Dealership, sales and marketing

Automotive Marketing & Communications Awards 2023 winners announced

Winners revealed across several categories as the industry continues to show the depth of its innovation

15 March 2023
Automotive Marketing & Communications Awards 2023 winners announced
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The McLaren Artura is the manufacturer's first mainstream hybrid model
Finance

McLaren secures £70 million investment to fund electrification

Cash injection is the first stage of a £500 million plan, new report claims

14 March 2023
McLaren secures £70 million investment to fund electrification
VW ID Buzz 2023 front quarter tracking
Of the Volkswagen Group's current order book of 1.8 million vehicles, 16% are EVs
Electric vehicles

Volkswagen Group to invest £158bn in EVs over next five years

Of the huge spend, £13.2bn is earmarked for building new PowerCo battery factory in Salzgitter, Germany

14 March 2023
Volkswagen Group to invest £158bn in EVs over next five years
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Arrival is refocusing its resources on a larger 'XL' van for the lucrative US market
Corporate

Arrival receives £250m cash injection amid cost-cutting drive

$300 million financing line gives the EV start-up a lifeline as it prepares to lay off half its staff

13 March 2023
Arrival receives £250m cash injection amid cost-cutting drive
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Jaguar Land Rover plans to adopt the agency model in the UK by the end of 2024
Car sales

Jaguar denies it has settled on plan to have fewer than 20 UK dealers

But British brand admits switch to sell only EVs from 2025 will result in significant retail changes

13 March 2023
Jaguar denies it has settled on plan to have fewer than 20 UK dealers
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Managing your online reputation correctly can result in increased sales figures
Dealers

Why online dealer reputation matters (and 8 easy ways to improve it)

Research by automotive customer experience specialists Reputation shows that dealerships which manage their online reputation can boost sales by as much as 10%. Here’s how to do it

13 March 2023
Why online dealer reputation matters (and 8 easy ways to improve it)
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Record profits and sales came despite "difficult conditions", CEO Oliver Blume said
Business

Electric cars 'top priority' for Porsche following record year

German performance car maker made record sales and profits despite "difficult" market conditions in 2022

13 March 2023
Electric cars 'top priority' for Porsche following record year
Nissan Leaf production Sunderland
The UK already produces many electrified vehicles, including the Nissan Leaf
Manufacturing

UK automotive industry calls for urgent EV manufacturing support

SMMT warns that the UK's ability to compete globally is at risk without government support

13 March 2023
UK automotive industry calls for urgent EV manufacturing support
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Editors Briefing

Editors Briefing: Are car makers jumping the gun on agency sales?

The Autocar Business team also discusses the return of discounts and whether Elon Musk should still lead Tesla

10 March 2023
Editors Briefing: Are car makers jumping the gun on agency sales?
SAAB Factory
Production at Trollhattän ended when Saab went bankrupt in 2014
Manufacturing

Former Saab factory goes dormant as owner faces bankruptcy

National Electric Vehicle Sweden enacts ‘hibernation plan’ with huge layoffs in bid to dodge bankruptcy

10 March 2023
Former Saab factory goes dormant as owner faces bankruptcy

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