Daihatsu quits Europe

Discussion in 'General Chit-Chat' started by scooty, Jan 13, 2011.

  1. scooty

    scooty Copenworld Regular

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    Hi all,

    just got the news at forum.micro-roadster.de that Daihatsu will stop it's european operation by the end of January 2013. Service will be provided through the current dealers who can apply to remain as service partners.

    :-((

    Here's a link to a germany article, sorry couldn't find anything yet in English:

    http://www.autobild.de/artikel/daihatsu-stellt-2013-europa-vertrieb-ein-1336544.html

    Well, actually after all what happend (especially to Daihatsu UK) that decision should be no surprise, but I was still hoping.....

    Andreas

    EDIT: Here's a link in English:
    http://drivingdutchman.net/daihatsu-leaves-europe/5541/
     
    Last edited: Jan 14, 2011
  2. scooty

    scooty Copenworld Regular

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    Last edited: Jan 14, 2011
  3. theroo

    theroo Copenworld Newbie

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    Just looked at my local Daihatsu dealer and the new car link confirms that there are no new cars in the UK.

    Looks like the Copen will be getting rare now....:)
     
  4. Rex

    Rex Copenworld Pioneer

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    I'm not sure if this is good news or bad news for us.
    I think the message is, if you own a copen look after it!

    Rex.
     

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