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Navigating the Disrupted Used Car Market: A Must-Attend Webinar The used car market is still reeling from the pandemic's impact. With fewer cars available and increased demand, pricing has skyrocketed. Join us for our upcoming webinar, Auto Retail Network Live: Used Car Briefing to learn how to navigate this challenging landscape. Led by Auto Retail Live chair Al Clarke, our expert panel - Perrys Motor Sales Ltd’ Darren Ardron, Swansway Motor Group’s Peter Smyth, and MOTORS’ Phill Jones will discuss: * Market trends and consumer behaviour * Pricing strategies that work * Stock sourcing challenges and solutions * Part-ex policies to maximize profit Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and stay ahead of the curve. Register now: https://bit.ly/480py7K Date: Thursday 24 October Time: 2 PM #webinar #AutoRetail #MarketingStrategies #AutomotiveInsights #IndustryInsights #dealership #automotiveindustry #automotive #newcars #usedcars #cardealers #oldercars #IndustryNews #Marketing #UsedCarMarket

Alfa to hit 34-strong network by mid-25 Alfa Romeo, which has seen its network numbers fluctuate in recent years, is aiming to grow the number of retailers to 36 by mid-2025, according to UK managing director Jules Tilstone. Tilstone said the brand currently had 24 retailers, with four more on the way in West London, Birmingham, Manchester and Swansea. Another six added in the first half of 2025. Alfa has 57 authorised repairers. “Ultimately we’re looking for a 45-strong network,” said Tilstone who added that the initial plan took Alfa to the mid-30s. Read more on Auto Retail Network Agenda https://lnkd.in/ejDiqtKC #ARAgenda #AutoRetail #MarketingStrategies #AutomotiveInsights #IndustryInsights #dealership #automotiveindustry #automotive #newcars #usedcars #cardealers #oldercars #IndustryNews #Marketing #UsedCarMarket

New Entrants Report 2024: Your Guide to the Next Big Automotive Brands Are you looking to expand your retail business with the latest and most exciting automotive brands? Our new New Entrants Report 2024 is here to help! This in-depth report, from Auto Retail Network and in partnership with Auto Trader Insight provides valuable insights into the top 15 brands most likely to enter the UK and European markets. Discover critical information such as: * Production volumes * Current and future models * Powertrain options * Company size and structure * Domestic retail approach * Market share * Expansion plans Learn from retailers who have already adopted new brands and gain expert insights into which brands are poised to make a significant impact. Order your copy today and stay ahead of the curve. https://lnkd.in/edefNYWe #NewEntrantsReport #AutomotiveIndustry #Retail #BusinessExpansion #NewBrands #FutureOfAutomotive #AutoRetail #MarketingStrategies #AutomotiveInsights #IndustryInsights #dealership #automotiveindustry #automotive #newcars #usedcars #cardealers #oldercars #IndustryNews #Marketing #UsedCarMarket

Auto Retail Live: New entrant brands Listen back to the latest Auto Retail Live, featuring Victor Zhang, country director, OMODA UK & JAECOO UK, Andrew Pilkington, MBA, deputy CEO sales & marketing, VINFAST UK, and Ian Plummer, commercial director of Auto Trader UK. Catch up here: https://bit.ly/3BDV27A and feel free to share the link with friends and colleagues. And, get in touch if you would like a complimentary trial to the Auto Retail Network publications. #ARNLive #AutoRetail #MarketingStrategies #AutomotiveInsights #IndustryInsights #dealership #automotiveindustry #automotive #newcars #usedcars #cardealers #oldercars #IndustryNews #Marketing #UsedCarMarket

**60 min countdown** New brand entrants are joining the UK market at pace, but their potential impact, and the opportunity they represent, is yet to be determined and a source of much debate. The latest edition of Auto Retail Network's New Entrants Report assesses the market and what's needed to succeed for both retailers who partner with these new players and the manufacturers themselves. To mark the launch of the report, a panel of experts - Victor Zhang of Omoda and Jaecoo UK, Andrew Pilkington, MBA of Vinfast, and Auto Trader's Ian Plummer - will be joining Al Clarke at 10.30 this morning to discuss these topics, as well as answer what these brands have to offer retailers, and how and when they're likely to reach the UK. Don't miss the chance to hear how the arrival of these new brands may affect your business, and have your questions answered live. Tune in for free at 10.30am - catch up on demand will be available shortly afterwards.

Ford pins EV hopes on government incentives Without government incentives to stimulate retail and LCV electric vehicle demand, Ford could be forced to cut the supply of petrol and diesel cars, according to Ford managing director Lisa Brankin. Speaking to Auto Retail Network Agenda, Brankin said that the Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme (VETS), that’s linked to the ZEV Mandate, was her number one topic – and one that keeps her up at night. “If we want to get to our target, we can’t depend just on company car drivers, because the retail sector is 40% of the industry. If we want to make VETS a success, we need some customer incentives to drive demand in the UK market and that’s what’s keeping me up at night. “Our really strong call to UK government is that if we want to collectively get that 2030 CO2 target, we need to do something about driving customer demand.” Read the full interview with Lisa Brankin in this month’s Auto Retail Bulletin magazine, out this week. #AutoRetail #MarketingStrategies #AutomotiveInsights #IndustryInsights #dealership #automotiveindustry #automotive #newcars #usedcars #cardealers #oldercars #IndustryNews #Marketing #UsedCarMarket

Get behind the wheel to shift more cars! In the latest Auto Retail Network Profit issue, Alex Wright, MD, Shoreham Vehicle Auctions offers four buying and selling top tips for used vehicles, which should help improve your sales and profitability. “The purchase of used cars online by retailers at auction – and consumers via retailer websites – is calling for greater attention to detail,” says Alex Read the full article in #ARProfit, via the email link provided, the website https://lnkd.in/eEsM7y4N or get in touch for a complimentary trial of any Auto Retail Network publications. #AutoRetail #MarketingStrategies #AutomotiveInsights #IndustryInsights #dealership #automotiveindustry #automotive #newcars #usedcars #cardealers #oldercars #IndustryNews #Marketing #UsedCarMarket

What do the new brand entrants offer to retailers? Join us at 10.30 am on 8 October for our next #ARNLive when we discuss the new brand entrants joining the UK market. These brands are arriving at pace and putting pressure on existing traditional manufacturers at a time when electric vehicle targets, economic pressures and consumer confidence are all challenging. Chaired by Al Clarke, the webinar panel includes Victor Zhang, country director, OMODA UK & JAECOO UK, Andrew Pilkington, MBA, deputy CEO sales & marketing, VINFAST UK, and Ian Plummer, commercial director of Auto Trader UK. They will share their knowledge and experience about the new Chinese brands and will be available to answer your questions online. Coinciding with this webinar Auto Retail Network, in partnership with Auto Trader, is publishing the New Entrants Report which examines the most significant Chinese brands and their aspirations for the UK and Europe.  It should be an insightful 40 minutes that will give you the knowledge and expert opinion you need to keep your business ahead of the market. Register here: https://bit.ly/3XLx1D8 #AutoRetail #MarketingStrategies #AutomotiveInsights #IndustryInsights #dealership #automotiveindustry #automotive #newcars #usedcars #cardealers #oldercars #IndustryNews #Marketing #UsedCarMarket

The October 2024 issue of the award-winning Auto Retail Network Profit is out now. You'll find lots of practical advice and useful features in the publication to help your business make more money. Inside this issue we look at: - Get behind the wheel to shift more cars! - Six steps to more sales success - Why battery health checks are essential to used EV sales - Harness the power of relationships with your customers - How patience and product are key to used sales success and much more.... Access the magazine via the email link provided or the website https://lnkd.in/eEsM7y4N