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The March plate-change, the biggest sales month of the year saw the emergence of winners and losers in sales volumes, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT). The market saw Chinese brand BYD begin to establish a presence with  759 cars hitting UK roads compared to 34 a year ago. Smart saw a six-fold increase ...

Jeep has announced changes to its UK management team. Jules Tilstone is appointed managing director with immediate effect. He will be joined by marketing director Nicola Austen and Christian Theobald as regional operations & Jeep Sales director on the management team. With over 20 years of experience across Stellantis, Tilstone started his career with the company as commercial manager, developing ...

Jeep has announced a comprehensive plan for its next generation of fully electric 4xe vehicles. The plan, which premiered on the brand’s YouTube channel, calls for the introduction of four all-electric SUVs in North America and Europe by the end of 2025. As part of an ongoing comprehensive product plan, 50% of Jeep brand sales in the U.S. will be ...

Today, UK orders open for the New Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Plug-In Hybrid. Customers can choose between the Limited 4xe, Trailhawk 4xe, Overland 4xe and Summit Reserve 4xe models. Customers can configure their vehicles before the vehicle arrives in Jeep showrooms early in the New Year. As Jeep pushes toward its future of “Zero Emission Freedom,” this fifth-generation Jeep Grand ...

Jeep UK has named Thames Jeep, in Slough, ‘Retailer of the Year’ 2021. The award recognises the Jeep retailers across the UK network that consistently go above and beyond to satisfy their customers needs. In 2020 Thames delivered the highest sales volumes across the UK Jeep network for the second year running, strongly performing against its sales targets and exceeding ...

Pentagon Motor Group has closed its Alfa Romeo and Jeep Dealership at Wheatley Hall Road in Doncaster. The group said it had been impacted by the pandemic and the site was not viable in the current market. Pentagon Motor Group was established in March 1991 with one Vauxhall dealership at in Derby. Today, the business operates some 49 franchise outlets ...

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) UK has announced changes to its senior management structure. Francesco Vanni joins the UK team as country manager for Fiat and Abarth, arriving from FCA Sweden where he held the position of deputy managing director.  Prior to this he had several sales and marketing roles in FCA, Italy. Damien Dally will take on the role of ...

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has confirmed that it is in talks with Groupe PSA with regard to a merger of the two companies. In a statement it said: “Following recent reports on a possible business combination between Groupe PSA and FCA Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV confirms there are ongoing discussions aimed at creating one of the world‘s leading mobility Groups. ...

Jeep has launched a five year warranty, servicing and roadside assistance promotion for key models in its line-up. The so called 5-3-5 campaign, which starts this week comprises a five year warranty, a three year servicing programme and five years’ roadside assistance. It will run until further notice. It is part of a marketing drive to flag-up the brand’s confidence ...

Vertu Motors has acquired Hughes Group Holdings and its subsidiary Hughes of Beaconsfield for £21.8m. The deal includes assets of £12m and goodwill of £9.8m. For the year ended 31 December 2017, Hughes generated pre-tax profits of £2.1m on turnover of £150m. Hughes has represented Mercedes-Benz for over 40 years with dealerships in Beaconsfield and Aylesbury. The acquisition brings the ...