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Author: Tim Rose
Editor
tim.rose@bauermedia.co.uk
01733468266

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)
As editor of AM since 2016, Tim is responsible for its media content, planning and production across AM's multiple channels, including the website, digital reports, webinars, social media and the editorial content of AM's events, Automotive Management Live and the AM Awards. His focus is on interviewing senior leaders of franchised dealer groups and motor manufacturer national sales companies to examine latest developments in UK motor retail. 

Articles by Tim Rose - Page 190

Funds to help commercialisation of low carbon vehicles

A £10 million initiative launched today by the UK’s innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board, should help businesses gain access to a new technology centre for commercialising low carbon vehicles.

12 Jul

UK auto industry to get billion pound investment

A joint UK motor industry and government automotive strategy has today committed to invest well over £1bn in additional funds over the next 10 years to secure the growth and development of its vehicle and component manufacturing sector.

12 Jul

Celebrity event puts a buzz around carmaker Infiniti

Japanese premium carmaker Infiniti created a buzz about its brand last night by hosting an invite-only InfinitiGate party in London's Covent Garden.

12 Jul

Get involved in national BEN week from Monday

BEN, the automotive industry charity will be celebrating its 108th birthday and the arrival of a new member of staff, Benjamin Bear, during the week 15th - 21st July 2013.

12 Jul

Intensive training for Kia dealers at product masterclass

Some 670 staff from Kia’s dealer network went through an intensive training festival last week to hone their product knowledge and learn more of the upsell opportunities available.

11 Jul

Chairman invests in Cambria Automobiles

Philip Swatman, the non-executive chairman of Cambria Automobiles, has invested in the dealer group.

11 Jul

FCA issues call for evidence on GAP competition

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has begun a study into general insurance add-on products with an appeal for evidence of competition in the marketplace.

10 Jul

Vertu acquires Lookers Volkswagen dealerships

Three years after adding the Seat brand Vertu Motors has now gained its first Volkswagen franchises.

10 Jul

Dealers encouraged to show they're responsible by recycling tyres

A new recycling initiative is allowing tyre retailers who meet a strict set of guidelines and adhere to industry best practice will be able to display a ‘Responsible Retailer’ badge.

10 Jul

Bentley proud of sales growth so far in 2013

Crewe-based Bentley Motors has reported that global new car deliveries in the first half of 2013 were 9% up on the same period in 2012.

10 Jul

Long-term test: Mercedes-Benz A220 CDI AMG Sport

A-Class’s well-designed and hi-tech interior has the X factor for the Y generation.

10 Jul

‘Rays of sunshine’ in market

Average selling price falls at Manheim, but a number of sectors see increases

10 Jul

AM100 dealer group adds five new franchises

A top 20 AM100 car dealer has made an acquisition which has added five fresh franchises to its business.

9 Jul

Growth in demand for consumer motor finance continues for 17th month

New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that May 2013 was the seventeenth consecutive month of double-digit growth in the consumer new car finance market.

9 Jul

Court case sees dealer ordered to repay £90,000

A Plymouth motor dealer who ripped off customers has been ordered by a court to pay back £95,000 as the proceeds of his crime.

8 Jul
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