The Government’s decision to delay the petrol and diesel ban won’t have come as a surprise to retailers given that 85% of them didn’t think it would go ahead as planned anyway. That’s...

On Wednesday 24 May the latest and final consultation into the ZEV Mandate closed and we now await the final version of what will presumably become UK law in the coming months. Given the experience...

A few months ago, I posed the question of whether now is a good time to sell a retail car business. Recent enquiries at MHA certainly suggest that more dealers are now evaluating future options. The...

Motor retailers saw the average value of sold red work increase to £239.88 in August, up 25% on the value of £192.34 in the same month last year. Similarly the value of sold amber work increased 26%...

Regular readers of the automotive retail trade press won’t have failed to have noticed the plethora of articles speculating on the future shape of the industry. Some are expensively researched by...

In July Nissan hit the headlines with its announcement regarding the implementation of the Ideal Network Plan (INP). The INP is the distribution blueprint that automotive OEMs must support, by giving...

Rishi Sunak has delivered his much-anticipated Budget with a clear focus on continuing support “to see us through”, repairing the damage caused by the pandemic and building a strong economy. For...

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The potential withdrawal of the coronavirus business interruption loan schemes with no replacement will leave small and medium sized businesses not only without financial assistance, but also saddled...

As businesses get back up to speed after lockdown, MHA Macintyre Hudson tax director Nigel Morris is urging firms to focus on their finances, and ensure they are fit for purpose going forward. In...

In these uncertain times, sales and marketing cannot take a complete back seat in the crisis planning. Retailers need to position themselves for growth during the uncertain times. The importance of...

The Government updated its rules on the Job Retention Scheme (JRS), particularly in relation to commission payments. Motor sector legal specialist Geldards has concluded that the term ‘compulsory’...

For years there have been prophecies of doom for franchised new car retailers. Many predicted that the internet would create routes to market that would cut out the need for the dealer altogether. But...

A wide range of topical tax matters are currently affecting retailers, not least of which come from HMRC’s VAT enquiries which are putting dealers under fire. Indeed, there has been a marked...