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Middle East conflict sees surge in demand for used BEVs in Q2
Demand for BEVs in the used car market soared in April and May because of the rise in fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict. The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Trader found April BEV…
Vertu appoints Stuart McGilvary GM of Geely sites in Glasgow
Vertu has appointed Stuart McGilvary as the first General Manager of its two dealerships in Glasgow representing Geely Auto. Vertu Geely Glasgow South on Kennishead Road in the Darnley area of the city opened in February as the first Geely…
Porsche Centre South Lakes invests in lead management and customer experience
Porsche Centre South Lakes, the trading name for Parker & Parker, has implemented the Connect platform from Mad Devs as part of its ongoing investment in customer experience, operational efficiency and digital retailing. The retailer, which has represented the…
Shift AI appoints Darren Sinclair as adviser to help build UK business
Lead management group Shift AI has appointed Darren Sinclair as a non-executive director. Sinclair is managing Partner of SNC Solutions, a consultancy helping automotive technology companies win market share and enter new markets with practical, results-driven advice. Before launching last…
Dealer Auction sees record-breaking retail margin for third consecutive month
The diesel Land Rover Range Rover Evoque recorded the highest retail margin ever achieved in the sub-£10,000 model category (£4,050) on Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor. The Evoque also led the chart for models retailing over £10,000, with £5,250. In…
Dacia standalone retailer opens at Pioneer Park in Bristol
Dacia has opened a standalone retailer in Brislington, Bristol, at Pioneer Park. Operated by Retail Renault Group, the new facility features Dacia’s latest brand identity. Luke Broad, managing director of Retail Renault Group said: “Bristol is already an important market…
Used EVs drove forecourt stability in July, says Cazana
Used Electric Vehicles (EVs) drove forecourt stability in July, with 3 year old vehicle values posting no average movement overall, according to Cazana. EVs posted an average price increase of 1.6% at the 3-year mark, marking four consecutive months of…