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Collinson becomes a master of his trade
Kris Collinson, 24, has progressed through the ranks at Simon Bailes Peugeot to become one of the youngest in the UK to achieve Master Technician status.
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Electric Corsa spearheads Vauxhall’s low emission strategy
New Corsa-e has 205 mile range that can be extended by up to 40% in Eco mode. The battery can be charged to 80% capacity in 30 minutes at a rapid-charge station.
New electric Škoda to launch later this year
The small four-seater is powered by a 61‑kW electric motor and its 36.8‑kWh lithium‑ion battery allows for a range of up to 164 miles in the WLTP cycle.
LEASING & FINANCE
Pinewood DMS supports HMRC’s Making Tax Digital
Dealers can electronically record VAT transactions and adjustments, generate and submit returns directly to HMRC and collate and submit returns within a single VAT registration number.
Finance popularity helps grow used car market
Lead management expert Dealerweb said that finance penetration jumped by 2.1% to 46% in April against the same month in 2018. It marked a 6.4% increase in used car finance sales as dealers continued to focus on used revenues.
AFTERMARKET & WORKSHOP
EV servicing heads new suite of VW plans
Network-wide EV servicing announced along with an increase in the maximum age of cars eligible for servicing, and the option of customers purchasing their car’s next four services at once.
Collinson becomes a master of his trade
Kris Collinson, 24, has progressed through the ranks at Simon Bailes Peugeot to become one of the youngest in the UK to achieve Master Technician status.
DEALER INSIGHTS
Four market disruptors and five digital engagement techniques to boost service...
While a rising percentage of a dealership’s service customers may not have bought their car from them, they are living or working close by, and could become service customers if digital techniques are used to attract and engage their attention.
Nine facts you probably didn’t know about GPS and telematics
Gaining access to telematics information on-demand paved the way for advanced management systems that can improve our driving experience, increase fuel efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
JOBS
Top finance man joins Cazoo as CFO
Having raised over £30 million late last year, Cazoo is seeking to transform the used car market in the UK and plans to launch by the end of this year.
New CEO keeps it in the family
New Available Car CEO is the grandson of business founder Vernon Ford and the son of current business owners Graham and Alison Bell.
