The Aberdeen Press and Journal reports that the Glenvarigill group has ceded its SEAT franchises in Perth and Aberdeen to Town and County Motors. In Aberdeen, Town and County will house SEAT cars alongside its Lexus franchise, and in Perth, alongside Subaru/Isuzu and Daihatsu.
Group Tyre (UK) has confirmed it is in talks with four major car manufacturers following its appointment by IM Group as the official tyre partner for its Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu dealer network.
Daihatsu's major sales offensive continues as it strives to grow its retail network to 120 sites by 2005.
Daihatsu has appointed its 60th new UK dealership, bringing its total UK network to 92.
The Daihatsu Terios small sport-utility is to be built in China in co-operation with FAW Huali, part of the China First Automotive Works Corporation.
Supermini values are sliding, with recent low-spec examples retailing for under £5k. Japanese models big on quality – such as Toyota Yaris, Daihatsu Sirion and Nissan Micra – now look superb value.
The Copen underlines Daihatsu's ambitions in the UK. Renowned as the supplier of hefty mud-plugger Fourtrak, which during the Nineties accounted for the majority of sales, and the utilitarian Charade, Daihatsu Vehicle Distributors (DVD), part of IM Group, is gradually evolving into a specialist supplier of small vehicles.
Daihatsu has introduced a three-year/60,000-mile warranty for all parts and accessories in a bid to boost dealers' aftersales revenue from the sale of original equipment.
Daihatsu has announced a three year/60,000 mile warranty for all parts and accessories.
Daihatsu Vehicle Distributors has appointed a new operations director, Paul Hegarty, with responsibility for developing the UK franchise's sales and dealer network.
Three unique Citroëns – the 'C5 by Carlsson', 'Clarion Picasso' and 'Maxo Saxo' – will be making their Scottish public debuts at this year's Scottish Motor Show 2001, running from November 9-18.
Daihatsu Vehicle Distributors believes it can build on the Hijet's lead in the UK market for microvans with two new body styles. This year, DVD expects Hijet registrations to total 1,500, keeping the Suzuki Carry in second position in the sector.
Daihatsu has launched a customer care package for all Sirion, Terios and YRV models offering three years' free servicing, three years' unlimited mileage warranty and three years' roadside assistance.
Four months after its UK launch, Daihatsu's five-door, five-seat YRV compact range has been expanded to include a chunky four-wheel-drive flagship and a new £7,995 price-leader.
IM Group, which distributes Subarus, Daihatsus and the Isuzu Trooper in the UK, has made a strategic shift in its business by investing £25m in a new motor finance company.
Former Capital Bank executives on Tuesday launched the Funding Corporation with £115m of investment, including £25m from Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu importer IM Group.
International Motors has appointed 10 new Daihatsu dealers since taking over the franchise last year - with a further 10 expected to be operational by the end of 2001.
The YRV compact car, what Daihatsu is calling its most important model, goes on sale in March starting at £9,495 OTR.
Daihatsu staged a world debut with the YRV, its first car specially designed for Europe as it seeks to increase EU penetration.
