Articles by Tim Rose - Page 40

Yeovil-based independent workshop TR Autos has recorded a six figure growth in sales since investment in modernising its business management.

Eastbourne Suzuki was crowned National Dealer of the Year at the Suzuki GB national dealer conference in Tenerife recently.

Toyota's Deeside plant is getting investment to support the production of a new fifth-generation hybrid engine.

Four more sites have been added to Inchcape UK's network of used car dealerships, which trade under the Bravoauto brand, taking it to 17 locations.

Eastern Western Motor Group joint managing director Peter Collin is set to retire at the end of 2022, with his counterpart Keith Duncan assuming the role of group managing director, with responsibility for the entire group and its strategic direction.

Audi is preparing to switch all its factories for production of battery electric cars ahead of the final combustion-engined car coming off its assembly lines by 2033.

Renault Group’s Mobilize Financial Services has launched Lease&Co, a new leasing subsidiary that will specialise in flexible, use-based contracts, which will be promoted and supported by the dealer networks of its Alliance brands Renault, Dacia, Alpine and Nissan.

As some carmakers see opportunity in manufacturer refurbishment programmes, a consumer survey has found one in two carbuyers would choose a factory-reconditioned used car over current approved used vehicles.

The average age of a Peugeot new car buyer is 56. However, the brand sees winning the hearts of younger consumers as a vital step in securing sales growth for the long term.

The Bank of England is battling to reduce inflation in the UK from the high and harmful levels it has reached in 2022, and members of the Vehicle Remarketing Association heard first hand about its methods this week.

The full 2022 AM100 Report is now available here in digital format. Analysis of the 2022 AM100 list of the UK’s largest franchised dealers shows astounding levels of success.

The November 2022 issue of AM magazine is here for UK motor retailers, with used car sales advice, Peugeot's aim for easy purchase, and the Alfa Tonale reviewed.

The dealer network for the UK's newest car brand entrant, GWM Ora, is hoped to reach 16 locations by the end of 2023 as sales of its electric vehicles mount up.

After another month in Cupra's Born EV, AM's editor Tim Rose notes that giving consumers direct experience of life with an electric car is vital if the UK is to reach its goal for zero emissions cars.

Expert help is at the ready at the FREE Automotive Management Live 2022 exhibition on November 10 at Birmingham NEC for franchised and independent car dealers