November 2020

Date: 29-10-2020

In this issue

Time to 'reset and restart' says Robins & Day chief executive James Weston as his new team responds to challenges posed by COVID-19

Dealers hit out at BCA's direct sales platform

Automotive Management Live Virtual 2020 launches. Gain essential insights without leaving your dealership

September plate change - smallest market since the double plate change debut

LEVC. As it expands beyond taxis, CEO Joerg Hofmann reveals the company's plans

AM Dealer Technology Guide - A - Z of key suppliers

Showroom: MG5 EV

Talent: Time for the automotive industry to address mental health

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November 2020

Vertu Motors to grow scale and ‘big brand’ marketing profile in 2021

Johnsons Cars reports four-fold profit growth in 2020 financial results

Genesis Motor Europe reveals pictures of new G70 Shooting Brake

Car dealers set to be ‘disadvantaged’ by Google consumer privacy update

Facebook 'shops' will help drive car sales online

Online car retail process could save sector over £950m a year, GForces claims

GForces and Autofutura merger creates new global car sales software business

Hartwell opens UK's first Ford Signature car dealership in Reading

Inchcape to establish 20-site used car retail and fast-fit aftersales network

ASE Automotive Solutions acquired by Canadian software investment firm Valsoft

Bentley Motors bids farewell to sales and marketing boss Chris Craft

Will agency sales model bring benefits to all?

AM car dealer roundtable goes virtual to discuss COVID-19 challenges

Car buyers’ response to COVID-19 lockdown will be key, say dealers

Mystery shopping firm Douglas Stafford to close after 30 years

Progress Suzuki closes as COVID-19 lockdown proves ‘too much to bear’

New COVID grants announced for closed retailers

Business as usual for car auctions in COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’

Could car retail be hit be COVID-19 lockdown ban on click and collect?

Many dealers still unaware of FCA rules on commission models

Tier 4 car dealers hope COVID-19 vaccine will spark ‘sharp recovery’