As editor, Tim is responsible for the media content, planning and production of AM's multiple channels (AM print and digital magazines, website, social media and contributing to our events planning). He interviews and writes about as many franchised dealer groups and UK divisions of motor manufacturers as possible, to explore the issues facing UK motor retail and understand what solutions dealers and suppliers are using to overcome these.
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Why is the FCA concerned about car loan commission?
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced it is looking deeper at historical agreements between motor finance companies and their brokers or car dealers because of mounting complaints, some of which have been upheld by the Financial Ombudsman Service. But what is causing its concern?
FCA to probe historic discretionary commission paid to dealers and motor finance brokers
Historical arrangements used by motor finance firms to pay commission to car dealers and brokers are being reviewed by the Financial Conduct Authority in case consumers have not been treated fairly.
Volkswagen dominated as UK new car sales reached 1.9 million in 2023
Full year 2023 new car sales data shows Volkswagen dominated the UK’s new car market in 2023, ending the year with 162,087 registrations and market share of 8.52%, almost a whole percentage point ahead of nearest rival Ford’s 7.57%.
2023's most read articles on AM-online
With so much going on in 2023 it's impossible to say for certain what one event had the most impact on the UK's franchised networks. Yet our analytics has enabled us to identify the top 15 AM-online articles that were most-read by our core audience of franchised motor retailers.
Boardroom changes at AM100 dealer Vantage Motor Group
Vantage Motor Group, the privately-owned AM100 dealer group that has 9 Toyota dealerships and 2 Lexus showrooms in Yorkshire and Lancashire, plus single Kia and Skoda dealerships, is set to start a new chapter in its history.
Executive View: Dale Wyatt's expectations of UK motor retail in 2024
The months ahead will bring a "hyper competitive environment" with fresh entrants to the new car market, existing OEMs battling to convince retail buyers about EVs, and a close eye on cost bases, according to outspoken industry executive Dale Wyatt as the Suzuki GB boss shared his expectations for 2024 on LinkedIn.