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- Kia Sorento named Carbuyer’s 2021 Car of the Year
- Stoneacre adds Lexus franchise with Jardine dealership acquisition
- Agency model's success 'comes down to numbers' for car retailers, opinion
- Agency model for car retail now ‘an obligation’ for OEMs, says Capgemini
- Ford car retail network cuts lead to £30m TrustFord Alperton sale
- January PSA and FCA shareholders to approve Stellantis merger
- Peugeot offers up to £8,100 off online car sales until end of 2020
- BMW and Mini launch ‘industry first’ accident support service
- Genesis Motor Europe appoints former Audi and JLR marketing chief
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LEVC: slow ULEZ roll-out a ‘frustration’ for fast-growing EV brand
Icon is a much over-used word in our modern world. Things that have only existed a few years are described as iconic, without having had the time to cement their place in their particular pantheon.
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Renault UK MD Vincent Tourette: 'My biggest concern remains a hard Brexit'
COVID-19 may have stalled the car retail sector for three months and plunged the UK into the most severe economic contraction on record, but Renault UK managing director Vincent Tourette still fears the effects of a “very hard Brexit” even more.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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
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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
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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
