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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.
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Opinion
It's time for car retail to focus on 'holistic' online sales, opinion
The automotive industry is experiencing change at a pace never seen before and across more than one vertical.
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Opinion
IMI open letter questions 2020’s £2bn Apprenticeship Levy funds loss
Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), chief executive Steve Nash has highlighted £2bn in lost Apprenticeship Levy funds as a demonstration of “inconsistencies” in Government’s approach to upskilling the UK workforce.
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Opinion
Self-driving car chaos could ensue from Government ALKS approval, opinion
It’s been a busy couple weeks for those following the development of autonomous cars – or at least the capabilities and regulations that may enable autonomy.
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Opinion
The challenge of diversity in automotive retail
AM contributor, Professor Jim Saker of the Centre for Automotive Management at Loughborough University, shares his opinion on the moral and economic arguments for diversity.
