1. 11-Nov-2026
    • Operations
    The used car market continues to shift as the long tail of pandemic disruption reshapes stock availability, vehicle age profiles and pricing dynamics. Retailers are still adapting to fluctuations in s …
  2. 11-Nov-2026
    • Operations
    The shortage of skilled vehicle technicians remains one of the most pressing challenges facing UK dealerships. As vehicle technology becomes more complex and demand for servicing grows, many retailers …
  3. 11-Nov-2026
    • Operations
    Customer expectations in car retail are evolving rapidly as digital platforms, agency models and new online marketplaces reshape how vehicles are discovered and purchased. At the same time, many retai …
  4. 11-Nov-2026
    • Operations
    Retailers are facing growing complexity when helping customers choose between petrol, hybrid and fully electric vehicles. With more models entering the market, new brands competing for attention and b …
  5. 11-Nov-2026
    • Operations
    Marketing has become increasingly complex for dealerships, with fragmented technology platforms, changing digital channels and rising expectations around vehicle presentation and pricing. Yet many ret …
  6. 11-Nov-2026
    • Strategy & Leadership
    With the UK new car market still below its 2016 peak and more brands competing than ever, retailers face an increasingly crowded marketplace. New entrants and a growing range of EV brands are intensif …
  7. 11-Nov-2026
    • Strategy & Leadership
    A dealer group CEO or OEM leader sits down to present their view of the future of automotive retail.
  8. 11-Nov-2026
    • Strategy & Leadership
    Rapid advances in dealership technology are creating new opportunities to improve efficiency and customer experience. However, the pace of change is often outstripping the skills and workflows of exis …
  9. 11-Nov-2026
    • Technology & Innovation
    Generating enquiries is only the first step. The real challenge for many dealerships is managing leads effectively, responding quickly and nurturing potential customers through the sales journey. This …
  10. 11-Nov-2026
    • Strategy & Leadership
    Attracting and retaining talented people is becoming one of the biggest challenges facing motor retailers. As the industry evolves, many dealer groups are recognising that strong workplace culture is …
  11. 11-Nov-2026
    • Technology & Innovation
    Technology is advancing rapidly across motor retail, from AI driven tools and automation to new digital communication platforms. But for many dealerships the challenge is no longer simply adopting mor …
  12. 11-Nov-2026
    • Technology & Innovation
    Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly appearing across dealership operations, from sales and marketing platforms to CRM systems and digital assistants. While the technology promises major efficiency …
  13. 11-Nov-2026
    • Technology & Innovation
    Dealer groups are investing heavily in technology, but with increasingly complex tech stacks now costing hundreds of thousands of pounds each year, many retailers are under pressure to demonstrate cle …
  14. 11-Nov-2026
    • Technology & Innovation
    Stock management has become far more complex as retailers balance tighter margins, changing supply patterns and real-time pricing. Technology is now playing a central role in helping dealerships manag …
  15. 11-Nov-2026
    • Technology & Innovation
    Dealerships have access to more data than ever before, from customer activity and marketing performance to stock movements, pricing trends and workshop utilisation. Yet many retailers still struggle t …