Peugeot ’s UK retail network is being updated in line with PEUGEOT’s new corporate identity. With site transformations already underway and a plan in place for implementation across the whole UK network, customers visiting Peugeot stores will experience refreshed showrooms, now sporting the updated and impactful new brand logo. Peugeot s new corporate identity will… Continue reading Peugeot dealers begin to receive new corporate identity
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Marshall board recommends accepting Constellation takeover bid
The Board of Marshall Motor Holdings (MMH) has given an update to the takeover bid from Constellation, recommending that the offer is accepted. Constellation made the offer of 400 pence per share on 29 November 2021. The offer is conditional on Bidco having received acceptances carrying more than 50% of the voting rights of MMH,… Continue reading Marshall board recommends accepting Constellation takeover bid
Subaru UK dealers to provide free comprehensive safety check to customers
Subaru UK dealers will now provide a comprehensive safety check at no cost to customers. The Quick Check programme will also provide customers with a set of free wiper blades, washer fluid top-up if required and an air freshener. The Subaru Quick Check is a full 38-point check to ensure the customer’s vehicle is safe… Continue reading Subaru UK dealers to provide free comprehensive safety check to customers
Dealers see surge in interest in EVs
Dealers are now beginning to see an acceleration in interest in electric vehicles as carmakers gear up to meet the government’s net zero emissions by 2050. This month we saw The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) reveal that it has now accredited over 200 dealers on its Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme, which has been… Continue reading Dealers see surge in interest in EVs
Demand forces dealers to pick up lower grade used cars
Dealers are bidding on cheaper lower grade used cars at physical rather than online auctions. According to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) the buoyant used market is forcing dealers to buy lower price NAMA grade 3, 4 and 5 cars with a view to refurbishing or reconditioning them. Smaller independent used cars dealers often run their… Continue reading Demand forces dealers to pick up lower grade used cars
Cazoo acquires Spanish digital subscription company Swipcar for €30m
Cazoo has acquired Swipcar. Founded in 2018, Swipcar has grown to a team of around 100 staff based in Barcelona and offers a wide selection of cars available from various leasing company partners for an all-inclusive single monthly subscription payment which includes the car, insurance, maintenance, service and tax. As well as operating in Spain,… Continue reading Cazoo acquires Spanish digital subscription company Swipcar for €30m
Isuzu dealers to provide free safety check ahead of winter weather
Isuzu UK has launched a new Quick Check programme that will see Isuzu dealers carry out comprehensive safety check at no cost. The Isuzu Quick Check is a full 38-point check to ensure the customer’s vehicle is safe and ready for the upcoming winter weather. The Quick Check covers every aspect of the safety and… Continue reading Isuzu dealers to provide free safety check ahead of winter weather
Dealers could be missing out on revenue by mispricing stock
Dealerships could be leaving revenue on the table by mispricing as much as of three-fifths of their stock. According to digitalisation specialist Real Time Communications (RTC), in collaboration with Auto Trader, the average retailer misprices approximately 60% of their vehicle stock, compared against national figures. This stock tended to be under-priced by £300-£350 per vehicle. For… Continue reading Dealers could be missing out on revenue by mispricing stock
Snows Group acquires Hamble Motors Peugeot dealership
Snows Group has acquired Hamble Motors Peugeot dealership south east of Southampton for an undisclosed sum. This is its sixth Peugeot dealership. It currently represents Peugeot in Basingstoke, Chichester, Newbury, Portsmouth and now Southampton. Snows is ranked 43 in the Motor Trader Top 200 Dealer Groups with annual turnover of £414.4m. Neil McCue, chief operating… Continue reading Snows Group acquires Hamble Motors Peugeot dealership
Preparing for an autonomous future: Are dealers ready
The automotive sector is embarking on one of the biggest developments in its history as the internal combustion engine is phased out in favour of alternative drive trains. But the rollout of EVs is just the start of a period of change that will also see autonomous vehicles becoming more commonplace. The complexity of these… Continue reading Preparing for an autonomous future: Are dealers ready