Latest financial results and interim statements from some of the publicly listed auto retail groups are indicating that the first half of this year has been far better than many in the trade could...

As the country comes out of lockdown and business in dealerships returns to normal (or as close to normal as will be possible), senior management attention is already switching back from...

Data is a vital 21st century commercial asset that will help businesses survive and thrive, according to keynote speakers at the recent, well-attended Mazepoint Connect Forum. This bi-annual event,...

Senior executives in the industry who we’ve spoken to in the past couple of weeks are generally upbeat about prospects for the rest of the year. They may have lost business with showrooms closed...

One of the great strengths of the motor retail industry is its ability to react to change. We’ve seen that clearly over the past 11 months as you have responded quickly and positively to a new...

Well run businesses invest for the future: I think it would be hard to argue with that. But, in times of financial uncertainty such as now, any spend has to show a positive return. Yet it is clear,...

After a strong performance across the industry in August and September, it seems pretty clear motor dealers are facing uncertain times in Q4 and ahead into next year. As I write this, retailers in...

Last month’s Auto Retail Live webcast offered ‘critical insights’ into hitting your September targets. As a guest on the programme it was fascinating to hear how leading motor retail bosses,...

Mazepoint has launched the full version of ‘Mazeinsight’, a fully integrated business intelligence solution to enable dealer groups to harness the power of their data. Mazeinsight delivers a...

September is always a critical month for the motor retail industry and this year will be more important than ever. After the disruption in March, and dealership closures that followed, many retailers...

Lifting the European motor industry out of the slump caused by Covid-19 is going to take a concerted effort by manufacturers and retailers alike. This is no longer a case of simply ramping up...

In last month’s Auto Retail Bulletin, Mark Lavery, CEO of Cambria, was quoted as predicting that 25 to 30% of auto retailers are unlikely to survive in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic....

Confirmation that dealership showrooms will be able to open in the second stage of the government’s plan to restart the economy has helped firm up business planning. We know it will happen no...

The lifeblood of any successful enterprise is good, sound business information. Whether you’re trying to fill supermarket shelves, make national plans for the NHS or sell cars, senior decision...