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Ben, the automotive industry charity, has announced that Rachel Clift will take over as CEO

In this, the second part of AM’s latest Manufacturing Insight, Thierry Koskas, Citroën’s chief executive, discusses the zero-emissions challenge facing both the UK and Europe, competitive pressure from Chinese brands and Citroën’s unique offering in the all-electric B-segment with the arrival of the e-C3.

There has been much discussion recently about the evolving strategies that dealerships must adopt to remain competitive in the automotive market – a space that is continuously evolving and changing at speed, says PHM Group’s Tom Carr.

The automotive industry has seen its fair share of challenges over recent years – from Covid impacting dealership visits, to supply chain issues and the knock-on effects of the global computer chip shortage. These constraints have both tested and fortified the industry, says Keyloop’s Graham Stokes.

John Darke, based in Louth, has once again been honoured with Ford's prestigious President’s Award for outstanding sales & service performance.

The new car market will face huge challenges by year-end, according to Cox Automotive which is warning that pressures could be even worse that those caused by the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 pandemic.

Electric vehicles (EVs) offer considerable savings in service, maintenance, and repair (SMR) costs when compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts.

In the second part of AM’s focus on Northern Ireland, NFDA NI spokesman Brian Robinson, franchise director at Belfast-based Agnew Group, discusses the unique challenges the country faces as it transitions to electric vehicles (EV). 

LSH Auto has welcomed 20 new apprentices to its teams at dealerships in Stockport, Whitefield, Birmingham, Solihull, and Tamworth.

Audi has officially launched the new generation A5 range in the UK, detailing pricing for both the new A5, S5 and Avant models, each with three trim levels: Sport, S line, and Edition 1.

A strategic partnership between two players in the wholesale vehicle sector has been forged to revolutionise the way used car dealers source and finance stock.

Hendy Group has inducted 18 more employees into its exclusive ‘25 Year Club,’ bringing the total to an impressive 155 members.

A staggering 96% of motorists believe that addressing the pothole crisis should be the top priority for the new Labour government, according to recent research.

Stark generational differences in ‘Car Confidence’ exist when it comes to buying and owning a vehicle, according to a Censuswide survey of 1,000 UK drivers, commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman.

Iconic British brand Jaguar is just months away from discontinuing its entire existing lineup before unveiling a pivotal concept car in December which will define its future direction.