Women Automotive Network

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Her goal is to connect mentees to a larger network, fostering relationships that outlast formal mentorship programs. She extended heartfelt gratitude to the allies and networks that make these programs successful, emphasising that advancing diversity is a collective effort.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Skywell UK general manager, David Clark said: As a family-owned business, Bob Davies Car Sales has a long history, offering fantastic customer service, to car buyers in South Wales, and I am very pleased to welcome them to our growing network. This offer is available for a limited time.

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Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This story continues at Leapmotor to double network size by year-end Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader This entry into the UK market marks a significant expansion for Leapmotor as it seeks to carve out a presence in Europe’s competitive electric vehicle sector.

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Autocar

MARCH 17, 2025

New EV charge card unlocks discounted rates for fleets Network's new charge card promises cheaper, simpler fuelling of electric vehicles for business users Ionity has launched an EV charge card with discounted rates for fleetsas part of an effort to attract time-sensitive business drivers to its fast-growing network of rapid-charging hubs.

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Networking Manufacturing Customer Management 56

Women Automotive Network

MARCH 10, 2025

This International Womens Day, the Women Automotive Network brought together industry leaders, Employee Resource Group (ERG) champions, and aspiring professionals to celebrate progress and drive meaningful change. Oxana Grishina, named Mentor of the Year at Women Automotive Network, emphasised that mentorship is not a one-way street.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ford terminated more than 50 retail dealers in January as part of its restructuring of the network. Back in 2020 Ford announced that it was going to reduce its network of sales outlets in half over the next five years. Light commercial vehicle sales have been growing in importance for the network and Ford.

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Retail Networking Repairing Term 130

Carscoops

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The carmaker isn’t just consolidating its network of dealers but will also optimize its local investments, abandoning areas where it can’t achieve long-term profitability and doubling down on regions that perform well, including Shanghai and Beijing. It is only sensible to adjust the dealer network respectively.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 3, 2025

I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to all of this years winners as well as our Partners across the network who are supporting the growth of the Hyundai brand in the UK. The post Hyundai Motor UK celebrates retailer network at annual awards appeared first on Motor Trader.

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Auto Express

APRIL 23, 2025

After a trip to France highlighted how bad the British road network is compared to our neighbours

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Networking 85

Carscoops

JANUARY 27, 2025

North American dealers express concern over the viability of their network amid declining sales. This shift comes as the brand struggles to revive its North American dealer network, which has been severely impacted by sluggish sales. “We’ve got 110 dealers in our U.S.

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Networking Sales Repairing Technology 93

Carscoops

JANUARY 5, 2025

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of Maryland, a local dealer network raked in millions thanks to deceptive practices. Car dealerships don’t exactly have a squeaky-clean image to begin with, and stories like this one aren’t doing the industry any favors.

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Buyer Rebate Networking Insurance 116

Motor Authority

MAY 1, 2024

According to the official Cybertruck account on X (formerly Twitter), the social media network owned by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the pickup will soon get an.

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Networking 300

Motor Authority

JUNE 30, 2024

Polestar follows up the 3 SUV with a coupe-like 4 with seats for five It’s fast but flappable: the 4 has scalding electric power, but the ride needs fine-tuning With Android firmware and wireless Apple CarPlay—and ambient lighting themed on the solar system—it’s a tech-forward statement Will a small sales network and.

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Networking Sales 300

Autocar

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

We doubled our charging network last year, from 3500 sockets available to 6200, so were capital-hungry, explained Fritsch. We need this 65m to keep going as we work to almost quadruple the size of our network to almost 40,000 by the end of 2027. A further 10m will come from Aviva Investors, one of the companys investor partners.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Scout has decided against using VW’s huge network of dealers to sell its models. “There are some exceptions to that, but those exceptions generally relate to the non-legacy OEMs who do not have and have never had a dealer network, i.e., Tesla. The National Automobile Dealers Association is ready to challenge Scout in court.

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Sales Networking Manufacturing Retail 120

Motor Authority

JULY 17, 2024

Mercedes-Benz will install DC fast chargers at Starbucks stores Mercedes has committed to 100 chargers initially The chargers will be in addition to a charging a stand alone charging network Mercedes is building Mercedes-Benz has been rolling out DC fast chargers at locations around the U.S.

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Networking 269

Autocar

APRIL 10, 2025

Polestar started as an online-only brand with limited physical presence but CEO Michael Lohscheller, who took the top job last October, is overseeing a roll out of a physical retail network that is doing active selling. Some people like it, but others want more advice, to come back, to get quotes and think about things.

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Retail Sales Networking Marketing 96

Carscoops

JANUARY 9, 2025

The addition of 20,000 chargers increases Mercedes’ available network to 110,000. From February 2025, the number of charge points open to them will balloon when access to Tesla’s Supercharger network is granted. to allow them to use the Supercharger network.

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Networking Marketing 98

Motor Authority

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Owners of electric vehicles in North America can look forward to a new DC fast-charging network, one backed by eight major automakers. The network will be run by the new company Ionna which was established in 2023 by seven automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis.

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Networking 221

Motor Trader

APRIL 15, 2025

In early 2023, we embarked on a series of third-party deals designed to offer products and services in support of our 1,400 RAC Dealer Network used car, van, motorcycle and motorhome retailers. Were very pleased to be able to offer it to our network and believe that uptake will be rapid.

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Technology Networking Retail Deal 90

Women Automotive Network

MARCH 12, 2025

Building Allyship: o Establish formal ally networks to foster support and accountability. Taking action in the automotive industry: Connect with fellow women in automotive: Build your network and support system. oEnsure equal access to challenging assignments and constructive feedback for all.

Women 130

Women Networking Automotive Customer 130

Motor Trader

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Awards celebrates performance across the network of 190 Kia dealerships in the UK. Philpott said: With a clear strategy, continuous innovation and the unwavering support of our dealer network, I am confident that we will achieve even greater milestones. The conference opened with a new mantra for the coming year: Take the Lead.

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Networking Dealerships Customer Sales 105

Motor Authority

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Three young women pop out from a wheel well, radiant in skirts and hair bands, beaming smiles and their hit song to a national network-TV audience. A classic snare riff kicks it off—bah, bada bah-bah bah-bah bah-bah—and a chugging, urgent bass line propels the song forward.

Women 249

Women Networking 249

Carscoops

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The line between Volvo and Polestar is getting even blurrier as the electric-only brand is looking to tap into Volvo’s expansive dealership network. The move is part of a larger effort to help Polestar achieve annual growth of at least 30%.

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Sales Retail Networking Dealerships 116

Autocar

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A spokesperson for the Independent Garage Association, a lobby group, said firms are seeing an increase in business especially as older car owners are favouring them over franchised dealer networks for servicing. However, the ageing car parc is not good news for everyone.

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Networking Repairing Manufacturing Buyer 140

Motor Trader

APRIL 17, 2025

Service Activated Warranty is offered once the vehicle reaches the end of its manufacturer warranty period of three years / 60,000 miles and is booked in for its next scheduled service within the Suzuki Dealer network. The post Suzuki launches 10-year service activated warranty scheme for UK and Ireland appeared first on Motor Trader.

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Networking Repairing Manufacturing Customer 71

Motor Trader

APRIL 10, 2025

Solera cap hpi and RWA Automotive have launched a new actionable insight solution, dubbed Ignite Network Intelligence. It offers insights to optimise sales channels and network efficiency, whilst also assessing out-of-network pricing impacting residual values.

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Automotive Networking Manufacturing Consulting 59

Autocar

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Before being named an Autocar Driver of Change, Bergmeier was named an Exceptional Leader by JLRs Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Network for her efforts to improve the recruitment, development and progression of black, African and Caribbean women within JLR.

Women 89

Women Networking Supply Chain Manufacturing 89

Motor Trader

MARCH 18, 2025

As part of a 30m investment, the group has launched its own bookable ultra-rapid charging network, Arnold Clark Charge, which will see over 500 EV chargers installed at over 100 locations across the UK. All app users will have access to the Arnold Clark Charge network.

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Networking Customer Development Management 71

Motor Trader

MARCH 19, 2025

And while it might feel like magic, its really our unrivaled dealer network and smart technology making it happen. This campaign showcases what our customers already know – selling and acquiring cars with Motorway is simple, fast, and rewarding.

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Networking Technology Customer 101

Motor Trader

MARCH 4, 2025

Hicks, previously sales director for Kia UK, joined the business in 2017, leading all sales channels across retail and fleet, for new and used cars, in collaboration with the 190-strong dealer network. On his watch new car sales grew from 93,304 in 2017, to a record 112,252 in 2024.

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Sales Networking Marketing Retail 94

Carscoops

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Auto News reports that BMW has spent “three-digit-million” euros to keep its dealer network in China afloat, and rival premium brands Mercedes and JLR have also sunk large sums into helping prevent their retailers from going bust.

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Retail Sales Banking Networking 112

Autocar

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Sales and marketing boss Marco Schubert said: This decision follows extensive discussions and aligns with the preferences of our customers and international dealer network. Audi models will continue to be identified by letters and numbers, with 'A'designating traditional cars and 'Q' signifying SUVs.

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Networking Technology Customer Sales 122

Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Located opposite the John Clark Volvo & Mini dealerships, this location is the first within the Volkswagen UK network to introduce a multi-brand retail concept. The site was previously the home for a former Peter Vardy Carz supermarket. The dealership will showcase over 60 new vehicles across its showroom floors.

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Retail Dealerships Networking Management 112

Drive.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

While the announcement has come from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, it’s believed both the Clean Energy Council and major electricity companies – known as Distribution and Network Service Providers – will sign off on the new standards.

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Networking Technology 110

Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Tjekvik’s network of UK dealers includes Group 1, Hartwell, JCB Group, and Vertu. In H1 2024, customers interacting with Tjekvik technology purchased over 141,000 value-added items. This generated over £7 million in additional revenue for UK dealers, averaging almost £1.1million per month across all sites.

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Networking Repairing Technology Customer 104

AutoSuccessOnline

MARCH 4, 2025

In a blog for the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Scott Fogarty , CEO of Ridgeback Network Defense,notes that many passive security approaches designed to wall off the highest value assets inside these networks are tantamount to road signs that paint the target for the adversary.

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Networking Dealerships Technology Term 80