Peugeot UK managing director David Peel told delegates at the brand’s national dealer conference to “be prepared” for electric vehicles as its makes the transition to an EV model line-up.
Cotswold Mini Cheltenham claimed Mini UK’s Dealer of the Year title during an event celebrating the successes of the brand’s 139 franchised retailers.
Saltmarine Hyundai has committed to ‘be green in 2019’ with the delivery of five fully-electric Hyundai Ioniq models for its staff, alongside other green initiatives.
Flear and Thomson’s Kia Motors franchise in Dunfermline has retained the Kia Dealer of the Year title during the Korean manufacturer’s annual dealer conference.
Jardine Motors Group is preparing to officially re-open its BMW dealership in Bury St Edmunds following a £1 million redevelopment of the franchised dealership site.
Group Renault UK dealers from across the Renault and Dacia franchised networks have been recognised at the manufacturers’ annual ‘Dealer of the Year’ awards.
Toyota GB will roll-out a technology-backed hybrid-focused marketing campaign across its franchised car dealer network in a bid to answer customers most frequently asked questions (FAQs).
The new BMW 7 Series range will feature a prominent new radiator grille and a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain when it goes on sale in UK dealerships during April.
Audi UK has appointed James Buxton as head of fleet sales, replacing Tom Brennan who left the Volkswagen Group in November last year.
Glovebox Direct is a new parts e-commerce firm, selling manufacturer branded parts for seven marques: Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Suzuki, Peugeot, Citroen and Renault
Hepworth Honda’s Mark Brook explains how he handles fuel and Brexit uncertainties and why listening to customers talk about hobbies can win sales
Flear and Thompson, a Kia dealer in Dunfermline, has sold Kia’s milestone one millionth car in the UK.
Honda has joined BMW/Mini and Toyota in making plans for a temporary post-Brexit shut-down period at their UK manufacturing plant.
Rob East has been appointed as the new general manager corporate sales for BMW Group UK with immediate effect.
Jaguar Land Rover and Ford are preparing to implement cost cutting plans which will result in thousands of job losses for the UK’s automotive sector.
The Volkswagen Group has established a new company, Elli, for energy offerings and charging solutions headed by chief executive Thorsten Nicklass.
Nissan has launched two new versions of the Leaf 3.Zero with increased technology offerings and extended range to “broaden EV appeal”.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has rebuffed complaints against a Mitsubishi television advert which accused the manufacturer of over-playing the EV element of its Outlander PHEV SUV.
Vertu Motors has appointed Richard Lawson to oversee its Volkswagen Group fleet provision and increase profitability.
Peugeot UK has appointed former Go Vauxhall commercial director Steven Wass as its UK marketing director following the departure of Martin Moll.