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Leaders' summit: future of aftersales

Watch our live interview hosted by Matt Prior, Editor at Autocar with Lisa Brankin, Managing Director of Ford of Britain & Ireland; Mark Busby, Director of Commercial Operations at Hendy's group; and Tom Kilroy, CEO of the automotive experience platform, Keyloop.

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Selling Cars in 2024

The post-Covid car market has been on a rocky path to recovery, but recent surges at the end of 2023 have sparked hope of a return to pre-pandemic normality. But, what will the world of car sales look like in 2024? That is the question we will be answering in this live, free-to-join webinar, sponsored by Cox Automotive.

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The challenges facing the used car market (and how to conquer them)

The post-COVID used car market has grown exponentially over the last three years, sending demand through the roof and prices sky-high. But, as the semiconductor shortage eases and cash-rich buyers turn back to new car finance, in-market experts are starting to question whether this is simply a bubble on its way to bursting, and how dealers can continue to succeed if it does.

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Autocar Business Live webinar: why the car dealer has never been more important

Watch our live interview with Tony Whitehorn, ex-Hyundai UK CEO; and Matthew Patchett, from automotive data experts Reputation.

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Battery production in Europe

China dominates global battery production, but Europe and the UK is starting to make inroads. Britishvolt and Northvolt are two of the big names at the forefront of the shift, but can a more localised battery production ever hope to compete with the scale of China? Or is this the way to ensure car production remains in Europe? How are the OEMs reacting? We dig into this and more in the webinar, covering everything from gigafactories to sustainability.

What's the future of manufacturing?

Should car factories be nimble in the shift to electrification, or will scale be the key? Micro-factories aren't a new concept but are gaining in popularity thanks to start-up disruptors, yet legacy manufacturers are ploughing billions into enormous sites. Is a huge shift on the horizon?

How to make a luxury website

As car sales head increasingly online, how do the luxury brands ensure that you give customers a ‘premium’ digital experience?

Join the conversation with guest speakers Darren Jobling, CEO at ZeroLight, Brett Ward, CTO at H.R Owen and Autocar's very own Editor, Mark Tisshaw.

Is an agency model the future of retail?

Polestar and Stellantis are at the forefront of this shift, among others. But what does it actually mean for retailers and customers? 

We will be joined by guests from OEMs, retailers and a digital agency behind the changes, as we take a detailed look at the implications.

Join us as we discuss Bentley's latest electric plans

Bentley has announced that its first electric car, to arrive in 2025, will be built at the luxury firm’s Crewe plant in the UK. The company has also achieved record-breaking sales for two consecutive years, with the numbers driven by new hybrid variants and customer demand in Asia.

Join us for a free webinar as we discuss all the latest developments with the boss of Bentley, Adrian Hallmark, delving into those impressive sales figures, what it means for the factory in Crewe and how the firm’s electrification plans are shaping up.

The semiconductor crisis

The semiconductor crisis hit at just the wrong moment as retailers began to open up again. It’s clear the shortage isn’t going to be a quick fix, but what can industry and businesses do about it? 


Online vs bricks 'n' mortar

The pandemic led to big shifts in the car buying world, as retailers adapted to click and collect services to keep their businesses going. But is the future digital , or will we keep visiting a physical showroom to buy cars? 

The truth about autonomous cars

Manufacturers and governments are pushing autonomous driving technology, but how realistic are they being? Will it work, and do people want it? 

Electric cars: the infrastructure challenge

Electric cars offer a huge opportunity in terms of reducing pollution levels, but present equally as large infrastructure challenges to get the UK ready for mass adoption of BEVs. 

2021: the year the electric car comes of age?

Last year was a record one for electric car sales. With the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel now a step closer, electric cars will become far more established in the mainstream in 2021.