Vertu Motors boss Robert Forrester has taken a fresh swipe at crisis-hit Cazoo after the troubled retailer announced a dramatic cost-cutting exercise.
Speaking to the Daily Express, the Undercover Big Boss star said ‘the pendulum never really swung’ for the struggling outfit.
He told the publication that pure-online sales have not taken off in the automotive industry, causing a huge issue for the likes of Cazoo.
The 52-year-old CEO also said that the concept was ‘fundamentally flawed’ as customers are not able to test drive a car before they buy it.
Inchcape opens bravoauto used car retail sites in Stoke and Guildford – AM Online
Inchcape has expanded its used car retail division with the opening of new stores in Stoke-on-Trent and Guildford.
The latest additions to the AM100 car retail PLC’s standalone used car offering are its eighth and ninth and represent the latest development in a bid to create a national network of 20 store locations.
The Stoke store will create 18 jobs, with seven new recruits set to start work at the Guildford store, Inchcape said.
Upon opening the new sites, the group said that it hopes to have opened 17 locations by the end of 2022.
Arnold Clark is currently recruiting for technicians and bodyshop specialists - sound like you? – Daily Record
Arnold Clark says it wouldn’t get anywhere without its fantastic aftersales team.
From Technicians to Panel Beaters and Spray Painters, the whole team works together to make sure each customer receives the best possible service throughout their entire car-buying journey, including vehicle aftercare, maintenance and repair work.
So, that’s why Arnold Clark is on the hunt for qualified technicians and bodyshop recruits to work in various roles right across the UK.
With a huge range of benefits available, as well as plenty of opportunities to progress, now could be the perfect time to begin your career with Arnold Clark.
JCT600 wins a World Dealer Award from Rolls-Royce – JCT600
JCT600 has once again been recognised by being the only European retailer to win one of the annual World Dealer Awards from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
vering a range of categories related to business performance, brand communications and customer service, the awards celebrated the success of JCT600’s Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Leeds in championing the marque’s exclusive owners-only service, Whispers.
The winning dealerships were announced at the Annual World Dealer Conference in Goodwood, the home of Rolls-Royce, which was attended by 250 colleagues and presented in person after two years of virtual events. JCT600 was represented at the awards by managing director Richard Hargraves; specialist brand director Tom Armstrong; and head of business for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Leeds Kristian Keighley.
Sytner named official partner of the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022 – Motor Trader
Covering a range of categories related to business performance, brand communications and customer service, the awards celebrated the success of JCT600’s Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Leeds in championing the marque’s exclusive owners-only service, Whispers.
The winning dealerships were announced at the Annual World Dealer Conference in Goodwood, the home of Rolls-Royce, which was attended by 250 colleagues and presented in person after two years of virtual events. JCT600 was represented at the awards by managing director Richard Hargraves; specialist brand director Tom Armstrong; and head of business for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Leeds Kristian Keighley.
