The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called on every political party to recognise the strategic importance of the automotive sector to the UK. The SMMT has created and launched “Manifesto 2030: Automotive growth for a zero emission future”. The Society hopes to create the conditions for a 10-fold rise in annual battery […]

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OEMs who have moved to agency are yet to be fully tested on their skills at selling cars compared to traditional retailers. “The lessons learned are limited when supply is restricted,” said the ICDP’s Steve Young during a panel discussion at the Automotive News Europe Congress. It has been easy for OEMs such as Mercedes-Benz […]

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The German eLCV brand B-ON are set to offer commercial fleets a greener alternative to traditional ICE delivery vehicles in the UK. International Motors Limited aims to established 25 dealerships by the end of 2023. Each site will be offering the B–ON franchise, with plans for further expansion of the network in 2024 and the […]

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Lookers is set to be bought by Canada’s Alpha Auto Group, via a UK entity called Global Auto Holdings, in a £465m deal. The deal by the privately owned Canadian retailer network was first announced by Sky News and has been confirmed this morning. It is an all-cash offer for Lookers by the bidding vehicle […]

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Investors in Halfords will be hoping the retailer has made progress in repairing holes in its workforce as it is set to unveil its full-year financial results. The bike and car parts seller warned over its profits earlier in the year amid a shortage of mechanics. Skilled Technicians The firm, which also services cars and […]

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Arnold Clark is to invest £23m to install more than 500 electric vehicle chargers across the UK. They will be available 24/7, be “totally secure” and Arnold Clark customers will get preferential rates. The ambitious new Arnold Clark Charge network will use rapid DC chargers from Finnish company Kempower. Around 500 units, offering charge speeds […]

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Auto Retail Agenda sister title Auto Retail Profit has won the 2023 Newspress Business Publication of the Year Award. The triumph follows the title scooping the Torque Agency Group Business Publication of the Year in last December’s Guild of Motoring Writers awards – the ‘Oscars’ of motoring journalism. Auto Retail Agenda and Profit editor Richard […]

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Join Swansway, Perrys and Auto Trader execs in a FREE live webinar today at 2pm. Swansway’s Peter Smyth, Perrys’ Darren Ardron and Auto Trader’s Karolina Edwards-Smajda will join the next Auto Retail Live Business Briefing on Thursday 8 June to talk about how retailers can get the most out of the second half of 2023. […]

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Angela Shepherd has been appointed CEO of Stellantis &You UK, bringing a 20-year career at Mercedes-Benz to a close. She was most recently CEO of Mercedes-Benz Own Retail Group. She replaces James Weston, who becomes vice-president, pre-owned vehicles and new business development for Stellantis. His 22-year career at Stellantis &You (and Robins & Day) UK […]

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The rising cost of living and high prices are deterring buyers from purchasing an EV. When asked whether the current economic climate is impacting their vehicle purchase, 43.3% of the 1009 respondents in a recent survey said it is impacting them negatively. They reported having to either spend less, choose a different make or model […]

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