"We overestimate people's knowledge", says Pigounakis
MG dealers are now busier than Vauxhall’s, Peugeot’s, Skoda’s or Renault’s
309,302 Sanderos left European showrooms last year
Renault-owned Romanian brand's affordability-focused supermini takes the top spot for 2024
Electric cars must comprise 22% of any given car maker's sales this year
“Unsustainable” discounting due to ZEV mandate means electric cars buck market trends
The brand's profits have tumbled to below a billion euros for the first time in at least 10 quarters
Cox Automotive expects a 3.6% rise over 2024 in a challenging year for the UK market
Finance has been a big profit generator for car dealers | Image: Getty Images
Consumers warned that dealers will be looking to make up for lost earnings from hidden commissions
Ford Fiesta was the most popular used car, followed by the Vauxhall Corsa and VW Golf
Small hatchbacks represent almost one in three used sales over the past three months
Firm will look to avoid inflated import costs before it shifts production to Belgium early next year
The Tesla Model Y was Europe's best-selling car overall during September
Tesla and Volkswagen drive EV sales boost, but struggling Stellantis drags overall car market down
Tightening emissions rules on the continent are set to follow blueprint of the UK's ZEV mandate
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