In addition to this, few could have foreseen that Vauxhall’s chairman and managing director, Rory Harvey, would be called upon to defend the brand after wiring defects caused two of its big-selling models to hit the headlines following a string of fires.
Being forced by the surprise result of the EU referendum into discussions with Government ministers about safeguarding its UK manufacturing operation was equally unwelcome.
Vauxhall was among the manufacturers who increased prices in July and October – by 2.5% – but Harvey insisted “the volatility needs to stop”, adding: “What we don’t want to do is knee-jerk into a reaction.”
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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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