Sewells’s managing director Gail Harrison guides automotive retail leaders and the discipline, focus and occasional ruthlessness that's required to create more space and time to plan and implement the ideas that will truly change a business's fortunes.
Tim Smith, chief executive of Automotive Transformation Group, shares his thoughts on how car dealers can get ahead in omnichannel and use artificial intelligence to their advantage
Genuine environment protecting measures are welcome but politicians should be honest when their new policies are really designed to mitigate for lack of planning and investment, argues AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, emeritus professor of Loughborough University's business school and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry.
Chris Barrett , managing director of vAutoStock, explains why it is so important that dealers focus on turning over stock quickly
Rachel Clift, health & wellbeing director at motor industry charity Ben outlines effective ways of creating an inclusive workplace
Find out if you're a victim on the accountability ladder as Gail Harrison of Sewells shares her best practice advice for automotive leaders
Mike Allen, former automotive analyst and now MD of Cambria Private Capital, shares views on technology playing a crucial role in connecting the buyer to the dealer
This year could go down in history for the automotive industry, for the most unusual reason, writes AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, emeritus professor of Loughborough University's business school and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry.
Small dealerships are hesitant about EVs — but shouldn’t risk getting left behind, according to James Hosking, managing director of AA Cars
Employees are rarely hired as a team, so effective leaders must ensure they gel together and understand their purpose, says Dr William Holden, chairman of Sewells,
An "informed" consumer might just be an over-confident one, so assuming ignorance may not be a bad thing, writes AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, emeritus professor of Loughborough University's business school and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry.
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.
The pressure on UK motor retailers to identify vulnerable customers ahead of the motor finance sales process has increased since the arrival of the latest regulatory regime, and Jonathan Barrett, chief executive of Comentis, shares his thoughts on what this means for regulated firms.
Dr William Holden shares his latest advice to help automotive managers lead their teams better
Amadeus Tunis, associate managing director, strategy, transportation and mobility, Publicis Sapient, shares his thoughts on where AI can help shape the automotive industry experience for the better.
A dabble with an online artificial intelligence platform proves a dispiriting experience for AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, emeritus professor of Loughborough University's business school and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry.
Mike Todd, chief executive of Volkswagen Financial Services UK, ponders the need for motor retail to offer options which cater for all preferences, now and in the future.
Clarity of internal communication is vital in any organisation, and it starts from the leader down, says Dr William Holden, chairman of Sewells.
AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker ponders the reasons behind the UK Government's sudden support of the motorist and outlines the pressing need for 'omnicompetence' in vehicle workshops.
As the transition to electric gains momentum, several important obstacles must first be eliminated if EV is to truly become a viable alternative to the internal combustion engine (ICE).
Effective motor retail leaders must be skilled implementers of strategy, says Dr William Holden, chairman of Sewells, in his latest installment of an exclusive series with AM-online,
AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, emeritus professor of Loughborough University's business school and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry, is observing action elsewhere to help domestic car markets, but wonders what the UK is waiting for.
Industry veteran Suzuki GB director Dale Wyatt shared his thoughts and a direct plea for modern automotive retail leaders to rethink their plans in changing conditions.
In the latest AM News Show podcast, CarShop chief executive Nigel Hurley and IMI president professor Jim Saker talk about used cars, Chinese imports, and workplace culture.
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and chief marketing officer of myenergi, explains why supply chain challenges are holding the UK back in the transition to electrification, as well as the subsequent impact this has on dealer sales struggles.
