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Renault Group UK appoints head of sales for Renault and Dacia
Renault Group UK has appointed Gary Pearson as head of sales for Renault and Dacia. Pearson brings more than 25 years of automotive experience, serving stints with Audi, where he spent 16 years in senior roles spanning sales, marketing and…
Demand for used ‘good value’ leased EVs surges in 2026
Used EVs are proving increasingly popular in the leasing market, according to new data from Octopus Electric Vehicles (Octopus EV). Octopus EV saw a 177% surge in demand for used EVs in March year on year. Affordability is a key…
Ancaster represents Omoda & Jaecoo in Welling
Ancaster Group now represents Omoda & Jaecoo at its Welling dealership. The new Welling showroom is being fully upgraded to reflect the premium positioning of both marques, offering customers an immersive retail experience and dedicated aftersales support. Stephen Wood, managing…
iVendi Credit Distribution Report to help dealers identify gaps in lending panel
A new tool from iVendi, the Credit Distribution Report, will help dealers identify where unmet customer needs exist in their current lending panel. The tool suggests motor finance providers whose addition should fill those gaps and lead to increased sales.…
Dealer confidence in aftersales business crashes in Q2
Dealer confidence in business prospects for aftersales have crashed in Q2 compared to the first three months of the year. The JudgeService Dealer Confidence Barometer, which polled the views of over 2,000 retailers, revealed a fifth, 22%, of franchised dealers…
Vertu BMW Yeovil named Regional Dealer of the Year by BMW
Vertu BMW Yeovil has been named Regional Dealer of the Year by BMW. The Yeovil site, on Houndstone Business Park, has continued to demonstrate strength across customer experience, sales performance, and operational delivery. The recognition reflects the disciplined leadership of…
Mazda targets Personal Contract Hire sales ahead of Mazda6e launch
Mazda dealers in the UK will significantly increase their promotion of Personal Contract Hire (PCH) as a funding option to both retail and local fleet customers. Mazda is targeting an 18% increase in PCH sales across its UK dealer network…