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摘要

Welcome to The Franchise Guide 2017, Wsponsored by carwow and Call It Automotive. The AM poll in this issue (page 21) shows that half of all franchised dealers do not review their franchise portfolio until it becomes a financial necessity. Now that the total new car market appears to have peaked, and dealer average profitability has come under pressure, AM has certainly seen some of the major groups review their position. Here we outline the manufacturer brands, their network changes and the opportunities they present in the near future.