Nissan network overhaul, VW on agency, latest on EVs
I was talking to one boss of a dealer group recently and asked him what individuals would be interesting for him to read an interview on with regard to dealer issues, particular agency. Among the...
View ArticleDisruptors: Lessons to learn, Space for Polestar
This month we take another look at disruptors who entered the used car market over the past few years with big marketing spends, large scale refurbishment centres and a focused, customer driven...
View ArticleEV Retailing, John Clark, Motor finance challenge
The pace of change in EV retailing was the focus of attention at the Motor Trader EV Retailing Summit 2022, which took place at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. Sales of EVs in the UK continue to grow...
View ArticleVertu expands, Hedin walks, winning ways
Consolidation was in the air this month with Vertu Motors acquiring the majority of Helston Garages for £120.1m. The acquisition included 28 franchised sales outlets. In a separate deal, Yeomans...
View ArticleStellantis overhaul, EV sales, Chapelhouse
In February issue of Motor Trader now online we look at Stellantis and its plans for its brands. Stellantis met with dealers at an investor conference held at the NEC, Birmingham. It detailed...
View ArticleConsumer Duty, Chinese car brands, winning ways
In the April issue of Motor Trader we look at the new Financial Conduct Authority rules on Consumer Duty that come into force on 31 July 2023 and set higher and clearer standards of consumer protection...
View ArticleBLOG Cyber fraud, Top dealers, MT Retailing EXPO 2023
Data protection is a huge issue for all dealers and rising fast up the agenda for management. This month we report on a well-chronicled case, that of Arnold Clark. It’s not alone. Other dealer groups,...
View ArticleLife with BYD, stock push, green agenda
This month in Dealer Insight we feature LSH Auto UK, which opened a new BYD showroom in Stockport. Chinese electric vehicles are in the news and attracting a lot of interest from dealers. LSH belongs...
View ArticleBLOG Chinese brands, agency morphs, MT Retailing EXPO 2023
This month we look at two key topics, the emerging and established Chinese brands and the way agency is adapting in the market. We catch up with Pendragon CEO Bill Berman who talks about his confidence...
View ArticleEV infrastructure, BYD, falling used car values
What are the three biggest drivers of change facing car dealers? The move towards EVs has to be up there. The arrival of Chinese brands, another. And the post-pandemic market, with falling used car...
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