Auto Retail Network @AutoRetail
The premier strategy & best practice source for senior execs in UK auto retailing. Informed publications, reports & events. bit.ly/ARAgenda UK Joined December 2009-
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British vehicle production slips -11.8% to 905,233 units in 2024, with cars down to 779,584, as industry continues transformation to EV production, says @SMMT. ow.ly/Jm3K50UQ0YM
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Retailers on Sunday Times Tax List 2025 ow.ly/NCag50UOIvO
EU officials are “shaping” options for an incentive programme to help the European car industry. The plan is to use pan-EU subsidies to boost demand for EVs. A complication of the scheme is designing it to conform with WTO rules while avoiding subsidies flowing to Chinese OEMs.
Eight steps to help retailers drive up those EV sales. How a strategic shift can help to maximise market potential in 2025, according to Fraser Brown, founder and managing director, MotorVise…read more in #ARProfit
Record rise in UK businesses in financial distress ow.ly/uFYq50UOprT
Vertu in VW, Citroen EV sales success ow.ly/gPlo50UNyWI
Businesses shed jobs over the past two months at one of the fastest rates since the 2009 financial crisis. Optimism has also fallen to the lowest level since late 2022, shortly after Liz Truss’s mini-budget. Payrolls also fell at their fastest pace since November 2020.
In a new book, Dr Rebecca Homkes, a high-growth strategy specialist and executive advisor, outlines how retailers can successfully lead their teams amid today’s challenges and uncertainty. Read more extracts in #ARBulletin
The February 2025 issue of the award-winning Auto Retail Profit is out now and it’s packed full of practical advice and useful features to help your business. #ARProfit
How to achieve 80% EV by 2030, Simon Vessey, partner of Arthur D.Little’s Global Automotive Practice, says focus on a “threecycle” migration approach to transition customers from ICE cars into EVs by the early 2030s. Read the full story in #ARBulletin
VW Group has confirmed it's returning to the franchised model for retail EV sales from VW, VW Commercial Vehicles, Audi and Skoda. The switch will take place on...read the full story here: auto-retail.co.uk/agenda/vw-aban…
Go back to the future with used car PCP finance, says Debbie McKay, commercial director motor sales, MotoNovo Finance...read more in #AR Profit ow.ly/oQ3O50UKQgw
ACEA wants ‘urgent action’ on CO2 targets ow.ly/UtWk50UKPZe
Five ways to smash social media marketing autoretailprofit.co.uk/issue-115/auto…
News alert - Chancellor Rachel Reeves has intervened to protect lenders exposed to the legal cases surrounding car finance mis-selling...Read the full story here: ow.ly/5Lm450UJXP6
Toyota and Lexus retailer Jemca has reported a £4.7m loss before tax for the year ended March 2024, despite turnover increasing from £314m to £345m. In 2023, it reported a £529k profit. ow.ly/NauT50UJXkN
City investors are concerned about investors being deterred by the UK’s approach to rules and regulation as a result of the ongoing car finance commission investigation. Some say it is becoming “difficult to operate” as a result. ow.ly/sCmt50UJi0f
UK economy ‘not that bad’ ow.ly/A65X50UJi02
Who’s Where in Auto Retail 2025 has been extensively revised and updated. Everything you expect is still in the report including a Market Trends section focusing on retailer acquisitions, multi-franchising, property and expert opinion. Order a copy here bit.ly/3YHSO00
Top 11 tips to optimise auto auction profits, according to Alex Wright, MD Shoreham Vehicle Auctions. Read more in #ARProfit.
Daksh Gupta @DakshGuptaCEO
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Robert Forrester @vertumotorsCEO
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NFDA @RMI_NFDA
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Automotive Management @AMchatter
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Richard Aucock @richardaucock
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Philip Nothard @PhilipN_Auto
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Tim Rose AM Editor @AM_editorTimR
900 Followers 509 Following Editor of Bauer Media's AM-Online. Ex BBC local radio motoring pundit. Family man, basset hound walker.
Tom Sharpe @Sharpe_Tom
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Curtis Hutchinson @curtis_hutch
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David Stones @Lord_Stones
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Todd Bailey @therealtbailey
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BayDesk @bay_desk
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Hoyle @Hoyle1276140
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CarBuyingGenius @CarBuyingGenius
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Motor Auction Group @Motor_Auctions
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George Washington Jr @dpogw
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Frosts Cars Ltd @FrostsCarsLtd
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Nick Franklin @nickfrank75
71 Followers 207 Following Football, Golf and being a good Dad! Is there anything else?
Marc Burley @MARCBURLEYUK
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Phil @PhilR141618
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JB007DBS @JB007DBS
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Lucas Welk @Lucas_Welk
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Martin @Martin52479212
108 Followers 369 Following Ex rugby player and social butterfly. Director for Coffee Blue Ltd.
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Tony Williams @TonyWilliamsZ
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setor acolatse @SetorAcolatse
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Andrew Sanders @AndrewS38967879
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Mark Pain @MarkPain1973
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UCan Car Credit @ucancarcredituk
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KJL Group - Technolog... @KJLGroup
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Drivepass© @thedrivepassDMS
7 Followers 19 Following Drivepass is a DMS with Ai infused modules empowering manufacturers & dealerships with rich insights to provide amazing customer service & experiences.
Brian mcgillion @brian_mcgillion
22 Followers 589 Following
Daksh Gupta @DakshGuptaCEO
8K Followers 2K Following CEO of Huws Gray Group (A Blackstone Co.), VP of the IMI and Chairman of Hendy Group. Former CEO of Marshall Motor Holdings Plc & ‘23 AM Hall of Fame Inductee
Robert Forrester @vertumotorsCEO
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Adrian Wallington @AdrianWallingto
2K Followers 2K Following Husband to Mrs W and father of 4 amazing children. What we do in life echoes in eternity.
James Baggott @CarDealerEd
14K Followers 2K Following Founder @CarDealerMag. CEO @BaizeGroup, @BlackballMedia & @OnCueComms. Proud of @PA backing. @GAFIRS lifeboat coxswain No.5
Umesh Samani @specialistcars1
6K Followers 1K Following Lifetime Achievement Award. 'Dealer's Dealer & Social Media User Of The Year: 5th most influencer 'Motor Dealer' on Twitter Theo Paphitis #SBS IMDA Chairman
NFDA @RMI_NFDA
2K Followers 689 Following The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK. See also @DriveMyCareer & @EVApproved
Richard Aucock @richardaucock
14K Followers 11K Following Motoring journalist. Director, @editorial_mr. Vice president, @AutoBestEU. Vice chair, @gomw_uk. Juror, @WorldCarAwards. Bit of a car guy.
Philip Nothard @PhilipN_Auto
4K Followers 2K Following Customer Insight & Strategy Director at Cox Automotive UK - All things #Dealers #Auctions & #SocialMedia - views are my own.. 07798 602736
Curtis Hutchinson @curtis_hutch
1K Followers 466 Following Auto industry hack & PR for hire. Motor Trade Radio podcast co-host. 2017 London Marathon runner. Appreciator of music trivia. Beatles & Dylan fan. Proud dad.
SMMT @SMMT
17K Followers 3K Following SMMT supports & promotes the interests of the UK automotive industry at home & abroad. It acts as the voice of the motor industry in the UK. CEO: @MikeHawesSMMT
Ralph Morton @RalphMorton
3K Followers 4K Following Communication specialist in the fleet and leasing sector. Failing tennis player, eternally optimistic for Quins RFC, likes a beer, likes a swim
Lookers @LookersGroup
6K Followers 2K Following We're a leading UK motor retailer representing over 30 different manufacturers in over 150 dealerships. Pop in for a chat or tweet us today. #ChooseLookers
Mike Allen @autoVCCPC
2K Followers 4K Following Managing Director Cambria Private Capital. Any views expressed are my own
AutoRaise Charity @AR_Charity
711 Followers 2K Following AutoRaise is a charitable organisation committed to reversing the skills shortage in the vehicle repair industry.
New World Automotive @NWAutomotive
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Keron Hurlstone 🇬�... @KeronH
733 Followers 5K Following Senior Director, Cook, enjoys life, positive, hardworking, good people, my kids, husband, Politics, my grandbabies, luckier than some, all my own opinions
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Tom Wood @woodtom
474 Followers 230 Following Automotive/Tech CEO leading Car & Classic - the largest specialist vehicle marketplace in Europe
AlistairJ @alistair777
572 Followers 623 Following Cut me & I bleed petrol. 30yrs+ in the automotive industry, one that I love dearly! Open to discussions on cars or the trade, esp if beer/wine involved
David Kendrick @DaveKendrick
668 Followers 800 Following Head of North West and CF Partner for @cooper_parry. Also Chairman of @lindowcc - all views are my own
Prof David Bailey @dgbailey
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KGM UK Media @KGM_UK_Media
5K Followers 601 Following All the latest news from KGM Motors UK - formerly SsangYong. Makers of Korean SUVs and 4x4 vehicles since 1954.
Cazoo Data Services @CazooData
887 Followers 1K Following Automotive fintech providing vehicle data, valuations and audiences for the future of mobility.
Scottish Motor Trade ... @SMTAltd
366 Followers 297 Following Scottish Motor Trade Association: We exist to “encourage, promote and protect” the interests of our members throughout Scotland.
the IMDA @IMDA2017
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Duff Morgan SEAT - No... @SEATShowroom
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John Tordoff @tordoff_john
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Mark Evans @Mark_G_Evans
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Mediahawk @mediahawk
839 Followers 565 Following
Derren Martin @DerrenM_bg
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ASE Global @ASE_Global
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