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Choosing a franchise partner: Carmakers Vs car dealers
Carmakers and car dealers have different priorities when shopping for new partners, but relationship-building is vital to both
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The R&D of refranchising
Looking for a new motor retail partner? Check out product pipelines, market areas and corporate identity demands first
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Biggest dealer groups acquiring more premium franchises
Premium car manufacturers and the largest UK motor retailers are increasingly seeking each other out
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How to fund your next car showroom
Property is a crucial part of the motor retailer’s portfolio, but how do dealers pay for it?
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Days of the one-brand dealership may be numbered
Economies of scale offered by ditching the single brand site have increasing appeal when the going gets tough on sales
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Are car franchises suffering a corporate identity crisis?
Car manufacturers are keen to see their brands properly presented, but the process can be expensive for franchises aiming to comply
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The UK motor retail and mobility start-ups to watch
As the UK mobility services market continues to grow, the growing number of new entrants provide traditional motor retailers with both opportunities and threats
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Has end-to-end e-commerce finally arrived for car sales?
Consumers in other retail sectors have long been able to buy and finance goods seamlessly online. The technology is finally becoming available to car dealers
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Car retailers must get the online versus real-life balance right
Motor retailers who invest in digital assets alone are ignoring the latest evidence and will miss sales
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Is mobility as a service (MaaS) a risk to motor retail?
Whether called future mobility, mobility as a service, or smart transport, new usage models are likely to affect automotive retailers’ sales volumes