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With leaders like Eddie Burns in our business, the future looks bright. While external recognition is always welcome, true leadership begins with actions. Samsara provides a measurable score for those actions, aligning with our belief that what gets measured gets managed. In the remote and dynamic nature of our field operations, trust is crucial—trust in our people to uphold the company’s vision and values. However, Samsara, along with other key performance indicators, serves as a valuable tool to drive continuous improvement. Thanks Eddie for leading the way!!

Why the awards keep coming for one Welsh retailer: A European title and three national honours put Gravells Kia Bridgend in a league of its own. In our latest article showcasing auto retail success, we talk to Cassian Wright – then general manager at Gravells Kia Bridgend, but since promoted to the group’s sales director. Cassian was in charge of the retailer’s most successful period and for him – and the rest of the team, the success was the result of a lot of hard work over a number of years. Cassian’s top tip for success is to “Give your staff the freedom and empowerment to make decisions quickly." Read the full story on Auto Retail Network Profit https://lnkd.in/eEsM7y4N #AutoRetail #MarketingStrategies #AutomotiveInsights #IndustryInsights #dealership #automotiveindustry #automotive #newcars #usedcars #cardealers #oldercars #IndustryNews #Marketing #UsedCarMarket

For some, an all-season tyre is any tyre that’s used throughout the entire year. Others know what these products are, but assume they come with certain limitations. Sales within the segment nonetheless grew across Europe by 66 per cent between 2019 and 2023, and Dunlop is thus accompanying the recent launch of its All Season 2 with a campaign to highlight the various misconceptions that surround all-season tyres. https://lnkd.in/ey7P2h58

For some, an all-season tyre is any tyre that’s used throughout the entire year. Others know what these products are, but assume they come with certain limitations. Sales within the segment nonetheless grew across Europe by 66 per cent between 2019 and 2023, and Dunlop is thus accompanying the recent launch of its All Season 2 with a campaign to highlight the various misconceptions that surround all-season tyres. https://lnkd.in/eij-aVNh

One of the most frequently asked questions within the industry is ‘what is the best tyre’, and so we sat down with Claudio Sodano, Sales Director at Bridgestone Australia Ltd., at the recent Dueler A/T 002 model launch to answer the question and provide a rundown of the brand’s range. Of course, whether choosing a Bridgestone tyre or opting another brand, the same principles apply. “Asking what the best tyre is, is a lot like asking what the best car is, or the best shoe is. Ultimately, it’s based on what your requirements are, and the use case. This is why there are so many tyre options – we need to cater to the diverse needs and requirements of the market,” Mr Sodano said. Visit our website to read more about this – www.fleetautonews.com.au

How Pentland dominated the 2024 JLR Retailer Awards Having your business recognised by a manufacturer as the best of the best is no mean feat. Chris Clark, MD at John Clark Motor Group put it: “These guys are simply awesome and I’m incredibly proud to count them and their teams as part of our business.” Much of the success can be attributed to Jonathan Inman, divisional managing director at Pentland. In the latest edition of Auto Retail Network Profit, we look at how Pentland dominated the 2024 JLR Retailer Awards. Pentland, a prominent automotive retailer, achieved significant success at the awards ceremony through exemplary performance across various categories. They were recognised for outstanding customer service, sales performance, and operational excellence within Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) dealerships. Pentland's achievement underscores its leadership in the automotive retail sector, setting a benchmark for others in the industry. Jonathan’s tips for the top can be found here: https://ow.ly/N5ey50SYeSa #AutoRetail #MarketingStrategies #AutomotiveInsights #IndustryInsights #dealership #automotiveindustry #automotive #newcars #usedcars #cardealers #oldercars #IndustryNews #Marketing #UsedCarMarket

Advance Auto Parts 2001 I led a team to Australia inorder to bid for Repco Auto Parts The company had 400 stores in both Australia and New Zealand.They were the AutoZone of Asia similar look and phylosophy. The parent company Dunlop Pacific a conglomerate was in the process of divesting itself of several divisions. Our team consisted of 10 people lawyers,accountants,automotive people,logistics,personal manager of Johnny Rivers etc. We were in Melbourne Australia for 10 days going through the books,stores and warehouse came up empty handed the other bidders were from New Zealand, and Australia. The company had twice as many assets versus the eventual selling price. The idea was to purchase the company buy up the competition within its border and then expand up the asian península ending up in China by 2023 Auto car sales in China are 2.6x what the sales are in the USA around 26.5 million car sales annually. The core 400+ stores eventually could have been 10,000+ stores by 2022. Repco in the mean time was acquired twice and finally by Genuine Parts company. Had i still been with Advance Auto I would have acquired the company and grew it into the 10,000 foreign chain and 5,000 domestic stores it was just Not to be..... #advanceautoparts #autozone #allianceautomotive #oreilly #genuinepartscompany #newyorkinvestmentgroups #vanguard #blackrock #schwab

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Passionate about the auto industry's growth and the positive economic driving it? Here's some good news! 🚀 JK Tyre, one of the prominent players in the tyre industry, is optimistic about the industry's future. With the auto industry set to grow, JK Tyre’s MD Anshuman Singhania is positive that the demand momentum will continue for the tyre industry in the medium to long term. This spells great news not just for JK Tyre but also for the entire auto industry. As we see an upward growth trajectory, we can expect momentum in top line and profitability for many businesses. Let's keep an eye out on this space for more exciting updates! What are your thoughts on the potential growth of the auto industry? How do you foresee the impact on ancillary industries like tyre manufacturing? #AutoIndustry #EconomicGrowth #JKTyre #businessforecasting