In last month’s Bulletin, I read Mike Jones’ (ASE plc) sound advice to refocus on used cars to avoid problems should the market soften in 2016. He also noted the strong performance of dealer service...

The last two years have seen a marked fall in the UK auto retail industry’s new and used car volumes. It is clear the impact of the recession on the industry is likely to last for over 10 years...

Previously we have explained how the number of cars on the road up to four years old has a knock-on effect to the aftersales market. As new car sales fall, the so-called ‘car parc’...

There is uncertainty over the future of Chrysler franchised auto retailers in the UK after reports from Italy that future models are going to be sold in Europe under the Fiat or Lancia badges....

Many auto retailers across the UK will be relieved that the government has put another £100 million into the vehicle scrappage scheme. The big winners have been the volume brands where customers...

The Auto Retail Network Aftersales Profit Clinic in September proved to be a real eye-opener. A colleague and I attended to run a workshop and present some research about the market for retail...

Audi dealer group Hodgson Automotive has increased bodyshop revenue by 35% over the past two years as a result of offering an accident management programme to its customer base, in partnership with...