Picture and video highlights of Automotive Management Live 2024
Nov 14, 2024 · Thank you to the hundreds of UK motor retail executives who visited Automotive Management Live 2024. We had almost 1,200 people attend this year's flagship event for automotive retailers for a full day of insightful seminar sessions, networking and exploring the latest technology from more than 80 industry suppliers such as Auto Trader, American Express, Bumper, Phyron, Pinewood.AI, Supagard ...
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Automotive in 2025: Challenges remain but opportunities ripe for innovators As the remarketing sector faces a period of profound transformation, the insights shared at the Vehicle Remarketing Association’s Automotive Summit focussed on the need for agility, data-driven decision-making, and forward-thinking strategies.
Close Brothers shares collapse after it scraps dividend over …
Feb 16, 2024 · Shares in Close Brothers have collapsed after the merchant bank scrapped dividends this year as a precaution against potentially huge compensation payouts.
AM Awards 2024: the results, winners and picture highlights
May 2, 2024 · Jeremy has been a journalist for 30 years, 20 of which have been in business-to-business automotive. He was a writer and news editor on AM-sister brand Fleet News for three years before setting up the AM website.
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.
High Court ruling allows 'Dieselgate' claims against Mercedes …
Nov 15, 2024 · The High Court has ruled against Mercedes-Benz in the ongoing 'dieselgate' legal action, reports AM sister title Fleet News. The court has rejected the manufacturer's argument that a decision of the German regulator Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) should prevent claims in the UK.
Group 1 extends UK footprint with Soper of Lincoln
Oct 1, 2024 · Group 1 has acquired family-owned Soper of Lincoln BMW/MINI, which will generate £94,000,000 in additional annual revenues. Daryl Kenningham, CEO of fast- expanding US-owned dealer group, said: “We are excited to welcome our new teammates from Soper of Lincoln to the Group 1 family and are thrilled to enhance our …
Xpeng partners with International Motors to launch Tesla rival G6
Nov 19, 2024 · Chinese car manufacturer Xpeng has formalised its strategic partnership with International Motors as its official distributor in the UK, charged with ensuring that its EV range will receive dedicated support from import to aftersales.
Government stands firm on its ZEV Mandate electric car sales …
Nov 21, 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)
Car availability and choice at risk as EV targets reshape market
Nov 20, 2024 · The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) - driven by strategic shifts among legacy manufacturers and competition from new entrants - could lead to reduced variety in vehicle makes and models, especially if manufacturers scale back their UK presence.