China new entrant Chery is “weighing up the possibility of building cars in the UK,” according to UK head Victor Zhang. It is already preparing to build cars in Spain, at a former Nissan factory. “For the UK, we are also evaluating. To be honest, we are open for all options and opportunities.” Chery’s Omoda […]

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Recovery is coming for US Nissan retailers who are currently sitting on 112 days of inventory, which is the highest of any major OEM. Jeremie Papin, Nissan Americas boss says products-focused advertising, facelifted cars, and supply better aligned with demand will turn things around. “We will continue to be competitive and listen to what dealers […]

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Nissan is planning a mileage simulator to provide EV buyers with a more accurate range figure than the official WLTP measurement to help improve electric car sales. The move follows a recent crackdown by the Advertising Standards Authority which saw Kia and Mercedes told not to repeat adverts for electric cars that quoted the WLTP […]

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Grainger Motor Group founders, brothers Harry and Neal Grainger have acquired East Anglian dealer group EMG Anglia. Based on EMG’s latest statutory accounts, showing £116 million turnover, the deal means that Grainger Motor Group is quickly approaching the threshold of the AM100 rankings of the UK’s largest franchised motor retailers. “The longstanding, successful EMG business is […]

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Broad Oak’s Nissan dealership in Canterbury Kent has won a Global Award from the manufacturer, as the best-performing Nissan franchise in the UK. The Canterbury dealership was rated against businesses in key Nissan markets globally and impressed the assessors with both its excellent customer service and its showcasing of the Nissan selection of vehicles. Broad […]

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Southwest Nissan Group, which operates Nissan showrooms in Wellington, Somerset; and Exeter and Barnstaple in Devon, has switched its in house car fleet to EVs. Three directors have opted for the new Ariyas while over a dozen other members of the management team are driving LEAF hatchbacks. Management are hoping the move will encourage more […]

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West Way sites in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Rochdale, Stockport, Altrincham, Coventry, Stourbridge, Oldham, and Manchester, plus Head Office and group support functions are included in the purchase. The deal was completed at the end of October, with existing employees being transferred to the new investors. Global Partners Andrew Humberstone, managing director of Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd., […]

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  Feel Electrified Nissan has launched a new sales and awareness campaign called ‘Feel Electrified’. The campaign is designed to promote the brand’s EV ensemble and is underway now running until 8 November. Customers are being invited to experience cars equipped with powertrains that showcase a range of innovative Nissan technologies. According to Nissan’s research, […]

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Lookers Group has invested £750,000 in overhauling several sites including Nissan Chester. The company has plans to revitalise the brand and its facilities locally towards providing an outstanding customer experience. The Sealand Road site has been completely redesigned, enlarged and enhanced. The refurbished location will accommodate a range of next-generation Nissan cars and vans, including […]

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Plans have been revealed by Hendy Group to combine the Renault and Nissan brands at a new-build showroom on St George’s Way in Eastleigh, near Southampton. Hendy revealed that it had gained planning permission for a two-dealership location earlier this year. It is understood that the two OEM Alliance partners have been selected for the […]

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