manufacturers

NFDA survey suggests steady progress

The latest National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has reported growing satisfaction levels between dealers and manufacturers. It’s latest Dealer Attitude Survey, based on 2,321 responses from 32 franchised networks, revealed […]

Keyloop opens global gateway

Keyloop has launched a news specialist team to help automotive manufacturers expand into new international markets. The specialist team, led by newly appointed brand director Nina Chen, will help with […]

Dealers report declining relationship with manufacturers

NFDA’s Summer 2023 Dealer Attitude Survey, conducted over August and September 2023, has revealed a general downward trend in the relationship between dealers and their manufacturers. The survey attracted 2,531 […]

Ford announces UK job cuts

Ford has announced that it will cut 1,300 jobs in the UK over the next two years. The job losses are part of a wider European restructure that will see […]

Buyers doubtful of approved-used programmes

Nearly half of car buyers in the UK do not believe thorough vehicle checks are carried out by dealers and manufacturers when they buy an approved used car. According to […]

AC Cars names new CEO

AC Cars has announces Swiss entrepreneur David Conza as its new chief executive officer, and his investment in AC’s parent company Acedes Holdings. Alan Lubinsky, who has led the sports […]

JTape names new accounts manager

Cheshire-based JTAPE, which manufactures masking tape and protective film manufacturer, has appointed automotive industry specialist, Simon Dean, as their new key accounts manager. The role will see him working with […]

eCall is cost burden for car manufacturers

Technological features of telematics devices in connected cars are evolving intelligently to capture long-term opportunities during the vehicle’s lifecycle. Integrating multiple services, such as diagnostics and effective vehicle relationship management […]