Smart is increasing its initial target of showrooms from 34 to more than 40 to improve geographic coverage. Speaking exclusively to Auto Retail Agenda last week, UK Smart Managing Director David Browne said the network currently had 23 sites and was partnered with 17 groups. His original target of 34 locations will be hit by […]
Read More →Mercedes franchised dealers will switch to an agency agreement in 2023 in the UK. Board member, Britta Seeger, made the announcemet, after an agreement was reached with Mercedes’ European dealer council. “Our concern is that we achieve even stronger customer loyalty to our Mercedes-Benz brand worldwide. Together with the European dealer association, we have reached […]
Read More →Mercedes is consulting with its UK retail network about moving to an agency model for all new car sales. The brand is also looking to sell its own Mercedes-Benz Retail Group which operates nine sites around London. The move to sell off the London sites comes as the manufacturer was looking at switching from a […]
Read More →LSH Auto has submitted plans for a new Mercedes-Benz dealership and test drive facility. They plan to redevelop a five-acre site in Tamworth, Staffordshire. The site, owned by developer Aucott and Tamworth Council, is located south of the A5 bypass by the Ventura Retail Park. If approved, the move should create around 400 new jobs. […]
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