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Am Online

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AM-online is a UK automotive retail trade publication covering dealer, manufacturer and supplier news, analysis and events.

Also known as AM Online · AM-online · Automotive Management

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Company profile

researched Aug 2026

AM-online (Automotive Management) is a UK-focused automotive industry news outlet serving the motor retail sector. Its output covers car dealer news, manufacturer announcements, market insight, supplier news, technology features and new car reviews, alongside longer-form editorial formats such as "Executive View" columns, "Techwatch" technology round-ups, "5 minutes with" interviews and special industry reports (for example the AM Dealer Technology Guide 2026).

Beyond publishing, the brand operates industry events and initiatives. Automotive Management Live is staged at the NEC, with the 2026 edition scheduled for November 11 and described as its largest to date, and AM Innovation Week presents dealership technology content. In August 2025 the brand launched Championing Women In Dealerships, a network for women in management positions at dealer groups and dealerships. The site also runs an email newsletter for readers.

Business model

AM-online publishes editorial content free to read online, supported by advertising and advertisement features (including recruitment listings such as a Mercedes-Benz of Epsom / Sandown Group role), sponsored industry reports featuring technology providers, and paid-for trade events and exhibitions.

Latest developments

In late August 2025 the publication launched the Championing Women In Dealerships network. In July 2025 it announced that Automotive Management Live would return to the NEC on November 11 for its biggest event to date, and published the AM Dealer Technology Guide 2026. Recent editorial included coverage of UK vehicle production falling 11.6% as exports weakened, dealer network changes at Cambria, Steven Eagell, Suzuki and Hendy Group, and the ZEV mandate review.

Full profile — go-to-market, geography

Go-to-market

Managers and executives at UK car dealer groups and dealerships, vehicle manufacturers, and automotive suppliers and technology vendors.

Geography

United Kingdom, with coverage of UK vehicle production, UK dealer networks and manufacturers' UK operations, and events held at the NEC.

Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Timeline · 3

launches, deals, and filings
Aug 2025
Championing Women In Dealerships network launched

AM launched Championing Women In Dealerships, a network exclusive to women in management positions at dealer groups and dealerships.

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Jul 2025
Automotive Management Live 2026 announced as biggest event yet

Automotive Management Live was announced to return to the NEC on November 11 with its largest-ever edition, bringing together businesses in UK motor retail.

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Jul 2025
AM Dealer Technology Guide 2026 published

Industry report bringing together technology providers to showcase innovations for dealership performance.

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Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.

Research sources · 1

primary sources listed

1 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Am Online do?
AM-online is a UK automotive retail trade publication covering dealer, manufacturer and supplier news, analysis and events.
Who are Am Online's investors?
Am Online's investors include Samos Investments.