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Car buyers back local dealerships
- 30/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of car buyers want to purchase their next vehicle from a local dealer. New research from car buying platform What Car? found overwhelming support for local dealerships, with more than a third (34%) of buyers saying they would buy their next car from their local dealer even if one further [...] -
SsangYong Holt joins franchise
- 30/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SsangYong Motors has announced that Holt SsangYong has joined its franchise. Brian Holt, managing director and owner at Holt SsangYong, said; “As experts in SUV and 4WD sales and support, we feel that there is a definite synergy between ourselves and SsangYong’s proposition. With our experience and [...] -
MG Motor expands Scottish footprint
- 24/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Dicksons of Inverness has become the latest dealer group to join the MG network. Michael Reardon, Dicksons of Inverness MG brand manager, said: “We are really proud to be bringing the MG name and brand back to the region and offering customers more choice and value, especially when it comes to electric [...] -
SsangYong expands network
- 20/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SsangYong Motors has announced the addition of Close SsangYong to its nationwide dealer network. The eight-car showroom in Peterborough has state-of-the-art facilities to provide customers with a full, modern experience. Kevin Griffin, managing director at SsangYong Motor UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome [...] -
SsangYong network expands further
- 07/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SsangYong has announced Pershore-based PJ Nicholls located as the latest addition to its increasing dealer network. Kevin Griffin, managing director at SsangYong Motors UK, said: “We are so very pleased to welcome PJ Nicholls, Pershore to the SsangYong Motors UK team. I’m positive that with the excellent [...] -
MG Motor dips toe in Bath
- 06/09/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
MG Motor has added a new franchise operator in Bath. Bath MG is part of the HSH Motor Group, an independent and family-owned dealer group based in the south west of England. Warwick Humphries, HSH Motor Group’s managing director, said: “We are delighted to take on the Bath franchise for MG Motor UK. It’s [...] -
SsangYong expands Scottish footprint
- 31/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SsangYong has welcomed Station Garage to its dealer portfolio. It will represent the brand in both Aberdeen and Torphins. Adrian McGregor, director of Station Garage, said: “We are delighted to join the SsangYong family. We believe that there are many synergies between our businesses, and we love the excellent [...] -
Sales set to surge ahead of plate change
- 11/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The recovery in vehicle sales is set to continue ahead of the September plate change. What Car? has seen enquiries from customers over its buying platform ramp up from late July, reaching 13.3% above the annual average – making it the biggest full month of the year to date. It has said that enquiries have [...] -
New service broadens Auto Trader stock
- 03/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Auto Trader has broadened its service to offer retailers access to vehicles sourced directly from consumers. This includes private stock advertised on its marketplaces, part exchanges, and private sales made through its customer-facing instant cash offer on the Dealer Auction platform. Auto Trader expects its [...] -
MG network expands in Greater London
- 02/08/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
MG Motor’s network expansion has continued with another dealer inside the M25. Wilsons of Epsom has MG to its portfolio with a specific focus on growing EV sales growth. David Wheatcroft, managing director of Wilsons MG, said: “We’re extremely excited to have partnered with MG Motor and welcome them to the [...]