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Will the green buzz lead to common sense?


At present the buzz in the new car sales world is for greener technology and more efficient less polluting models, however surviving in the short term is of perhaps greater importance to both car sales outlets and manufacturers alike. The reports we are getting reveal that franchised car dealers are receiving more than just advice from their manufacturer. With many car makers committed to launching new models in the coming months and years, helping their brand partners successfully market and sell these new cars is a challenge to all involved. Some are sending out field teams to assess dealers capabilities to not only sell in volume but, for the future of the partnerships, it is vital for manufacturers that their dealer network does so profitably. It will be a big help to dealers to have a bespoke business plan when tackling a rapidly evolving market.

Traditionally, as we have often claimed, manufacturers have been very good at imposing standards and financial incentives across a broad range without looking at the individual needs of franchises of different sizes and capability.

It will be refreshing for dealers and customers alike to know that everyone is pulling in the same direction and that the folly of pre-registering unpopular cars may be a thing of the past.

Apr 20, 2009In51der
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    Comments: 3
    1. Andreas
      13 years ago

      We’ve got to use our cars less, car makers will never face up to green issus until there is less demand for their polluting profit boxes. Kill the car or kill the planet!!

    2. Cameron
      13 years ago

      You’re clearly mad.

    3. Andreas
      13 years ago

      I’m not mad, all you car users are mad. Its time to stop mashing up our planet.

    In51der

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