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LEXUS is to reconfigure its UK dealer network – and is ensuring every retailer is a part of the changes. General manager Ewan Shepherd says the current retail network needs overhauling. That’s because it is geared up to sell far more cars than it actually does. This is hitting retailer profitability. ‘Our network is built [...]

MERCEDES UK MD Dermot Kelly has added his name to the list calling for a scrap extension… …But there’s a twist! Not only would the Mercedes UK chief like to see the scrappage scheme continued but he’d also like to see it revised to be fairer on all manufacturers. ‘Our preference would be for it [...]

TOYOTA has ‘no plans’ to offer a diesel-engined hybrid model, sales chief Andrea Formica told Car Dealer Magazine. ‘Diesel will continue to evolve hand in hand with hybrid,’ he said. But the two will not be combined together; the cars would end up simply being too expensive! ‘Our approach is meant to make hybrid as [...]

LEXUS’ new BMW 1 Series hybrid rival is expected to emit just 90g/km of CO2 when it hits markets in 2011! General manager Ewan Shepherd revealed the LF-Ch’s headline-grabbing target figure to Car Dealer Magazine. Under current legislation, this will make it eligible for FREE road tax. He also expects it to be priced in [...]