franchised dealers

Maria Grazia Davino is the new Stellantis UK managing director

Stellantis UK delays agency model introduction, reconnects with dealers

A plan to roll out agency contracts has been put on pause by the new head of Stellantis UK to allow her time to rebuild the confidence and trust of its franchisees.

franchised dealers 14 Dec

AM Live 2022 operational excellence theatre

AM Live 2023 was a day of automotive insights

The 2023 Automotive Management Live show returned to Birmingham NEC on November 9 to give UK car dealers a day of insights and inspiration

Automotive Management Live 9 Nov

Electric van brand B-ON gets a dozen UK dealerships agreed, more wanted

The German electric light commercial vehicle brand B-ON says it is well on the way to its aim for 25 dealerships in the UK after securing preliminary agreements from a number of dealers.

EV and hybrids 18 Jul

Renault says new dealer cuts to have minimal impact on UK sales coverage

Renault Group UK has told AM that its latest steps to reduce the number of car dealerships that it wants in its dealer network will have minimal impact on car buyers.

dealer network 14 Jul

Why Celtic Subaru & Mitsubishi won Franchised Dealership of the Year at the 2023 AM Awards

Celtic Subaru and Mitsubishi won the 2023 AM Award for Franchised Dealership of the Year. Here, read about the transformation that impressed the judges.

Dealer profiles 11 Jul

Dealers give disabled drivers access to more electric vehicles

Car dealerships which work alongside Motability Operations are easing the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) for disabled drivers, offering over 115 EVs on the Motability scheme this summer.

EV and hybrids 10 Jul

The Running A Modern Dealership report is here from AM

AM's latest industry special digital report, Running A Modern Dealership, has now been published. Industry experts, prominent suppliers and franchised dealers have shared their insights into the major aspects required in running a modern dealership, including used car retailing, EV sales, finance and insurance, omnichannel customer experience and aftersales efficiency.

People leadership 3 Jul

Why a direct to consumer sales trial will help Honda UK and its dealers secure a profitable future

Honda UK car boss Rebecca Adamson explains to AM editor Tim Rose that the "lightest touch" agency contracts will be part of its car dealer network's future.

Manufacturer insight 22 Jun

An Arch Concept Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) car dealership

Quality is to come first for reborn Jaguar Land Rover buying experience

Quality is the vital area of focus for Jaguar Land Rover UK's senior team as it shifts from a volume-driven prestige car competitor to reach its ambition of being a company with a "house of brands" providing "modern luxury" products and experiences.

Manufacturer insight 2 Jun

Buyers reminded dealerships aren't closing as Volvo launches direct sales

Volvo Car UK is informing consumers of its switch to direct-to-consumer sales in June with a reminder that this doesn't mean Volvo dealerships are closing down.

franchised dealers 19 May

China's Chery wants 50-plus Omoda dealerships in UK by 2024

China’s largest car manufacturer Chery Group plans to create a franchised car dealer network of more than 50 showrooms ahead of its UK launch in February 2024.

dealerships 19 May

Maserati is getting dealers geared up for profits at last

AM interviews Peter Charters, general manager of Maserati’s North Europe, about luxury car sales and car dealer profitability

Manufacturer insight 19 May

Dealers expect more delays to agency implementation

Carmakers aiming to switch to direct-to-consumer new car sales through agency agreements with their dealers are expected to defer or even abandon their plans by three-in four AM-online poll respondents.

franchised dealers 11 Apr

Luxury celebration weekend rewards Drayton Motor's great achievers

Family-owned motor retailer Drayton Motor Group has rewarded dozens of its high achieving staff with a luxury celebration weekend for them and their partners.

Car dealer news 7 Mar

Two tier networks under agency, GWM Ora's plans, dealer sustainability - latest AM magazine is here

The February 2023 issue of AM magazine is now here, free to read in digital format, and full of insights into automotive dealers' plans and opportunities for 2023.

AM 17 Feb

ICDP managing director Steve Young on the AM News Show Podcast

Dealer groups - how big is too big? - Guest opinion

Steve Young, managing director of the ICDP and an AM Awards judge, shares his thinking about the need - or otherwise - for scale in the UK's motor retail industry.

AM100 15 Feb

The 2022 AM100 Report is here, with analysis of major UK franchised dealers

The full 2022 AM100 Report is now available here in digital format. Analysis of the 2022 AM100 list of the UK’s largest franchised dealers shows astounding levels of success.

AM100 21 Nov

Paul Willcox, group managing director for Stellantis UK

Stellantis UK restructure to cut dealerships and build market area system

Stellantis UK will adopt a contiguous market area-style network plan to streamline its franchised dealer relationships. The new approach is part of a wide reorganisation at Stellantis UK, including management team changes.

Manufacturer insight 18 Oct

Dale Wyatt, director of automobile, Suzuki GB

Agency model? Be careful what you wish for says Suzuki GB boss

Suzuki GB car sales boss Dale Wyatt shares his thoughts on agency agreements between franchised dealer networks and vehicle manufacturers

franchise dealers 9 Jun

Block Exemption review notes repair and commercial vehicle market issues

An evaluation of Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation for the European Commission will decide by 2023 if specific rules around new vehicle and parts distribution are needed.

Block Exemption 3 Jun