Seat UK MD Richard Harrison has hit the targets he defined when he started in his role four and a half years ago: 3% market share, 2% return on sales. With the first chapter of the strategy drawing to...

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Seat has hit a network average return on sales of 2.0%, according to managing director Richard Harrison. “We hit our strategic target last year, three years after we set out our recovery programme;...

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Vauxhall sales and customer experience director Peter Hope says there is currently a gap in the British car market – and feels Vauxhall is in pole position to fill it. This is all thanks to new...

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Seat retailers who operate the franchise’s 128 outlets are likely to have their circa 2% average return on sales consolidated or improved when the brand’s new Tarraco flagship SUV comes to market...

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Electrification of Audi’s range will involve a product offensive extending to 20 new models or variants, incorporating electric powertrain elements, over the next two years, with the first...

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Seat, enjoying 21% sales growth and significantly improved dealer profitability during the first eight months of this year, via sustained product portfolio renewal and expansion, plus strong network...

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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...

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Seat believes its new retail store within the Lakeside shopping centre – the first Seat Store in the world – will expose the brand to millions of new potential customers, offer lessons on the...

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Seat’s network development team is enjoying an unprecedented high level of interest in the franchise as it targets expansion to 135 outlets, with upcoming new models – particularly SUVs – promising...

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