The director of the NFDA Sue Robinson has commented on the recent speech by London’s deputy mayor for transport Isabel Dedring.
Vehicle safety recalls have been a major industry news item this year. Frustrating for dealers because there is always the inherent reputational/confidence risk that accompanies such news, it can however also be an opportunity, argues EMaC MD Angela Barrow.
Despite being billed as the biggest change to consumer law for more than a century and with the spotlight on car dealers, why is the impending Consumer Rights Act barely raising an eyebrow?
Without doubt, the recent Competition and Markets Authority investigation into businesses that may be paying for endorsements in blogs and other online articles is important.
Recent innovations have allowed the automotive industry it to make impressive strides in fuel economy, performance, and deliver lower emissions.
Whilst some might find it a boring subject, more and more focus has been put on the collection of customer and vehicle data in recent times.
Available, vacant dealerships on the market are decreasing and, as the economy improves, there are fewer businesses on the market.
Much has been written about British Intelligence Agencies “spying” on us which affirms that there may be circumstances where the rights to privacy of the individual are sacrificed.
Author: Andrew Thompson; partner and clean-tech specialist at intellectual property firm, Withers & Rogers.
Jim Saker on technology that will change motor retail, such as carmakers predicting the future with Twitter and cameras that tell how a test drive is going.
Working in the automotive industry has long been considered not to be for the faint-hearted.
Author: Philip Harmer is a partner at Stormcatcher Motor Industry Lawyers. He is a practising lawyer, author and speaker on all aspects of employment, commercial and motor trade law.
There is a huge opportunity here. The UK economy hasn’t actually rebalanced in the way that the government hoped for. But the automotive sector really is doing the ‘heavy lifting’ of reshoring, exporting the economy out of recession, and driving growth. Let’s make the most of it.
Many will consider 2014 to have been an interesting year, with a Scottish referendum landing right in the middle of a crucial month for some, as well as the debate around how many ‘tactical registrations’ were supporting the yearly increase in new cars… This year looks to be no less interesting
Overzealous, target chasing sales departments are encouraging sales staff to take the customers seven digit card number and conclude an off-premises contracts without playing by the rules or regulations.
Used product has been scarce and values have held up, but with more PCP returns kicking in, the challenges are to retain the entrepreneurial aspects of used as well as meeting new targets.
