Whilst many dealers and manufacturers are using Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites, they are failing to maximise these communication channels to build trust, loyalty and a long term relationship, according to Motoring.co.uk. Chris Green, Sales Director of Motoring.co.uk comments: “The problem is that as long as there … Continue reading
The Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) welcomes the move by the European Commission to investigate alleged oil price fixing by the major operators. The PRA submitted a complaint on oil price fixing to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in January 2012. Brian Madderson, PRA Chairman, commented “The UK’s competition authority … Continue reading
BMW UK today revealed its network of dealers that will supply and support BMW i, the company’s revolutionary new sub-brand featuring electric drive systems and premium mobility services. From launch, 46 sales agents across the UK will offer the BMW i range. Each will have specialist technical capabilities allowing them … Continue reading
The iconic Mazda MX-5, which is the world’s best-selling two-seater sportscar, added another award to its trophy tally yesterday – Most Popular Roadster – when the winners of the ‘honestjohn.co.uk Awards 2013’ were revealed at a special ceremony in London. The awards acknowledge and reward those cars with reviews … Continue reading
Evans Halshaw, the UK’s largest volume car retailer and part of the Pendragon automotive retail group, has opened its first ever SEAT dealership, in Harrogate. The new showroom not only puts SEAT on the map in the North Yorkshire town, quite literally – it has boosted the local economy … Continue reading
The Volkswagen Group delivered 3.05 (January-April 2012: 2.89; +5.6 per cent)* million vehicles from January to April, topping the three million mark for the first time for the first four months of a year. The company handed over 784,600 (April 2012: 731,900; +7.2 per cent)* vehicles to customers in the … Continue reading
Traffic-light jumpers and speeding motorists are to be dealt with in special traffic courts in a bid to free up time for more serious cases, the Government said today. About half a million motoring cases are heard in magistrates’ courts every year and can often take longer to progress than … Continue reading
London City Airport took delivery of three new Toyota Hilux Double Cabs to serve as airside support vehicles. The new pick-ups are replacements for three previous Hilux that have given great service over the past few years. The Toyotas will be used for carrying out various airfield activities required in … Continue reading