Solus Vauxhall group, Thurlow Nunn, has had its franchises reconfirmed following the manufacturer’s notice of termination across its network. Group managing director, Simon Bottomley, said: “It has been necessary to terminate all contracts for both legal and operational reasons such that a new network structure can be shaped. I can confirm the excellent news that […]
Read More →SsangYong could fill some of its 35 network open points from the pool of Vauxhall retailers soon to lose their franchise. Vauxhall has issued termination notices to all 326 of its franchise retailers and will only reappoint just over 200. SsangYong boss Nick Laird announced he was hoping to recruit some of those losing out […]
Read More →Vauxhall plans to reduce its number of franchise dealers by about a third as consumers change the way they buy cars. PSA, who bought Vauxhall last year, plans to reduce the total from 326 to about 200. Their plan is to return the loss-making Vauxhall and Opel businesses to profitability. Vauxhall sales plunged by more […]
Read More →Ford is working with Rockar to open a new-look five-car showroom in the refurbished Next store in Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre. Test drives will be available from the Arndale Centre and new cars can be handed over there. A team of 15 product experts and support staff are being recruited for the store, which opens […]
Read More →Subaru UK, the SUV brand, announces the expansion of its UK dealer network with four new appointments across the UK. Following the relaunch of the brand in the UK, Subaru is strengthening its dealer network across the UK. The growing popularity of the brand is an added attraction to potential franchises, especially with the launch […]
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