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FORD LEADS UK’S OCTOBER MARKET WITH INCREASED CAR SALES AND SHARE
Ford extended its UK market lead in October with increased car sales and market share compared with October 2010. Official figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that total UK car sales in October, compared with October 2010, were up 2.6 per cent at 134,944 units. Ford's car share for October was 13.7 per cent and it sold 18,476 units, up 2,132 units and 1.3 percentage points compared with October 2010. The Ford Fiesta was the UK best seller in October and the Ford Fiesta and the Ford Focus were the No 1 and 2 top sellers for the year to dat... [more]
HOW MAZDA’S DIGITAL SERVICING RECORD ADDS VALUE
Cars with full service histories are worth more and are easier to sell, according to new research carried out by ICM Research– which shows that a full service history on a car could increase its value by 26 percent. Mazda was the very first car company to have a fully operational digital service record (DSR) across the range, adding even more value to its cars. “DSR replaces the traditional service record book which sits in the glovebox for 364 days of the year, emerging once every 12 months to be stamped when the car has its annual service,” explained David Wilson-Green, Aftersales Dire... [more]
FER To Forge Links With Other Automotive Remanufacturers
The Federation of Engine Remanufacturers hopes to attract many more remanufacturers to join its ranks and help raise the profile of "green" automotive remanufacturing. For example, diesel pump, turbocharger and fuel injection systems remanufacturers will be among a wide range of specialists that should benefit from the recruitment campaign. The campaign will highlight the benefits of a united voice and emphasise the opportunities and commercial advantages that an expanded organisation might provide. As well as having the political connections necessary to get its views aired nation... [more]
BRITISH TRAVEL AWARDS 2011 GO GREEN FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH CARBON NEUTRAL INVESTMENTS
Last week, Battersea Evolution in Battersea Park saw the glittering 2011 British Travel Awards take place, and for the first time, the entire event could boast 100% carbon neutrality thanks to a new partnership with CNI. The British Travel Awards celebrates the work of the UK’s best travel companies, with over 700,000 industry votes cast in deciding 2011’s winners. This year’s major winners were Thomson – collecting no fewer than 18 awards – followed closely by Thomas Cook, Virgin and Emirates airlines. British Travel Awards Chief Executive, Lorraine Barnes-Burton, said: “We are delight... [more]
Olympus Announces the Start of Business Boost from sales-i Insights
US firm, Olympus Imported Auto Parts, has announced the selection of the sales-i sales and customer intelligence system to increase sales visibility Olympus Imported Auto Parts, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia (USA), a leading supplier of autoparts for imported vehicles, is enjoying a real leap forward in sales productivity thanks to sales-i, a SaaS (software as a service) based, on-demand sales and customer intelligence system. The company, a $20m-plus, 160 person operation with offices across the entire state of Virginia, has been using sales-i since March as a new way for its ma... [more]
