Car Dealerships

GWM Showroom Opening, GWPERI Launch Ceremony in Cairo, Egypt

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:41:17 +0000

2008-07-02 -- Ezz Elarab Company is the exclusive distributor of Great Wall Motor in Egypt and also the sole agent of Citroen and Proton there. It began to cooperate with GWM in July 2007 and has been dedicated to exploit the market since then. After GWPERI being put into market, Ezz Elarab Company made a market survey, finding GWPERI matched the Egyptian market and ordered 800 units at once.

GWM Cairo Showroom

During the period of Li Shuai and Xu Fei of GWM visiting Egypt, Ezz Elarab Company held a ceremony for the GWM showroom open and GWPERI launch on 11th June 2008. This activity invited more than 100 media and sub-distributors.

German Fiat Dealership Wins the ADAC EuroTest

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:24:20 +0000

Turin, June 16, 2008 -- The De Graef Fiat dealership in Cologne has won first place at European level for customer service. It is the result of the latest ADAC EuroTest on ‘EDC in automotive applications’ during which the German Automobile Club examined European car dealers. During the study, the examiners simulated 500 sales transactions, in 50 European cities, at the dealerships of ten different car manufacturers. As well as ability to provide promotional information and advice on ESP, the judges looked at detailed technical knowledge, and general knowledge on safety and car safety systems.

Honda Announces First Honda FCX Clarity Customers, World's First Fuel Cell Vehicle Dealership Network

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:23:47 +0000

Breakthrough zero emissions vehicle to be delivered in July

06/16/2008, TOCHIGI, Japan -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced five of the first customers for its advanced new Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle and also provided details of the world's first fuel cell vehicle dealership network in the United States. The announcements were made during a ceremony for the start of FCX Clarity production at the world's first dedicated fuel cell vehicle manufacturing facility in Japan.

Honda FCX Clarity Advanced Fuel Cell Vehicle

GM Certified Used Vehicles National Inventory Goes Live on New eBay Motors CPO Showroom

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:04:12 +0000

Top-Selling Certified Brand Teams with Largest Online Auto Marketplace to Provide Convenient Access for Shoppers, Drive Leads to GM Dealers

DETROIT, 2008-06-12 -- GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry's top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, announced today that its 60,000-plus-vehicle inventory from 3,900-plus U.S. dealers is now listed on eBay Motors (ebaymotors.com), the Internet's largest marketplace for buying and selling all things automotive.

55 International Salespersons Are First Recipients of Volkswagen Diploma

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:12:59 +0000

Award ceremony at the Autostadt

Wolfsburg, 09 June 2008 -- For the first time, Volkswagen has awarded a diploma to the best international salespersons. At a ceremony held last week in the Autostadt, 55 people who successfully completed the Volkswagen International Training Center received certificates and trophies. Awards were made to Volkswagen Brand salespersons from Italy, Ireland, Slovakia and Turkey.

Nissan Appoints Hover as Marketing, Sales, Service and Dealer Development Partner for India

admin — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:27:49 +0000

55 Dealers countrywide by 2012 to reach 80 percent market coverage

TOKYO, May 9, 2008 – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML), today announced the appointment of Hover Automotive India Private Ltd. (Hover) as its service partner for marketing, sales, after-sales service and dealer development in India, effective May 8, 2008. Under the service provision agreement, Hover will undertake the implementation of Nissan’s marketing and sales strategy, and support dealer development in India, with the aim of establishing 55 dealers by 2012.

First Bentley Showroom Opens on the Banks of the Neva River

admin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:27:13 +0000

Berlin / St. Petersburg, 24 April 2008 -- Bentley Motors is further expanding its dealer network in the growing Russian market and today opens a new showroom in St. Petersburg. The official press conference, marking the opening of the new dealership to customers, was hosted by Michael Mayer, Regional Director Europe.

Great Wall Autos in South Africa

admin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:54:00 +0000

2008-04-25 -- On February 25, 2007, 1,500 units of Great Wall vehicles reached the port of Durban, South Africa, ready to be sold across the country. Among them, Hover and Wingle brands account for the main part of the new arrivals, and others include Sing and Sailor. In March 2007, with the first batch of Great Wall vehicles sold in South Africa, Great Wall Motor’s sales endeavor to South Africa market began. As one of China’s largest auto exporters in South Africa, Great Wall Motor Co Ltd has sold 12,000 units of vehicles in the country, and they are well received.

First Great Wall Motors Showroom with New Logo in Middle East Opens

admin — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:36:11 +0000

April 2008 -- Since there is a great potential of growth for passenger cars in the Middle East, Syria will become one of the important markets for Great Wall Motors (GWM) to develop in 2008.

BMW Wins Prestigious Gold Outstanding Merchandising Award for Its New Interactive Dealer Kiosk during Global Shop

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:31:35 +0000

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, April 10, 2008 -- In recognition of its innovative interactive dealer kiosk, BMW of North America received a gold Outstanding Merchandising Award (OMA) for "Best Permanent Display" during a special ceremony held at Global Shop-the U.S.'s largest marketing-at-retail trade show-in Chicago. The OMAs are one of the most prestigious and sought-after awards in the marketing-at-retail industry.