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The new issue of AM is out now with insights into dealers’ learnings from lockdown, and how they can prepare for an electrified vehicle ramp up as we near the 2030 UK Government target.

Sales executives will be replaced in DS Automobiles showrooms by a new single contact for a customer's lifecycle. UK dealerships introduce ‘DS Concierge’ role.

The UK Government is set to start the process this year of determining its minimum zero emission distance for hybrid cars on sale after 2030, in its delivery plan.

CSM Group has taken on the Citroen franchise for Yeovil, Somerset, opening a new showroom under its Rowcliffes brand after Motorwell Citroen closed.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has just set out his four step plan to bring England out of the latest COVID-19 lockdown, allowing non-essential retailers - such as car showrooms - to reopen no sooner than April 12.

Protestors spreading claims suggesting Volkswagen used forced labour in China chose London dealership Alan Day Volkswagen as the target for their campaign.

Three raiders targeted desirable Ford Focus ST performance cars when they broke into the Formula One Car Supermarket in Falkirk.

Cazoo, a UK online motor retailer that already sold almost 20,000 cars to consumers since December 2019, says claims it is stock market bound are speculation.

Brindley Motor Group, Mon Motors, Helston Garages Group, Johnsons and Marsh Wall have all signed contracts for used car provenance services from cap hpi

RCI Financial Services, part of Renault, has granted a three year contract for the aftersales work on its fleet of more than 12,500 vehicles to Fleet Assist following a tender process.

Insights into Marshall's and Peter Vardy's plans for 2021, plus hundreds of tips for marketing, lowering costs and squeezing efficiencies are in AM March Issue.

AM100 motor retailer HR Owen is investing heavily in 2021 ready to win over more luxury car buyers, despite a heavy hit to its 2020 profits as coronavirus lockdowns took their toll.

In a snap poll on AM-online, we asked motor retailers 'How do you feel about the 2030 rule for hybrid and electric new cars only?'

Digital progress will be discussed at Automotive Management Live Virtual, the online event for automotive retailers, which starts on Wednesday, January 20.

Arnold Clark's innovative approach to promoting electric cars, small dealer groups' success with online car sales and Cinch's strategy for growth are all explored in the new issue of AM magazine, available to read here in digital form.