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After some consolidation or break-ups of a few major groups, the AM100 also has four new entrants this time. See the report for details.

There is still time to register to watch the November 16 webinar reveal of the 2023 AM100, the annual research into the UK's largest motor retailers by AM and our research partner BDO.

BDO partner Chris Bond has taken over from Steve Le Bas as its new head of motor retail in the UK.

Experts point to some of the structural elements which could help make car dealerships more sustainable in tough economic conditions, from rates reviews and refinancing to tax reliefs.

The full 2022 AM100 Report is now available here in digital format. Analysis of the 2022 AM100 list of the UK’s largest franchised dealers shows astounding levels of success.

Car retail businesses drove record pay rises in 2022 with bonuses and incentives to management soaring by 70% to deliver average remuneration of £407,000, the latest BDO Salary Survey has revealed.

Marshall Motor Holdings chief executive Daksh Gupta has called for OEMs to accelerate cuts to their franchised networks as part of efforts to solve the retail sector’s staffing crisis.