The new Lexus LBX marks the Japanese premium brand’s entry into an all-new segment: the popular B-sector premium SUV. It is one not directly occupied by the German establishment of Audi, BMW and...

Relationships between OEMs and retailers have remained stable over the past six months, according to the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey. The all-important question of how retailers rate their...

Lexus aims to begin catching with premium rivals’ growing pure electric line-ups with its first ground-up battery electric vehicle (BEV) – the RZ. Positioned between the smaller NX and larger RX,...

Overall relationships between manufacturers and retailers have remained stable over the past six months, according to the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey. However, retailers operating Stellantis...

Manufacturers moving to agency agreements have been scored down by retailers compared to those sticking with the franchised retail model as they worry about future profitability, according to the...

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An uplift in retailer profitability thanks to demand exceeding supply has resulted in a seven-year high for the results of the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey. For the key question ‘How do you...

Toyota plans to sell its new range of pure electric vehicles through dedicated in-dealer ‘hubs’ which will provide specialist EV advice. Called bZ Hubs, Toyota product and marketing boss Andrea...

The first half of 2021 has seen a further improvement in the state of relationships between retailers and their manufacturers. The latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey has sentiment at a score of 6.5...

An uplift in consumer confidence post-lockdown has resulted in a six-year high for the results of the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey. For the key question ‘How do you rate your manufacturer...

Retailer relations with their manufacturer partners have started 2021 in the best position for six years, according to the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey. The survey, carried out in January,...

Despite the coronavirus pandemic causing an enforced shutdown and global lockdown, Bentley managed to achieve a new car sales record in 2020 (more than 11,000 cars is a 101-year high) – and the...

First deliveries of the fully-electric Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition began in late September with a Covid-friendly national handover event. This came almost 18 months after launch customers had placed a...

The last six months has seen another slight improvement in the relationships between franchised dealers and their OEMs after the rise in sentiment reported six months ago. The latest NFDA Dealer...

Satisfaction levels in the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey are at a three-year high in the all-important overall manufacturer rating category. The overall average score of 5.9 out of 10 was a...

Retailers holding German premium brand franchises have given their manufacturers a hiding in the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey. BMW, Audi and Mercedes formed three of the five-fastest fallers in...

Lexus is examining the possibility of delivering cars through servicing outlets or smaller satellite retailers as cost-effective ways of increasing its geographic footprint. The brand is also...

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Retailers can get more accurate part-ex and remarketing valuations for Lexus and Toyota which have been added to cap hpi’s Spec Check. The average spec option price for a Lexus is £960 and £595...

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