24th July 2023
As Mercedes agency decision looms, we look at agency developments around the world
19th June 2023
Boss of market leader tells convention that current arrangement works best for Toyota
28th May 2023
Move to EVs as catalyst to Ford changing its retail model – but not for Australia
25th March 2023
Mercedes dealers refute OEM’s praise for agency sales with shockingly low survey scores
4th March 2023
MD tells dealers they can have an agency council but the company will not deal with it
4th December 2022
New retail model moves into Europe as Stellantis considers making its EVs in India
6th November 2022
Researchers question dealer, OEM profitability if vehicle supply rates increase
10th September 2022
Benz is struggling to come to grips with some retailing systems so agency for vans goes on hold
9th July 2022
Plans for UK to go customer direct by 2024, but no plans for Australia – yet
29th May 2022
Europe first as BMW follows Mercedes down the agency path
11th May 2022
Car-maker refutes claims that its agency model affects dealer profitability
9th April 2022
Lotus now agency as Mercedes, VW, Alfa Romeo and DS Automobiles line up
24th July 2023
UK dealers urged to “burn their boats” on agency
As Mercedes agency decision looms, we look at agency developments around the world