Coverage tagged Dealerships.
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Hyundai is restructuring its US retail and marketing operations for the Genesis and Equus lines, hiring new field managers and targeting a stronger premium brand presence ahead of the 2014 model launches.
Porsche plans to expand its global dealership network from 750 to 1,000 outlets by 2018, focusing on growth in China and emerging markets with €200 million annual investment.
Aston Martin’s used car division made headlines in early 2013 with a provocative ad campaign featuring the slogan, “You know you’re not the first, but do you really care?”
Industry forecasts point to US new vehicle sales reaching at least 15 million units in 2013, driven by pent-up demand, credit availability and a wave of new models.
Mahindra & Mahindra has rejected all fraud and misrepresentation claims from US dealers, following a court decision to deny class action status in the long-running dispute.
Nissan will repay Chinese customers whose cars were destroyed during anti-Japan protests, covering both vehicle losses and medical costs for those injured.
Volkswagen Financial Services and Allianz SE will form Volkswagen Autoversicherung AG, a joint venture offering bundled insurance and finance packages to VW customers worldwide from April 2013.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has opened a new dealership in Osaka and expanded its retail space in Tokyo and Yokohama, responding to growing demand in Japan.
Volkswagen’s 2013 Beetle Convertible made its first public appearance not as a production car, but as a 1:43 scale model destined for dealerships.
The British marque has launched a two-storey facility in Bangkok, featuring space for seven cars and a bespoke customer lounge.
Google has launched a beta car comparison and dealer contact tool, Google Cars, for users in the San Francisco region, letting them browse dealer inventory and filter by detailed specifications.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has opened new dealerships in Moscow and near Geneva, strengthening its presence in Russia and Switzerland after a record year for global sales.
McLaren has released a new promotional video for the MP4-12C, highlighting the supercar’s performance on Middle Eastern roads and at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.
General Motors will not honour warranty repairs for Saab vehicles built after its 2009 sale of the brand, leaving US owners of 2010 and 2011 cars without factory-backed coverage.
Chinese manufacturer Geely plans to introduce the Emgrand EC7 saloon and hatchback in Italy, aiming for 300 dealers and service centres over the next decade.
A Miami dealership saw several brand new Chevrolet Corvettes damaged after a drunk driver crashed through the lot in the early hours of 14 December 2011.
Laguna, Espace, Wind and Modus are being withdrawn from Renault’s UK line-up as the brand seeks profitability, with dealer closures and new launches to follow.
Severe flooding in Thailand has halted Honda production and left many local dealers facing prolonged disruption, threatening their financial survival.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has opened a new dealership in Montreal, marking its first official presence in Quebec after an eight-year absence and expanding its Canadian network to three sites.
Spyker agrees to sell a 24 percent stake to Pang Da Automobile, with immediate funding and joint ventures in China aimed at restarting Saab's stalled production.
Ferrari introduced a complimentary seven-year maintenance programme in 2011, covering all new 458 Italia, California, and FF models sold through official dealers.
General Motors launches the Baojun 630, a locally developed, low-cost midsize saloon aimed at China’s growing middle class, with sales starting after the Shanghai show.
The new 894-square-metre facility at Umm Al Nar can display five cars and includes a lounge, exclusive parking and a direct link to a dedicated workshop.
A Lamborghini Gallardo owner in Qingdao, China, hired workers to destroy his £465,000 supercar with sledgehammers after unresolved maintenance issues and a failed repair.