Car retail: UK sales to grow

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GM Daewoo: new UK fleet strategy

Recognizing the increasing role that fleet sales play in maintaining the manufacturers' bottom lines, GM Daewoo is launching new fleet-oriented products and services in the UK. The company is targeting new sales in the small business sector but fleet sales are slow at the moment and the crowded market could make things hard for GM Daewoo.<BR />

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Germany: used car dominance will continue to grow

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UK car sales: fleet demand has recovered

According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders this could be the second year running that UK new car registrations break the 2.5 million barrier and this year's car sales are poised to be the second highest on record. However, after the last two months of strong growth, sales are expected to slacken off towards the end of the year.<BR />

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Block exemption: reform in the slow lane

When amendments were made to the automotive industry's 'block exemption' legislation last year, many predicted significant change in the way cars were sold and serviced. With the compliance deadline looming however, signs of progress are few and far between.

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GM: long-term partnerships

Despite admitting that its partnership with Japanese manufacturers has not always been successful, General Motors [GM] continues to promote cooperation with its three partners in the Asia Pacific region. Improvements in market share won't come easily though, as domestic players are also looking to revitalize their dealership networks.

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GM/Ford: big two suffer

Despite a generally positive showing for October new car sales in the US, market leaders GM [GM] and Ford [F] both suffered. Japanese and European manufacturers continue to increase their market share, although concerns remain about over-capacity in the industry.

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Ford: a lot of luxury in China

Ford [F] is preparing to enter China's luxury car market with its full range of luxury cars. The announcement came after the company reported a net loss of $25 million for the third quarter of 2003. Despite these losses, the company will have to invest heavily if it is to gain share from the current favorites in this highly lucrative market.

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New car sales: UK on track for record high

This year, the predicted outlook for new car registrations has been cautious following the record figures that were set in 2002. However, two of Europe's largest markets, Germany and the UK, now look set for a repeat performance. But the continued strength of the euro is subduing celebration as it means European manufacturers are increasingly dependant on domestic sales.

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DaimlerChrysler: new challenge in Europe

DaimlerChrysler's [DCX.F] plan to sell its popular US Dodge models in Europe is an attempt to turn around low sales in the region. However, the US-German manufacturer may encounter difficulties in penetrating the already over crowded European market, especially as the aesthetically chunkier US models are traditionally less well liked than their European or Japanese counterparts.

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