Industry

Manufacturers not listening to dealers and brokers

17 August 2016

Manufacturers miss out on broker growth through poor communications and account management Leasing brokers feel that they are not receiving proper account management and communications from motor manufacturers which is hampering potential growth in the sector, according to a new survey from the Leasing Broker Federation, an independent membership … [Read more...]

Tradelines 17 August

17 August 2016

A Swansea businessman who has risen through the ranks will now take the helm at Sinclair Van Centre. Adam Lewis, who joined the South Wales motor group in 2002 as a sales executive, has accepted the role of head of business at the Swansea business. German regulators have given approval for technical fixes on a further Volkswagen 460,000 diesel cars … [Read more...]

Newslines 12 August

12 August 2016

In time for the ‘66-plate’ September market, Peugeot announces that the popular Just Add Fuel® with Telematics is now extended to most of the Peugeot 308 and 308 SW models. Launched 12 months ago, initially on the 108 range and later on 208 and 2008 SUV, Just Add Fuel® with Telematics has proved extremely attractive to retail … [Read more...]

Bosch centres’ free recovery

10 August 2016

With the average age of vehicles on UK roads steadily increasing for the past decade and estimated to be almost eight years in 2016, Bosch Car Service is reminding customers of its free Roadside Assistance offering. Operated by Allianz Global Assistance UK, the Bosch Car Service Roadside Assistance package covers all car makes and models up to 10 years … [Read more...]

Newslines 8 August

8 August 2016

The Lamborghini Centenario will make its UK public debut at the leading luxury automotive event, Salon Privé, 1 to 3 September. The Lamborghini Centenario coupé has yet to be seen on UK soil, but will be on display during this spectacular three-day event at the renowned World Heritage site of Blenheim Palace. Produced in limited numbers, … [Read more...]

Summer sales cooling in showrooms

5 August 2016

Britain’s new car market is “cooling" this summer. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed a 0.1% rise compared to a year ago and put down to business sales keeping it ahead. Sales in the first seven months of 2016 were 1,599,159 but the industry has been expecting a slow down and SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said it was … [Read more...]

Newslines 5 August

5 August 2016

Hyundai Motor UK has revealed pricing and specification details for its new i20 Turbo Edition. Designed, engineered and built in Europe, the i20 Turbo Edition will be priced from £12,975 OTR when it enters showrooms this month. Meeting the growing trend for small capacity turbo petrol engines, the special edition i20 Turbo features Hyundai’s … [Read more...]

Hauliers to carry fight to Europe for cartel compensation

3 August 2016

The Road Haulage Association has sought legal advice and intends to honour its commitment to its members by pursuing the case for compensation from the truck manufacturers who have been identified as being involved in a coordinated truck price fixing cartel. RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said, “As the representative body with sole responsibility for … [Read more...]

Brokers expect leasing demand to grow

3 August 2016

The first ever survey of vehicle leasing brokers suggests good times ahead for the sector with 87% of brokers reporting a buoyant market with demand for leases or other financial products on the up as SMEs, corporates and private buyers take advantage of low lease rates. Conducted by the Leasing Broker Federation, an independent membership organisation … [Read more...]