Honda UK has said that it has “no specific plans” to introduce an agency model to its franchised car retail network.

A spokesperson spoke to AM this morning (March 19) in response to reports that the Japanese brand is rolling-out the agency model “globally” in a move that will also bring a reduction in its car dealership footprint.

The spokesperson told AM that that Honda UK “currently have no specific plans to move to an agency model” and added that the brand have “no further reductions planned” over those reported exclusively by AM back in 2019.

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