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The 2025 AM Dealer Recommended suppliers are revealed
Dec 17, 2024 · Significant motor retail industry suppliers have been endorsed by UK automotive retail leaders in the AM Dealer Recommended research programme, the results of which are published in our new report.. The research programme is intended to provide UK motor retailers with an understanding of the suppliers who are highly trusted by their peers, with an aim to help dealerships to shape and inform ...
Auto Trader picks out its best car dealers, van and motorcycle ...
Oct 18, 2024 · High performing automotive retailers gathered at London’s 8 Northumberland Avenue for the 2024 Auto Trader Retailer Awards, which saw the launch of two new categories, New Car Retailer of the Year and Woman of the Year.
Lithia takeover of Pendragon dealerships due to complete today
Jan 31, 2024 · Today is the date that the deal between America's Lithia and Driveway and AM100 dealer group Pendragon is expected to be completed. leaving Lithia in charge of nearly 200 franchised dealerships in the UK.
Ryders of Warrington joins KGM dealer network
Jan 2, 2025 · KGM Motors has added family-run Ryders of Warrington to its dealer network which has rebranded as Ryders KGM. The new franchise point continues KGM’s strategic growth plan to establish a nationwide dealer network which stood at 80 locations at the end of 2024.
DfT believes no OEMs will pay fines from 2024 ZEV Mandate
Jan 6, 2025 · An award-winning journalist and editor, with two decades of experience covering the motor retail industry, and accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) plus the National Council for the Training of Journalist (NCTJ)
New chief executive revealed for AM100 dealer group
Jan 8, 2025 · A new chief executive has been announced for AM100 dealer group AWR Holdings UK. The company, whose 30 dealerships trade under the Brayleys brand, has appointed former Europcar executive Jose Blanco to replace Paul Brayley in the CEO seat. Brayley will transition to a non-executive director role on ...
Volkswagen Group slips agency model plan into reverse
Nov 28, 2024 · An award-winning journalist and editor, with two decades of experience covering the motor retail industry, and accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) plus the National Council for the Training of Journalist (NCTJ)
Used car market demonstrates resilience amid strong demand
Dec 6, 2024 · Used car sales continue to show robust demand and improving pricing trends, according to the latest Auto Trader Retail Price Index. The average price of a used car in November was £16,492, reflecting a modest month-on-month dip of 0.6%, aligning with historic seasonal trends.
Inspiring Automotive Women winners announced for 2025
Jan 15, 2025 · The Automotive 30% Club has highlighted some of the highly skilled HR executives and women in technical and technological leadership roles with the winners of its latest Inspiring Automotive Women awards. The Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiring Automotive Women Awards recognise incredible women who ...