Pendragon has cut its dealership portfolio by 16 outlets over the past seven months, including eight under the OFT ruling, most of its Alfa Romeo sites and more than half its Fiat dealerships.
There are 108,591 Alfa Romeos registered in the UK, which represents 0.29% of the UK car parc. It ranks Alfa Romeo as the UK’s 30th most favoured make.
Sterling Insurance Group has been selected by Fiat Auto Financial Services as the sole provider of their payment protection and Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) products across the Fiat and Alfa Romeo dealer network.
Better parts availability is key to Alfa Romeo’s turnaround in UK, according to UK managing director Christopher Nicoll.
The UK Alfa Romeo sales network was the worst in Europe. It was left to its own destiny for the last three or four years and no attention was paid to it.
Walon UK, the automotive logistics specialist, has won a new contract from Alfa Romeo UK for the pre delivery inspection (PDI) of over 7,000 new vehicles per year.
Alfa Romeo has launched a limited edition version of its 147 model.
Fiat Auto is renaming its car and commercial vehicle division Fiat Group Automobiles to cut costs and provide greater differentiation across its four brands: Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Fiat LCV and Lancia.
Fiat Auto has teamed up with Akzo Nobel and Fusion Management Solutions to launch an approved bodyshop programme for its Fiat Car, Fiat Commercial Vehicle and Alfa Romeo brands.
The news that Alfa Romeo is to launch the much talked-about 8C Competizione supercar, with a price tag of £100,000, induces mixed feelings.
The limited edition 8C is based on a shortened Maserati Coupe platform.
The production version of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month.
Alfa Romeo always puts passion into its products. It is what makes the marque attractive, and once product quality and customer service is right will win it a real foothold in the premium segment.
HR Owen has opened its first Alfa Romeo dealership at its former BMW/Mini showroom in Parsons Green, London.
HR Owen has opened a new Alfa Romeo dealership in Parsons Green, London.
Alfa Romeo UK is to downsize its dealer network to ensure the remaining retailers are focused on delivering better service and facilities.
Fiat Auto will next week reveal significant investment plans for its Fiat and Alfa Romeo networks that will drive improvements in customer service and brand perception in the UK.
Alfa Romeo’s new Spider will be on the Italian manufacturer’s stand at this year’s British International Motor Show at the ExCeL Centre in London on Thursday.
Lancashire-based Caledonia Fiat and Alfa Romeo has been named the UK’s Aftersales Distinction Dealer of the Year by Fiat Auto UK, at an awards ceremony held in Rome.
It doesn’t take much to tarnish a brand – just ask Alfa Romeo.
