F CROSS APPOINT NEW SALES TEAM AT SCUNTHORPE DEALERSHIP

news from f cross (renault)

For immediate release: Monday, 22 August 2011

F Cross Renault has appointed a new dynamic sales team at its Scunthorpe branch.

The Normanby Road dealership has appointed David Codman as its Sales Manager and Ian Broadbent and Richard Cussons as Sales Executives.

David, 32, has worked in the motor trade for nearly a decade and will also be the F Cross’s Group Motability Manager.

Ian, aged 29, and Richard 38, are both passenger car and van specialists with several years of industry experience between them. Richard joins David in being a fully-qualified Motability Sales Executives.

Motability is the leading car scheme for disabled people, enabling them to exchange either their Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance or their War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement to obtain a new car, powered wheelchair or scooter.

F Cross Sales Manager David Codman said: “We have a brilliant new team at F Cross and our aim is to continue to offer customers a fantastic service.

“RIchard and Ian are welcome additions to the existing team and their Renault knowledge is second to none. I’m looking forward to working with both of them and can’t wait to get started.”

For more information, visit F Cross on Normanby Road, Scunthorpe, (01724 749699) or click onto www.fcross.co.uk

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1. The new sales team at F Cross Renault, Normanby Road, Scunthorpe.
   Pictured from left, are Sales Manager David Codman; Sales Executives Ian Broadbent and Richard Cussons.

RENAULT SOLIHULL IS REFURBISHED TO INCREASE SHOWROOM SPACE

News from RENAULT SOLIHULL

For immediate release: 15^th August, 2011

Customers at Renault Solihull will soon benefit from a spacious new showroom, as the dealership undergoes a makeover.

The building in Stratford Road is being converted to allow the interior space, once fit for around five Renault vehicles, to accommodate an impressive eight.

The work is being carried out as part of Project Air, an initiative to upgrade Renault dealerships by 2014.

General Manager Chris Avery said staff were very excited as this was the first time moderations had been made to the showroom since the dealership was established in the mid 1990s.

He said: “Things should be finished by the start of September and we are really looking forward to it.

“We just wanted more showroom space to display a wider range. Obviously we have a good range of Renaultsport vehicles that we want more space for, and with Renault electric vehicles coming in the near future, we wanted even more space for them too.

“It is going to look great.”

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RENAULT WIRRAL AND MERSEYSIDE POLICE TARGET SERIOUS ROAD ACCIDENTS

News from Renault WIRRAL

For immediate release: 15^th August 2011

In a bid to reduce the number of serious road accidents in the area, Renault Wirral has got together with Merseyside Police.

Renault Wirral has stepped in and loaned a brand new Clio Renaultsport 200 to help officers at Bromborough Police Station train local drivers at a driving safety roadshow later this month.

This important event, at the police station on Village Road, will take place on Sunday, August 21 and will move drivers out of the classroom and put them behind the wheel to show first-hand how to drive with safety in mind.

Renault is widely known for leading safety excellence, and specially qualified officers will focus on improving hazard awareness and the skills of the drivers attending the event with the Renault vehicle.

Paul Mountford, a Sergeant with the Roads Policing Team at Merseyside Police said: “We want to get to the root of the problem by targeting the causes of serious accidents from behind the wheel as this will improve hazard awareness.

“People can come along and drive the Renault vehicle with an experienced officer who will teach them to see the potential dangers they may face and show how distractions can interfere with driving.

“The officers are trained to a very high standard and have the right amount of experience to point out things that everyday drivers may not notice. It is all about improving our attitude to driving.”

Sergeant Mountford said he believed many people felt they were experienced drivers just because they had passed their driving test. Others picked up bad habits behind the wheel later in life which the event will highlight and help to correct.

He said: “We will explain how little things like loud music in the car can become a distraction and also point out potential hazards, for example the position and movement of pedestrians”

Renault is committed to safety, and also runs a global programme aimed at educating young people on road safety , called Safety for All.

Mark Whitaker, General Manager of Renault Wirral, said he was very pleased to be supporting such a worthwhile event. “Safety on the road is always a major priority for Renault, as  the large number of models in our range with the maximum five-star EuroNCAP crash testing rating testifies”, he said. “We wanted to do something to help improve road safety on the Wirral and believe loaning a Clio Renaultsport 200 for educating drivers is an opportunity we couldn’t miss for such an important initiative.”

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WELWYN & DISTRICT BOWLS CLUB BOWLED OVER BY ST ALBANS RENAULT DEALER WATERS

News from WATERS

For immediate release: 15^TH August 2011

Staff at Waters St Albans have been putting something back into the local community by sponsoring Welwyn & District Bowls Club.

 Since being approached by the bowls club, the dealership on Lyon Way, has sponsored the organisation’s events by providing prize money and attending at tournaments.

Waters St Albans Sales Manager, David Carrigan, said the partnership came from a meeting with a club member who had bought a Renault from the dealership recently.

He said: “We wanted to give back to our local community and after one of the members came in we got chatting.

“He mentioned the club and what they did and also said they were looking for some sponsorship.

“So far we have donated prize money for a tournament, as well as going down to some of the bigger events they have had, taking Renault cars down with us.

“It’s all very worthwhile and something we really wanted to do.”

Mr Carrigan explained that the bowls club had also held a barbecue for Renault staff from the dealership last month, to give them a taster of the sport.

Mike Poole, membership secretary at the bowls club said: “It is not easy to get support and sponsorship, so we hope it will continue. Maybe some of the staff might even decide they want to become members.

“We want to try and support Waters St Albans in any way we can, as we are very grateful and feel this is a two-way partnership.”

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GET SOME VA VA VOOM WITH YOUR 61 PLATE CHANGE THANKS TO RENAULT AND POP SUPERSTAR RIHANNA!

 

NEWS FROM RENAULT

For immediate release: Tuesday, 9^th August 2011

Renault dealer Wellington Motors is gearing up for a hot summer showcase of its cars with fantastic savings and a big dose of Va Va Voom in the run-up to September’s plate change.

September 1st sees the very first “61” plate cars heading out onto the region’s roads and Renault has extra Va Va Voom thanks to a number of fabulous competitions.

There’s the chance to win VIP tickets to one of nine concerts on Rihanna’s  “Loud Tour powered by Renault Va Va Voom” allowing fans (over the age of 18) to get the very best seats in the house. 

Local motorists could also win tickets and merchandise signed by Rihanna by test driving any new Renault car from Wellington Motors where they’ll get a scratchcard. Each one has a unique code which could win a great prize when entered into www.rewardsfromrenault.co.uk

As if that weren’t enough, from the 1^st September for two weeks, there’s a Va Va Voom voucher that can be downloaded from www.vavavoom.co.uk which gives an additional £200 off the price of a Clio or Mégane (excluding Pzaz).

No need to worry if you’re not a Rihanna fan as Renault’s plate change has something to suit everyone, starting with fantastic customer savings on the Twingo Pzaz 1.2 16V 75  which comes with 4x20W RDS CD MP3 audio system and electric windows, all for £6,795 -  a massive £1,000 saving. There’s also the option of paying for three years’ servicing upfront for just £199.

The limited edition Pzaz range also extends to the Clio and Mégane ranges, with the Clio Pzaz three-door boasting 4x20W CD MP3 player with fingertip control and AUX input and front electric windows, available for just £7,995 – again a saving of £1,000.

The Mégane Hatch Pzaz 1.6 100 comes with 15” ‘Sequence’ wheel trims, 4x 15W radio CD MP3 player with AUX input, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and is now available with a massive saving of £1,600, making it just £9,995.

For those who want a slice of Renault’s impressive sporting heritage, the Renaultsport range comes with added Va Va Voom. Pop superstar Rihanna has been heading the latest craze, following Thierry Henry and Nicole and Papa, by appearing in Renault’s latest Clio advertising campaign, this time for the Renaultsport 200.

The hot Clio is just one of Renault’s current line-up of hot hatches and takes its place alongside the Twingo Renaultsport 133 and the Mégane Renaultsport models. The Renaultsport range has a huge and loyal fanbase in the Somerset area, and its supporters recently had something to celebrate when the limited edition Mégane Renaultsport 265 demolished the current track record for a front-wheel-drive production car at the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife circuit in Germany.

For those who want the performance of a Renaultsport but on a lower budget, there are new Gordini versions of Twingo, Clio and Wind Roadster. The famous Gordini blue and white stripes reflect Renault’s proud racing heritage and are now available from just £11,600.

Both are available with a 61 plate, with the Renault Wind Roadster coupe-roadster currently enjoying a price reduction of up to £2,215. The entry-level version costs just £12,995 and includes an innovative roof that rotates closed in only 12 seconds.  Not only that, but when the roof is down, thanks to its clever design, the amount of storage space is exactly the same as when the roof is open!

With new taxation rewarding environmentally-conscious drivers, Renault also has the answer for anyone keeping an eye on their wallets as well wanting to reduce their carbon footprint.

Intelligent technology on the Scénic 1.6 dCi 130hp means that the family car emits just 115g/km CO2, together with a fuel-sipping 64.2 mpg. This is thanks to Renault’s new stop and start system as standard, a system which turns the engine off when you don’t need it – such as at traffic lights. Though it turns the engine off, saving you fuel, other functions such as your stereo and air conditioning cleverly stay on.

Likewise, the Clio ‘Eco’ 94g is Renault’s least polluting production diesel car, the UK’s cheapest sub-100 gram car, is capable of achieving an impressive massive 78.4mpg on the combined cycle. It qualifies for zero London Congestion Charge, Vehicle Excise Duty, and for business customers, 100% capital write-down allowance and a benefit-in-kind rating of just 13%.

There’s something for everyone, be it cars or vans, as Renault has also taken the hard work out of time on the road with the new Master Van, Trafic and Kangoo, not to mention the fully-electric Kangoo Van Z.E. (Zero Emission in use) in October.

Michael Finn, Group Managing Director at Wellington Motors, said: “We know that there are lots of Rihanna fans in Wellington who could win some great prizes with us over the plate change!  Local motorists really have plenty of choice when it comes to choosing a new car or van from us. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re tempted by the chic styling, the safety of our cars or the spectacular offers that are available at the moment. Come and see us to put the range to the test.”

To find out more, visit Wellington Motors on the Chelston Business Park (01823 660660) or click onto www.wellingtonmotorgroup.co.uk or www.vavavoom.co.uk

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Notes to editor:

About Rihanna

• Rihanna is a 23-year-old pop star

• Born Robyn Rihanna Fenty, she hails from Barbados originally but is now an international star.

• She has sold 20million albums and 60million singles.

• She has won four Grammys, four American Music Awards, 18 Billboard Music Awards and won the 2011 Brit Award from Best International female artist.

• Her hits include: Umbrella and Don’t stop the music

To book a test drive or find out more, visit Wellington Motors on the Chelston Business Park or call 01823 660660. Alternatively click onto www.wellingtonmotors.co.uk

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Wellington Motors, Summerfield Way, Chelston Business Park, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9JE 01823 660660

NEW SITE FOR MAIDSTONE’S RENAULT DEALER MOTORLINE AT PARKWOOD

NEWS FROM RENAULT

For immediate release: Tuesday, 9^th August 2011

 

Maidstone’s Renault dealer Motorline is moving to a bigger out-of-town site at Parkwood from Monday, 8^th August.

The dealership will be moving all its current staff and stock of new and used Renault cars from their current site in Hart Street to a newly-refurbished showroom on Bircholt Road, Parkwood.

Thanks to investment from the Motorline Group, the new site is bigger with more customer parking and offers new and used car sales, an aftersales department, workshop and parts on one site.

The new site will be overseen by general manager Mark Batt. He said: “We’ve been a familiar sight in the town of Maidstone for some years and are moving to a more convenient location to make buying a Renault easier than ever.

“We’ll be open on the 8^th August and will be holding an official customer launch later this year. We’ll be settled into the new building to give us plenty of time to prepare for the September plate change.

“Renault has always been extremely popular with local motorists and the latest line-up of cars is stronger than ever. We always have great deals and cars with added Va Va Voom. Come and see us at our new premises to talk to us about ordering your next Renault car with a 61-plate!

“However, if it’s a used Renault car you’re looking for, our cars undergo strict checks to ensure they reach the high standard of quality and value and peace of mind that our customers have come to expect from us.”

For more information, call Motorline Maidstone on their new phone number which is 01622 776477, visit the new showroom on Bircholt Road, Parkwood, or click onto www.motorline.co.uk/renault

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1.    The Motorline team at the new site

Renault Leicester Shows Support For Local Golf Tournament

News from RENAULT LEICESTER

For immediate release: August 8th, 2011

Renault Leicester will be showing strong community spirit by sponsoring a hole at a local golf tournament this month.

The dealership have pledged their support to the Leicester Asian Golf Society (LAGS) for the open on Sunday August 14, and will also take a Renault Scénic, Renault Clio, Nissan Juke and a Nissan Qashqai along for display.

This is the 13^th year the golf tournament has been running, gaining a strong following of players and sponsors.

Annie Cooper, Sales Manager at Renault Leicester said: “We are always keen to get involved in events within our community and something as enjoyable as this tournament.

“We are really excited about attending and taking our Renault and Nissan vehicles along to show the crowds.”

The event will take place at Birstall Golf Club in Station Road, Leicester.

For more information on Renault Leicester please contact 0116 280 1000 or visit: www.renault.co.uk for more details


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