FURTHER consolidation is likely in the motor trade as smaller independent dealerships find it increasingly harder to compete with the major national players such as Lookers and Sytner.This is according to industry veteran David Holmes, who sold his Stockport-based BMW dealership two years ago and now works for Diligencia, a niche Warrington consultancy.Mr Holmes said the sector was generally highly resilient and well supported by manufacturers, but had been transformed by the Internet and the rise of new online businesses such as '......for the full story register now for free or login below...