John Clark Motor Group has officially opened a multi-franchise Seat, Cupra and Skoda dealership at Broomhill Road, Dundee. The site was previously the home for a former Peter Vardy Carz supermarket. 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 dealership will showcase ...
Read More »CUPRA begins preliminary talks with Penske Automotive Group in the US
Cupra has begun preliminary talks with Penske Automotive Group to explore a new partnership ahead of its entry into the US market by 2030. Since its launch in 2018, Cupra, the first new automotive brand created within the Volkswagen Group, has sold over 750,000 cars. Wayne Griffiths, CEO of Cupra, said: “We have great respect for the U.S. market, recognising ...
Read More »JCT600 opens Cupra and SEAT dealership in Leeds
JCT600 welcomed over 70 customers to its new Cupra & SEAT dealership in Lower Wortley, Leeds, at an official launch event on 7 November. A joint venture between the Yorkshire-based automotive retailer and the two brands, the showroom sees SEAT and Cupra come together under one roof. The investment by JCT600, has created 21 jobs at the dealership. It marks ...
Read More »Cupra offers ‘ground-breaking’ three-month return option on Born
The Cupra Born is being offered with a UK first three-month ‘Love Me or Leave Me’ return option for drivers. The OEM will return the deposit subject to damage/excess mileage whether the car was purchased outright or financed. The scheme is offered on qualifying vehicles ordered from its current stock. Marcus Gossen, director of SEAT and Cupra UK, said: “It ...
Read More »Newly redesigned CUPRA Formentor and CUPRA Leon available to order
The newly redesigned CUPRA Formentor (pictured) and CUPRA Leon are now available to order in the UK with pricing starting from £33,450 OTR and £31,090 OTR, respectively. A starting price of £33,370 OTR has been set for the new CUPRA Leon Estate. Designs feature a striking, shark-nose front end with an integrated CUPRA logo, triangular LED lights, and an illuminated ...
Read More »Cupra cuts price of Born EV by £2,350
Cupra has cut the price of its Born EV by £2,350 across the range coupled with a suite of electric vehicle (EV) purchasing incentives. And, due to the price reduction, the entry price for a factory order Cupra Born will reduce to £35,085 for a V1 58kWh 230PS – which is less than the previous price for a V1 58kWh ...
Read More »SMMT car sales figures highlight winners and losers in 2023
Last year saw sales of Tesla cars decline 9.3% to 49,571 units in an overall market up 17.9% despite a series of price cuts during the year to stimulate sales. The brand’s market share fell to 2.6% for the year compared to 3.4% in 2022. Some Stellantis brands continue to struggle with Abarth down 42.6% to 886 units, DS down ...
Read More »Lexus takes top slot in used car reliability survey, Cupra least reliable
Cupra was the most unreliable used car brand according to new research from What Car? The brand received the lowest brand reliability score of 82.4% with many owners complaining their cars had been plagued by a range of electrical gremlins that had left them in the workshop for more than a week. Lexus achieved the highest brand rating, at 98.3%, ...
Read More »Marcus Gossen appointed director at SEAT and CUPRA UK
SEAT and CUPRA UK has announced the appointment of Marcus Gossen as its new director. He will start in the role on 1 September 2023. Gossen has over 23 years’ experience within the automotive industry and first joined SEAT S.A. in July 2020. He has worked across a variety of disciplines, including the role of managing director for MAN Truck ...
Read More »CUPRA UK releases prices and specs for Formentor VZN limited edition
CUPRA UK has announced pricing and specification for the limited edition CUPRA Formentor VZN, Priced from £48,270 OTR. it is available with the 2.0 TSI 310PS DSG-auto 4Drive powertrain. The Formentor VZN trim features 19-inch sport black alloys in a matte finish, matte black grille, cladding, and mirror covers, Dinamica bucket seats and black chrome CUPRA lettering, visually making it ...
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