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Opinion
Car makers must 'act now' to ensure they're Fit for 55 in EU, opinion
With the publication of its ‘Fit for 55’ proposals, the European Commission has taken a key step towards its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
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Opinion
Car dealerships cannot afford to stall their post-pandemic recovery, opinion
Recent figures suggest that we’re finally emerging from the worst period for new car sales in living memory.
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Opinion
Opinion: Jim Saker questions car dealer's 'bear in a box' approach
In his latest guest opinion article for AM, Prof Jim Saker questions whether a car manufacturer's 'teddy in a box' free gift was appropriate for a "grumpy old academic".
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Opinion
Car retailers need to look beyond survival to reshape for the future, opinion
The car retail sector has been hit hard since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Opinion
'Reports of the death of car dealers are greatly exaggerated', opinion
In an exclusive 'guest opinion' for AM, Dealerweb director Martin Hill asserts that reports of the death of the traditional car retailer have been greatly exaggerated.
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Opinion
How car dealers can gear-up to support UK's Clean Air Zones, opinion
The introduction of Clean Air Zones (CAZ) is a vital step towards the Government achieving its plans to phase out both petrol and diesel cars by 2030 to reduce emissions and combat climate change.
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Opinion
COVID-19 cements VR's role in removing car buyers' consideration blind spots, opinion
It’s nearly 450 days since dealerships were able to open their doors without the threat of Covid-19 causing ambiguity and confusion.
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Opinion
HMRC has misfired on electric car VAT rules, opinion
Does HMRC’s new VAT policy on the costs of charging electric vehicles (EVs) stack up with the government’s wider environmental goals?
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Opinion
How much disruption can the car retail sector take?
It is always interesting to reflect on how the emphasis in the UK's car retail sector has changed over the years.
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Opinion
Finance must not prove a hurdle for tech-savvy online car buyers, opinion
The most recent Auto Trader Market Report (November 2020) which investigates the long-term trends in digital retailing, shows that consumer appetite towards buying online is increasing.
