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Steve Young Blog: Distribution smörgåsbord
Having previously suggested that distribution models sit on a spectrum from the traditional franchise through to the direct sales model, I am concluding that this is not actually the right representation of the different models that we will see in…
Alfa Romeo backtracks, not going all electric
Alfa Romeo is walking back a plan to go all-electric by 2027, keeping internal-combustion models in the mix for now amid slumping North American sales, reports Automotive News. Speaking at the recent National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) show in New…
Vertu to support youth football in Birmingham
Vertu, partnering with the Birmingham City Foundation, will support the new Vertu Primary Schools Cup which will get underway in February. The opening round will see teams split into groups of 16, with mixed and girls teams in action at…
Halfords raises profit forecast by 15% after strong Q3 trading
Halfords has raised its profit forecasts for 2015 despite warning that it will take a hit from the increase in national insurance announced in the Budget. The garage to bicycle chain said underlying profits before tax would now reach £37m…
JLR investing $80M to expand luxury paint colors
JLR is spending 65 million British pounds (just over $80 million at current exchange rates) on paint facilities to expand personalization options and make the paint process more sustainable. The automaker said in a press release that it plans to…
TrustFord opens applications for 2025 apprenticeship programme
TrustFord has opened applications for its 2025 apprenticeship programme. The programme will welcome 62 new Apprentices across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the Channel Islands. The apprenticeships will cover a diverse range of roles, including Technician, IT, Service Advisor, Mobile…
Carwow launches subscription model for dealers
Carwow has launched its first subscription payment model for dealer partners that retail used cars via its platform. Available now, the platform is providing a cost-effective route to reaching millions of car-changing consumers with high levels of purchase intent. John…