SsangYong importer Bassadone Automotive has established a new business to implement the return of DFSK light commercial vehicles to the UK.
SsangYong UK has increased its network presence with the appointment of new franchises in Kings Lynn, Reading and Worthing.
Unity Automotive has joined the SsangYong dealer network with the opening of a new franchise at its Leicester site.
One of the UK’s top horsewomen and a member of the 2016 Olympic Team GB, Pippa Funnell MBE has become the first brand ambassador for 4x4 manufacturer SsangYong.
Eurocars has brought SsangYong Motors UK’s range of 4x4s and SUVs to the Isle of Man following its appointment as a franchised dealer for the Korean brand.
SsangYong UK is on a charge thanks to the success of its Tivoli crossover SUV, and there is more to come, according to managing director Paul Williams.
SsangYong will unveil its LIV-2 large premium SUV concept at this month’s Paris Motor Show.
SsangYong Motor UK hopes to help dealer “get the car they need more quickly” after establishing its own vehicle importation and reception base at Portbury, Bristol.
SsangYong has extended its Tivoli range and the load capacity of the standard SUV with the launch of the larger Tivoli XLV.
SsangYong took its tally of UK dealerships to 58 as part of a network development drive which should see 60 sites by the end of the year.
SsangYong has expanded its aftersales team with four new appointments following the arrival of Doug Lincoln as aftersales director in March.
SsangYong is set to pursue dealer its recruitment programme with renewed vigour following the appointment of Steve Prew as dealer recruitment manager.
Desira Group is preparing to introduce the SsangYong brand to its Norwich dealership.
SsangYong and Infiniti UK have taken the number of car manufacturers who have signed up to Motor Codes’ CTSI-approved code of practice to 39.
A dozen new vehicle franchises are set to be introduced to potential customers on the Isle of Man after Jacksons were given the go-ahead for a £20 million sales operation.
SsangYong has introduced 0% finance and the option of 24-hour test drives across its SE range of vehicles.
SsangYong Motor UK has appointed Doug Lincoln as aftersales director as it looks to support its expanding dealer network.
SsangYong has appointed a new dealer in Peterborough.
SERE Ltd of Belfast has been named SsangYong Dealer of the Year – less than 18 months after taking the franchise on.
The SsangYong Tivoli has been made available through the Motability Scheme, allowing disabled motorists to lease a new Tivoli using their higher rate mobility allowance.
