Henson Motor Group had been steadily expanding its presence in Newcastle until the 2008 recession hit.
The independent used car retailer saw its turnover plunge by a quarter, and managing director David Wilson took decisive action to preserve the core business.
Here, he tells The Journal newspaper in Newcastle how he now plans to rebuild the business and offer used cars nationwide via the internet.
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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