In mid-July, the FCA published its first business plan under new chief executive Nikhil Rathi. After a challenging last year he accentuated the positives, stating that the organisation “acted with...

PARTNER FEATURE The use of finance as a marketing tool has proved to be highly effective. Over 90% of private customers buying a new car have opted for dealer finance. While the percentage is lower,...

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In today’s motor retailing environment, the importance of added value services has arguably never been more critical to the bottom line and meeting customer needs. I’m encouraged to see some...

Even those of us with a ‘glass half-full’ mentality cannot overlook the reality that 2018 will be a tougher year for many involved in car retailing. We can all see the economic and social...