The Kia EV3 is making a "soft" introduction throughout Welsh dealerships in a few weeks. The new BEV brings Kia's electric expertise to the smaller family car market and potential buyers can see and touch the newcomer in a series of events across Wales from the end of August to middle of September. Over 1,800 motorists have told Isuzu that they intend to take a break in Britain this summer. The … [Read more...]
Hyundai cutting UK partners but not showrooms
Hyundai will cut back on its UK dealership partners over the next five years in a bid to ‘future-proof’ its network, it was announced yesterday. Labelling the reduction an ‘evolution’, it said it was putting into action ‘a transformation’ of the dealership network, with a focus on retailers that were ‘capable, resilient, and profitable’ and which were ‘ready to face the future’. In a press … [Read more...]
Welsh dealers sweep up KIA retail awards
Welsh dealers with the Kia franchise cleaned up in the brand's retail awards for 2023. For the third consecutive year, Gravells Kia Bridgend was awarded the prestigious ‘Dealer of the Year’ title and Jonathan Gravell (below left) received the trophy from Paul Philpott, President and CEO of Kia UK Limited in the dealer convention in Liverpool. An exceptional hattrick result was achieved by the … [Read more...]