Renault to cut dealerships by a third in 2012
French carmaker Renault is downsizing its UK retail operation in 2012, discontinuing the sale of some models and reducing its…
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And finally. Dear Diary: the year in motor finance
As Christmas approaches it brings with it two important things: The end of a year in car finance full of…
ByFleet, not cash freedom aids UK resilience – PwC
UK car sales are likely to fall in 2012 but the market will be more resilient than other EU nations,…
ByMazda dealers’ online retail gamble
Mazda dealers in the UK will introduce a range of online interactive tools, citing survey figures which show just over…
BySmithy Garage UK Mistubishi dealer of 2011
Mitsubishi Motors UK has awarded Smithy Garage Dealer of the Year for 2011, citing the excellent service and customer satisfaction…
ByChinese takeover stalls, Saab bankrupt
Swedish car manufacturer Saab, and associated interests Saab Automobile Tools AB and Saab Powertrain AB, has filed for bankruptcy. Potential…
ByFestive spirit for Skoda
The 16.3% increase from the first 11 months of 2010 is a new sales record for the Czech manufacturer, which…
ByNew approvals seal ‘outstanding year for SAF’
A record year for the Specialist Automotive Finance (SAF) scheme has brought praise for motor dealers from the Finance &…
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