Stellantis
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Manufacturer 6 AprDS Automobiles' UK MD is targeting 2022 growth 'on the double'
New dealer appointments and an expanded model range are expected to underpin DS Automobiles’ 2022 drive to sell twice as many new cars as it did in 2021.
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Acquisitions and deals 10 MarChorley Group MD responds to 'grow or go' culture with BCC acquisitions
Chorley Group managing director Adam Turner has said further growth is on the cards after the family-run car retail group added two new Citroen dealerships with the acquisition of BCC Cars.
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Latest News 3 MarRussia's war on Ukraine leaves car supply recovery 'off the cards'
Long-lasting automotive supply chain impacts look set to be triggered by Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine as Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Skoda, Stellantis and VW felt the conflict's impact.
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Latest News 28 Feb
Inchcape’s global footprint to mitigate £750m exposure to Russian market
Inchcape PLC’s global footprint will mitigate the impact of a £750 million exposure to the Russian automotive sector, analysts have said.
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Manufacturer 23 FebStellantis exceeds profitability goals despite 2021's 'intense headwinds'
Stellantis has revealed that it exceeded profitability targets in 2021 despite a 20% decline in new vehicle production triggered by the shortage of semiconductor microchips.
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Car Dealer News 23 FebBusseys Ford and Peugeot closures reflect car retail’s ‘huge changes’
Ford and Peugeot retailer Busseys will close two of its franchised dealerships as it works to adapt to the “huge changes” impacting the automotive retail sector.
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Manufacturer 18 FebJeep Grand Cherokee returns to UK with PHEV powertrain
Jeep will bring its flagship Grand Cherokee model to the UK market this year, with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.
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Car Dealer News 10 FebRobins & Day continues multi-brand car dealership drive in Sale and Birmingham
Robins & Day will add Fiat and Abarth brands to its existing Peugeot and Citroën showrooms in Sale and Birmingham Central as part of an ongoing Stellantis multi-brand car dealership drive.
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Manufacturer 2 Feb
Restructure centralises major fleet and rental sales for Stellantis
Changes at Stellantis have devised group-level sales operations to large fleets, leasing and rental companies, and specialist fleets under the leadership of recently appointed UK director for B2B James Taylor.
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People News 31 JanFormer Vauxhall MD Stephen Norman retires after 45 years in automotive
Former Vauxhall managing director Stephen Norman has been thanked for his “invaluable contribution” to the brand four years after overseeing the its retail network restructure.
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Car Dealer News 28 JanMacklin Motors unites MG, Kia and Peugeot at £5m Edinburgh showroom
Vertu Motors’ Macklin Motors Scottish car retail division has brought together MG, Kia and Peugeot sales and servicing at a newly-developed £5m Edinburgh showroom.
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Manufacturer 25 JanPeugeot celebrates doubling of online car sales after volumes grew in 2021
Peugeot UK has revealed that its online sales accounted for 15% of its retail car registrations in 2021 – doubling its digital traction year-on-year.
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Aftersales 21 JanDrive Now Pay Later offer boosts revenue at Eurorepar garages
Eurorepar Car Service has seen a 35% increase in the average monthly transaction value of garages offering its Drive Now Pay later flexible finance service.
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Car Dealer News 20 JanDesira Group moves Suzuki into restructured Norwich multi-brand showroom
Desira Group has moved its Suzuki Norwich dealership into a new showroom as it drives the creation of multi-brand car retail sites.
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Acquisitions and deals 12 JanSherwoods targets growth with Stellantis after Town Centre acquisition
Sherwoods Motor Group has targeted further growth with Stellantis after it added a second Citroen franchise through the acquisition of Sunderland car retailer Town Centre Automobiles.
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Manufacturer 10 JanPeugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall make MPVs EV-only with immediate effect
Stellantis brands Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall have made their Rifter, Traveller, Berlingo, SpaceTourer, Combo and Vivaro MPVs EV-only with immediate effect.
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Manufacturer 6 JanStellantis partners with Amazon to create next-gen infotainment
Stellantis will work with software developers at Amazon to develop its next-generation of in-car infotainment systems.
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Manufacturer 17 Dec
Stellantis and Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance to create multi-brand leasing company
Stellantis has revealed plans to partner with Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance (CACF) to create a new multi-brand leasing company which will operate across Europe.
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People News 17 DecJames Birch promoted to head Leasys in the UK
Leasys, the business and personal leasing arm of FCA Bank, has promoted James Birch to the country manager role in the UK.
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Car Dealer News 10 DecVertu Motors invests £600,000 in new Stellantis multi-brand service centre
Vertu Motors has completed a £600,000 investment a new Bristol Street Motors aftersales service centre specialising in Stellantis brands Vauxhall, Citroen, and Peugeot.
