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	Date	Titre	Durée
	19 Apr 2024	Inchcape sells to Group 1, Alfa renames small car, Britishvolt factory sold, and BEV to catch up with petrol sales this year – with Derren Martin, episode 154	01:00:49
Inchcape agrees £346m deal to sell UK retail operations to US giant Group 1 Automotive What makes UK dealer groups so attractive to US investors? We ask industry experts for their take Alfa Romeo forced to rename upcoming ‘Milano’ after model accused of breaking Italian law Britishvolt gigafactory hopes set to end with Blyth site due to be sold to private equity firm GWM Ora to inspect condition of EV car batteries after crashes to cut waste Battery-electric vehicle sales poised to hit 414,000 mark in 2024, says Cap HPI
	13 May 2022	Consumer confidence hits enquiries but used car sales continue at same level for Craig Walker from Top Car Inverness - Episode 64	00:33:58
This week Top Car Inverness boss Craig Walker joins James and Rebecca. Find out more about the stories mentioned in today's show below. Jaguar Land Rover posts £455m loss as chip shortage hits hard Angry customer parks slogan-painted vehicles in front of Land Rover dealership as row makes national headlines Car dealer threatened to petrol bomb man over speedboat row Motorpoint boss urges caution over state of the used car market despite registrations rising by five per cent Paul Willcox to leave role as Vauxhall boss as part of shake-up of Stellantis leadership team Vertu posts record profits of £80.7m but warns consumer confidence is ‘critical’ to its future success Rumours swirl online used car dealer Carzam has reached the end of the road Revealed: The used cars that rose the most in value in April – and only one model out of 974 actually FELL in price
	17 Feb 2023	Ford cuts 1,300 jobs, falling used EV prices and the cars with the highest margin - with Stephen Whitton, Episode 96	00:47:53
How do fake used car dealers operate? Everything we know so far in a special podcast How will EVs disrupt the car dealer status quo? Auto Trader at Car Dealer Live Peter Vardy in advanced talks to buy two sites from used car dealer Cazoo Ford to axe 1,300 jobs in UK as part of major European restructuring plans Used electric car prices caught in vicious downward cycle as experts warn of trouble ahead Land Rover dominates lists of brands and models that made dealers the best margins in January Controversial MoT delay could see 225,000 dangerous cars on UK roads
	01 Nov 2021	Episode 43: The used cars that are more expensive than new, working at 90 years old and climbing mountains with Leon Bosch	00:26:07
This week Partners& head of automotive Leon Bosch helps us judge the best stories of the week. Find out more about them by clicking the links below... Used car dealers in Northern Ireland to be given VAT help over imports from Great Britain Long-serving employee retires at 90 after 75 years working for Vauxhall The top 20 used cars costing more than new – find out what’s on the list Constellation cyclists raise £120,000 for research into rare childhood disease Car dealer jailed after inventing ‘fictitious’ valeter in desperate bid to avoid speeding tickets Team of industry leaders to climb Britain’s tallest peaks next week ahead of Kilimanjaro challenge Vertu boss: New car supply problems? The best thing for the motor retail sector in 50 years! Over half of London motorists aren’t aware of upcoming ULEZ expansion, finds Motorway
	20 Sep 2024	2030 ban could change, Jaguar dealers in for a 'messy' 2025, and Jon Wakefield leaves Harwoods – with Dan Horner, episode 176	01:02:50
Automotive industry reacts to 2030 U-turn as bosses welcome closer government engagement Bosses at family-run Vospers warn of automotive ‘trade war’ as profits slump in latest accounts Jaguar dealers in for a ‘messy year’, says JLR boss Rawdon Glover Boss Jon Wakefield leaves dealer group Harwoods with immediate effect Big Motoring World ‘consolidates’ business by closing Peterborough Werrington used car supermarket
	24 Sep 2021	Episode 38: Changing strategies for used car buying, what manufacturers make on cars and the chip shortage with Matt Ward	00:30:33
This week on the show we're joined by car dealer Matt Ward from Voldi where he talks about how he's changed his car buying strategy since the pandemic and more. Find out more about the stories mentioned: Just a week left to get your nomination in for the 2021 Used Car Awards Average used car prices top £10,000 for first time at BCA as market continues boom Dim-witted car thief facing jail for trying to exchange vehicle with dealer he stole it from Brit Mike Manley leaves Stellantis to take charge of America’s largest car dealer group How much profit do car manufacturers make on new cars? The truth versus perception Renault Group buys stake in Heycar owners with view to launching platform in France New report claims car industry will lose £154bn in revenue as impact of chip crisis deepens
	19 Jan 2024	Trading Standards warning over dealers on Facebook, Houthis cause supply chain issues, Lookers staff facing further woes – with Steve Corwood, episode 141	01:07:37
Trading Standards warns of dangers of buying from used car dealers posing as private sellers on Facebook Tesla and Volvo to halt European production after Red Sea shipping attacks by Houthi rebels Now Lookers ‘asks staff to work weekends and longer hours due to staff shortages’ Electric car price war expected this year as Chinese brands eye large slice of UK market by 2030 Single franchised car dealer enjoys another stellar year as it rakes in impressive £1.4m profit Used car dealers missing out on £30m due to underpricing vehicles on Auto Trader
	22 Mar 2024	Changes at Big Motoring World, Watchdog highlights Toyota thefts, and IGA welcomes apprentice scheme - with Alex Bradley, episode 150	01:01:09
Six new directors appointed at used car supermarket Big Motoring World Close Brothers conserves £400m as FCA’s car finance commission probe rumbles on BBC Watchdog highlights Toyota and Lexus keyless car theft problems Bentley performs U-turn on pledge to stop ICE manufacturing by 2030 Nissan and Honda join forces on developing electric vehicles and AI for cars Independent Garage Association welcomes government’s new £60m apprenticeship scheme
	10 Feb 2023	Is a supergroup on the horizon? Agency sales, fake car dealers and British cars - with John Graeme from Redline Specialist Cars, Episode 95	01:01:19
Mercedes ‘delighted’ with agency model feedback despite mixed reaction and market share dip SMMT stats show UK used car market shrank by 8.5 per cent in 2022 Is this used car dealer fake? List of known car dealer scams and how to spot them Analysis: Is Cinch-owner Constellation grabbing building blocks of a car dealer supergroup? Cost-of-living crisis causing third of drivers to keep cars for longer, What Car? survey finds Cinch and WeBuyAnyCar owner TDR Capital takes 3.1% stake in Vertu Motors Used car dealer Cazoo merges its share capital as it looks to appease NYSE Luxurious new Stratstone Land Rover Mayfair showroom gives glimpse of agency future Used car dealer closes after 30 years citing ‘failing Jaguar Land Rover’ models cost it £198,000
	09 Aug 2024	Subaru voted best car brand, Cazoo brand sold for £5m, and shortfall of EV technicians predicted – with Julia Muir, episode 170	01:26:35
Second special guest announced for Car Dealer Podcast Live event – book tickets here Subaru is voted best car brand by owners as buyers deliver brutal verdict on MG New car registrations rose in July, but falling consumer demand is a ‘concern’ – SMMT Motors paid ‘up to £5m’ for Cazoo brand after online used car dealer tried desperately to sell it Shortfall of EV technicians is predicted to reach 16,000 by 2035 Top automotive industry figures unite to continue unique collaboration
	05 May 2023	SMMT predicts EV sales drop, Carvana losses stabilise, and James Batchelor's MG-based patriotic parade postponed – with Rayhanneh Mazinani, episode 106	00:58:22
Chinese brand GWM Ora continues assault on UK market with new Tesla Model 3 rival Stock levels dropped for franchised dealers last month as March’s plate change fails to boost part-exchanges Sales of new and used cars expected to boom in 2023, new predictions reveal New car registrations accelerated in April but there’s a ‘cloud’ over EV sales – SMMT Staff at Scottish garage celebrate £1m lottery win after initially thinking victory was a scam Online used car dealer Carvana cuts losses and predicts profit for next quarter
	30 Apr 2021	Episode 20: Special edition quiz as we team up with Car Quay duo Jamie Caple and Craig Vladimirovs	00:44:57
This week no one believes a new version of the quiz will work, but it does! James and Rebecca are joined by Jamie and Craig from Car Quay. Want to find out more about the stories we discuss? Click the links below. Car dealer to appear at crown court on 19 charges of selling vehicles without saying they were write-offs Sytner and CarShop owner Penske Automotive reveals best ever quarter booking a £177m profit Car dealer group Swansway enjoys huge 155 per cent rise in pre-tax profit to £10.2m in 2020 Cazoo splashes more cash on sports advertising and appoints another member to the board Model Y is likely to become the world’s best-selling car in 2022, says Elon Musk Used car sales rocket by more than a quarter during second week of reopening in England and Wales Arsonist ‘could have killed someone’ after targeting dealer over Jeep sale Is Google about to get into the used car advertising game? Tech giant tests displaying car dealer stock in search Most customers feel safer in a car dealership than they do in a supermarket
	26 May 2023	Vehicle ad price changes could be deemed 'misleading' by ASA, 600 mile electric car batteries on the way, and bring back Atomic Kitten – with David Murray-Hundley, episode 109	01:12:02
Ad watchdog rules against dealer over ‘misleading’ used car listing EV range could double as Chinese start-up develops battery that can do 1,000km on a single charge MG boss on Cyberster orders, Chinese rivals and an EV successor to legendary 6R4 Women put off electric cars by poorly targeted ads as gender gap widens Elon Musk will ‘seriously consider’ building UK gigafactory when it comes to deciding future locations Tata Motors close to agreeing funding deal with UK government on new Somerset gigafactory to supply JLR Used car dealer Cazoo in talks to restructure its crippling $630m debt
	08 Sep 2023	Cupra to take over from Seat, Skoda reaffirms agency sales commitment, VW GTI badge to live on, and UK electric van factory opens – with Rupert Pontin, episode 124	00:58:38
Volkswagen Group to ‘find new role for Seat’ after confirming brand will stop making cars and be replaced by Cupra Volkswagen to ditch ID and GTX brands and keep Golf, Tiguan and GTI names into electric era Skoda remains committed to switching to agency sales as boss says model ‘is the name of the game’ Lookers takeover by Global Auto Holdings gets green light Worst offenders: Which used electric car prices have crashed the most? Six highlights from the Munich motor show Ellesmere Port enters new era as first electric vans roll off the production line following £100m investment
	09 Dec 2022	Hedin pulls out of Pendragon bid, more scam online dealers, and automotive exec's fall from Kilimanjaro – with Adam Turner, Episode 87	00:59:40
Hedin Group withdraws offer to buy Pendragon Criminal dealer JDM Cars drags legitimate trader Jim Reid into its web of lies New research finds one in ten British car buyers have been victims of fraud as scammers continue to target industry Mackie Motors wins right to appeal High Court ruling that ‘destroyed’ family-run dealership group Porsche named UK’s least reliable used car brand – with Land Rover close behind Supercar dealer Tom Hartley Junior makes £11.3m profit from selling just 102 cars Toyota’s experts increase power of hydrogen engine by almost a quarter Video: Citroen smashes into the front of car dealership showering sales staff with glass Exclusive: Automotive exec was airlifted to hospital after horror fall on top of Kilimanjaro
	11 Oct 2024	Carlos Tavares to retire, EV discounts reach new highs, and Big Motoring World's profits slump – with Tim Smith, episode 179	01:03:03
Average discounts on EVs are now almost double what they are on ICE vehicles Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to retire as carmaker announces major reshuffle of top team Big Motoring World posts slashed profits in last full year under the control of Peter Waddell Amari Supercars sees profits dip as income from luxury vehicle sales takes a slide Ineos slams brakes on Grenadier assembly due to supplier issues: What went wrong? Carwow Group acquires Gridserve EV leasing business to further grow its offering
	24 Jun 2022	£140k Bentley rejected over towbar problems, Cazoo share price could sink further, Ford to scrap Focus name and more with Julian Humphreys of MOTOM – Episode 69	00:48:28
Joining Jon and Becca this week is Julian Humphreys, CEO of MOTOM – a new entrant in the vehicle remarketing sector. Motom launches to bring low-cost digital platform to vehicle remarketing sector Car dealer loses court appeal over buyer’s claim £140k Bentley couldn’t tow caravan CarShop, Auto Trader and John Clark Motor Group make top 25 of firms with best senior leadership Cazoo’s market value could sink even further this week once shares finally reach Daily Mail investors Dealership group Dick Lovett finds widespread ‘auto anxiety’ among motorists because of costs Ford announces plans to scrap Focus after 24 years as it looks towards electric future ‘Due to the internet, there is little use for on-court sales’: Developers launch bid to demolish Southend car dealership Pendragon shareholders reject directors’ pay report but boss Bill Berman hangs on to his job
	15 Jul 2022	Nissan offloads West Way, Dacia recycles some furniture, and Mini releases the hounds; with James Vaughan of Trade to Trade - Episode 72	01:27:38
Jon and Batch are joined this week by James Vaughan, cofounder of vehicle remarking solution Trade to Trade. Revealed: The 10 used models that saw the lowest price growth in June Revealed: The 10 used models that saw the biggest price growth in June Dacia shows off new ‘eco-friendly’ look for dealership interiors Sky-high car prices are ‘number one priority’ for customers as cost of living spirals, dealers tell survey Used car supply may never go back to pre-pandemic levels, warns remarketing body Nissan to sell off West Way dealership group Lawsuit against Mercedes begins in Germany over Dieselgate allegations Dealer group Mackie Motors says Nissan and Renault ‘destroyed’ its business as it adds brands to ongoing lawsuit Mini’s entire UK dealer network gets seal of approval from Dogs Trust Hendy Group installs defibrillators at 60 of its sites across the south of England
	16 Nov 2021	Episode 45: Derren Martin judges as we talk Rivian, Cazoo's 2020 loses and sympathy for car insurance companies	00:38:58
This week Derren Martin from Cap HPI joins Rebecca and James to judge. Top 10 car makes and models that hold their value best revealed in new data Rivian Automotive sees value top $100bn on New York’s Nasdaq stock exchange Elon Musk sells three per cent of his Tesla shares after vowing to sell 10 per cen Major car makers refuse to sign up to Cop26 pledge on zero emissions vehicles Auto Trader returns to growth in revenue and profit as used car boom continues Cazoo’s loss deepened to £102.7m in 2020 from £18m the year before Bangers4Ben Danger Mouse replica sells for highest price of £4,200 Insurance companies being left ‘exposed’ by sky-high used car prices Cazoo fends off advertising challenge by SMTA over subscription service Used cars sold more quickly in October than in any other month this year, with MPVs flying off forecourts Nissan reports quarterly profit of over £350m despite ongoing supply chain issues
	25 Aug 2023	Biggest August values drop since 2010, JLR recycles batteries, more scam dealers, and Listers warns of agency change - with Laura Richards, episode 122	01:02:12
Biggest drop in August used car values for 13 years – but there’s no price crash on the way JLR announces groundbreaking new plan to recycle old EV batteries Franchised car dealer appoints administrators after uncovering £3.7m stock discrepancy in annual accounts Scam car dealership SR Vans uses fake Google reviews and location to dupe car buyers Car dealer Listers makes £40.5m profit – but warns fixed-price agency sales could hit earnings Vertu appoints ex-Nissan network chief Spencer Clayton-Jones Auto Trader expands offering by listing E-bikes for the first time as bosses look to develop growing market Aug 24: Consultants begin strike; Wagner chief Prigozhin believed dead in plane crash; Fiat electric ice cream van
	27 Aug 2021	Episode 35: Andy Goss on the 'total myth' of agency sales, challenging new car supply and transition to electrification	00:57:15
Vertu Motors non-executive chairman Andy Goss has said the agency model is a ‘total myth’ and that manufacturers’ time would be best spent focussing on the things they do best. Goss joined the Car Dealer Podcast this week and shared his view on topics currently affecting the motor trade, including whether moving to agency sales would be good for customers. To find out more about the stories mentioned, click below or visit cardealermagazine.co.uk. Crises force UK car production down to levels not seen since 1956 Tesla sales in the UK nearly doubled last year to more than £1bn and profit rocketed as well Could subscription cars become the next big thing? How do they work and what do you get? We put one service to the test Genesis prices up G70 saloon and GV70 SUV models Cazoo prepares for $8bn flotation on Wall Street as it opens customer centre in Liverpool Average used LCV values top £10,000 for the first time at BCA
	28 Jul 2023	Fresh Lookers takeover offer, Cazoo on Watchdog again, and why James Baggott is wrong about Genesis – with Jim Holder & Phil Wannell, episode 118	01:10:51
Lookers’ directors agree to takeover offer by Global Auto Holdings after raised bid is tabled Troubled used car dealer Cazoo comes under fire from BBC’s Watchdog programme for second time in 15 months Renault and Nissan agree new terms on partnership with Japanese outfit set to invest more than £500m JLR makes £435m profit in Q1 as firm moves on from crippling losses of recent years Genesis opens its first UK showroom outside of London as new Edinburgh studio begins operating Government warned against ‘political point-scoring’ as ministers open door to delaying 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles Welcome boost for UK car industry as data shows production rose by 11.7 per cent in first half of 2023
	06 Aug 2021	Episode 32: Shortages, subscriptions, agency sales and the future of electric cars with Jon Reay	00:46:34
This week we get Car Dealer's Jon Reay to judge the weekly quiz and also give his judgement of the UK's charging network. Find out more about the stories mentioned by clicking below. Dealership restores MR2 belonging to valeter’s late son in honour of 30 years of service July new car registrations slumped to lowest level since 1998 as shortages and ‘pingdemic’ crippled growth Exclusive: Mark Lavery on why he wants to buy Cambria Automobiles, agency sales and ‘unprecedented’ used car sales Hyundai launches new Mocean subscription service for electric and hybrid vehicles Used car industry at heart of multi-million-pound football argument as Scottish champions Rangers refuse to advertise Cinch Prime minister’s climate spokeswoman criticises charging network and says she prefers diesel Rising sales of electric vehicles is encouraging – but ‘more needs to be done’ ahead of 2030 ban
	26 Jul 2024	SMMT wants flexibility on 2030 ban, dealership enters administration with £7m owed, and is online retailing dead? – with Erin Baker, episode 168	00:58:34
Used EV dealer Estelle Miller to take the stage at Car Dealer Podcast Live – book tickets here SMMT wants ‘flexibility’ on 2030 ban with several brands currently ‘struggling to comply’ Used car dealer Sentinel Cars put into administration owing creditors nearly £7m Honda e:Ny1 back on top as ‘hottest’ new car on Auto Trader, thanks to big affordability push Sytner completes the rebrand of nine CarShop used car supermarkets Is the online-only model dead? Car Dealer asks the experts as Cinch opens used car sites Big Motoring World completes deal for used car supermarket sites from axed Carshop brand
	09 Apr 2021	Episode 17: We plan our pre-reg Roller business and talk about furlough fraud, GDPR and Japanese things with Jon Reay	00:38:25
This week Car Dealer star Jon Reay joins the podcast to remind us how much better he is at this. To find out more about any of the stories mentioned head to cardealermagazine.co.uk or click below. Ask for reservation fee instead of deposit to avoid distance-selling obligations, say legal experts Rolls-Royce posts highest-ever Q1 sales in its 116-year history Lookers share price jumps again as analysts upgrade forecasts for previously-struggling dealer group Brits saved £18bn during coronavirus pandemic – and they now want to splash the cash on new cars More than half of car dealers believe Q2 sales will be higher than pre-Covid levels BMW Group posts record Q1 sales in 2021 – up a third compared to same period last year Lookers trading ‘ahead of expectations’ in first quarter despite drop in new and used car sales Car dealers advised to remove names from used car service history or face expensive court cases Caterham Cars bought by Japan-based VT Holdings Investigation: How Brexit has led to a parts crisis for independent garages in the UK 10,000 furlough fraud investigations now open as government funds special task force to tackle cases Number of young people with a driving licence falls to a record low
	23 Jun 2023	Lookers agrees £465m sale but who will be next? Cambria's success story and Hedin's next move - with James Wilson, episode 113	00:46:51
Hedin looks to raise £110m for ‘acquisitions’ as experts predict fresh Pendragon bid is only a matter of time Bank hikes interest rates to 5% – but experts say it’s not impacting car demand Cambria profits increase in 2022 as firm flourishes in private hands away from Stock Market Land Rover Discovery named most unreliable used car – but Citroen is worst brand overall Rival Lookers bid could knock out Canadian’s as shareholders reveal their price Analysis: Which car dealer PLC will follow Lookers and be snapped up next? Who are Alpha Auto Group and why have they agreed to buy Lookers? Lookers agrees sale for £465m to Canadian car dealer group
	14 Apr 2023	Potential supplier price hikes, ULEZ expansion challenged, and Mini dealer branding rows – with Matas Buzelis, episode 103	01:03:01
Car dealers fear huge bill increases as a result of secret row between suppliers and Keyloop High Court rules that legal challenge into London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone can proceed Google’s used car Vehicle Ads format could launch in the UK later this year Car buyers prefer agency sales and fixed prices over traditional dealer model – research Mark Lavery says new wave of Chinese brands is ‘single biggest seismic shift’ the automotive industry has seen for decades Used car dealer forced to rebrand Mini site after BMW claims copyright breach
	12 May 2023	Jaguar dealers disappearing, car sales scams spread to fake 'auction' sites, and why you should Google an RS6's number plate before you buy it – with Martin Miller, episode 107	01:02:12
Jaguar dealership cull begins as Vertu books £1.5m charge for loss of five sites Vertu boss Robert Forrester takes fresh swipe at online disruptors as Cazoo continues to struggle Fake online car auction Elvaron Ltd scams customers with stolen Cazoo content Luxury Bentley used by King Charles for sale at used car dealer Family-owned dealer John Grose Group makes £8.3m profit despite Stellantis ‘frustrations’
	12 Feb 2021	Episode 9: Locking customers in cars and showrooms, American things and also some news with guest Will Blackshaw	00:49:37
This week Blackshaws MD Will Blackshaw joins us to talk about the biggest stories of the week. We talk about changes to his business, what he’s hoping for March and he admits some stories from the past when letting one customer in the showroom didn’t go too well. Want to find out more about these stories? We’ve listed all the ones mentioning below. Volkswagen and Microsoft team up with autonomous tech development Car dealerships accused of ‘imprisoning’ customers and hiding their keys until police are called CarShop name to be rolled out globally as Penske Automotive looks to double its used car dealerships Council admits car dealers were mistakenly denied access to grants while others were given support Bruce Springsteen’s Jeep Super Bowl advert has been pulled after drink driving arrest Cazoo buys vehicle reconditioning and storage specialist Smart Fleet Solutions as it looks to expand further David Taylor (Garages) is named top Isuzu UK dealer as it cleans up at awards ceremony Car dealers should be braced for return of pent-up demand, stock shortages and rising prices as Lockdown 3 ends Will Ferrell stars in No Way Norway Superbowl advert and he’s incredibly angry about EVs Hyundai-Kia and tech giant Apple cool their flirting over iCar production plan SMMT calls for Covid secure car dealerships to be allowed to open as critical March plate change approaches Hyundai-Kia close to doing a deal to build Apple Car, according to reports
	29 Mar 2024	Hyundai to cut partners, Chery to sell 10k cars this year in UK, and Volvo waves bye bye to diesel – with Liam Quegan, episode 151	00:57:30
Volvo officially drops diesel with XC90 as manufacturer’s final derv car Hyundai to cut number of UK dealers it works with as it looks to ‘future-proof’ network Video: Omoda and Jaecoo brands aiming for 100 dealers and 10,000 sales in UK by end of 2024 Lookers opens its first multi-franchise car dealership hub after £6m investment Trading Standards calls for car dealers to be licensed as part of clampdown on rogue traders Investigation finds Luton airport car park blaze was started accidentally by a diesel vehicle
	09 Jun 2023	Dealer jailed for 2.9m miles of clocking, Pagani joins Sytner portfolio, latest on Stellantis dealer cuts – with James Shaw, episode 111	00:47:40
Pagani partners with car dealer group Sytner to sell million pound motors Judge jails ‘dishonest’ used car dealer for nearly five years for clocking 33 used cars Dealership says it’s closing after month’s notice of losing Stellantis franchises Volvo kills off plug-in hybrid XC40, S90 and Cross Country estates as it updates UK line-up Government admits ‘gulf’ between number of EVs and chargepoints will continue for months Rowan Atkinson feels duped by EVs – and believes used cars are the future Exclusive: Fiat UK boss reveals the number of car dealers axed in restructuring plans Day’s Motor Group bosses enjoy £2.95m dividend – the second huge payout in two years Revealed: The best and worst EV home charger providers
	05 Jan 2021	Episode 2: What do car dealers need to know about the third national lockdown?	00:41:08
Rebecca Chaplin is joined by James Baggott and James Batchelor from Car Dealer to find out the most important changes and (hopefully) clear up some confusion. We talk about what lockdown means for car dealers, click-and-collect, test drives, grants and whether suppliers will be helping again with discounts. Want to send us a message? Click here: https://anchor.fm/car-dealer-magazine/message Find out more about Car Dealer here. Read our Q&A with Lawgistics and watch the Car Dealer Live show here. What are car dealers saying about the new lockdown? Are car dealers allowed to keep selling?
	25 Nov 2022	Stellantis delays agency sales roll-out, dealer's unfortunate run-in with Matt Allwright, and used prices continue to rise – with David Kendrick, Episode 85	00:57:21
Memo to car dealers says Stellantis is delaying agency model changes Used car dealer Gotham Motors speaks out after ejecting BBC camera crew from showroom Hedin and Pendragon deal deadline extended – but could Constellation now enter the race? Used car dealer slammed in national press for taking customer’s car on 22-mile ‘school run’ Used car prices are still going UP despite cost of living crisis BMWs are the ‘most expensive’ used cars to repair – here’s the top 10 Jaguar Land Rover offers sacked tech experts chance to work in car industry
	18 Aug 2023	Government EV plans 'inept', Big Motoring World's big profits, more Chinese EV brands hit UK, and IMDA hits 1000 members – with Julian Humphreys, episode 121	00:55:33
UK government’s lack of plan around EVs is ‘inept’, says former Aston Martin chief Majority of UK councils have no official strategy for residential EV charging – Vauxhall Used car dealer Big Motoring World sees profits soar despite tough trading for supermarket sector Chinese brand Omoda on its way to UK with crossover SUV JLR creates 300 new jobs in West Midlands as it ramps up Range Rover production Celebrating 1,000 members: The problems for independent dealers haven’t changed but the IMDA has
	05 Mar 2021	Episode 12: Jim Holder talks early signs of pent up demand and whether you should buy a new car or haircut first on April 12	00:52:16
This week on the podcast editorial director of Haymarket Automotive Jim Holder takes on the role of guest judge for the weekly Car Dealer new quiz. If you’d like to appear on the show you can email james@blackballmedia.co.uk. To find out more about any of the stories mentioned you can find them in chronological order (no spoilers about our favourites) below. Used Car Awards 2021 will be back in all their glory on November 29 hosted by Mike Brewer Investigation: Incentivising used electric car buyers with govt-backed interest free loans could hugely boost adoption Marshall and Vertu CEOs on whether to repay government cash, pent-up demand and more Stellantis names Alison Jones as UK boss and outlines management structure Van sales soar by more than a fifth in strongest February showing for 23 years Weakest February for new car registrations since 1959 as 35.5 per cent drop is recorded Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port future rests on massive taxpayer handout, warns Stellantis boss Carlos Tavares Corporation tax to rise to levels not seen since 2011, says chancellor Budget 2021: What has Rishi Sunak done for dealerships big and small? Cox Automotive buys Codeweavers as part of strategy to double its size by 2034 Motors.co.uk could be sold as part of trade-off to get approval for £6.5bn merger Volvo to become a pure-electric brand by 2030 – and sell electric cars exclusively online No FCA fine for Lookers as city watchdog closes its investigation into the listed dealer group without penalty
	12 Jul 2024	Ford brings back the Capri, Motors brings back Cazoo, and Glyn Hopkin Group sold to its employees - with David Kendrick, episode 166	01:04:17
Get your tickets for the Car Dealer Podcast Live on September 4 and be part of the show Ford goes back to the future as it revives iconic Capri nameplate as electric SUV Motors launches new Cazoo app for used cars and says updated website is on its way Land Rover serves up most profitable used cars so far in 2024 Glyn Hopkin Group sold to its employees as firm looks to secure ‘long-term legacy’ Used dealer CarSupermarket.com turns losses around with a bounce back to profit in 2023 New Suzuki Swift and Dacia Duster get just three stars for safety from Euro NCAP UHY Hacker Young partners with elite law firm to tackle potential overcharge from tyre suppliers
	27 Mar 2023	Pendragon results; Ford Explorer returns; and Four Men, Rebecca and a Baby – Episode 100	00:44:29
Aftersales manager is left rare Honda by dealership customer who became a close friend Ford kicks off electric offensive with new Explorer SUV Pendragon delivers ‘resilient’ 2022 performance despite dip in pre-tax profit EU adds e-fuel exemption to upcoming ICE ban following complaints by Italy and Germany
	16 Aug 2024	Jaguar dealers to have no new car sales in 2025, Sun Motors re-launches, and Cox Automotive's warning for Q4 of 2024 – with Jonathan Seaman, episode 171	00:58:01
Sun Motors launches with aim of shaking up UK’s car-buying and financing landscape Jaguar dealers will have no new cars to sell in 2025 as carmaker readies luxury electric GT for ’26 Changes to EV incentives could harm take-up, warns motor finance firm New car sales will be ‘extremely challenging’ in Q4 as ZEV mandate is set to bite hard Second special guest announced for Car Dealer Podcast Live event – book tickets here
	28 Mar 2025	Daksh Gupta joins Hendy, Trump's 25% car tariffs, and Nissan's new Micra and Leaf teased – with Jonathan Chorley-Burdett, episode 201	01:00:15
UK in ‘extensive’ talks with US on car import tariffs as SMMT brands 25% levy ‘disappointing’ Daksh Gupta is back in the motor trade after taking chairman role at car dealer Hendy Group Nissan announces next three electric vehicles in its line-up to be updated Pentagon Motor Group owner sees profits dip despite improved new car sales Volvo boss vows to look after ‘little sister’ Polestar – but not at the expense of brand’s customers It’s join or get left behind when it comes to Chinese brands, say car dealers
	09 Feb 2024	GAP sales suspended, Martin Lewis car finance claim form goes mad, and ASA says EVs aren't 'zero emission' - with Jason Cranswick, episode 144	01:01:07
Martin Lewis’s car finance complaint tool receives 262,500 inquiries in opening days Financial incentives are needed NOW to boost new and used electric car demand Trading Standards clamp down on used car dealers’ ‘unfair’ admin fees Google to take wraps off its Vehicle Ads solution for motor trade at Car Dealer Live Gap insurers agree to suspend sales immediately after FCA voiced concerns Vertu Motors buys back 200,000 shares as car dealer remains a ‘sitting duck’ for investors
	24 Nov 2023	BCA gets physical, Nissan invests in Sunderland, Genesis to merge with Hyundai, and Daksh Gupta on why he left Marshall – with Ollie Grummell, episode 135	01:01:36
Used car auction house BCA to hold trial physical sale for first time since pandemic Boost for British car industry as Nissan confirms Sunderland base for electric Juke and Qashqai Genesis to be axed as standalone firm in UK and merge with Hyundai GWM axes controversial Funky Cat name as firm adopts new numbered naming strategy Sources reveal BMW Group has pushed back agency sales even further JLR spends more than £10m on high technology to thwart car thieves Daksh Gupta on why he left Marshall, what he’ll do next and his career highlights – exclusive Bangers4Ben 2023 raises record-breaking £91,000 from car sales and fundraising
	11 Mar 2022	Episode 58: Cyberattacks, agency sales and how much profit to buyers think car dealers make with Mike Jones	00:41:54
This week automotive retail expert Mike Jones judges who is the winner out of James and Rebecca. Find out more about the stories mentioned below: Head to head: Car dealer boss debates online car sales future with founder of Freeserve Nissan: No plans yet to introduce agency sales as it would disrupt our dealer network Car dealership group faces legal action over cyberattack that saw employees’ data hacked Buyers expect car dealers to make around £1,000 profit on a used car sale Gridserve agrees to drop exclusive rights on motorways as calls are made for safer public charging Dealers are warned of heightened threat of cyberattacks Warning as no-win no-fee solicitors step up campaign against car dealers over finance commissions IMI warns of MOT problem because of shortage of legally compliant testers
	20 Dec 2024	Peter Vardy sites change hands, Volvo happy with agency model, and possible Nissan/Honda merger – with Max Sansom, episode 189	00:57:35
Peter Vardy to sell dealerships to Parks leaving Porsche Centres as group's only retail sites ‘We’ve really found our feet’ says Volvo UK boss after agency shift Volvo Car UK boss Nicole Melillo Shaw joins the line up at Car Dealer Live 2025 Lotus buyers left in limbo as brand admits it cannot honour ‘majority’ of PCH and BCH offers Corvette to launch right-hand-drive models as brand agrees UK franchise dealer partnerships Revealed: The used cars that lost the most money in 2024 Staff facing uncertain festive period as Sytner closes 15-year-old Audi dealership
	19 Mar 2021	Episode 14: Green shoots, plug-in car grant changes and reopening with Neil McCue	00:41:34
This week COO of Snows Group Neil McCue takes on the role of judge with James and Rebecca. Find out more about all the stories mentioned by clicking below... Green shoots of consumer confidence combined with pent-up car buyer demand is good news for car dealers Another nail in the coffin for Mitsubishi Motors UK as the heritage fleet will be going under the hammer Car dealers shocked at changes to electric car grant that will see more than 20 models no longer qualify Tesla Model 3 excluded as electric car grant to be cut to £2,500 – with experts branding move as ‘too soon’ Mini to become all-electric car brand in next decade Lookers says it expects to report £10m profit for 2020 as it reveals talks with banks are ongoing Our cars: After hunting for a decade I’ve finally bought a Citroen Saxo VTS Scottish dealers prepare for record month as first minister announces showrooms will reopen from April 5 BMW reveals latest iDrive generation ahead of its first appearance on new electric models Mazda UK boss ‘not convinced’ that full online sales are commercially viable or right for the customer Peter Vardy helps send staff on staycation with campers available for them to book Tech founder believes physical car auctions have had a ‘Blockbuster moment’ and may never be same again UHY Hacker Young sees 97 per cent of dealer groups make a profit in 2020 year end audits
	30 Jun 2023	Jaguar worst manufacturer to represent, Hyundai advert banned, and does Fiat still make the Stilo? – with Simon Bowkett, episode 114	00:59:22
Jaguar worst car maker to represent in UK – and Land Rover not much better Car Dealer Power 2023: Who won what at this year’s awards? Fiat announces it will no longer sell grey cars as it wants to be known as ‘brand of joy, colours, and optimism’ Hyundai and Toyota handed slap on the wrist by advertising watchdog over ‘misleading’ charging claims Wheeler Stealers: Thieves pinch Mike Brewer’s star Ford Fiesta from hotel car park Ex-Audi boss fined and handed suspended jail sentence over emissions test fraud Used car prices drop 1.4 per cent in June – but there’s definitely no crash coming EVs dominate list of biggest price drops seen this year as seven of biggest annual fallers are electric
	06 Dec 2024	Stellantis chief quits, new Jag revealed in full, and registrations fall in race to meet ZEV mandate – with Gerardo Montoya, episode 187	01:06:33
Carlos Tavares quits Stellantis with immediate effect after fall out with the board Ingots, prisms and a pink panther: Behind the scenes of Jaguar’s new car launch Staff accuse Lookers of ‘back street garage conditions’ as Christmas parties are scrapped Bernie Ecclestone chooses Tom Hartley Jnr to sell ‘most important race car collection in the world’ Accounts show giant Constellation Automotive Group lost £50.5m in 2024 New car registrations fall as carmakers race to reach tough ZEV mandate
	17 Jan 2025	Changes at Marshall and Cinch, EVs that have lost the most money this year, and more motor trade duck names revealed – with Shane Malpass, episode 191	01:00:08
Meet the car manufacturer bosses appearing on stage at Car Dealer Live 2025 Marshall and Cinch to fall under new Constellation banner as boss Martin Casha calls it a day Video: The new cars that COLLAPSED in price last year are all EVs bar one Dealer group Arnold Clark launches luxury sub-brand aimed at selling prestige used cars Motors to offer pre-purchase inspections on used cars in industry first initiative Staffing costs are used car dealers’ biggest concern heading into 2025 – research Uh oh, urine trouble: Dealership apologises after valeter takes a tinkle on customer’s car
	11 Apr 2025	Hybrids allowed until 2035, Trump tariffs continue, and Xpeng and BYD expand – with Sheik Hassan, episode 203	01:03:46
Carwow.co.uk/Partners/CarDealerPodcast Government confirms hybrids to be sold until 2035 while ZEV Mandate fines slashed Swansway to open third BYD dealership as group confirms acquisition of ex-Bravoauto site JLR pauses car deliveries to US as it considers how to deal with 25% US tariffs XPeng opens first dealers in the UK and targets 25 showrooms within next 12 months
	13 Dec 2024	Supreme Court appeal for car finance judgement, 'environmental tax' on ICE cars, and Automotive 30% Club close to reaching goal – with Sally Foote, episode 188	01:02:36
Supreme Court grants Close Brothers permission to appeal landmark ruling on motor finance International Motors boss calls for ‘environmental tax’ on ICE vehicles to drive EV demand Tesla wants ‘further strengthening of ZEV mandate’ as it lobbies for more expensive ICE cars Vertu boss blasts ZEV Mandate as 1000s cannot collect new petrol cars before Christmas Eden Motor Group sees losses rise by 250% in brutal set of annual accounts Automotive 30% Club gets within touching distance of ambitous ’30 by 30′ target Daksh Gupta and Rachel Clift on how to cope with stress in the motor trade
	10 Mar 2023	New Cazoo COO, agency sales discussed at Car Dealer Live, and a recipe for Hellmann's Victoria Sponge – with Paul Ward, episode 98	00:52:24
Cazoo announces former Car Shop CEO Jonathan Dunkley will join as its COO Exclusive: Leaked Cazoo briefing doc confirms used car dealer is closing sites and slashing jobs Consumers will decide success of agency sales, says ‘curious’ Mark Lavery at Car Dealer Live Chinese car maker BYD plans to have up to 100 UK car dealers by end of 2025 Lookers acquires Fourways Vehicle Solutions to supercharge leasing and fleet business Ray Chapman Motors Malton scoops national Volvo retailer title for third year running EU postpones key vote on petrol and diesel car ban due to fierce opposition
	21 Feb 2025	Vauxhall needs a 'relaunch', Chancellor kept out of motor finance court case, and Renault tries to keep older cars on the road – with Elliot Ashley, episode 196	00:55:00
Cut VAT on EVs and bring back grants – Stellantis boss calls for help to drive electric car sales We must relaunch Vauxhall – the days of declining market share are FINISHED Lloyds ring-fences £1.2bn for handling car finance crisis as bank puts aside additional £700m Chancellor’s intervention into motor finance scandal is REJECTED by Supreme Court Renault launches new ‘Originals’ service to help keep classic cars on the road New 'Carwow Wallet' service looks to make life easier for car dealers using online auctions
	29 Sep 2023	EV sales must hit 80% by 2030 despite ban shift, more offers arrive for Pendragon, Stellantis management changes and Cupra least reliable brand - with Paul Hilton, episode 127	01:07:45
More than a fifth of new cars sold from 2024 must be electric, government confirms Government tells carmakers that EV targets will remain in place despite delaying 2030 ban Nissan boss vows that all its future European vehicles will be electric Bidding war hots up for Pendragon as THIRD suitor enters race to buy car dealer group Pendragon shareholders 'unlikely' to back Lithia Motors deal for car dealer group – expert analysts Stellantis UK appoints new Alfa Romeo and DS boss to lead brands into agency sales future Car dealer Pendragon to open flagship BYD showroom on up-market Mayfair square Cupra models the most unreliable used cars as Lexus takes top spot in What Car? survey
	23 Aug 2024	Duncan McPhee joins Hendy, new FCA warning over GAP, and Fiat Panda killed off – with Jack Williams, episode 172	00:54:56
Two weeks to go to our social gathering for the motor trade: Car Dealer Podcast Live 2024 Ex-Lookers chief operating officer Duncan McPhee joining Hendy Group in same role Heavy discounting of electric models likely as manufacturers grapple with ZEV mandate FCA renews warning over value for money in Gap insurance sector Aug 21: Company insolvencies rise; Fiat’s Panda cull; Facebook ad changes; Audi RS3 updated Aug 23: Consumer optimism falls; Higher energy bills; Vauxhall’s Mokka for coffee lovers
	08 Oct 2021	Episode 40: Profit predictions are up, agency sales and the future of the car dealership with Mike Jones	00:48:56
This week James and Becca compete in the quiz, while automotive industry consultant Mike Jones shares his views on the week's news and decides who is our winner. Find out more about any of the stories mentioned by clicking the links below. Citroen adds personalisation options to Ami ahead of British release next year The 2022 Geneva motor show has already been cancelled because of Covid Battery-electric vehicles now outnumber plug-in hybrids on UK roads, says RAC A quarter of car buyers considering going electric as fuel crisis continues to hit motorists Motorpoint pre-tax profit goes up by more than 30 per cent to top £13m Pendragon announces improved forecasts for 2021 with dealer group set to make £70m this year Lookers increases full-year pre-tax profit expectations as trading update released Marshall Motor Group expecting to make at least £50m in 2021, firm says Tesla Model 3 named September’s best-selling car New car registrations suffer worst September this century, SMMT data confirms
	05 Nov 2021	Episode 44: Mike Brewer on selling classic cars, the used car market and Tesla’s value	00:45:59
This week Wheeler Dealers’ Mike Brewer judges James and Rebecca’s stories from the week. Find out more about the news mentioned by clicking below. Strong demand in used car sector drives 19th consecutive month of price growth Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer selling five of his own classics as he looks to ‘consolidate’ collection Burglar found hiding in car dealership toilet after causing thousands of pounds of damage breaking in Auto Trader boss: We see no dramatic drop in used car prices and they’ll remain high for six months Tesla’s share price takes a hit amidst confusion over landmark Hertz deal Scottish car salesman turned pro wrestler to go head-to-head with former WWE superstar More than a third of Brits are likely to choose EV for their next car purchase Tesla boss Elon Musk insists that landmark Hertz deal is yet to be completed #B4B21: Bangers4Ben cars make £15,350 at auction taking total to more than £35,000 raised so far
	08 Mar 2024	Cazoo to stop selling cars, car makers want EV govt help , and all the news (and helicopters) from Car Dealer Live - with Catherine Faiers, episode 148	01:03:18
Cazoo halts used car sales and plans to take on Auto Trader as advertising marketplace Senior carmaker execs hit out at government’s EV approach amid ‘frustrating’ Budget Big Motoring World’s Peter Waddell reveals rapid move to hoover up Cazoo stock after online used car dealer scrapped sales Peter Vardy opens conference on how Chinese EVs and tumbling margins have led to change in business model Diesel sales poised to fall to 3% by 2028 as market shares head for radical change, says Cox Automotive UK’s electric vehicle market ‘could be a bloodbath’ this year, warns Wessex Garages boss Jaguar to end production of XE, XF and F-Type models at Castle Bromwich plant SUVs accounted for over half of European new car registrations in January – JATO
	11 Feb 2022	Episode 54: Auto Trader's Catherine Faiers judges as we talk the used cars not to buy, when will prices drop and manufacturer's selling used cars	00:49:44
James returns for the first time in 2022 and Auto Trader chief operating officer Catherine Faiers is our guest judge. Find out more about today's stories: Group 1 Automotive profits soar 40 per cent in 2021 as it rakes in £1.7bn Cazoo announces plans to double revenue in 2022 to £2bn as it raises a further $630m from investors Sytner Group’s parent company posts record £1.1bn profit for 2021 Holt Cars staff lose their jobs as administrators called in after prolonged decline in business BT slaps car salesman with £192,000 work phone bill during a four-day family holiday to Turkey Here are the used cars that have gone up the most in value in 12 months Lookers looks to recruit 208 aftersales apprentices as industry undergoes major transformation Volvo launches new online portal to sell used cars directly to customers Dealers are warned to expect another year of used car demand outstripping supply High prices and poor availability of used vehicles force delay in launch of clean air zone for Greater Manchester
	31 Mar 2023	Cazoo profits fall further, electric car quotas increase, and James Baggott's gardening schedule for this weekend – with Peter Smyth, episode 101	00:57:44
Used car dealer Cazoo posts £704m loss for 2022 as troubled firm counts cost of closures Car makers must sell 22% EVs in 2024 or face huge fines under tough proposals More car dealers holding off buying electric used cars as prices plummet, reports BBC Motor retail industry could be set to change forever as Mackie Motors awaits result of landmark High Court appeal Door ‘closed’ to new dealers at Ineos Automotive as firm begins roll-out of Grenadier
	02 Feb 2024	Inchcape eyes site sale options, EV pre-reg 'probability', Group 1 set to axe 10% of UK jobs – with Rebecca Chaplin, episode 143	00:55:39
Battleground: How will car makers hit tough 2024 EV targets? And do car buyers REALLY want electric cars? Honda boss on hitting electric car targets, used cars and what 2024 has in store for car dealers Shock as SUV Prestige is forced to close due to ‘difficult trading conditions’ for used car dealer Inchcape confirms it could offload all its UK dealerships but says a sale isn’t certain Used car prices drop just 0.1% in January as falls begin to level out – video update Group 1 set to axe about 10% of UK jobs in first three months of 2024 Tribunal rules in favour of used car dealer who ran into boss on unauthorised holiday Toyota CEO says sorry to car dealers, suppliers and customers for flawed tests of diesel engines Furious Jaguar Land Rover owners club together to push car maker to solve parts crisis Can you spot the small detail missing from this roadside Warrantywise advert?
	21 Oct 2022	Pendragon's ransomware nightmare, Stellantis's dealer network cull, and nothing about Liz Truss – with Jim Reid, Episode 80	00:59:17
Pendragon being held to $60m ransom by dark web hackers Luxury car dealer is ordered to pay out nearly £120,000 for Mercedes convertible that had ‘catastrophic’ leak Group 1 axes Barons and Chandlers names at BMW and Mini dealerships BMW boss believes 2030 ban will cause ‘self-inflicted’ wounds on UK car industry Stellantis to axe 138 UK dealers as it seeks to streamline its business Genesis eyes up third UK showroom with talks ongoing over Manchester site Lookers increases 2022 pre-tax profit forecast but says it’ll be lower than for 2021 More woe for Cazoo as it plunges further into the red with 2021 losses more than trebling
	15 Sep 2023	Ulez cars for Ukraine, Chinese cars under EU scrutiny, Onto goes into administration, and one dealer's DVLA clamping saga – with Steve Blair, episode 125	00:57:54
London used car dealers urged to send non-Ulez compliant part-exchanges to Ukraine Used car dealer caught taking unauthorised beach holiday after bumping into company director in Portuguese bar EU considering tariffs on new Chinese EVs as it looks to help the likes of Stellantis avoid ‘race to the bottom’ China hits back at EU as major row brews over plans to slap tariffs on the likes of BYD Happy ending in DVLA clamping row as Kent used car dealership finally sells Fiat 500 Onto enters administration after failing to secure extra cash from shareholders Car dealer Sherwoods Motor Group saw profits tumble 42% in 2022 Peter Vardy Group blames used car supply issues for falling profits in latest set of annual accounts Land Rover models make used car dealers the most profit – with Evoque topping the list Out now: Car Dealer 187 features an amazing Mazda museum, how some dealers are benefiting from the Ulez expansion and more!
	04 Mar 2022	Episode 57: New 22-plate, changing consumer buying habits, supply issues and more with Wessex Garages Chris Wiseman	00:48:14
This week Wessex Garages MD Chris Wiseman guest judges the podcast with James and Rebecca. Find out more about the stories mentioned below. Investigation: Will proposed online sales tax hit car dealers? Car dealers face further new car delays as manufacturers announce factory closures Masked raiders smash down car dealership doors with vehicles they’re stealing Ford CEO committed to car dealers for the long term as he takes aim at Tesla Which? survey finds that new electric cars are less reliable than petrol or diesel models Cargo ship carrying Porsche and Bentleys sinks in mid-Atlantic after catastrophic fire Dealer group Vertu Motors upgrades pre-tax profit forecast to at least £75m but sees new and used car sales drop First 22 plate vehicles roll off the forecourts in huge day for new car industry Cyberattack at supplier is suspected as Toyota announces halt to production at all factories in Japan Investigation: Will crazy used car prices last in 2022? Why have used car prices gone up?
	24 Jan 2025	Chancellor wades into car finance debate, Motability’s huge losses, and VW says goodbye to agency – with Malcolm Beattie, episode 192	01:03:08
Chancellor weighs into car finance crisis as she looks to protect UK economy Chancellor’s Supreme Court intervention sees share prices soar at motor finance providers Profits collapsed at Motability despite revenue and customer numbers soaring in 2024 EV discounts cost carmakers £4.5bn last year as all brands avoid ZEV mandate fines Ford terminates 50 car dealerships as it hits target to nearly half network Volkswagen puts agency sales plans on ice and returns to wholesale model
	07 Apr 2023	Used car prices up AGAIN; Who are your car dealer heroes? Plus more supply shortages with Taslim Miah from Car Planet - Episode 102	00:52:55
Used car prices rose by two per cent in March as demand continues to grow – Auto Trader Dealers still critical to car buying as list of how many dealerships each brand has in 2023 revealed New car market enjoys eighth month of growth in a row as sales rise by 18 per cent Single franchised car dealership makes impressive £1.8m profit from just one showroom Motor Ombudsman issues warning to used car buyers as motorists turn to private sellers over dealers in bid to save money Used car stock levels slump to a six-month low Electric vehicle ranges on average 45 miles lower than car makers advertise, warns consumer group
	22 Oct 2021	Episode 42: Why electric car sales are going too fast, what are the Cheeky Girls top hits and how much would James pay for a Clio V6	00:35:10
This week on the Car Dealer Podcast Jon Reay judges our stories and shares his EV experiences. Find out more about the stories mentioned below... Price of most popular second-hand cars rises by almost 60 per cent in just two years Government’s £620m EV charging pledge is nowhere near enough, says car leasing boss Legal action against Mercedes-Benz over agency model ‘shows dangers of failure of collaborative approach’ Men arrested for smashing up used car dealership in ‘Wreck-It Ralph temper tantrum’ Buyers happy to wait for up to a year for new cars because of semiconductor crisis Inchcape Retail’s annual losses worsen nearly tenfold to £65.6m as it claims more than £11m in furlough Motorist ordered to pay damages to dealership after misrepresenting Ferrari 599 GTB as much rarer GTO Cazoo agrees to buy van dealer Vans365 for £6.5m – but deal needs FCA approval From record charts to sales charts… Ex-Cheeky Girl now works at car showroom in York
	25 Feb 2022	Episode 56: How many dealers does each manufacturer have, the cars rocketing over list price and more with Rachel Burgess from Autocar	00:45:09
This week executive editor at Autocar Rachel Burgess joins the show. Find out more about the stories mentioned below... Here are the used cars costing tens of thousands of pounds more than a new model How many car dealerships are there in the UK? Exclusive list of every franchised car dealer in 2022 Car dealers are putting up the prices of new cars – and it’s winding up manufacturers Porsche plots IPO that could value German car maker at £166bn Ford and Peugeot dealership Busseys to close Dereham branch because ‘it doesn’t fit with manufacturers’ plans’ Car dealers under fire in national press over refusal to repay furlough and rates relief For sale: Family home complete with car dealership – Yours for £665,000 Dealership suffers hundreds of thousands of pounds of damage as Storm Eunice brings scaffolding crashing down on to cars
	03 Dec 2021	Episode 48: Neil Smith on how he'd set up a car dealership today, being bought by Cazoo and the big players in online car sales	00:49:18
This week on the Car Dealer Podcast, Neil Smith judges the podcast. Here are the stories we cover: Are face masks mandatory in car dealerships now? Marshall owners say they’re selling up because strategic plans were ‘taking different paths’ Cazoo launches in France and Germany as it looks to expand further in mainland Europe Distance to dealers proves main stumbling block when it comes to buying a used car, new research finds Dealer group Pendragon increases estimated profit to £80m following strong performance in Q4 Who won what at the 2021 Used Car Awards? All the winners and highly commendeds revealed! £323m offer for Marshall Motor Group made by BCA and Cinch owner Constellation Stellantis outperformed the Volkswagen Group across Europe in October, according to new report Motorway achieves unicorn status as latest funding round takes valuation of online used car marketplace to more than $1bn
	10 Jun 2022	Carzam closes, Cazoo makes big cost savings and used car values with Cap HPI's Derren Martin - Episode	00:54:16
This week Cap HPI's valuations director Derren Martin joins the show. Find out more about the stories mentioned below. How a change in business model transformed an already successful dealership into a money-making machine How will agency sales change the look and feel of car dealerships in the future? Audi rolls out more charging hubs In detail: Cazoo founder lays out savage cuts to online used car dealer in investor call Arnold Clark to give away 2,000 kits to youth sports teams, dealer group announces Troubled used car dealer Cazoo to slash jobs and cut costs in huge money-saving initiative New car sales slump again as parts shortage continues to hold back deliveries Carzam calls time: Online disruptor placed in voluntary receivership Mercedes-AMG reveals production version of One hypercar with F1 technology for the road
	09 Jan 2021	Episode 4: What you missed this week because of another lockdown	00:34:55
Rebecca and James go head-to-head over the biggest stories of the week (apart from lockdown). Play along or read the stories they chose below... Let us know what you think about the new podcast by contacting us on social media. We're @CarDealerMag on Twitter or Car Dealer Magazine on Facebook and LinkedIn. Send us a voice message to use in the next show by heading to: https://anchor.fm/car-dealer-magazine/message Elon Musk is now the richest person on the planet with £139bn Hyundai confirms it is in talks with Apple over electric vehicle development Car dealers could see half the number of buyers in lockdown 3 – but there are reasons to be cheerful, says Auto Trader Used car dealer catches arsonist on CCTV who set fire to his stock Tesla opened six new UK sites in 2020 and plans for more dealers in 2021 Cambria Automobiles reveals painful impact of lockdowns as new and used car sales fall for dealer group David Peel leaves Peugeot as Groupe PSA UK announces management shake-up Tesla Model 3 charges to top of December’s best-selling new cars chart Troubled dealer group Lookers appoints CFO but still no news on interim results Tesla narrowly misses Elon Musk’s target of 500,000 vehicles delivered in 2020 but celebrates record year Car dealers and garages named and shamed by HMRC for not paying minimum wage
	24 Jan 2022	Episode 52: Ali May-Khalil talks on the positives of agency sales, do people really want electric cars and sustainability for the over 65s	01:03:44
Autoguard group commercial director Ali May-Khalil guest judges the podcast as we talk about about over 65s looking for more economical cars to how agency sales will likely be a good thing for dealers. Find out more about the stories mentioned by clicking below... Over 65s are the most interested in talking to car dealers about fuel economy, sustainability and EVs Cazoo’s share price has fallen to less than half of what it was at initial valuation just five months ago ULEZ rollout will hit van market in 2022 with more high-mileage ‘pandemic-worn’ Euro 5 models heading to auction Gigafactory proposal for Northumberland wins millions in government funding Car dealer is one of four drivers banned after being caught at almost 100mph in the Scottish Highlands Thief who stole Audi from dealership thwarted by sleeping passenger on back seat Lotus completes agency sales restructure of UK dealership network Used car boss found guilty of fraud in row over £99 non-optional fee denies trying to mislead people
	14 May 2021	Episode 21: Heycar's Karen Hilton joins the show in the week the used car boom wouldn't stop	00:46:29
This week used car stories continued to litter the Car Dealer Magazine homepage as prices climbed higher, stocks run shorter and problems with new car supply continued to make headlines. Heycar chief commercial officer Karen Hilton joins the show and shares what she's seen on their website, as well as her own car views. Big topics this week also included multi-franchising, paying back government grants and whether we should all sell our cars now to enjoy the profit. To find out more about any of the stories mentioned, click below. Stellantis summons all its car dealers to a special meeting next week – but what’s it about? Top 10 used cars rising in value fastest revealed as models rocket by as much as £5k in six months Polestar opens new test drive hub in Milton Keynes to satisfy ‘huge demand’ for test drives Johnsons Cars pre-tax profit soars to £3.2m from £632,000 during ‘turbulent year’ Tesla backtracks on Bitcoin payments over fears cryptocurrency is bad for the environment Robert Forrester: Why the likes of Cazoo don’t worry Vertu boss First Drive: Volkswagen turns up the Golf GTI’s wick with new Clubsport Bristol Cars reborn with electric dreams but first recreations will used V8 power Dealership employee drove off in Volkswagen Golf to sell it himself for £3,500 on eBay
	15 Oct 2021	Episode 41: Finance in 2021, listed dealers successes and what consumers really think their cars are worth with Darren Selig	00:43:34
This week JBR Capital's Darren Selig guest judges the show as Rebecca and James go head-to-head. Find out more about the stories by clicking below: New car shortage is a ‘good situation’ for dealers, says Kia UK boss Motorway sees 300 per cent year-on-year growth as used car prices continue to soar Marshalls snaps up car dealer group Motorline in huge £64.5m deal Roadster and Cybertruck production not expected until 2023 as Tesla confirms further delays Listers paid directors £7.12m during pandemic – despite firm claiming more than £13m in furlough cash, accounts show Vertu beats analysts’ predictions and posts record-breaking £51.8m profit for first half of 2021 Three-quarters of UK car buyers struggle to value a used car Used Car Awards 2021: Find out who made our Nominations List Bangers4Ben 2021 draws to a close after epic four-day trip around Britain
	26 Jan 2024	FCA 'effectively bans' GAP insurance, Lookers owners need to refinance, and the Geneva Motor Show returns with little fanfare – with Tom Jaconelli, episode 142	00:57:24
FCA ‘effectively banning’ car dealers from selling Gap Insurance from February Geneva Motor Show could appear in more countries, despite Qatar event controversy Which car manufacturers will and won’t be attending the Geneva Motor Show? Arnold Clark owner pays £78.3m tax bill as the largest car dealer tax payers are revealed Stellantis expands used car sales potential in UK with launch of Spoticar Direct service Sources say Lookers owners are fishing for fresh funds to refinance buy-out deal Used car supermarket Motorpoint issues profit warning after drop in prices UK revealed to be the most transparent country for people to buy a used car
	28 Feb 2022	Introducing... Car Dealer Investigations	00:01:07
Car Dealer Investigations is a new podcast series were James Baggott talks to key figures in the industry about some of the most significant stories of recent years that have changed car sales forever.
	15 Dec 2023	Lookers announces mass redundancies before Christmas, Sytner scoops Rybrook showrooms, and James can't get a bank account – with Scott Sibley, episode 138	00:59:43
Why do banks hate used car dealers so much? The AI Car Dealership Project Part 3 More redundancies looming at Lookers as business managers and sales teams now face cuts Now Christmas parties are ‘cancelled’ as car dealer Lookers axes even more staff Family business JCB Group agrees deal to buy Marshall Volkswagen site in Kent Car dealer group Sytner’s American parent company to buy Rybrook chain of showrooms Data shows Land Rover profit margins are booming for used car dealers How crashing used EV prices can teach all car dealers a lesson
	14 Jul 2023	Renault cuts dealer network, Jardine looking for acquisitions, Caterham EV revealed, and James Batchelor changes trouser supplier – with Simon Verona, episode 116	01:15:42
Renault slashes huge number of car dealers as it radically downsizes network Experts fear Jaguar Land Rover’s ‘House of Brands’ plan will cause confusion Bristol Street Motors opens used car dealership on ex-Cazoo site Lithia looking for acquisition targets for Jardine as US firm takes reins of luxury car dealer group Motorists prefer to sell used cars to dealers than online buying services – study Caterham unveils concept EV that looks on the light side of life Edd China takes over as expert arbiter at Warrantywise New Podcast: Smyth brothers reveal secrets to their success at family-owned car dealer group Swansway
	03 Mar 2023	VW Group agency sales stall, Cazoo sites find new owners, and a Sierra Cosworth full of Dulux - with Tim Smith, Episode 98	00:56:01
Exclusive: Snows poised to take over flagship Cazoo used car site in Southampton Arnold Clark snaps up Cazoo sites in Northampton and Chertsey in ‘£10.5m deal’ Exclusive: Internal system ‘likely cause’ as VW Group delays agency sales until at least 2024 Genesis reveals plan to create UK dealer network in dramatic switch from purely online car sales 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth sets new world record as it sells for nearly £600,000 Ford set to cut European dealer network as firm finalises agency plans Jaguar Land Rover ‘wants £500m’ state aid to build UK-based battery plant Tom Hartley gives dad with terminal cancer his dying wish of tour round luxury dealership – then takes him for a spin in Ferraris No ‘compelling argument’ for agency sales – Suzuki boss lays out the pros and cons in detail
	07 Jun 2024	Caffyns profits drop, Chinese EVs will benefit UK car buyers, and Fisker takes on new dealers – with Jeremy Evans, episode 161	01:06:50
Car dealer group Caffyns reports loss of more than £1.5m after being in profit the year before Alexanders Prestige sees profits fall as bosses point to ‘challenging sector’ Greenhous Group looks to convert former Shrewsbury Waitrose shop into car showroom Choice and affordability of Chinese EVs will only benefit UK car buyers – Auto Trader EV Experts agree franchise partnership with Fisker as boss hails ‘exciting opportunity’ LCV sales rise for 17th month in a row but SMMT warns over electric uptake IMDA welcomes record number of new members as it partners with RAC Dealer Network JLR increases UK client care team to help accelerate security update roll-out for older vehicles Toyota chairman apologises as Japanese carmakers are found to have cheated vehicle tests
	14 Feb 2025	Suzuki cuts dealer network, BCA job losses, and Nissan-Honda talks collapse – with Dan Yeomans, episode 195	00:59:34
Two used car dealers added to the line-up at Car Dealer Live for special Q&A session Suzuki to slash UK dealer network as bosses blame impact of ZEV mandate targets Hundreds of BCA workers facing job losses as firm announces shock site closure Stellantis-backed Chinese EV brand Leapmotor plans 80 dealers by end of 2025 Nissan and Honda abandon merger talks after failing to agree terms on $58bn deal Family-run car dealership doing its bit for Ukraine with supply of heavy duty vehicles to front line
	18 Jun 2021	Episode 26: Steve Corwood from Motor Connect talks used cars in a digital age, Motorpoint and its home delivery rivals	00:40:32
Steve Corwood knows his stuff when it comes to selling used cars online. This week the Motor Connect boss joins the Car Dealer Podcast as guest judge, but also gives his judgement on some of the top stories of the week. To find out more about any mentioned, click the links below or head to cardealermagazine.co.uk. Expert warns parts crisis could hamper new car production well into next year Tesla Model 3 police cars are ready for testing by UK forces Stellantis answers big questions about its new multi-brand SPOTiCAR used car scheme How to register for Bangers4Ben as the big rally returns for 2021 with a Best of British theme Rogue car dealer ordered to pay £2,500 in compensation for selling faulty vehicles Motorpoint outlines bold plan for used car business as it looks to target Cazoo head on Carwow snaps up used car platform Wizzle to create all-in-one online buying and selling service Exclusive: Most car makers are secretly planning agency sales models – but don’t be afraid, says former Hyundai boss BCA and Cinch owner buys up Rockingham Motor Speedway
	23 Sep 2022	'Fiscal event' announcement, energy bills affecting EV sales, and turning your dealership into a holiday let with Vines Group's Sean Kelly – Episode 77	01:04:42
Mini budget: Car dealers who earn more than £150k will see boost as Chancellor cuts higher tax rate Government to help car dealers by picking up half the tab for business energy bills Conmen have cloned a used car dealer and are scamming buyers online Peter Vardy Group celebrates record-breaking 2021 as firm announces £26.1m profits BMW dealership manager stole £62,000 from his own employers Used car profit margins remain strong despite cost-of-living crisis Pendragon reveals ‘strong’ results for first half of the year despite dip in pre-tax profit Huge rise in energy prices putting off buyers switching to electric vehicles Devon car dealership wants to add holiday lets to its business in bid to cash in on prime coastal location Who will be our first Used EV Dealer of the Year? Hurry – the deadline for entries for the 2022 Used Car Awards is looming!
	22 Dec 2023	Cazoo running out of cash, used car prices tumble again, and JLR offers to insure your Range Rover – with Mike Brewer, episode 139	00:59:42
Used car dealer Cazoo says it faces going under as it reveals new cash crisis Used car prices tumble again in December – but will begin to stabilise in 2024 JLR launches insurance product for Range Rover customers in face of rising thefts Could Lookers acquisition fall foul of Takeover Panel rules after wave of redundancies? SsangYong rebrands as KGM Motors in UK and adopts new global slogan Going, going, gone! Much-loved auctioneer to bring down gavel one last time
	13 Jan 2023	Tesla used car price drops then it drops its new car price, car sales scammers and BMW police cars - with Peter McDonald from Ohme, Episode 91	00:48:45
Tesla slashes price of Model 3 and Y in move that will damage used prices further New car supply ‘improving fast’ in 2023 as some manufacturers begin increasing targets Exclusive: BMW halts sale of all police cars to forces in UK with immediate effect Scammers taunt used car dealer claiming to have made £100,000 by cloning his business Exclusive: Constellation ‘forced’ to put Toyota and Lexus Marshall dealerships up for sale Tesla prices are in free fall as latest used car data shows huge drops in value
	02 Dec 2022	Ford hints at agency sales model, Tesla used prices drop, and Robin Luscombe's surprise award – with Jamie Caple, Episode 86	00:59:18
Used car prices drop 1.2 per cent in November as electric car prices plummet Ford likely to adopt agency sales to establish ‘long-term relationship’ with customers, boss tells Car Dealer Exclusive: Arnold Clark has pulled out of its deal to buy car dealer group Cars 2 Inchcape’s group chief financial officer resigned after making sexist remark, it is revealed Family-run Yeomans adds VW Group to portfolio after buying 12 businesses from Helston Garages Death of the local car dealership is a long way off, says car manufacturer boss Car dealer tried to outrun police after taking Audi from showroom to drive friends from pub to party Robin Luscombe pays tribute to wife as he is named Car Dealer’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner for 2022
	12 Jan 2024	Lookers ramps 'at serious risk of collapse', Cinch loses money, and 22% EV mandate comes into force - with Neil Smith, episode 140	01:03:47
Used car dealer Cinch lost £181m in 2023 results reveal ZEV mandate comes into force prompting calls for EV incentives and better infrastructure Lookers staff at threat of redundancy claim car dealer group is ‘cutting corners’ Whistleblowers claim Jaguar Land Rover dealership ramps at ‘serious risk of collapse’ Successful Toyota dealership to pass into hands of employees as owners step down My reasons to be cheerful (and not) for the motor trade in 2024
	26 Aug 2022	Do buyers care about new reg day, smaller MG dealers get the chop, and the latest used car values with Derren Martin - Episode 75	00:56:01
CAP HPI's Director of Valuations, Derren Martin, joined Jon and Batch this week with an update on August's used car prices and much much more. Rising cost of cheaper electric cars ‘could put them out of reach of buyers’ MG taking axe to dealer network with smaller showrooms in firing line Renault and Stellantis confirm return to normal output at plants, easing fears over new car production New Reg Day loses its appeal among car buyers, according to poll The used cars that have dropped the most in value in the last year Toyota ad banned after regulator rules it ‘condoned and encouraged’ irresponsible driving Hackers target dealer group Holdcroft in major cyber attack that may have compromised employees’ data Time is running out – Get your Car Dealer Power 2022 votes in NOW!
	03 Feb 2023	Cazoo parts with subscription customers, Ferrari's remarkable year and one electric blue wrapped S-Class - with Will Lee-Kemp from Auto Sportiva, Episode 94	00:50:25
Used car prices rose AGAIN in January – here’s the top 10 biggest climbing models Ferrari posts record-breaking results for ‘remarkable’ 2022 as bosses plot out electric future Car dealership reunites woman with used car she hunted three years for US car dealerships can now display their stock listings within Google Used car dealer Cazoo terminates customers’ subscription contracts early Stockbroker slashes used car supermarket Motorpoint’s profit forecasts and warns of serious issues ahead Carmakers warn ministers stringent 2024 EV sales targets could be derailed Car Dealer Investigations: Is Motorway set to be the next motor trade giant?
	10 Jan 2025	ZEV mandate fines ‘unlikely’, Cinch’s big losses, and Ford drops down 2024’s sales charts – with Andrew North, episode 190	00:59:38
Government not expecting to dish out ZEV mandate fines as new car market grows in 2024 Cinch cuts losses but revenue falters thanks to ‘rapidly falling’ used car prices CES 2025: The best cars and technology from this year’s event in Las Vegas Volkswagen remained top-selling brand in UK while MG overtook Vauxhall in 2024 sales charts Steven Eagell Group sees profits slashed in half despite turnover topping £1bn Car dealer Peter Vardy announces £10m losses following ‘most significant year of transformation’ Time running out to book your discounted Car Dealer Live 2025 tickets
	18 Nov 2022	JLR boss quits, electric car tax changes, and the mother of all retirement gifts – with Jack Williams, episode 84	00:41:59
Thierry Bollore sensationally quits as CEO of Jaguar Land Rover citing ‘personal reasons’ How one firm’s staff pooled their cash to buy their boss a Bugatti Veyron – Selling Supercars with Romans International Nissan offers £200 home charger discount on new and used EVs Will electric car tax changes put off buyers? Car dealers and industry experts have their say Autumn Statement: Electric car drivers to pay vehicle excise duty from 2025 and top-paid car dealers told to pay more tax New car buyers’ patience ‘has a limit’ when it comes to lead times New car PCP payments have jumped by over 40 per cent on some models – research Top 20 biggest depreciating used cars revealed Drivers are now keeping cars longer due to cost-of-living-crisis and inflationary pressures Millions of motorists set to avoid MOT tests as cost-of-living crisis continues to bite
	24 Dec 2021	Car Dealer Quiz of the Year: How well do you remember the year's headlines?	00:39:21
We end the year with a Car Dealer Quiz to end all quizzes (in 2022). James and Batch are joined by Peter Smyth and Jamie Caple to see if they can answer more questions correctly in Rebecca's quiz. Play along and tell us how many you got right by tweeting @CarDealerMag! To find out more about any of the stories mentioned - because there's a lot - head over to the cardealermagazine.co.uk and find this in the podcasts section.
	08 Apr 2022	Motoring editor Jack Evans talks about the new cars to get excited about, VW to cut its line-up, March's best-sellers and more - Episode 61	00:52:00
This week Press Association motoring editor Jack Evans joins Rebecca and Jon to talk about the news of the week. Find out more about the stories mentioned by clicking below. Lookers: ‘We’re on the straight and narrow now and looking forward to a very bright future’ Cazoo reports £180m loss in 2021 despite revenue increasing by more than 300 per cent to £668m Last Vauxhall Astra rolls off production line at Ellesmere Port as plant readies for switch to EV manufacturing Used car dealer Cazoo comes under fire on BBC’s Watchdog over its 300-point checks Heroic Teesside car dealers taking double-decker bus full of supplies to help Ukrainian refugees Volkswagen Group to slash line-up to focus on premium vehicles, executive confirms Car dealer group Swansway repays furlough cash as it chalks up record £25.2m profit for 2021 Strong used car margins send dealership group Lookers’ profit soaring by 558 per cent to top £90m Tesla tops new car registrations chart with Model Y and Model 3 in March
	23 Feb 2024	ULEZ scrap cars to head to Ukraine, Lloyds sets £450m aside for finance claims, and James gets on a bus – with Ian Cooper, episode 146	01:02:53
Lloyds Banking Group puts aside £450m to deal with FCA investigation into motor finance Cars that aren’t Ulez-compliant set to be sent to Ukraine under scrappage scheme Genesis keen to boost brand and launches search for more dealers to add to fledgling network Fiat calls on government to reinstate plug-in car grant to boost EV demand These are the exciting new car brands that should be on your radar now The undesirables: Meet the used cars that took the longest to sell in 2023
	12 Apr 2024	Peter Waddell removed as Big Motoring World director, FCA warns finance companies to have cash ready, and Keyloop buys ATG - with Jack Williams, episode 153	00:54:58
Peter Waddell threatens High Court action after shock removal as Big Motoring World director Lotus racks up £593m loss for 2023 despite selling record number of cars FCA warns motor finance firms to prepare to pay out following discretionary commission review Barclays appeals against ruling which sparked FCA investigation into motor finance industry Keyloop reaches ‘definitive agreement’ over acquisition of Automotive Transformation Group Alfa Romeo reveals first ever EV as Italian brand takes initial steps to all-electric future Constellation-owned car subscription service Elmo Drive is wound down Carmakers will continue to slash new car prices to stimulate demand – Auto Trader Mystery resolved as luxury supercar dealer’s monogrammed pants are found at health spa
	19 Nov 2021	Episode 46: Carwow's James Hind talks the Top 100 car dealers, changing your business for the digital era and new car delays	00:35:55
This week Carwow CEO James Hind joins the show to help us judge the best stories of the week. Find out more about what we've mentioned by clicking below. Car Dealer issue 165 features RTOTY21, Peoples Ford boss Brian Gilda and Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato, the 2021 Used Car Awards shortlist and more Motorpoint is feeling festive as it turns forecourts into ice rink this winter Arnold Clark CEO Eddie Hawthorne on leading Car Dealer Top 100 and why 2021 will be even better Car salesman sees gamble pay off as he wins £2.5m in the world’s most prestigious poker tournament Car Dealer Top 100 – The list in full Rivian’s value overtakes German giant Volkswagen as Tesla faces lawsuit in the US Motorway advert banned for being ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ after complaints are made to regulator McLaren Group forced to deny reports it has been sold to Audi
	26 Jun 2021	Episode 27: SuperMini UK's Mat Clarke talks Minis, used car pricing, and the greatest showrooms	00:49:38
SuperMini UK boss Mat Clarke joins the show to guest judge the stories of the week. Find out more about the stories by clicking below. Is this the most amazing car dealership in Europe? We get an exclusive tour of Sytner’s Jaguar Land Rover monster site Marshall Motor Group on course for a record year as tailwinds continue to boost listed dealer group Vertu Motors shareholders stage rebellion against pay and bonuses for directors Used car dealer Motorpoint announces new purpose built vehicle preparation centre Independent car dealers look for ways to simplify processes following challenging year Audi to launch final internal combustion engine in 2026 Vertu hikes profit forecasts once again but warns new car supply issues could cause it to falter Former Tesla executive sells nearly £200m in shares Aston Martin sues Swiss car dealer over withheld Valkyrie customer deposits Police hunting for gang who stole £55,000 worth of cars from dealership
	29 Nov 2024	ZEV Mandate changes, Luton job losses, and Top 100 dealers revealed – with James McConville, episode 186	01:07:14
Nominate yourself for a 2025 Used Car Award How much profit do car dealers make? Car Dealer Top 100 2024 list in full Government launches ‘fast-track consultation’ on ZEV mandate as Luton closure piles on pressure Vauxhall Luton plant will close in April 2025 putting 1,100 jobs at risk Volkswagen dealers told car maker is backing away from fixed-price ‘agency sales’ Who won what at the 2024 Car Dealer Used Car Awards? Here’s the full rundown Paul Jaconelli scoops Lifetime Achievement honour at Used Car Awards
	08 Nov 2024	Marshall profits plummet, Tesla's self-service test drives, and Auto Trader introduces AI dealer tools - with Nathan Cumiskey, episode 183	01:04:37
Jaguar stops selling new cars in the UK as brand readies rebirth in 2026 Auto Trader looks to ‘revolutionise automotive retailing’ with new AI platform for car dealers Auto Trader Group sees boost in revenue and profits despite Autorama losses Tesla’s self-service test drives could remove the need for dealers in future Marshall Motor Group sees profits plummet in latest set of accounts Supercar salesman wins unfair dismissal case after asking boss ‘do you want to fight me?’ Close Brothers resumes underwriting new finance deals after landmark court ruling
	30 Aug 2024	Omoda network expands, Vauxhall EV at price parity, and Robin Luscombe raises £23,000 for cancer charity – with Zara Ross, episode 173	01:13:29
Wheeler Dealer star Mike Brewer joins our Podcast Live line-up – get your tickets here Video: Used car prices slipped by ‘just’ 0.6% in August as strong demand propped up values Vauxhall becomes first carmaker to price an electric model the same as a petrol Family-owned Alan Day Motor Group to open BYD dealership in London Family-owned Peter Cooper Motor Group signs up with Omoda and Jaecoo Car dealer Robin Luscombe raises £23,000 for prostate cancer as he speaks out on his own battle Ford of Britain’s TrustFord dealer group saw profits slide by over 42% in 2023
	04 Apr 2025	Trump's tariffs cause UK concern, best March registration figure since 2019, and Cazoo is back – with James Alford, episode 202	00:56:06
SMMT hits out at 'deeply disappointing' US tariffs which could cost UK jobs More than 25,000 automotive jobs could be axed as industry feels impact of Trump tariffs Best March for new car registrations since 2019 as EVs soar, latest data shows Motors relaunches Cazoo as its new flagship used car marketplace FCA says Court of Appeal ruling ‘goes too far’ as car finance hearing gets underway
	11 Dec 2021	Episode 49: Lawgistics Joel Combes talks about the biggest legal challenges that have faces dealers in 2021	00:42:45
This week on the Car Dealer Podcast, Lawgistics MD Joel Combes is our guest judge. Find out more about the stories mentioned below: Auto Trader donates £55k to Ben as charity gets set to host fundraising Ball tonight Used car prices may never return to a pre-pandemic normal, says Cox Automotive New Mazda2 Hybrid arrives with Toyota Yaris underpinnings Bentley Birmingham raises more than £25,000 for Royal British Legion in one night World’s dealers watch as legal battle hots up over Mercedes agency sales model down under Used car search website Motors.co.uk is sold following £6.6bn deal to take over eBay Classifieds Group Online marketplace Carwow raises £41.5m to accelerate Sell Your Car service Used car prices see five years of growth in just six months, according to new report

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