carmangear

Under FCA does the dealership have to give a summary of interest? As in 'the lump sum is increasing' at a given rate? But seriously it does show the tensions that can exist with targeted sales especially where one deal can influence targets negatively

Having worked at Daewoo the team handed a profitable business to GM with a 1.5% market share, many senior staff that left went on to have much success in automotive roles and other businesses, it is dissapointing to see the wilting and dying end of a brand and the likely loss of jobs for the employees. Overall GM got the product wrong and spoilt the original offer; the very simple 3x3x3 staple offer was understood by all customers as a transport solution. The upside? Vauxhall is doing a job for GM and without the distraction of Chevrolet may find the extra 0.5% to peg back Ford in the short term, however the Chinese brands that deliver transport solutions [think Dacia in Chinese] are likely to appreciate the gaps in the market and the showroom space methinks!

Footfall is OK for the time of year and a little above last year so 6% more stock above last year should be OK. There might be a clue in the Network Q £500 offer of retail support, it states 10,000 cars in the 'Q' divide that number by the list of dealers and whilst perhaps not overstocked, Network Q cars are late plate and dealers prefer £4-8k stock and that should be circa 50%. So late plate overstock could be the issue. Not overstocking but poor mix?

Dealers need to focus on customers, go on any train or bus all over the world and all the travelers are using mobile devices, first thing drivers do in a traffic jam, or queue is check their device twitter facebook etc. You may tempt any, or many or engage any or all with funny, clever, or response provoking anecdotes sales teams need dealership encouragement to get on the mobile and engage!