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The 2024 AM100 report on the UK's biggest franchised dealers is …
Nov 19, 2024 · The results of the latest research by Automotive Management and BDO into the UK's biggest franchised dealer groups is here in the 2024 AM100 report.. And the report also looks into the performance of the 10 largest used car dealers, the ID10, plus the outlook for car brands in the UK marketplace.
UK petrol car volumes predicted to drop by 40% over next 10 years
Dec 5, 2024 · Freelance writer for AM, Tom Seymour has been a specialist B2B journalist covering the automotive sector for over 14 years. He started his freelance career in 2015 and currently writes for a variety of automotive, business and technology publications.
Marshall to close historic Cambridge Airport dealership, relocating …
Oct 22, 2024 · Marshall Motor Group, a fixture in Cambridge since 1938, is set to close its iconic Cambridge Airport dealership to make way for a new state-of-the-art complex.
Porsche Retail Group expands with acquisition of London …
Dec 6, 2024 · Porsche Retail Group (PRG) is to acquire Porsche Centre East London and Porsche Centre South London from Lithia UK. The move by the wholly-owned retail arm of Porsche Cars Great Britain, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be finalised in early 2025, growing Reading-based PRG’s network to seven Porsche Centres in the Greater London metropolitan area.
Close Brothers shares collapse after it scraps dividend over …
Feb 16, 2024 · AM deputy editor Aimée Turner has been a specialist B2B editor and journalist covering the international transportation sector for more than 20 years.
High Court ruling allows 'Dieselgate' claims against Mercedes …
Nov 15, 2024 · The High Court has ruled against Mercedes-Benz in the ongoing 'dieselgate' legal action, reports AM sister title Fleet News. The court has rejected the manufacturer's argument that a decision of the German regulator Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) should prevent claims in the UK.
Motorpoint returns to profitability after ‘brilliant basics’ programme
Oct 8, 2024 · Motorpoint has returned to profitability on the back of a 17% increase in sales volumes and a 'back to basics' approach to operational excellence.
Dealers respond positively to Budget impact on used car market
Nov 5, 2024 · Dealers have largely welcomed a range of measures from last week’s Budget, viewing them as beneficial for the used car market. According to November’s Startline Used Car Tracker, key initiatives such as the freeze in fuel duty (+54%), the increase in the living wage (+23%), and heightened investment in public services (+23%) received positive feedback.
AM100 leader Sytner’s CEO to retire, successor named
Oct 1, 2024 · After an illustrious 40-year career in the automotive industry, including two decades with Sytner Group and the last ten years as its chief executive, Darren Edwards has announced his retirement.