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TrustFord to pay Real Living Wage
- 22/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TrustFord has committed to pay the Real Living Wage as a minimum hourly rate, effective from 1 April. Compared to the National Living Wage, which is legally binding for workers aged 23 and over, the real Living Wage Foundation’s rates are voluntarily paid by UK businesses. The calculation is reviewed every year, [...] -
MG launches new Midlands dealership
- 22/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
MG Motor UK has expanded its presence in the Midlands with a new dealership in Coventry. Unity MG of Coventry will carry a range of new and used cars as well as offering on-site EV charging, servicing and aftersales, along with the full range of MG vehicles, dedicated service and MOT bays and will also provide [...] -
Demand rises but handovers stall
- 14/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New data shows that demand for new and used vehicles surged in January against the same month in 2021, with a 30% increase in enquiries and a 12% leap in sales. This is according to lead management experts iTrackLEADS, which also found the ongoing new vehicle shortages led to a 27% fall in handovers. Adrian [...] -
Car buyers give dealers the all-clear
- 21/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
More than three-quarters of in-market buyers are set to visit a showroom in the next three months, with the overwhelming majority confident dealerships are run in a Covid-safe manner. This is according to new research by What Car?, which surveyed 1,403 in-market buyers and found 76% are looking to visit a showroom [...] -
Motorpoint launches new recruitment drive
- 17/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Up to 30 new jobs are being created in Maidstone by Motorpoint. The new roles will be in sales, service, support and vehicle preparation. Robert Jones, head of retail operations at Motorpoint Maidstone said: “We are excited about the opening of our new store in Maidstone in late February 2022. We are recruiting [...] -
Dealerships let down by the dealers
- 29/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Car buyers are almost always satisfied by dealers, but customers remain less happy with the quality of dealer staff, new research has revealed. The finding comes from a unique deep dive into the experiences of car buyers just revealed by Autovia. Every aspect of the buying experience is examined in Autovia's [...] -
EMG joins MG network
- 20/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
East Anglia dealer group EMG has joined the MG network. Ipswich-based EMG MG will carry a range of new and used cars as well as offering on-site EV charging, servicing and aftersales. The site will offer the full range of MG vehicles and will also provide specialist advice to motability customers. Darren [...] -
Barriers to buying revealed
- 02/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The top 10 barriers named by consumers when considering buying a used car have been revealed in new research for the RAC Dealer Network. Having to travel too far to view a vehicle is the number one reason, named by 46% of people. It is followed by a lack of detail in the description (44%), an absence of someone to [...] -
Lookers announces AX partnership
- 30/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Motor retailer Lookers has selected AX to offer its customers a seamless accident aftercare solution. The partnership, which has been integrated at 129 Lookers dealership sites and seven bodyshops, will boost bodyshop revenue and increase customer retention through improved service levels. Established in 1908, [...] -
SsangYong network expands on south coast
- 19/11/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SsangYong Motors UK has announced the addition of Southampton-based Balmer Lawn to its dealer network. Kevin Griffin, managing director at SsangYong Motors UK, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Balmer Lawn to the SsangYong franchise. The group endeavours to provide customers with excellent service and has values [...]