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Supplier News 15 JulSelling EVs, relaunching Smart, AM Live plan revealed in new July AM magazine
The relaunch of electric car brand Smart, plus reasons for consumers to buy EVs and success stories from used EV dealers are all among the features in the July 2022 issue of AM magazine, available to read here in digital format.
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First Drive 13 JulLaunch report: JLR ramps-up the luxury with new six-figure Range Rover
Five generations and 50 years after the Range Rover reimagined the 4x4 with a luxury twist the all-new version is now looking to cement its status with a six-figure price tag.
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Supplier Interviews 12 JulQ&A: 10 minutes with... Carwow chief executive James Hind
A decade after its launch into the UK car retail sector, carwow co-founder and chief executive James Hind has reflected on the road that led to an "exciting new growth phase".
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Market Insight 5 Jul
Growth car brands ensure finance offers prioritise affordability
The growth leaders for UK new car registrations are offering models with an average monthly personal contract purchase (PCP) price of just £230.50.
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Market Insight 5 JulInsight: UK's economic blues continue to impact new car sales
As the UK’s automotive retail sector digests the new car registrations data from H1 2022, AM’s David Francis takes an in-depth look at the trends in the first five months of the year.
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Supplier News 17 JunJune AM magazine: Chorley Group, future trends, threat to used cars
The June issue of AM magazine is here in digital form, free to read, full of insights that will get dealers thinking about their strategy for the future.
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Finance and insurance 14 JunHow is online retail affecting the role of car dealership business managers?
The role of the car dealership’s business manager is evolving – and digitalisation is playing its part in that change.
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Finance and insurance 14 JunKeeping car finance competitive amid BoE's rising interest rates
Car dealerships are facing a double whammy of rising overheads and diminishing consumer finances after the Bank of England (BoE) further increased interest rates this month to 1%.
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Opinion 13 JunOver-pricing car servicing is not ‘customer centric’ service, says Prof Jim Saker
Professor Jim Saker has questioned car retailers' 'customer centricity' after his son's car service quotes varied by over £180.
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Talent & People 13 Jun8 Questions to… Bowker BMW Preston head of business Jonathan Rogan
In this latest instalment of AM’s ‘8 Questions to…’ Q&A article series Bowker BMW head of business Jonathan Rogan reveals how he loves the variety of life in the car retail sector.
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Supplier News 20 MayFinance digitalisation explored in new AM magazine, plus AM Awards winners
The May Issue of AM magazine is here, packed with the latest news on the digital disruptors, insights into motor finance's digitalisation, and the full citations of all the 2022 AM Awards winners.
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Used car 18 MaySwift action needed from car retailers when used market changes gear
The used car market has been enjoying stellar growth over the past two years as demand has outstripped supply; there has been a lack of new vehicle availability and more buyers are willing to pay a premium.
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Used car 18 MayThe price is right: delivering margin in a turbulent used car retail sector
With retailers operating in an increasingly challenging used car environment where stock is in short supply and prices are continually adjusting, it has become even more imperative to price used vehicles correctly to both maximise margins and maintain stock turn.
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Used car 18 MayAgility must be the watchword for used car stocking success
In a used car market starved of supply vehicle acquisition has become the boom industry, with retailers launching their own car buying platforms to rival third-party providers.
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Talent & People 17 May8 Questions to… LSH Auto UK operations director Tracy Ellam
AM discusses everything from the use of data to drive profitability to the benefits of dog walks with LSH Auto UK operations director Tracey Ellam.
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First Drive 16 MayLaunch review: New Vauxhall Astra appeals to head and heart
Vauxhall has given its humble Astra a major overhaul, utilising fresh underpinnings from Stellantis, with the hope of growing its market share against dominant models like the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf.
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Supplier Interviews 16 May5 minutes with… Paul Hollick, chair, Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)
The addition to AM’s ‘5 minutes with…’ features series sees editor Tim Rose sit down with Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) chair Paul Hollick to discuss its new dealer standard and what it might mean for car retailers.
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Opinion 11 May
Opinion: Is your HR department a barrier to workplace diversity?
In his latest monthly opinion post for AM Professor Jim Saker draws on his experiences with the IMI's Diversity Task Force to question the role of car retail's HR departments driving diversity in car retail.
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Supplier News 22 AprKia's ambitions, used car stock insights, Vauxhall Astra tested - AM magazine's April issue is here
The April issue of AM magazine is here, bringing you insights into how dealers are adapting their stocking policies in the supply-constrained used car market, an exclusive interview with Kia UK's leaders and the full list of finalists for next month's AM Awards.
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Latest News 14 AprAM News Show: Sandicliffe’s Kat Lord and Waylands Automotive’s April Wyatt
Car retailers are having to get “more creative” in their customer communications as limited vehicle supplies call for a more flexible sales strategy, the latest AM News Show Podcast has been told.
