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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.
Close Brothers shares collapse after it scraps dividend over …
Feb 16, 2024 · AM deputy editor Aimée Turner has been a specialist B2B editor and journalist covering the international transportation sector for more than 20 years.
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.
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.
Heycar boss exits, swaps motor retail for the aviation industry
Dec 5, 2024 · Former Volkswagen, Carwow and Heycar executive Karen Hilton has swapped motor retail for the aviation industry. She has taken the role of managing director at BA Euroflyer, a subsidiary of British Airways which operates short haul routes from Gatwick Airport.
Vauxhall to close Luton van factory, 1,100 jobs at risk with shift to ...
Nov 26, 2024 · Vauxhall is to close its van manufacturing plant in Luton, a move that could impact 1,100 jobs. Parent company Stellantis said it now plans to transfer van production from Luton, Bedfordshire, to its factory in Ellesmere Port in Cheshire, citing the UK's challenging economic conditions and the government's zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) …
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.
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.
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.