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Boss Olivier Francois speaks to us on remaining loyal to the firm’s core line-up and succeeding on a limited budget The 500e is Fiat’s big investment François has been head of the Fiat brand since 2011 “When I was given ...

What does the future look like for the small main car dealer?

As the agency model grows more prevalent, here’s how it could affect the smaller, family-owned businesses It seems that increasingly, when it comes to car dealers, size matters. In most major towns, big new car dealer groups with familiar names ...

Cycle & Carriage Ipoh Autohaus Updated With New Mercedes-Benz Brand Presence

Cycle & Carriage Bintang Bhd has unveiled its Ipoh Autohaus that has been updated with the all-new Mercedes-Benz Benz Presence. This is C&C’s 4th Mercedes-Benz Autohaus in Malaysia that has been upgraded to the new brand language, and also the ...

Relocated Regas Premium Sabah BMW 4S Dealership Officially In Service

The newly relocated Regas Premium Sabah 4S dealership for BMW is officially open and ready to serve. Regas Premium is the sole BMW Authorised Dealer in Sabah since 2018. The dealership is now located at Lot 2, Jalan Iramanis, ...

BMW USA Dealerships To Be Revamped With Retail Next Concept

BMW is putting the finishing touches on a showroom overhaul in the United States with a fresh design concept. To be rolled out globally, Retail Next is going to be implemented at around 25 locations in the first phase. ...

How the Volkswagen Group triumphed in a tough year

Focusing its efforts into higher-margin premium brands resulted in increased revenue for German giant Volkswagen Group increased revenues 12% to €250bn (£208bn) on last year The production of the relatively budget Volkswagen Golf drop a whopping 35% in order to ...

How Long Should An Oil Change Take At A Dealership

Photo : Tim Mossholder via Unsplash Have you ever been to a dealership for an oil change, and you wait for 2 hours? Probably, you are wondering why it may take longer than usual to complete the maintenance task. ...

C&C Autohaus in Ipoh upgraded with latest Mercedes-Benz Brand Presence

Ipoh in the Kinta Valley of Perak was where the first cars in Malaya were imported to and records show that the first owner was Eu Tong Seng, a wealthy businessman who brought in a Mercedes Simplex in 1902. ...

Jaguar and Land Rover Bryanston dealership reopens after renovations

A 1,300 square metre showroom floor is enough space for 20 new and approved models. The refurbished dealership is on the corner of William Nicol and Peter Place. State-of-the-art facilities to service residents of Johannesburg’s northern suburbs. After going ...

How the agency model is shaking up the car retail industry

Manufacturers like Polestar and Mercedes-Benz are using a new sales model, giving direct access to customers In a world where disruptive business models are ever more common, the agency retail model could forever change the way we buy cars. In ...

BMW Group Malaysia Adds More DC Fast Chargers At Tian Siang Dealerships

BMW Group Malaysia has added 2 new DC Fast Chargers at Tian Siang Premium Auto Butterworth and Tian Siang Premium Auto Ipoh, respectively, as part of its charging infrastructure expansion strategy to complement Malaysia’s commitment towards accelerating the adoption ...

Battery-electric vehicles doubled global market share in 2021

Industry figures reveal 6% of all vehicles sold globally were battery-electric in 2021, and 21% of those were from Tesla Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 6% of the global automotive market at the end of 2021, up from 3.1% just ...

Here Are 5 Tips For Shopping For a Car Online

Car dealerships have never been where most folks want to spend much time. Even for those of us who enjoy a bit of shopping and haggling, the dealership has long been a chore. In this technological day and age, the ...

Online car sales will always co-exist with dealerships, says Polestar boss

Retailers play vital role in customer experience after an online transaction As the trend for online car buying grows, the ongoing presence of physical retailers will still play a crucial role. That’s the belief of Polestar UK CEO Jonathan Goodman, ...

Car sale conversion rates stronger for agency model, says Polestar CEO

Success in this new way of selling cars will come down to customer experience The way dealerships are selling cars is quickly evolving Conversion rates for car sales are better under the agency model compared to the traditional franchise model, ...

Nominations for Autocar Great Women: one month left

Due to take place on 14 June, the event will recognise the motoring industry’s best in the British car industry As International Women’s Day (IWD) returns for it’s 111th year to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of ...

What's behind the car industry's rush to split EV and ICE businesses

VW Group is considering listing Porsche on the stock market, adding to an industry trend Porsche could be worth up to £75bn if sold by VW You can now buy shares in Daimler Truck News that the Volkswagen Group is ...

Battery-electric vehicles double global market share in 2021

Industry figures reveal 6% of all vehicles sold globally were battery-electric in 2021, and 21% of those were from Tesla Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 6.0% of the global automotive market at the end of 2021, up from 3.1% just ...

Why top car makers want to list on the stock market

UK new car registrations soar as pandemic recovery continues

But ongoing semiconductor shortage keeps volumes down compared to pre-pandemic 2020 New car registrations surged 27.5% year-on-year in the UK last month, shoring up optimism that the industry is on its way to recovery from heavily reduced volumes in 2021. ...

Registrations grow 15% as SMMT calls for VAT fairness

Total of 58,994 new cars were sold in the UK in February, with battery-electric vehicles taking a 17.1% market share New-car registrations in the UK rose by 15% year on year in February, with the industry showing signs of recovery ...

What the agency retail model could mean for Lotus and its customers

The British manufacturer isn't the first to adopt this way of selling cars, but it has significant implications for its small retailer network Car brands such as VW, Alfa Romeo, Cupra, Mercedes and now Lotus are planning a shift to ...

Autocar Business Live: Is an agency model the future of retail?

Watch the free webinar on 11 March as we’re joined by senior executives from the industry The agency retail model offers a dramatic shift in how cars are sold in the UK, with ‘direct’ sales in effect shifting the burden ...

Volvo suspends sales in Russia, citing trading sanctions

Swedish company is the first international car maker to halt Russian sales in light of sanctions on Russia Volvo has suspended shipments of cars and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) to Russia in the wake of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. In ...

Mazda UK boss on taking the brand upmarket

New model blitz and favourable post-Brexit landscape signal growth, says Jeremy Thomson Mazda recently launched an updated version of the CX-5 SUV, its best-selling car, and is primed to unveil the CX-60 SUV as the first in a wave of ...

Lexus Dealership Goes Too Far by Reprogramming Infotainment Screens to Show Hideous Ad

Car dealerships are uniquely gifted at creating silly and even down-right sketchy marketing campaigns. It is almost a “thing.” We have all seen many silly, goofy, and sometimes funny car ads and promotions over the years. However, one Lexus dealership ...

Millennium Welt Appointed as BMW Motorrad Representative for Kuantan

Kuantan, 2 July 2018 – Millennium Welt extends its relationship with the BMW Group Malaysia family following its appointment as the newest representative for the BMW Motorrad brand in Kuantan and the East Coast region of Peninsular Malaysia. The ...

Proton Welcomes Six New Dealers; Another Six Existing Dealers Upgrade to 3S and 4S

Still in the midst of its expansion drive, Proton welcomes another 6 new dealers to its fold. These new dealers will be established as mix of 3S and 4S centres. welcomed a total of 12 dealers approved for 3S ...

Proton Close To Achieving Target Of 109 3S And 4S Outlets By October 2018

Proton is close to achieving its target of having 109 3S and 4S outlets by October 2018. As of 17 September, there were 100 outlets approved for 3S/4S status, which makes it approximately 92% of its target. Just within ...

Perodua Opens Its 66th Body and Paint Centre in Kelantan

Kota Bharu, 26 September – Perodua has opened its 66th Body and Paint (B&P) centre in Kota Bharu, Kelantan to improve its after-sales services in the East coast. The new B&P centre is owned and operated by long-time Perodua dealer, ...

Cycle & Carriage Marks 120 Years In Business With Rewards For Mercedes-Benz Customers

This year, 2019, Cycle & Carriage marks a milestone of being in business for 120 years, a feat few companies can boast about. Established in 1899 in Kuala Lumpur (during a time when bicycles and horse carriages were all ...

Save Money With Tips for Negotiating With a Car Dealer, According to U.S. News

Very few people enjoy the car buying process of haggling with a car dealership. It can be frustrating, stressful, and awkward. However, if you’re adequately armed with information, you can head to a car dealership in a calmer state of ...

Volkswagen Kota Bumi 3S Centre Officially Launched In Sabah

L-R: Mr Carlwin Yee and Mr Herman Yee of Volkswagen Kota Bumi with Mr Erik Winter of VPCM. Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) and Kota Bumi Sdn Bhd have launched the Volkswagen Kota Bumi 3S centre in Kota Kinabalu, ...

Proton Ends First Quarter Of 2019 With Record Numbers

Proton has had a good first quarter of 2019, ending it with more record setting numbers. The company revealed that registrations for March numbered 6,145 units which is approximately 11% of the market, an improvement of 2.6% compared to the ...

New Honda 3S Centre Opens In Bintulu, Sarawak

Bintulu, Sarawak has a new Honda 3S Centre as the Japanese carmaker seeks to further expand its presence in the central region of Sarawak, and strengthen its dealership network. Operated by Kemena Auto Sdn Bhd, this Honda 3S is ...

Perodua Axia Enters The Seychelles

L-R: SF Hybrid Motors Directors Mr Christophe Larue and Mr Walter Larue with Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director Dato’ Dr Zahari Husin. The compact Perodua Axia has officially entered the Seychelles. This small car marks the brand’s debut ...

Millennium Welt Opens New BMW 4S Dealership In Kuala Lumpur North

With the opening of the its Kuala Lumpur North 4S outlet, Millennium Welt now has its first BMW dealership in the Klang Valley. The BMW Millennium Welt KL North, located along Jalan Kuching, is a 4S (sales, services, spare ...

First Proton Flagship 4S Centre In Malaysia Officially Opened

Proton has officially opened the first Proton flagship 4S Centre in Malaysia. Operated by Fook Loi Corporation (Sabah) Sdn Bhd, the flagship centre is located in Inanam, a suburb of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Built at a cost of about RM17 ...

How EVs could affect dealer’s service department business models

With better reliability and simplified mechanicals, EVs offer cheaper servicing. But what does that mean for retailers? Nissan claims owners can cut their costs by 40% compared with an ICE vehicle. ‘No more oil changes and no tailpipe emissions, means ...

Cupra plans to double global sales in 2022

Spanish performance brand will also expand line-up with Tavascan in 2024 and UrbanRebel in 2025 As it marks its fourth anniversary as a standalone performance brand, Cupra has detailed an ambitious plan to double its sales and expand its global presence. ...

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