Overhead absorption continues to decline for average motor retailer

Motor retailers saw the average value of sold red work increase by 24% year-on-year in November from £203.38 in 2021 to £252.23 in 2023. Similarly, the value of sold amber work increased by 23.5%...

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The story of new car registrations in 2022 is a tale of what might have been, with supply constraints leaving increased consumer demand unsatisfied. Heading into the new year, while supply chains are...

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A huge amount has already been said and, no doubt, will be said about agency agreements, but this week’s interviews with Stellantis CEOs Jean-Philippe Imparato at Alfa Romeo and Beatrice Foucher...

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Mention agency agreements and everyone in the industry has a view. In the past couple of weeks, I’ve heard from a host of retailers, with views ranging from the mildly positive to the hugely...

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A few years back, all the industry consultants were predicting a market consolidation in terms of the number of new car brands. While you could argue this has happened with the likes of Stellatis...

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Finally, after almost 100 days, the showroom shutdown ends tomorrow (Monday, 12 April) and retailers can restart selling cars in person. Except that during the past three months, perhaps more than...

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