Genesis Motor Europe managing director Lawrence Hamilton describes the expansion of the digital-only direct-sales brand into physical retail as “phase two” of its roll-out in the UK, with the...

Ford’s two-tier network looks set to end as the Blue Oval plans drop around 180 showrooms from its current 400-strong franchise operation. With several retailers contacting Auto Retail Bulletin to...

More than ever before, the automotive industry finds itself under pressure from all sides: consumers are demanding new and costly features – often without the willingness to pay – while the...

A few years ago, Volvo Car UK managing director Jon Wakefield considered reducing the number of full-service Volvo dealers in the UK. Not anymore. “100 dealers is the right number, and our sales...

2019 will be the year of the van for Vauxhall, according to Brad Miller, Vauxhall CV product manager. The firm’s sustainability strategy calls for a 25% increase in commercial vehicle volumes, and...

Martin Baker, product manager for Audi’s Q SUV models, admits the new Q8 luxury SUV is the last model in Q range to launch, but believes it is the best. “It has a unique identity, bespoke bodywork...

New Mitsubishi UK managing director Rob Lindley is looking to build the brand’s network coverage by aligning it with larger groups, both expanding on the current network of 109 dealers and...

MG UK has set out its strategy to grow its dealer network to 120 partners by 2020 to give 85-90% national coverage. Network size is currently 81 partners, which head of sales and marketing Daniel...

With the UK market remaining centrally important to manufacturers as the second biggest market in Europe, behind only Germany, it is no surprise that the motor retail investment sector remains...

Seat will look to expand its dealer network from 120 to 135 outlets within 18 months, with UK brand director Richard Harrison saying: “First options for new outlets will go to existing partners, who...

Renault is looking to grow its retailer network to 180 showrooms in the next few years, according to UK managing director Ken Ramirez. Renault started last year with 149 outlets, according to Auto...

Vauxhall will use the September sales release of its next-generation Ellesmere Port-built Astra as a platform from which to launch a new brand identity for the Griffin-badged company. While the...

by Hugh Hunston Newly established luxury brand, Infiniti, plans to widen its product range and may move to a more conventional franchised retail network to improve its geographic spread. The plan...