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That intent is conditional, however. Pochin has developed an operating model distinct from the traditional solus dealership, and Motorvogue’s expansion will depend on being able to replicate this model in other market areas.
For Pochin, it’s all about scale. Not the type of scale that comes with the likes of Sytner, Pendragon and Lookers, but scale in terms of each site: a property footprint that allows him to incorporate showrooms for five or six brands, separated by walls if those brands demand, and served by a single, large, multi-franchised workshop.
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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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