What does Brexit mean for dealers and why won't they discuss it?

摘要

The silence was stunning. At a recent meeting of the Automotive Fellowship International, Steve Nash, the CEO of the IMI, was chairing a debate on the future of the franchise system in Western Europe and asked: "What do you think the implications of Brexit would be for the retail automotive sector in the UK?" The silence continued, one or two people checked their emails, while others stared at the stunning tapestries in Luton Hoo's Wernher Room. After a while, Nash moved the conversation to another topic.