Author: Automotive News Feed

Volkswagen, which has Europe’s biggest company-owned dealership network, aims, along with other carmakers, to reduce the number of its wholly owned retail outlets.

Opel and Vauxhall’s harmonious relationship was tested recently by the naming of their new minicar. Vauxhall fought against using a name that just wouldn’t work in Britain — and won.

Hyundai hopes that a sporty three-door coupe version of its i20 will give it a boost in Europe’s key subcompact segment, where the automaker’s current-generation offerings have lagged behind competitors.

UK car retailer Pendragon has topped Automotive News Europe’s 2014 Guide to Europe’s Biggest Dealers for the second consecutive year. The list ranks independent European dealer groups by 2013 revenue using data from auto retail analyst ICDP.

Citroen’s DS brand is hinting at its future styling with the Divine concept car that will debut at next month’s Paris auto show.