Manufacturer insight - new car sales figures - AM-online
WEB3.30%. 37,167. 2.59%. +32.31%. Citroen's monthly registration included DS May 2015. As the Citroen result for April 2015 is for both brands. please combine the Citroen and DS registrations for April 2015 when comparing year-to-year. Data source: SMMT. New car market insight. Manufacturers are set to spend at least £2 billion on discounting ...
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WEBThe 2024 AM Dealer Technology Guide is here. The AM Dealer Technology Guide is an annual resource aimed at helping automotive dealers discover and understand the latest technological developments and tools for the industry from a broad range of suppliers, both large and small. AM 30 Sep.
Lookers CEO Mark Raban: 'I'm extremely proud of what we have …
WEB11 March 2022. Dealer profiles. Lookers chief executive Mark Raban claims to be a numbers man, who likes “to stick with my knitting” by nature. But, after leading the once troubled PLC’s revival through the sector’s most turbulent period outside war time, it is clear that he has learnt to embrace change as he tells AM that the group is ...
Greenhous Group expands with new vehicle refurbishment sites
WEB11 September 2024. Car dealer news. Independently-owned dealer group Greenhous Group has opened two new vehicle refurbishment facilities in Livingston, Scotland, and Cold Meece in the Midlands, following the acquisition of sites from Cazoo. Earlier this year, Greenhous bought back the Cold Meece used car preparation and refurbishment facility ...
Ron Brooks plans new Leicester franchise for Omoda, Jaecoo - AM …
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Family-owned Ron Brooks Motor Group is planning further growth and expansion after securing the Leicestershire market area for Chery brands Omoda and Jaecoo. Earlier this year, the business announced it was partnering with Chery’s Omoda and its premium sister brand in Derby, a city within the group’s key East Midlands territory.
Launch review: New Vauxhall Astra appeals to head and heart
WEBMay 16, 2022 · This might just be the first Astra that will be chosen by the heart, rather than the head. There’s a high level of standard spec too, although that’s probably to counterbalance the fact that prices are up by almost £4,000. The entry-level Astra is now priced at £23,805, just a tad beneath the VW Golf and slightly ahead of the Ford Focus.
JCT600 vowing resilience in face of cyber attack - AM-online
WEBFeb 19, 2024 · JCT600 is the latest car retail group to fall foul of a cyber attack. In December 2022, AM100 dealer group Arnold Clark was attacked, forcing the car retail giant to axe internet access to protect customer data. Arnold Clark revealed that its external cyber security consultants had notified the business of “suspicious traffic on our network ...
Deal means Sytner now owns one in every six of UK's BMW …
WEB9 January 2024. Car dealer news. The AM100 leader, Sytner, now owns a sixth of the entire UK network of BMW and Mini dealerships, following the completion of its latest takeover. Its US-based parent, Penske Automotive Group, has announced that it has now completed the acquisition that Sytner revealed was under way in December, adding four BMW ...
Volkswagen and Ford will struggle to meet new EU emission targets
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Major players like Volkswagen Group and Ford are facing significant challenges to meet new European Union (EU) regulations that require car makers to significantly reduce the average emissions of their fleets, according to a new report by Dataforce. With the European Union poised to drastically tighten CO2 emission targets for car manufacturers in 2025, the largest Original Equipment ...
New car demand surges as September plate change approaches, …
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Market insight. Demand for new cars is on the rise, with Auto Trader reporting a nearly 7% month-on-month (MoM) increase in platform visits for August ahead of the critical September plate change approaches. This marks a significant jump compared to the 2.7% MoM increase seen in August last year and a …