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.

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Brown swaps Allen Ford for Birchwood

Marketing expert Matt Brown joins Birchwood from Allen Ford

Car dealer news 3 Jan

Dale Wyatt, director of automobile, Suzuki GB

Executive View: Dale Wyatt's expectations of UK motor retail in 2024

The months ahead will bring a "hyper competitive environment" with fresh entrants to the new car market, existing OEMs battling to convince retail buyers about EVs, and a close eye on cost bases, according to outspoken industry executive Dale Wyatt as the Suzuki GB boss shared his expectations for 2024 on LinkedIn.

2 Jan

The FCA rules on Pendragon sell-off to Lithia

The Financial Conduct Authority has given the go-ahead for US-based Lithia Motor's takeover of the motor retail part of Pendragon, including its Pendragon Finance and Insurance Services Limited business.

Car dealer news 29 Dec

New EV tariffs avoided thanks to UK and EU deal

The European Union and the UK have finalised a three year extension to trade rules, avoiding the imposition of a 10% tariff on new electric vehicles.

new car market 22 Dec

Another 2.1% fall in average used car values reported by Cap HPI

The average value of a used car at 3yrs/60k has fallen again in December, but Cap HPI said seasonal norms are returning.

used car values 22 Dec

China's Chery to add second new brand, Jaecoo, into UK car market

China's car manufacturing giant Chery is preparing to launch its second UK new car brand just months after sales begin of its launch brand, Omoda.

Manufacturer insight 22 Dec

Halfords in fresh attack on franchised dealers over warranty misinformation claim

In a new phase of its 'Dealer or No Dealer' marketing campaign, aftermarket firm Halfords claims motorists are wrongly told to use franchised dealerships to maintain their warranty.

Aftersales 21 Dec

Automotive firm fined £2.5m for ignoring Competition and Markets Authority decree

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has handed a £2.5 million fine to vehicle salvage firm Copart for ignoring the regulator's orders.

Compliance & risk management 21 Dec

KGM Motors UK is the new name for SsangYong Motors UK

The company importing the Rexton, Tivoli and Korando SUVs, SsangYong Motor UK, has rebranded to KGM Motors UK in line with the Korean vehicle manufacturer's global relaunch as it seeks to move on from its troubled recent history.

Manufacturer insight 21 Dec

Executive View: Vulnerable customer identification under the FCA's Consumer Duty

The pressure on UK motor retailers to identify vulnerable customers ahead of the motor finance sales process has increased since the arrival of the latest regulatory regime, and Jonathan Barrett, chief executive of Comentis, shares his thoughts on what this means for regulated firms.

21 Dec