8:00 am, September 16, 2022
Car Dealer issue 175 is out now – and this month it’s a 62-page spectacular!
Here’s a sample of what’s in the October 2022 edition, which is free to read and download.
Queen Elizabeth II: 1926-2022
When we began work on this magazine, little did we know that we’d have a new monarch by the time it was published.
The late Queen Elizabeth II took a keen interest in the automotive industry during her 70 years on the throne, and it wasn’t just factories she was given tours round, either.
Join us as we take a look at some of the memorable visits that Her Majesty made at home and abroad.
Dashboard
The wraps have finally been taken off the Ferrari Purosangue and we’ve got the full lowdown on the SUV that the Italian manufacturer refuses to call an SUV.
We also spoke to a cyber security expert about the growing threat to the car industry that hackers pose.
In addition, we have a report about the shocking blow being dealt to MG’s smaller dealerships after years of loyal service, and experts tell us what they think is going to happen to used car prices.
Interview
Lookers saw its pre-tax profit for the first half of 2022 stumble slightly, but is it bovvered?
No, is the simple answer according to chief operating officer Duncan McPhee, who tells us why the new and used car dealership chain is not only content with the result but brimming with confidence for the future.
Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2022
The deadline for submitting entries for the 2022 Car Dealer Used Car Awards is fast approaching! Friday, September 30 to be precise.
So if you haven’t already done so, you really need to get a move on to get your nominations in for a chance of winning one of our coveted trophies, which this year will honour the Used EV Dealer of the Year for the first time in a new category that reflects the growing importance of this sector.
Forecourt
California and Copenhagen were among the exotic locations visited for the road tests this time round.
Ted Welford, Jack Evans and Jon Reay took to the wheels of – respectively – the Lexus RX, Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid and Volkswagen ID. Buzz.
What was their considered opinion? You can find out here.
Features
There’s a fine brace of features for you in the October 2022 edition of Car Dealer.
Ted Welford grabs a bucket of popcorn as he takes a look at special-edition cars connected to films – some of them better than others…
We also find the latest cool products that aim to bring some cheer as summer turns to autumn.
Columns
- Car Dealer associate editor James Batchelor has some salient points to make about Ferrari’s approach to its
SUVPurosangue - Mystery columnist Big Mike remembers a Range Rover that cost him more than he’d bargained for – all for the want of a key
- Meanwhile, automotive retail consultant James Litton has an axe to grind about trying to buy OEM parts from a main dealer
Round-ups
Our regular four-page news digest contains summaries of a host of the top automotive stories, with the full-length versions available by clicking on them.
There are business and supplier updates, too, plus a look at what car manufacturers have been working on recently.
Also inside…
We bring you our regular finance section, with advice from First Response digital marketer Richard Pygott about staying on top of energy bills.
Meanwhile, this month’s Feedback spread includes a plea for help regarding the DVLA. There’s also another selection of car industry memes to make you chuckle.
Is that all?
Not in the slightest! This is just a taste of what’s in issue 175 of Car Dealer, but there’s plenty more in its 62 packed pages as well – and you can read and download the entire magazine for free via Issuu.
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