摘要: |
Few industry executives expect all UK car sales networks will be operating under agency contracts by the end of the decade, however the switch to agency is predicted for a sizeable portion. One-in-two of the AM poll respondents believes more than half of the car brands will turn their franchisees into their agents for new car sales. Of course, AM has already reported that Lotus has made the switch this year, and in 2023 Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Group, Alfa Romeo and DS Automobiles will be completing the shift to agency contracts. Opinion suggests this will be even more commonplace. "There will be a domino effect, once the big players go, all will follow," said one dealer boss. |