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Models performance in road safety stats
- 14/10/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New research has revealed the cars most and least likely to be involved in accident. According to analysis by experts at GoShorty, based on crash statistics from the Department for Transport and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the car most likely to crash in the UK is the Toyota Prius. Data [...] -
MG remains fastest growing brand
- 07/10/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
MG Motor UK has maintained its position as the fastest growing car brand in the UK, selling 38,312 cars in the first nine months of the year. New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show MG’s market share has increased by 82% year on year, with September 2022 sales marking a 61% [...] -
Allen Motor Group announces key acquisitions
- 31/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Allen Motor Group has announced the acquisitions of Delgarth Motor Company and Milton Keynes-based Autorama for an undisclosed sum. The acquisitions will add the vehicle manufacturer brands of Hyundai, Suzuki and Kia to the Allen Motor Group portfolio, which already included Ford and Mazda across the South East, [...] -
Polestar to establish UK headquarters
- 18/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Polestar will establish its UK commercial headquarters and a new customer Test Drive Hub at Bicester Heritage. Opening in December 2022, Polestar Bicester will be a new multi-purpose location following the development of one of the existing two-storey buildings in the Heritage Quarters. The headquarters will [...] -
Car buyers lose patience with lag times
- 10/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Less than five per cent of new car buyers are willing to wait more than a year for a new vehicle. According to the latest research by What Car?, the global semiconductor shortage has pushed vehicle lead times to beyond 12 months across many manufacturers, and while buyers are aware of long delays, few are willing [...] -
Volvo announces key appointments
- 03/08/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Volvo UK has announced two senior management team appointments, with Nicole Melillo Shaw named commercial operations director and Ben Roth new consumer director. Melillo was previously consumer director, while Ben was UK online business director. Succeeding Matt Galvin, Melillo will lead a change programme to [...] -
Engine demand declines home and abroad
- 29/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automotive engine production declined 12.7% in the first six months of 2022. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers, 812,397 units were produced in the first half of the year. Year to date, engine exports have declined 9.7% while production for the domestic market dropped 16.4%. The SMMT is urging [...] -
Morgan appoints Kiesele CCO
- 21/07/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Morgan Motor Company has announced the appointment of Thomas Kiesele as chief commercial officer. Reporting directly to chief executive officer Massimo Fumarola, Thomas will be responsible for the sales and aftersales functions of the business, helping to shape a strategy that develops commercial opportunities for [...] -
Renault announces Fixter acquisition
- 13/06/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Renault Group has acquired start-up Fixter, a digital platform which connects customers to repairers. This acquisition is part of the digitalisation of the group's aftersales business unit. Fixter enables users to benefit from all car maintenance services without leaving their homes. It takes care of making [...] -
Fiat confirms full EV switch
- 31/05/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Fiat has announced that it will sell only electric vehicles in the UK from 1 July. Last year more than 60% of Fiat’s line-up was electrified, but as of this summer 100% of the range will be electrified from July 2022. Meanwhile, 2021 saw the biggest annual increase in electric vehicle registrations with an [...]