We expect 2006 to be another tough year for the industry. Dealers will continue to fight hard for every sale.

However, a reasonable March cannot mask the poor start to the year, and 2006 will continue to be a challenge for the industry as we fight for every sale.

I expect a tough, hard fight. Liam Smith is coming to win.

I look back on it now and how tough it really was last year and as a team how hard we battled. All the struggles we went through were all worth it in the end.

There is little scope for significant price reductions, but we will be seeking to work with the government to ensure that U.K. customers continue to buy with confidence from U.K. dealers.

Government must not burden automotive manufacturing in the UK off the European map. Manufacturers must have the confidence to develop their operations and government must help us meet the competitiveness challenge. That means a light regulatory touch and an integrated approach to regulation in environmental and transport policy.