franchised dealers
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Manufacturer 14 DecStellantis UK delays agency model introduction, reconnects with dealers
A plan to roll out agency contracts has been put on pause by the new head of Stellantis UK to allow her time to rebuild the confidence and trust of its franchisees.
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Car Dealer News 9 NovAM Live 2023 was a day of automotive insights
The 2023 Automotive Management Live show returned to Birmingham NEC on November 9 to give UK car dealers a day of insights and inspiration
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Manufacturer 18 JulElectric van brand B-ON gets a dozen UK dealerships agreed, more wanted
The German electric light commercial vehicle brand B-ON says it is well on the way to its aim for 25 dealerships in the UK after securing preliminary agreements from a number of dealers.
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Manufacturer 14 JulRenault says new dealer cuts to have minimal impact on UK sales coverage
Renault Group UK has told AM that its latest steps to reduce the number of car dealerships that it wants in its dealer network will have minimal impact on car buyers.
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Retailing 11 JulWhy Celtic Subaru & Mitsubishi won Franchised Dealership of the Year at the 2023 AM Awards
Celtic Subaru and Mitsubishi won the 2023 AM Award for Franchised Dealership of the Year. Here, read about the transformation that impressed the judges.
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Supplier News 10 JulDealers give disabled drivers access to more electric vehicles
Car dealerships which work alongside Motability Operations are easing the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) for disabled drivers, offering over 115 EVs on the Motability scheme this summer.
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Retailing 3 JulThe Running A Modern Dealership report is here from AM
AM's latest industry special digital report, Running A Modern Dealership, has now been published. Industry experts, prominent suppliers and franchised dealers have shared their insights into the major aspects required in running a modern dealership, including used car retailing, EV sales, finance and insurance, omnichannel customer experience and aftersales efficiency.
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Manufacturer 22 JunWhy a direct to consumer sales trial will help Honda UK and its dealers secure a profitable future
Honda UK car boss Rebecca Adamson explains to AM editor Tim Rose that the "lightest touch" agency contracts will be part of its car dealer network's future.
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Manufacturer 2 JunQuality is to come first for reborn Jaguar Land Rover buying experience
Quality is the vital area of focus for Jaguar Land Rover UK's senior team as it shifts from a volume-driven prestige car competitor to reach its ambition of being a company with a "house of brands" providing "modern luxury" products and experiences.
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Manufacturer 19 MayBuyers reminded dealerships aren't closing as Volvo launches direct sales
Volvo Car UK is informing consumers of its switch to direct-to-consumer sales in June with a reminder that this doesn't mean Volvo dealerships are closing down.
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Manufacturer 19 MayChina's Chery wants 50-plus Omoda dealerships in UK by 2024
China’s largest car manufacturer Chery Group plans to create a franchised car dealer network of more than 50 showrooms ahead of its UK launch in February 2024.
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Manufacturer 19 MayMaserati is getting dealers geared up for profits at last
AM interviews Peter Charters, general manager of Maserati’s North Europe, about luxury car sales and car dealer profitability
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Manufacturer 11 AprDealers expect more delays to agency implementation
Carmakers aiming to switch to direct-to-consumer new car sales through agency agreements with their dealers are expected to defer or even abandon their plans by three-in four AM-online poll respondents.
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Car Dealer News 7 MarLuxury celebration weekend rewards Drayton Motor's great achievers
Family-owned motor retailer Drayton Motor Group has rewarded dozens of its high achieving staff with a luxury celebration weekend for them and their partners.
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Supplier News 17 FebTwo tier networks under agency, GWM Ora's plans, dealer sustainability - latest AM magazine is here
The February 2023 issue of AM magazine is now here, free to read in digital format, and full of insights into automotive dealers' plans and opportunities for 2023.
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Opinion 15 FebDealer groups - how big is too big? - Guest opinion
Steve Young, managing director of the ICDP and an AM Awards judge, shares his thinking about the need - or otherwise - for scale in the UK's motor retail industry.
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Car Dealer News 21 NovThe 2022 AM100 Report is here, with analysis of major UK franchised dealers
The full 2022 AM100 Report is now available here in digital format. Analysis of the 2022 AM100 list of the UK’s largest franchised dealers shows astounding levels of success.
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Manufacturer 18 OctStellantis UK restructure to cut dealerships and build market area system
Stellantis UK will adopt a contiguous market area-style network plan to streamline its franchised dealer relationships. The new approach is part of a wide reorganisation at Stellantis UK, including management team changes.
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Opinion 9 JunAgency model? Be careful what you wish for says Suzuki GB boss
Suzuki GB car sales boss Dale Wyatt shares his thoughts on agency agreements between franchised dealer networks and vehicle manufacturers
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Market Insight 3 JunBlock Exemption review notes repair and commercial vehicle market issues
An evaluation of Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation for the European Commission will decide by 2023 if specific rules around new vehicle and parts distribution are needed.
