dealer network
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People News 3 OctOmoda UK entices dealer network development manager from Hyundai
Omoda, the Chinese car brand starting new car sales in the UK in 2024, has hired Matthew Banks as its dealer network development manager for the UK.
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Car Dealer News 28 SepCar dealer group "devastated" at being cut by Toyota
The end of 39 years selling Toyota new cars as the Japanese brand restructures its retail network has left staff at Scottish car dealer group Struans "devastated and very disappointed".
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Opinion 27 SepExecutive View: Car market conditions are ripe to punish inactivity
Industry veteran Suzuki GB director Dale Wyatt shared his thoughts and a direct plea for modern automotive retail leaders to rethink their plans in changing conditions.
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Manufacturer 19 SepBYD appointing regional groups as it aims for 6% of EV market
By the end of the year, BYD expects to have a UK network of 27 franchised dealerships, rising to a final figure of around 100 by the end of 2024.
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Manufacturer 22 AugJust how easily can Chinese car brands tempt buyers from the UK's establishment?
The future of electric vehicles (EV) is being forged in China with its leading carmakers ready to take on the world. In this first part of our analysis on what this means for the UK, we talk to industry experts on their potential to transform the British new car marketplace
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Manufacturer 9 AugExclusive: Renault dealership cuts are a "logical" step
Alex Wright finds out from industry experts what they see as the likely cause and impact of cuts to the UK's Renault and Dacia dealership networks
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Manufacturer 14 JulRenault says new dealer cuts to have minimal impact on UK sales coverage
Renault Group UK has told AM that its latest steps to reduce the number of car dealerships that it wants in its dealer network will have minimal impact on car buyers.
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Manufacturer 22 JunWhy a direct to consumer sales trial will help Honda UK and its dealers secure a profitable future
Honda UK car boss Rebecca Adamson explains to AM editor Tim Rose that the "lightest touch" agency contracts will be part of its car dealer network's future.
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Manufacturer 11 AprDealers expect more delays to agency implementation
Carmakers aiming to switch to direct-to-consumer new car sales through agency agreements with their dealers are expected to defer or even abandon their plans by three-in four AM-online poll respondents.
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Talent & People 3 Apr8 Questions To... Spencer Clayton-Jones of Nissan
Spencer Clayton-Jones, director of network development and customer quality at Nissan GB, was the latest subject of AM's regular '8 Questions To' feature.
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Manufacturer 21 FebAgency model roll-out risks two-tier retail sector
Mercedes-Benz UK’s first month on the new direct to consumer distribution model, and agency contracts, highlights the need for ‘agile’ vehicle pricing, despite fixed price promises
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Car Dealer News 3 SepHSH Motor Group adds MG in Bath
Family-owned HSH Motor Group has added the MG franchise with a new showroom on Prior Park Road in Bath.
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Car Dealer News 18 DecGrays of Holbeach adds SsangYong franchise
Family-owned Grays of Holbeach in Lincolnshire has added the SsangYong franchise.
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Car Dealer News 15 JulLockdown was bad news for car dealers, but not on every front
Dealerships used their lockdown time to examine new ways of working
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Manufacturer 18 OctVolkswagen to restructure its dealer network from 2020
Volkswagen has announced a “restructure” of its sales model from 2020, with new sales and service formats joining its dealer network across Europe.
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People News 22 JulSsangYong targets dealer recruitment with Prew appointment
SsangYong is set to pursue dealer its recruitment programme with renewed vigour following the appointment of Steve Prew as dealer recruitment manager.
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Manufacturer 1 JulVolvo launches sponsored dealer programme in call to entrepreneurial dealer principals
Volvo Car UK has launched a sponsored dealer programme aimed at rebalancing the variety of partners in its franchised network.
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People News 1 Jun
Infiniti makes changes at the top
Infiniti has made major changes within its sales operations and network development team for Europe, the Middle East and Asia as it prepares for a new phase of network expansion.
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Car Dealer News 17 SepMotorline expands with Nissan in Reading
Family-owned Motorline Group has added its fifth Nissan franchise after opening a temporary dealership in Reading.
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Car Dealer News 23 JulVertu Motors announces continued growth
During the four month period to June 30, Vertu Motors saw continued growth in like-for-like revenues and gross profits, according to chairman Peter Jones.
