opinion
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Opinion 28 JulHow will car maker's evolve to combat semiconductor supply shortages? Opinion
The shortage of supply of semiconductors and microprocessors is having a profound impact on the global automotive sector, but how will car makers' strategies evolve to mitigate against the issues.
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Opinion 20 JulCar 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 16 JulCar 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 5 JulOpinion: 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 2 JulCar 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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Market Insight 23 JunUsed car dealers urged to remember ‘buyers dictate retail pricing’
Used car dealers have been urged to remember that consumers ultimately dictate the price a car can be sold at as wholesale values continue to place pressure on stocking levels.
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Opinion 23 Jun'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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Used Cars 17 Jun
Used car stocking crisis? ‘control supply, control the market’
Franchised car retailers and their manufacturer partners have been warned that they are at risk of losing the battle for the used car market as emerging online disruptors assert dominance in stock acquisition.
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Opinion 17 JunHow 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 15 JunCOVID-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 10 JunHMRC 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 8 Jun
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 24 MayFinance 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 17 MayIt'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 13 MayIMI 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 10 MaySelf-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 5 MayThe 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.
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Opinion 4 MayMotor dealerships need to plan now for Making Tax Digital, opinion
As we come out of the pandemic and motor retailers start to think about the road ahead, Making Tax Digital (MTD) should definitely be on your agenda.
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Digital Marketing 20 AprDigital finance ‘shaving time’ from car sales as dealers accelerate shift online
Digital finance processes are allowing car retailers to “shave more and more time off the online motor finance process” and improve customers’ retail experience, says Startline Motor Finance.
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Car Dealer News 13 AprShowroom success depends on 'strength of sales teams', says MotorVise
Car dealerships' approach to staffing during the COVID-19 crisis has proved pivotal for the long-term profitability of businesses, according to MotorVise founder and MD Fraser Brown.
