A plan to roll out agency contracts has been put on pause by the new head of Stellantis UK to allow her time to rebuild the confidence and trust of its franchisees.
Resilient partnerships will be critical in navigating the complexities of the retail landscape, according to industry chief John O'Hanlon.
More than 60 vital suppliers to modern motor retailers will be in one place at Automotive Management Live on November 9 ready to help car dealerships improve their sales, aftersales and customer service.
Marketing Delivery and Sandown Mercedes-Benz will deliver a special presentation at AM Live about how agency and EVs will bring fresh opportunities for retailers.
A law suit, which was brought by 38 Mercedes-Benz dealers in Australia against the manufacturer after it introduced the agency retail model, has failed.
Concern is growing that the agency model could further restrict the supply of used cars, according to the latest monthly analysis from Startline’s Used Car Tracker.
