Chinese carmaker Omada claims to have 50 retail sites confirmed across the UK prior to its launch in April with a full year target of 100. Dealers on board include Listers, Arnold Clark and Greenhous. OMODA arrives in the UK with two cars. The OMODA 5 SUV is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine.… Continue reading Chinese carmaker Omada adds dealers to network
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Penske completes takeover of Rybrook Group
Penske Automotive Group has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Rybrook Group consisting of 15 premium dealerships in the United Kingdom, including four BMW dealerships, four MINI dealerships, four Volvo dealerships, two Land Rover dealerships and one Porsche dealership. Three of the BMW locations also retail BMW Motorrad motorcycles. The dealerships represent estimated… Continue reading Penske completes takeover of Rybrook Group
Staff costs set to impact dealers in 2024
Almost half of dealers (47%) believe that staff costs will be the biggest factor affecting their business in 2024. That’s the conclusion of the January Startline Used Car Tracker which showed car retailers were also worried by the cost of premises (33%) and the potential for used car sales to fall (33%). Other concerns mentioned… Continue reading Staff costs set to impact dealers in 2024
Van dealers face uphill battle to meet 10% ZEV target in 2024
Van dealers have their work cut out in 2024 to meet the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate target for BEVs. Last year BEVs accounted for 5.9% of the van market and this will have to grow significantly to meet the 10% target for 2024 under the new ZEV rules. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders… Continue reading Van dealers face uphill battle to meet 10% ZEV target in 2024
The impact of the ZEV Mandate on dealers – UPDATE
By Guy Bird Now the UK Government has confirmed the detail of its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate for 2024, which come into force today, Motor Trader looks into the major implications for dealers The controversial rowing back of the UK ban on new car sales of petrol and diesel-engined vehicles from 2030 to 2035… Continue reading The impact of the ZEV Mandate on dealers – UPDATE
Government misses ultra-rapid charger roll-out target
The Government has missed its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023. The target of having at least six rapid chargers above 50kW by the end of 2023, with some having more than 12 is set out in… Continue reading Government misses ultra-rapid charger roll-out target
EV infrastructure, BYD, falling used car values
What are the three biggest drivers of change facing car dealers? The move towards EVs has to be up there. The arrival of Chinese brands, another. And the post-pandemic market, with falling used car values is also in with a good shout. EV first. Dealers have been investing a lot of time and money into… Continue reading EV infrastructure, BYD, falling used car values
Isuzu dealers support local charities in festive season
Isuzu UK dealerships are supporting local, community-led charity events in the lead up to Christmas. Unity Automotive Group is backing the Rotary Club charity through the Santa Sleigh project for the third consecutive year. Blackshaws is also participating in local Christmas activities with its off-road Santa vehicle, the Isuzu D-Max. Making its way around Morpeth and… Continue reading Isuzu dealers support local charities in festive season
Dacia accelerates roll-out of new look dealerships
Dacia UK has completed the rollout of the brand’s new visual identity on the exterior of over 70% of its network. So far, 76 of the nationwide retailers in the Dacia UK network have now been externally upgraded to the new visual identity. Those still transitioning to the bold new look are set for completion… Continue reading Dacia accelerates roll-out of new look dealerships
BLOG Dealers, connected vehicles, data theft and security
A few months ago, I received a call from the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), which is part of MI5, asking if there was a way that we could assist in improving business security generally, using the motor industry as a pilot the learnings from which could be rolled out across other sectors. Their mission… Continue reading BLOG Dealers, connected vehicles, data theft and security