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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
10 minutes with RJTK Automotive MD Darren Bradford
Newly-promoted managing director of RJTK Automotive Darren Bradford told the AM News Show podcast that he’s prepared for a busy 2023.
Bradford’s new role sees him oversee the operations of Vauxhall retailer Wilson & Co as well as Drayton Motors’ Kia, Maxus and Suzuki dealerships, but he says galvanising a new team spirit across the whole workforce will be among his top priorities.
Listen to our 10-minute chat to find out how the car retail group boss plans to inject fun into what could be a challenging year for the UK automotive sector with the help of:
The launch of group-wide Distinction awards to recognise top performers
A “cheesy”, 90s-style printed magazine
A vow to deliver on leadership promises “I’ve got quite a lot of things up my sleeve this year,”
Bradford told AM editor Tim Rose and news and features editor Tom Sharpe.
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Heading into a year tipped for significant change with the introduction of agency model car retail and an easing of vehicle production, this episode’s AM News Show panellists shared their strategic priorities for 2023.
RSM head of Auto Alison Ashley, RJTK Automotive managing director Darren Bradford and former Inchcape chief executive James Brearley joined AM editor Tim Rose and news and features editor Tom Sharpe for the latest instalment of the popular automotive retail podcast series.
Among the key points explored are:
“Car retailers have never been healthier”, but could the business model be run leaner?
“I’m not convinced it’s a bad thing” – making the switch to agency model car retail.
Have online disruptors been “chasing gold at the end of a rainbow”?
Employee experiences: driving retention and satisfaction amid wage inflation
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Core trends that can affect the used car retail market now and in the future are at the heart of this AM News Show discussion with commercial director Ian Plummer.
Auto Trader’s online car marketplace generates a vast volume of data that will: inform current vehicle pricing trends; give insight into car buyers’ online behaviour; and help retailers understand how they might best reach a target audience.
But in uncertain times, with volumes constrained due to new car supply shortages and economic turmoil threatening consumer confidence, what does the market really look like and what will the future hold? AM editor Tim Rose and news and features editor Tom Sharpe gain in-depth insight conversation with Plummer.
Watch this episode of the AM New Show now to hear more about topics including:
Are the faltering fortunes of online car retailers tarnishing the sector as a whole?
The impact of ageing used car park on the retail sector.
Consumers desire to get the best of a digital and physical retail journey.
How next year’s new car supply shortages might pan out.
Leveraging data to drive leads and tailor your stock to the local market.
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024