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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.
FCA confirms DCA complaints handling pause to December 2025
Sep 24, 2024 · The FCA's review was initially hoped to be completed this year however that has proved impossible due to delays in getting data. plus an ongoing judicial review of a FOS decision against Barclays Partner Finance, which is due to be heard in October.
Manufacturer insight - new car sales figures - AM-online
The graph below shows the progression of new car sales year-on-year from 2001 to the last full month of the current year. Below the graph is a total annual registrations and the percentage change from year-to-year.
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.
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.
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.
Vertu Motors makes £12.5m acquisition of AM100 car dealer
Oct 29, 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)
Close Brothers resumes new lending after landmark court of …
Nov 7, 2024 · Close Brothers Motor Finance has resumed issuing new vehicle finance agreements as part of a phased return following its temporary pause in lending on October 25.
Chery on track to join the world’s top 10 car manufacturers
Nov 6, 2024 · Chinese newcomer brands Omoda and Jaecoo have recorded sales of over two million vehicles from January to October 2024, with overseas exports reaching 941,275 vehicles, an increase of 23.8%.