EV ownership risks becoming elitist unless the government provides more practical help for motorists make the switch, writes Fraser Brown of automotive consultancy MotorVise. The negative publicity surrounding zero-emission cars, which has grown louder over the past six months, is...
As of July, 31st 2023 a new Consumer Duty directive from the FCA has been in initiation. This comes in further pursuance of their ambition for the automotive industry to treat customers fairly. The objective of the proposal in summary...
The advancement of electric vehicles (EVs) is revolutionising the automotive industry, paving the way towards a more economic and sustainable future. Increasing public concerns surrounding environmental sustainability alongside available EV stock fuels a necessary push for electric vehicle sales. Technological...
WHY DO TRADITIONAL INTERVIEWS NOT WORK? The traditional interview has long been the default method for assessing candidates during the automotive hiring process. However, it’s increasingly more evident that traditional interviews have major limitations. Standard automotive recruitment interviews typically emphasise...
The used electric vehicle market continues to grow at pace as prices approach parity with their internal combustion equivalents – sparking renewed interest among buyers, writes Fraser Brown of automotive consultancy MotorVise. During the second quarter of 2023, sales of...
The FCA consumer duty and the automotive industry: In the UK from July 31st 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Consumer Duty comes into practice. The Consumer Duty regulatory frameworks aim to improve customer protection and promote ethical treatment of...
Now is the time to create raving advocates for electric vehicles in every dealership in the country, writes Fraser Brown of automotive consultancy MotorVise. The reputation of EVs has admittedly taken a battering in recent months – a combination of...
Teenager Anya Brown has had an “experience of a lifetime” after taking part in the Tall Ships Race as a sail trainee. The 15-year-old, from Richmond, North Yorkshire, who goes to school in Hartlepool, docked in the port at 9.30am...
MotorVise has launched what is thought to be the first bespoke sales and training package aimed at ensuring dealerships and their customers are ready to take advantage of an increasing number of new electric vehicles now rolling off production lines....
Brayleys Cars has grown its number of franchised dealerships to 18 following the acquisition of Grovebury Kia Dunstable. This further strengthens the dealer group’s relationship with the marque, adding to its current Kia dealership network in Enfield, Harpenden, and Oxford....
The government’s pledge to end the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2030 could be in question unless the government incentivises potential buyers to make the switch, says Fraser Brown of automotive consultancy MotorVise. Auto Trader’s Commercial Director Ian Plummer...
Difficulties in recruiting qualified and experienced technicians remains challenging for dealerships nationwide, says Fraser Brown, managing director of automotive consultancy MotorVise. Many are deterred from offering huge pay rises to tempt new starters through the door as it either creates...