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Mercedes sets used-car sales record
- 14/10/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
September reported the fastest-selling used car with the highest average price recorded so far in 2019, according to market insights from Indicata, part of Autorola. The Mercedes E-Class diesel priced at an average £24,631 was September’s fastest selling used car alongside the Hyundai Tucson petrol (£16,180), [...] -
IT systems creating administrative chaos
- 14/10/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Used car dealers are being overwhelmed by new IT hardware and software. With multiple log-ins and systems operating independently of each other, dealers are suffering daily administrative inefficiencies. That’s according to V12 Vehicle Finance. As part of its road map to develop and launch its used stock [...] -
PSA Groupe confirms UK strategy
- 14/10/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Groupe PSA Groupe has underlined its electric vehicle strategy in the UK, stating that all new models will be launched with a hybrid or electric alternative. Within two years 15 new electrified vehicles will be launched across all brands in the Groupe PSA portfolio, while by 2025 every new launch will have a [...] -
Volvo celebrates at Women Awards
- 14/10/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Nicola Langley, Volvo Car UK’s customer experience development manager, has been recognised for her work and achievements in the first Inspiring Automotive Women Awards. The new awards, organised by the UK Automotive 30% Club, acknowledge and celebrate the work done by their female employees. Nicola was among [...] -
Solus celebrates its ‘biggest night’
- 11/10/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Solus is celebrating what it's called the biggest year in its 21-year history after winning two golds and two silvers at the UK Customer Experience Awards, as well as being named overall winner. Solus won the Gold ‘Customer Centric Culture’ award and the Silver ‘Customers at the Heart of Everything’ award, [...] -
RMI calls for Brexit resolution
- 11/10/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The RMI has urged the government to conclude a Brexit deal with the EU, following positive noises that a deal might be possible. RMI chairman Peter Johnson, speaking at this year’s 106th Retail Motor Industry Federation annual dinner in London, said, 'It is vital that the government agrees a Brexit deal with the [...] -
Remit donates £600 to charity
- 11/10/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Apprentices and staff at Remit’s Automotive Academy have donated £600 to suicide prevention charity Papyrus. The academy, based in the heart of Derby, opened its doors two years ago to motor industry apprentices from all over the country, who attend for week-long blocks of training. Every Friday it has [...] -
RMI request clarity from UK government
- 11/10/2019
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The Retail Motor Industry (RMI) held its 106th annual dinner in Park Lane, London on 10 October 2019. RMI chairman, Peter Johnson, welcomed the dinner by looking back over the past year. He examined the federation, motor industry and the changes happening within the UK. As most are aware, since the referendum [...] -
Dyson scraps electric car plans
- 11/10/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Dyson has scrapped its project to develop electric cars. Sir James Dyson says the plans are not 'commercially viable'. The company began working on electric cars in 2016 and employs more than 500 people. It has already developed models, which it has been testing, and its first vehicles were due to roll off the [...] -
Sunderland plant begins Juke production
- 11/10/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Nissan has announced the start of production of its new Juke at its Sunderland plant, following a £100m investment. Designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK, the new Juke has been developed specifically for European markets, with Sunderland the only production location for this second-generation [...]