When it came to purchasing a car in 2022, most buyers (44%) only travelled up to five miles to visit a franchised dealership, while over a quarter (28%) were prepared to travel between five and 15 miles. However, buyers prepared to travel over 30 miles fell year-on-year from 21% to 16.5%.
New dealership will incorporate 17 dedicated EV charging bays adjacent to the new building that will feature solar panels, air source heat pumps and LED lighting. Around 95 staff are already employed at the Portslade retailer, which is expected to increase to more than 115 once plans are approved for the new facility which will house a workshop, MOT bay and dedicated cosmetic repair facilities.
Visitors to the dealership, which is home to 114 colleagues and four apprentices, will be welcomed by a new large digital display wall, some of the latest Mercedes-Benz vehicles, and be able to relax in a barista coffee bar.
Recent months have seen a strong presence of saloons and hatchbacks, with marques like Jaguar – with the Jaguar XF – and Mercedes-Benz – including the A-Class and E-Class – dominating the top 10. This month, however, an overwhelming 90% of the top-ranking models are SUVs.
Aston Barclay identifies the most desirable used cars each month by using three key metrics: web views prior to sale, number of physical and online bids per sale and the sale price achieved as a percentage of CAP Average
More than double the size of Mercedes-Benz of Carlisle’s previous home at Rosehill, the 4.5-acre site significantly increases the retailer’s sales and after sales capability
New engines are capable of delivering up to 40.4 mpg on the combined cycle and emit 184 g/km of CO2, depending on wheel size.
Mercedes-Benz latest pop-up show, a joint venture with Inchcape, has opened up in Leicester's main shopping area and will be open until mid-January
Brighton Pop-Up Shop is a joint project between Mercedes-Benz Cars UK and Lookers, operating in Brighton, Gatwick and Eastbourne.
Mercedes’ latest pop-up store features cars, technology and a place for the kids
