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Why PSA Group's Alison Jones values agility, clear leadership and teamwork

PSA Group’s UK managing director Alison Jones is no stranger to crisis management. During her time at the Volkswagen Group in the UK she played a key part in handling the fallout from the emissions scandal in 2015. But she, like all senior leaders, is facing an unprecedented challenge with the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, which forced Citroen, Peugeot and DS dealers to close to all but key workers for 10 weeks and factories to temporarily halt production.
Manufacturer profile: Volkswagen UK and the shift in dealer revenue streams

Volkswagen UK’s newest boss Andrew Savvas is not dismissive of COVID-19’s impact, but he is confident that having the right model mix will help the maker and its Volkswagen dealers bounce back, reports Tom Sharpe
Why electrification will boost Kia dealers' sales despite coronavirus

For Kia's sales to continue to grow, it needs to get the balance right, says president and chief executive Paul Philpott.
Eight questions to... Ben Fish, head of sales operations at Seat UK

Seat UK's head of sales operations, Ben Fish, explained that the Seat UK's latest developments are only adding to the sense that he is currently working in his "dream job".
Ford dealer network shake-up may impact industry as a whole

A seismic shake-up of the Ford of Britain franchised car retail network could have far-reaching consequences for the industry as a whole, report Tom Sharpe and Craig Thomas.
Citroen MD Karl Howkins fears UK market will shrink by up to 25%

Citroen UK MD Karl Howkins fears Brexit and recession will shrink the UK market by up to 25%, but believes a more agile network will weather the storm
Volvo MD Kristian Elvefors: 'Protect used cars and build the value chain'

Its sales defy the UK downturn, dealer morale is up and new EV models are on the way, but Volvo is not resting on its laurels, says MD Kristian Elvefors
Motor retail 2020: Products to watch

From EVs to aftersales lockers, AM takes a look at some of the new products that dealers will be selling or using during 2020
Subaru UK: 'We have not treated the brand correctly in the UK'

It admits to mistakes and may still terminate a quarter of its network, but Subaru says hybrids and a broader customer pool will take it to 10,000 registrations a year
MD Ashley Andrew on how Hyundai hit record share despite sales dip

Hyundai has seen a slight downturn in sales, but still delivered its best-ever market share. The drop was strategic, says MD Ashley Andrew