The agency model is gaining ground, new entrants are arriving from all angles, and the moving target that is the government’s EV plan are among the major issues facing retail groups today. Lockdowns...

Used car departments pose the highest EBITDA risk this quarter. We’re not only seeing regular depreciation on cars, but also accelerated depreciation as used car valuations decline. The cost of...

In today’s digital economy, every industry faces the challenge of doing more with less. Cybersecurity, a critical pillar of modern business operations, is no exception. Organisations are confronted...

As organisations rapidly deploy generative AI tools, those businesses expect significant effects on their industries and workforces. And for more than a quarter, C-suite executives say they are...

The rapid rise of AI technologies in UK workplaces has happened to fast for anybody to make fully formed decision about its potential limits and total impact. For this reason alone, the calls for...

Sales of plug-in cars in Norway are now above 75%. Thanks to taxation, in both the carrot and stick forms, over the course of the past five to 10 years the country has seen the uptake of both plug-in...

The impact of Covid-19 on the UK’s automotive industry has been rapid and severe. Multiple OEMs have closed production sites, dealerships have been forced to close doors, and many import and...

Changing consumer habits with the growing popularity of online shopping and increasingly easy delivery options have led to slack growth, if not declines in revenue, for many traditional retailers on...

With VAT representing such a large proportion of UK tax revenue, it’s no surprise that HMRC should be focusing on it more closely, and the motor retail sector in particular is coming under scrutiny....

PCP is seen as being a good proposition to close a deal, and a good mechanism for retaining customers. But how do you maximise the opportunities and how do you address the challenges. Peader Bruton,...

The perfect storm of low interest rates, attractive finance packages, favourable exchange rates, PCP deals and manufacturer offers surely can’t last for ever, and retailers need to have a business...

Jardine Motors is aiming to switch its sales staff from low basic salaries with large bonuses to a larger basic salary with smaller bonuses in order to improve customer service and staff retention....

The annual conference for the Vehicle Remarketing Association, held last week, provided a great melting pot for views on the state of the used car market and many delegates were keen to ask if the...

With the key March new registration period now underway, the issue of increasing dealer pre-registration activity is very real as retailers seek to drive through volumes. While retailers have so far...