The future of franchised retailers’ motor finance FCA ruling on discretionary commissions has lead to greater transparency, but few dealers are reporting any noticeable variation to income as a result.
With December’s publication of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) second consultation on its new all-encompassing Consumer Duty protocols and the automotive retail sector now subject to commission disclosure regulations, motor finance has once again been reassessing how it operates.
In the latest of Automotive Management's (AM) '10 minutes with...' feature series Tom Seymour sat down with National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) chief executive Sue Robinson.
Automotive Management (AM) Live served up a packed agenda of seminars and presentations in three theatres focussing on key aspects of the car retail business.
Online car retail, stock acquisition, reputation management and consumer finance were among the themes explored by speakers at AM Live 2021.
In AM’s latest ‘5 Minutes with…’ supplier interview Petronas Lubricants International UK market manager, Carl Sault, reflects on the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the switch to electric vehicles (EV).
Jato Dynamics chief executive David Krajicek joined the automotive consultancy as COVID-19 lockdowns gripped the sector. AM caught up with him to reflect on his challenging start.
Automotive Management (AM) Editor Tim Rose sat down with WMS Group commercial director Craig Grant for the latest instalment in the '5 minute with…' supplier interview feature series.
Bumper chief commercial officer Jack Allman speaks to AM editor Tim Rose about the aftersales finance provider's plans for 2021.
Jonathan Holland, the head of online vehicle remarketing business ADESA UK, outlines the need for the industry to sell a vehicle before it leaves its current keeper.
Following the cinch platform's re-launch as an online car retail rival to the likes of Cazoo and carzam, AM Magazine's Tom Sharpe sat down with retail director, Jason Cranswick, to learn more about its new direction.
As part of AM's regular '10 minutes with...' automotive retail supplier interview series, Tom Seymour, discussed 2020's rapid shift towards online car retail and what the future might hold with Silver Bullet managing director, Cameron Wade.
BCA has been met with a backlash from car dealers following its decision to relaunch its cinch marketing platform as an online car retailer perceived to be in direct competition with its traditional remarketing customers.
Drover chief executive speaks to Automotive Management (AM) about the growth potential of car subscription services following COVID-19 and why it needs to forge relationships with more car retailers to satisfy demand.
AM interviews Adele Feeney, managing director of Reynolds and Reynolds UK, and finds out that the DMS provider is expanding with commercial vehicle dealers and driving efficiencies for its customers.
Glen Demetrioff, president and chief executive of RAPID RTC, tells AM about the risks of remote enquiry management and the consumer's desire for immediacy and expertise.
Just as car dealers have had to adapt to responsible retailing standards, with PPE, limits on customers and virtual meetings, so automotive industry suppliers have had to play their part.
AM catches up with Tom Leathes to look back on the last year
MFG Group chief executive Declan Gaule speaks to AM's Tom Seymour about the company's developments for 2020
Relationships between franchised car retailers and their manufacturer partners show signs of strain due to shrinking margins, if conversations at the AM Awards 2020 round table meeting are anything to go by.
10 minutes with... Matt Moakes, chief executive at Heycar.
The motor industry may have dipped a toe in the online retail pool, but Zoople and LoveFilm founder Alex Chesterman has just leaped in head-first with his latest project - car retail platform Cazoo.
UK motorists realised their love of SUVs last year as the segment led Indicata’s monthly fastest-selling cars rankings for nine out of 12 months.
Neil Gilligan, Indicata’s national business development manager, explains how its data-led ‘whole market view’ can benefit motor retailers and manufacturers
Combustion engine vehicles will be around for a long time yet. But oil suppliers are actively seeking ways to spread their influence and develop relationships
