When Co-operation Transcends Competition
The retail motor industry has competition in its psyche, but in the midst of our current dire situation, is there not a good argument for collaboration? Co-operation can only help…
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Used Car Prices Rose By 16.6% in First 8 Months Of 2021
Insight provider, Indicata, published market data showing that car dealers’ stock levels are beginning to suffer after a period in which overall used car sales rose 24.9% in COVID-impacted H1…
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95% Of Apprentices Remain Employed After Training Period
Data from the National Franchised Dealers Association shows that 95% of apprentices remain with the same company if they received a job offer after their training period. A poll delivered…
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Car Retailers May Struggle as UK Employment at a Record High
According to Coachworks, as UK employment reaches a record high, car retailers could find recruitment much harder. The retail motor industry sector have a 36% staff turnover rate, which is…
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‘Serious concern’ as UK car production falls -18.2% in January
According to SMMT, In January, UK car production was down 18.2% as British car factories turned out 120,649 units. This is reflecting model changed and weaker demand in UK and…
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UK Dealers Say the Ban of Petrol and Diesel Cars by 2032 is Too Soon
A survey of more than 200 dealers nationwide showed that 66% of car dealers believe the ban of petrol and diesel cars by 2032 is too early. 86% of dealers…
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Bodyshops to Experience Boost of Repairs in March
AX, the leading provider of accident assistance to the automotive trade, has reported that March is set to be one of the busiest months for car retailers and bodyshops, with…
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Honda’s Swindon car manufacturing plant to close
In attempt to accelerate Honda’s electrification strategy, it has been confirmed that it’s Swindon car manufacturing plant will close by 2022. The Japanese manufacturer said that around 3,500 jobs will…
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RAC and Euro Car Parts to create “biggest independent garage network in the UK”
RAC and Euro car parts collaborate to create “the biggest independent garage network in the UK”. The newly created ‘RAC Approved Garages powered by Autofirst Network’ already has 500 garages…
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British new car registrations decrease but demand for electric models surges
Figures from SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) show that the UK’s new car market declined 1.6% in January as 161,013 new cars were registered in the UK…
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