• Car Dealer Plus
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest
  • Used Cars
  • Live
  • Forum
  • Power 2020
  • Used Car Awards
  • CDX
  • Knowledge
  • Suppliers Guide
  • About Us
  • Latest Issue
  • Top 100
  • CD Plus
  • Latest
  • Used Cars
  • Live
  • Forum
  • Power 2020
  • Used Car Awards
  • CDX
  • Knowledge
  • Suppliers Guide
  • About Us
  • Latest Issue
  • Top 100
  • CD Plus
No Result
View All Result

That Was The Week: March 4 – 8

Jon Reay by Jon Reay
March 8, 2013
0
Home News

HERE ARE the most interesting and talked-about stories over the past five days, collated and summarised by us.

Monday March 4

kiaprovoKIA dealers could soon have a slick-looking Mini-rival on their forecourts, it was revealed,  as photos of their ‘Provo’ concept were released. Read more.

JCT600 acquired Gilder Group – a Sheffield-based firm with a number of dealerships under its wing – further expanding the firm’s presence in the North of England. Read more.

LAND ROVER began showing off a range of electric Defenders just hours before the Geneva Motor Show – with the firm suggesting that EVs are on the horizon for its range.

Tuesday March 5

peoplesSCOTTISH dealer group Peoples reported a 26 per cent rise in pre-tax profits – up to £2.03 million for the year to July 31 2013. Read more.

JAGUAR LAND ROVER announced the creation of 1,400 new highly skilled engineering and manufacturing jobs, thanks to a new engine manufacturing centre in the Midlands. Read more.

PORSCHE revealed the next track-hardened 911 GT3, which for the first time will be available only with a dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Read more.

Wednesday March 6

gr-hevPICK-UPS could be the next vehicles to make the switch to hybrid powertrains, it was suggested by Mitsubishi, revealing a new concept – badged the GR-HEV. Read more.

NEW car registrations rose 7.9 per cent in February 2013, the SMMT announced – now the 12th successive month of growth – with 66,749 units registered in February 2013. Read more.

LOOKERS PLC announced that its pre-tax profit reached £35.3 million in 2012 – up 12.4 per cent on the previous year. Read more.

Thursday March 7

230211-1-bcaUSED car values were up 13 per cent year on year, according to BCA’s Pulse Report for February, with average used car values staying above £7,000 for the third month in a row. Read more.

FORD’S Focus jumped its younger sibling the Fiesta to become the most popular selling car in February 2013. Read more.

HYUNDAI dealers could soon start selling sporty products, it was suggested, thanks to the maker’s involvement in the 2014 World Rally Championship. Read more.

Friday March 8

RACTHE RAC looked set to enter the world of used car advertising, as it purchased Netcars.com – soon to be relaunched with the name ‘RAC Cars’. Read more.

MERCEDES-BENZ was the most popular premium brand in February 2013, figures from the SMMT revealed, with the brand overtaking its rivals BMW and Audi. Read more.

VAUXHALL has already announced plans to create a convertible version of its Adam ‘premium’ hatchback, reports from the Geneva Motor Show suggested.

Previous Post

James Baggott: Powered by Fairy Dust? Translation: Driven by ditzy blonde

Next Post

CAP: Export boom driving ‘crazy prices’ for many used vehicles

Related Posts

Groupe PSA and FCA merger gets closer to reality as Stellantis shares prospectus is approved
News

Stellantis is officially here as Groupe PSA and FCA complete merger

January 16, 2021
Car Dealer Podcast Episode 5 out now! The biggest news stories and top advice from the last seven days
News

Car Dealer Podcast Episode 5 out now! The biggest news stories and top advice from the last seven days

January 16, 2021
Car dealers in Northern Ireland face extended closure as easing of restrictions ‘highly unlikely’ after six-week lockdown
News

Car dealers in Northern Ireland face extended closure as easing of restrictions ‘highly unlikely’ after six-week lockdown

January 16, 2021
MOT and service bookings experience ‘hefty’ surge after third national lockdown announced
News

MOT and service bookings experience ‘hefty’ surge after third national lockdown announced

January 16, 2021
Car dealer jailed for murdering his wife is sued by family for £1.5m
News

FCA boss urges insurers to ‘move quickly’ and pay business interruption claims

January 16, 2021
Thousands of jobs to go as Honda confirms ‘devastating’ Swindon car factory closure
News

Could Elon Musk take over Honda site in Swindon for Tesla production?

January 16, 2021

Want to receive the latest news?

Sign up to the Car Dealer daily news briefing for the latest news and advice during these unprecedented times.

Subscribe Now
Car Dealer Top 100 – The list in full of the most profitable car dealers in the UK
Car Dealer Top 100

Car Dealer Top 100 – The list in full of the most profitable car dealers in the UK

December 21, 2020
Used Car Awards Shortlist: Find out who made it through mystery shopping and are now in running for our gongs
News

Used Car Awards Shortlist: Find out who made it through mystery shopping and are now in running for our gongs

January 6, 2021
Car Dealer Live: Data shows there are buyers out there and they want new cars via click and collect, say What Car? team
Car Dealer Live

Car Dealer Live: Data shows there are buyers out there and they want new cars via click and collect, say What Car? team

January 15, 2021
Car Dealer Live: Top tips for car dealers to keep business and spirits high during national lockdown
Car Dealer Live

Car Dealer Live: Top tips for car dealers to keep business and spirits high during national lockdown

January 16, 2021
Less demand at home and abroad sees car production drop by nearly a fifth
News

Car dealers blast manufacturers for continuing to impose sales targets during lockdown 3 as ‘morally wrong’

January 15, 2021
Become a Car Dealer Plus member and get more out of this website including free legal advice
News

Become a Car Dealer Plus member and get more out of this website including free legal advice

January 15, 2021
Car Dealer Power

Car Manufacturer of the Year – Where did your manufacturer rank in Car Dealer Power 2020?

January 15, 2021
Car Dealer Power

The best car dealer suppliers named in the Car Dealer Power Awards 2020

November 26, 2020
  • Latest
  • Used Cars
  • Live
  • Forum
  • Power 2020
  • Used Car Awards
  • CDX
  • Knowledge
  • Suppliers Guide
  • About Us
  • Latest Issue
  • Top 100
  • CD Plus
Call us: 020 8125 3880

© 2020 Blackball Media

No Result
View All Result
  • Car Dealer Plus
  • Latest
  • Used Cars
  • Live
  • Forum
  • Power 2020
  • Used Car Awards
  • CDX
  • Knowledge
  • Suppliers Guide
  • About Us
  • Latest Issue
  • Top 100

© 2020 Blackball Media

Log In
Register
Register
Server C