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Car retailers' COVID recovery is go... but market headwinds continue
Strong financial reports from across the car retail sector have reaffirmed that businesses have weathered the COVID-19 crisis without the “Darwinian evolution” predicted 12 months ago.
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Regional dealers must make their voices heard
Small regional dealerships should collaborate with others and trade bodies to ensure their opinions are listened to by local and national government
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The strengths of the regional hero motor retailers
The heads of three exceptional regional hero dealer groups explain the approach to business and customer engagement that underpins their group's success.
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A future for regional motor retailers
Experts from ICDP, ASE and UHY Hacker Young respond to suggestions that motor retail's evolution could leave 'regional hero' dealer groups vulnerable.
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The EV switch is on, so car dealers need to ramp-up their 2030-readiness now
The intentions of the Government in relation to the environment and the UK's switch to elelctric vehicles (EV) have certainly become a lot clearer.
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Hills Garages has an aversion to 'Wolf of Wall Street'-style quick wins
With the UK on a pathway to zero emission new cars and London set to expand its ultra-low emission zone this year, Hills Garages looks well placed to continue notching up successes.
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COVID positive: how car retailers improved their operations in ‘Lockdown 3’
Forced by the COVID-19 pandemic to adapt to changing restrictions including showroom closures and shifting sales online, most dealers have unlocked new ways of working, many of which will be here to stay.
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Lockdown lessons: weighing up the cost and benefit of car dealers' COVID investments
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on automotive retailers across the board.
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Lockdown lessons: Franchised car dealers’ OEM relationships under the spotlight
It’s fair to say the past 12 months have been challenging for the car retail sector.
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Car buyer uncertainty main barrier to post-lockdown recovery, AM survey finds
Consumer uncertainty is the main hurdle to the car retail sector’s revival after showroom doors reopen on April 12, according to industry leaders.