In part one of our end-of-year delve into AM-online's archive and analytics, we bring our readers a reminder of the most-viewed, must-read articles of each month.
January
Mercedes-Benz Retail Group workers to strike after ‘two-year pay freeze’
Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Retail Group (MBRG) has been accused of adopting “disgraceful divide and rule tactics" after its technicians voted in favour of a four-day strike over pay.
February
More Arnold Clark car retail franchise exits to follow Ford and Toyota
Arnold Clark chief executive Eddie Hawthorne has told AM that the Scottish automotive retail giant expects to sever ties with more new car franchises after its exit from Ford and Toyota this month.
March
BCA charged £1.1m after Porsche crushed auction car buyer
Used car remarketing giant BCA has been fined £1.1 million and ordered to pay £97,000 in costs after a car buyer was crushed by a Porsche at its Paddock Wood auction site in Kent.
April
BBC Watchdog investigation calls Cazoo’s 300-point checks into question
A BBC Watchdog investigation has called into question online car retailer Cazoo’s 300-point check on all its vehicles after failing to uncover documentary evidence of such scrutiny being carried out.
May
Cazoo admits it ‘may never achieve profitability’ in new report
Cazoo has said that it cannot guarantee it will “achieve profit at all” in a newly-published document detailing the potential risks and pitfalls of its online car retail and vehicle subscription model.
June
MG halts sales of its affordable EVs to UK car buyers
MG Motor UK has halted its sales of affordable electric vehicles (EV) as it aims to meet an “unprecedented level of demand” amid global semiconductor supply shortages.
Read the next part, covering the second half of 2022, tomorrow.
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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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