Here’s what our attendees experienced at our 2025 show:
Content Streams: Expert-Led Theatres
Strategy & Leadership Stream
The automotive landscape is shifting faster than ever, with new entrants reshaping competition, EV targets redefining sales strategies, and regulatory changes tightening margins. The Strategy & Leadership content stream is where senior leaders gained the clarity and confidence to navigate this transformation.
Through executive-level keynotes and panel discussions, attendees:
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Learnt how leading dealer groups are delivering profitability in the face of FCA finance reviews and market volatility
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Understood where growth opportunities lie, from emerging OEM partnerships to new revenue models
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Gained inspiration from proven leadership approaches that build high performing, future-ready teams
If you wanted to set the direction for your business, protect your bottom line, and stay ahead of industry change, this was your essential stream.
Operations Stream
From aftersales to customer experience, operational excellence is the backbone of a resilient dealership. The Operations content stream brought attendees real-world case studies and best practices to keep service bays full, customers loyal, and margins strong.
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Proven strategies to retain customers despite reduced EV servicing needs
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Ways to optimise workshop performance, boost efficiency, and capture every upsell opportunity
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Best-in-class customer experience tactics that drive loyalty and repeat business
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Insights on stock sourcing and management to protect used-car profitability
For aftersales managers, service leaders, and operational decision-makers, this was where we explored how small improvements deliver big returns.
Technology & Innovation Stream
Consumer expectations are evolving, and technology is the key to meeting them. The Technology & Innovation content stream showcased how AI, automation, data, and omnichannel strategies can transform your customer experience, marketing performance, and sales results.
In these forward-focused sessions, attendees learnt:
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How to harness AI and CRM tools to personalise journeys and boost lead conversion
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The tech stack essentials that improve data accuracy, reduce manual work, and unlock actionable insights
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How dealers are using automation to do more with less and get ahead of competitors
Attendees walked away ready to inspire their customers and lead in the digital era.
The Exhibition Floor: 80+ Leading Suppliers
The solutions that can transform your business
The exhibition floor gave attendees the chance to meet more than 80 of the industry’s most innovative suppliers, all in one place. From digital marketing and CRM platforms to aftersales tools and used-car sourcing solutions, they found the partners who could help them cut costs, improve efficiency, and grow revenue.
Instead of spending weeks researching, attendees were able to compare, benchmark, and demo the latest solutions in just one day.
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E-Street: The Future of EV Retail
Powered by Ohme: Hands-on with the latest plug-in vehicles and tomorrow’s growth brands
E-Street returned for 2025 and it was bigger than ever. The UK has experienced an unprecedented surge in choice as new and emerging plug-in vehicle brands enter the market.
This year’s show dedicated even more space to the latest brands that are looking to partner with experienced automotive retailers to expand their dealer networks.
E-Street showcased multiple new models, giving delegates the chance to examine build quality up close and speak directly with the national sales company teams about network opportunities and future model roadmaps.
Attendees met companies like Xpeng, Farizon, AION, Denza, and more. They gained direct insight into future model plans, network strategies, and how they’re approaching the UK market.
The Live Podcast Stage: Big Ideas, Unfiltered
Where the industry’s boldest voices tackled retail’s biggest shifts in front of a live audience. Real conversations. Real leaders. No fluff.
Attendees were able to hear straight from the people shaping the future of UK automotive retail. They walked away with insight they could act on immediately. Here's what they experienced on the day:
- Unfiltered debate with leading dealers, disruptors and OEMs
- Live audience Q&As that cut through the headlines
- Instant takeaways to drive profit, retention and performance
- Exclusive access to podcast recordings you can share with your teams
- Front-row exposure to industry icons and rising voices
Don’t just listen, actually join the conversation. Be a part of where the UK motor retail community gets loud, honest and inspired.
Why Attend in 2026?
By bringing together expert-led content, a packed exhibition floor, and the latest EV brands, Automotive Management LIVE 2025 gave attendees everything they needed to:
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Learn from the best – strategies, case studies, and solutions from the top performers in UK motor retail
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Connect with decision-makers – AM100 dealers, OEMs, and peers facing the same challenges you are
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Discover what’s next – innovations and partnerships that will transform your dealership’s profitability
And we're doing it all again next year. Register your interest for 2026 to be the first to know when registration officially opens, and keep up-to-date with all announcements.
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