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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Hedin's takeover plan of Evans Halshaw and Stratstone owner Pendragon gets extension

The London Stock Exchange has extended the deadline for Sweden-based Hedin Group to continue discussions and due diligence with Pendragon before it must decide whether to make a formal takeover bid for the major AM100 dealer group which trades under the Evans Halshaw and Stratstone brands.

Acquisition and disposal 24 Oct

Auto Trader sells off its Carzone division in Ireland

Auto Trader has sold off its Webzone subsidiary, which trades as Carzone in the Republic of Ireland, for 30m euros (approx. £26m).

Supplier news 24 Oct

New 12 month EV subscription scheme targets workers

A new tax-efficient short subscription scheme for electric vehicles has been launched to target company employees.

leasing 21 Oct

London gets UK's first service hub for EV brand Volta

Tottenham in London has been chosen as the site for the UK's first service and maintenance hub for the electric vehicle brand Volta Trucks.

EV and hybrids 21 Oct

Paul Willcox, group managing director for Stellantis UK

Stellantis UK restructure to cut dealerships and build market area system

Stellantis UK will adopt a contiguous market area-style network plan to streamline its franchised dealer relationships. The new approach is part of a wide reorganisation at Stellantis UK, including management team changes.

Manufacturer insight 18 Oct

Launch review: Nissan targets premium customers with Ariya EV

Nissan has launched its most premium model yet with a clear desire to capitalise on the surging interest in electric vehicles (EVs).

car model news 12 Oct

Motorpoint reports record H1 revenues of £735 million

Used car supermarket chain Motorpoint has reported a 30% annual rise in half year revenues to £785 million thanks to a richer mix of bigger ticket vehicles and price inflation.

financial results 6 Oct

Get ready for Ben's Big Breakfast charity fundraiser next week

wellbeing 6 Oct

UK's September new car sales near the quarter million mark

Registrations of new cars in the plate-change month of September reached 225,269 units; the 4.6% uplift marking the new car market's second successive month of year-on-year growth, SMMT data shows.

new car market 5 Oct

Long term report: Cupra Born EV is full of energy and spark

The pain of energy charges is being offset by the pleasure of stretching the legs of our Cupra Born electric car.

car model news 5 Oct

Economist Rebecca Harding joins AM Live line-up to guide dealers through tough economy

Dr Rebecca Harding, an advisor to the Council of the Society of Professional Economists and former chief economist of the British Bankers Association, will deliver a keynote presentation at Automotive Management Live next month to help guide motor retailers through the turbulent economic conditions.

Automotive Management Live 4 Oct