A tipping point is close to being reached where there will be widespread dealer and buyer acceptance of electric vehicles, members of the Vehicle Remarketing Association were told at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting last week. Dale Wyatt, director of automobile at Suzuki GB, who presented on issues currently facing motor manufacturers, said that getting to that place would require a … [Read more...]
Britons’ love of car dealers revealed
The majority of car owners (76%) buy their car from a car showroom, rising to 86% of over 66s, compared to just 58% of under 34s. The survey of 2,000 UK drivers, commissioned by InsuretheGap.com, a leading supplier of GAP Insurance (Guaranteed Asset Protection) for new and second-hand cars, finds that drivers, who prefer to buy from showrooms, do so because: 34% wish to part-exchange their … [Read more...]
IM Group lifeline for Mitsubishi owners & dealers
Mitsubishi owners and dealers in the UK have been given a parts and warranty lifeline by Midlands-based International Motors. International Motors Ltd is in advanced discussions to take over the Mitsubishi Motors UK after-sales business in the autumn, pending the completion of a successful due diligence process which is currently well underway after Mitsubishi announced it will exit the European … [Read more...]