A huge amount has already been said and, no doubt, will be said about agency agreements, but this week’s interviews with Stellantis CEOs Jean-Philippe Imparato at Alfa Romeo and Beatrice Foucher...
Read moreThe air of resignation from the SMMT’s Mike Hawes on Saturday night was obvious. Auto retail has been faultlessly Covid-secure since showrooms reopened… yet, in London and the South East’s...
Read moreIt has come earlier than expected. Auto Retail Agenda has been told of several retailers closing due to COVID-19 outbreaks, with several major retail groups amongst the affected. If one staff member...
Read moreLast week was a painful one for automotive retail. Pendragon cut 1800 jobs and committed to closing 15 sites, which actually ‘only’ accounted for 400 of the job losses – hard for those involved,...
Read moreAs lockdown lifts and auto retailers reopen, Auto Trader has restarted its fastest selling used car index. And there’s no surprise in the top 10: SUVs dominate, with 2015 Peugeot 2008 taking just 26...
Read moreToday, the red lights turn to green. Car showrooms in England (but not just yet, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) open their doors to customers once again. Auto retail in its most traditional...
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