will offer car dealers the chance to buy discounted cars and vans via a new ‘Last Chance to Buy’ online auction set up in partnership with epyx.
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Car Dealer News 1 AugJCT600 to continue Bradford BMW service franchise but ends new car sales with the brand
JCT600 is in discussion with potential additions to a premium-leaning car dealership portfolio to “fill in the gaps” after losing its retail franchise with BMW in Bradford.
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People News 4 MayMargareta Mahlstedt to lead marketing at Porsche Cars GB
Porsche Cars GB has appointed Margareta Mahlstedt as general manager, Marketing.
