A handful of car manufacturers switched to agency agreements in 2022 and 2023 saw more move over, including Mercedes. However, in 2024 we’re seeing signs of delays and cancellations of agency....

One year ago, Stellantis in the UK, under the control of Paul Willcox, set out his plan for the network including cutting the number of retailers, the volume aspirations and the plan to ‘go...

One of the most emphasised themes from our Agency Conference last week was that in order for it to succeed, the retailer network needs to be fully ‘on board’ and supportive of the manufacturer to...

Electric vehicles may not be cheaper to repair and maintain than internal combustion equivalents in every case. Analysis by e-commerce firm Epyx, which specialises in facilitating SMR transactions for...

This summer, Ford will axe production of the Fiesta, after 46 years. In 2025, it will ditch the Focus. The S-Max and Galaxy will also cease; the Mondeo ended production last year, and the Ecosport has...

Chinese car makers have begun to make their presence felt in Europe with a number of recent high-profile brand and vehicle launches. But what is the online presence of these new entrants, and what is...