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The team from Car Dealer talk about the latest news and interviews in this regular podcast, sponsored by Autotrader.

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‘The shape of the day has changed’: Why new plate day still mattersCar dealers among 660 firms named and shamed for failing to pay National Minimum WageGarage hits back at HMRC after being named and shamed over minimum wage breachDVLA bans more than 500 ‘76’ number plates for being too rude or offensive for the roadVolkswagen Group set to axe Seat brand to focus on Cupra by 2029 – reportsVolkswagen Group announces plans to axe 50,000 jobs as it slashes model rangeSubaru dealers to offer free prostate cancer PSA tests to men aged over 50From Aldi supermarket to used car supermarket: Hilton Garage unveils used car collection centre

Does new reg day still matter, HMRC names and shames minimum wage breaches, and why one dealer has taken over an Aldi – with Joel Combes, episode 273

‘I’d seriously consider packing in MOTs’: Garage owners demand test fee increaseInterest in Chinese cars reaches record level as half of buyers say they are ‘open’ to switch‘Pay us and we’ll remove them’: Car dealers targeted by fake review blackmail scamBMW insists German agency delay will not derail wider rollout as UK switch remains on trackAgency sales three years on: What car dealer accounts really tell us about the model

Garages want MOT price rises, dealers targeted by review blackmailers, and half of buyers now 'open' to Chinese brands – with Will Blackshaw, episode 272

Weekly Briefing: Car dealers reveal what business is REALLY like this summerMergers and acquisitions market ‘as difficult as it has been in 10 years’ for UK car dealersOmoda and Jaecoo strengthen warranties after experts criticise level of coverChinese carmaker Chery opens new UK R&D centre as part of ‘long-term’ growth planGovernment launches review of ZEV mandate as car dealers call for lighter targetsListers Group profits fall 15% as agency switch hits £1.3bn turnover

Dealer acquisitions market is most difficult for 10 years, Omoda Jaecoo come under warranty criticism, and Government could soften ZEV targets - with Peter Smyth, episode 271

Used car dealer left playing ‘detective’ after being wrongly named in customer complaintCar dealers have their say: We want a US-style ‘lemon law’ to replace Consumer Rights ActMeet the dealer boss who failed exams but went on to build used car giantCar dealers could be BANNED from cleaning vehicles as water board applies for drought orderMotor trade manager makes incredible 411-yard hole-in-one that could be English record

Mistaken identity causes bad review nightmare, dealers could be banned from washing cars, and should we reform the consumer rights act? – with Jamie Caple, episode 270

Weekly Briefing: Now the Temu Range Rover has overtaken the real thingJLR put aside £50m to fight bad publicity after fake report electric Jaguar was faultyA welcome to AI Week from Car Dealer editor in chief James BaggottAre all used car dealers quiet – or is it just you? We ask the experts what’s really happening out there

Jaecoo sales overtake Land Rover, 'runaway' I-Pace scammer cost JLR £50m, and is your used car business quiet this summer? – with Jon Mathers, episode 269

How are car dealers actually using AI in their businesses right now – and is it really saving them time and money?In part two of our special AI Week podcast – The AI Revolution: Will it change the motor trade forever – James Baggott speaks to dealers who are already using artificial intelligence to buy cars, improve vehicle adverts, handle customer complaints and communicate with leads 24 hours a day.Steven Douglas, owner of Really Easy Car Credit and co-founder of Dealerway, explains how he used Claude to build a tool that analyses auction catalogues, identifies the cars he is likely to buy, values them and recommends how much he should bid.George Manning, director of Hilton Garage, reveals how AI is being used across its 1,000-car operation – from stock sourcing and advertising to checking vehicle adverts against Auto Trader best-practice guidance.Michael Bell, chief executive of Available Car, discusses how the business uses Impel to communicate with customers around the clock and support its contact centre team.Car Dealer editor-in-chief and  @CleverCarCollection  founder James Baggott also explains how he has used AI to help build and run his own used car dealership – and where the technology has caused problems as well as solving them.This is part two of The AI Revolution: Will it change the motor trade forever?, our special podcast mini-series produced for Car Dealer AI Week.

The AI Revolution: Car dealers reveal how AI is reshaping their businesses – Part 2

Artificial intelligence is changing the motor trade faster than any technology we’ve seen before. But is AI really going to transform the way car dealers sell cars... or is the hype getting ahead of reality?In this special Car Dealer Podcast for AI Week – which takes place from August 3-7 – James Baggott speaks to some of the biggest names in automotive technology to find out where AI is already making a real difference, where it’s falling short, and what the future of the motor trade could look like.From AI-powered customer conversations and lead handling to smarter vehicle buying, admin automation and the changing way consumers search for their next car, this podcast explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping every part of the dealership.On Wednesday, we’ll be publishing Part 2 of The AI Revolution: Will it change the motor trade forever? where the dealers tell us what they’re doing with AI in their showrooms.

The AI Revolution: Will it change the motor trade forever? – Part 1

Weekly Briefing: Is the Stock Market really the right place for car dealers?Ford and Geely to create new cars at Valencia factory through new joint ventureFormer Stellantis UK boss Maria Grazia Davino joins Ford to lead European salesAutotrader ‘paused’ Deal Builder roll-out and is tweaking price flags following dealer feedbackBlue Motor Finance collapses into administration but immediately sold in pre-pack dealFunder behind car finance legal claims collapses following FCA redress scheme delaysFamily car dealership shares £170,000 bonus pot with every employee

Autotrader tweaks price flags, Luscombes shares bonus with employees, and is the stock market the best place for car dealers? – with Ian Plummer, episode 268

Dealers perplexed as Carwow radically shakes up its daily auctions removing reserve pricesGovernment confirms pay-per-mile charges on EVs as plans get mixed responseArnold Clark profit hits £112.5m as Chinese brands help drive new car growthCar Dealer Power Cars of the Year – dealers pick their winners of 2026Car Dealer Power 2026: Who won what at this year’s awards?Ford criticises ZEV mandate as boss calls for ‘urgent review’ of eco targets

Arnold Clark profits hit £112.5m, 3p per mile EV tax confirmed, and Car Dealer Power results – with John Veichmanis, episode 267

Volkswagen to cut models by up to 50% and reduce ‘complexity’Denza electric supercar set to become UK’s most expensive Chinese carSkywell dealers left in limbo as UK importer collapses with immediate effectWeekly Briefing: What is Carwow planning for its used car advertising site?

Volkswagen's drastic cuts, expensive Chinese cars and Skywell leaves UK with Sam Zales - episode 266

GVE London accountant denies defrauding supercar dealer but faces FOUR YEAR wait for trialFailed used car dealer Cazoo hit by fresh legal battle as creditor payouts put on holdReform ZEV Mandate NOW or risk jobs, investment and UK car production – SMMTIndependent Garage Association calls for MOT price rises ‘as a matter of urgency’Is the Consumer Rights Act keeping pace with today’s more advanced vehicles?

GVE London accountant accused of fraud, FCA suspends part of redress scheme, and Cazoo hit by fresh legal battle – with James Reeve, episode 265

Car dealer Steven Eagell delivers ‘strong and resilient performance’ despite dip in profitsUsed electric cars sell fastest in June while prices continue to hold firmWeekly Briefing: Is the Consumer Rights Act too harsh on car dealers?What can car dealers expect from changes to Autotrader’s Buying Signals?

Steven Eagell's 'strong' performance, EVs sell fastest in June, and is the Consumer Rights Act unfair to dealers? – with Paul Willis, episode 264

‘Dramatic cut coming to ZEV Mandate targets’ after PM’s intervention Weekly Briefing: Why is the government meddling in electric car targets again? Car buyers still prefer dealerships as online-only purchases declineCar dealer Caffyns slumps to significant pre-tax loss amid fall in new vehicle salesYeomans revenue hits record £609m after Mazda and Omoda & Jaecoo expansionJaguar Land Rover targets £1.7bn cost cuts as luxury car buyers fuel growth plans

ZEV mandate could be chopped, Yeomans revenue up after Chinese brand expansion, and JLR targets cost-cutting – with Simon Shield, episode 263

Electric cars accounted for nearly half of UK’s biggest used car value risers in MayFormer Peugeot boss Linda Jackson joins Hendy as non-executive directorLogbook lies: DVLA insider jailed alongside dodgy car dealers over record tamperingCar finance compensation payouts pushed back until at least 2027Motorpoint announces soaring profits, sales and turnover in stellar set of final results

Linda Jackson joins Hendy, EV prices on the up, and DVLA insider jailed – with Vince Pemberton, episode 262

Vertu’s mystery investor revealed as Constellation increases holding in car dealer to nearly 20%Chinese carmaker Chery to build vehicles at Nissan Sunderland plant in major UK dealDrivers are falling in love with Chinese cars – and it’s not just because they’re cheaper

Vertu's mystery investor revealed, Cherys could be made in Sunderland, and why drivers are falling in love with Chinese cars – with Damien Dally, episode 261

Ferrari unveils Luce grand tourer as Prancing Horse goes electric for the first timeUsed coupe prices increase more than other body styles as number of new models fallCitroen brings back 2CV as Stellantis targets affordable EV marketArnold Clark to sell car for just £1 as dealer group celebrates the opening of first Welsh dealershipWeekly Briefing: Why legacy car makers are jumping into bed with the Chinese

Ferrari's controversial EV, Arnold Clark sells car for £1, and when is the 2CV coming back? – with David Gott, episode 260

Autotrader profits near £393m but admits Deal Builder roll-out hurt numbersFord outlines product offensive with five new vehicles including potential Fiesta returnConsumers can now search for their next car on Autotrader using ChatGPTCar dealer Brindley agrees franchise deal to open its first Lepas showroom

Auto Trader profits near £393m, Ford Fiesta may return, and is ChatGPT the future of used car search? – with Derren Martin, episode 259

Peter Vardy sells last remaining dealerships to Dutch dealer group Van MosselPeter Vardy’s CarMoney eyes expansion after sale to Japanese trading group ITOCHUVertu profits drop despite strong used car and aftersales performanceEV consideration hits record high as nearly one in four expect to make switchVideo: Used EV market rose in April as high petrol prices pushed buyers to electricLotus scales back pure-electric future – and announces new hybrid V8 supercar

Peter Vardy sells final dealerships, Vertu profits dip, and EV consideration hits record high – with Danny Bond, episode 258

Land Rover Discovery named Britain’s most unreliable used car as brand dominates listRevealed: The used vehicles that even car dealers avoid buying at all costsBlue Motor Finance ‘teetering on the brink of collapse’ with £50m redress bill – reportsExclusive: Police investigating huge £10m ‘Ghost Car’ finance fraud after dealers ‘go rogue’Nissan to close production line at Sunderland plant as part of Europe-wide restructure

'Ghost car' finance fraud uncovered, Blue Motor Finance rumoured to be exiting, and Nissan to adjust Sunderland production – with Andrew Edmiston, episode 257

In this podcast we explain how scammers have used ghost cars, rogue dealers and fake finance applications to take the industry for more than £10m.In this special Car Dealer Podcast episode, James Baggott speak to finance brokers hit by the scam, including DSG’s Rob Woollen and Octane Finance’s Daniel Horner, who reveal exactly how the con works and find out why it’s been so hard to stop.This is not a victimless crime. Dealers have lost their businesses, brokers have taken huge financial hits, and even genuine customers have been caught up in the chaos.In this episode, you’ll hear:– How ‘ghost car’ fraud actually works– Why real customers are being used in the scam– The role of rogue (and sometimes unwitting) dealers– How criminals are exploiting the finance system– The scale of the losses — and why it could keep growing– What dealers MUST do to protect themselvesThe Metropolitan Police has confirmed this is an active investigation — and this could be one of the biggest frauds the motor finance industry has ever seen. Join us as we explain how it works.

Ghost Car Fraud: A £10m Finance Scam

Hendy Group falls to huge loss as late accounts finally posted – plus 2025 will be bad tooCazoo positioned as ‘credible challenger’ to Autotrader as Motors ditches brandAutotrader’s AI tools write 2.5 million car adverts in first 12 monthsVertu Motors to receive £3.4m insurance payout after JLR cyber attack disruptionVolkswagen finally reveals its new electric supermini – the 282-mile ID. Polo

Vertu's £3.4m JLR insurance payout, Cazoo ditches Motors, and Hendy's huge losses – with Jason Cranswick & Ian Plummer, episode 256

Staff at car dealer Lookers claim they ‘face fresh threats of redundancy’Weekly Briefing: What dealers said at Autotrader’s customer advisory groupsFCA faces legal challenge over £9.1bn car finance compensation schemeFamily-run Swansway sees profits and turnover soar in impressive set of 2025 accounts

Lookers staff claim they face 'fresh threats of redundancy', Autotrader customer advisory groups take place, and Swansway's impressive results – with Sandy Burgess, episode 255

Official: Huge used car supermarket Cargiant will close on April 24 Car Dealer Recommends: The best used car advertising platforms rated and rankedVolkswagen reveals overhauled ID.3 Neo hatchback – now with added buttonsWeekly Briefing: What happened at luxury Chinese brand Denza’s big launch?Losses more than double to £5.7m at car dealership group Norton Way

Cargiant to close, £100k Chinese EV launches, and Norton Way's profits slip further – with Craig Walker, episode 254

Chinese car tops UK sales charts as EVs power best March since 2019Weekly Briefing: Which car brands are most at risk of the Chinese newcomers?FCA launches sale or return crackdown after sudden closures of GVE London and Targa FlorioMitsubishi appoints first new dealer partners return to UK sales edges nearerMotorpoint backs profits to soar to £7.5m after record-breaking year of sales in 2026Big Motoring World reveals record sales in Q1 as firm looks to move on from Waddell saga

FCA crackdown on sale or return, Jaecoo 7 tops sales charts, and Motorpoint back in profit – with Clive Messenger, episode 253

In the final episode of our podcast series, Car Dealer talks to the man at the centre of the Jaguar relaunch: Rawdon Glover.The brand’s managing director speaks about what it was like being inside Jaguar when that controversy broke the internet.We cover the personal attacks he and his team faced, why Jaguar needed to be so dramatic and find out whether Gerry McGovern leaving the business will change the direction.You can catch up with all the episodes of Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius now.

Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover on that relaunch – Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius Ep.3

In episode two of our three part podcast series, Car Dealer again looks in detail at the Jaguar Rebrand – this time talking to branding experts and dealers.Following our video on the relaunch, available now on the Car Dealer Magazine YouTube channel, we have created a three part series of the interviews we conducted.In this episode, The Controversy, we talk to experts including Jon Evans, host of the CMO Uncensored Podcast, Nick Ede, a brand and PR guru, as well as car dealers Peter Smyth, a former Jaguar franchise holder, and used Jaguar dealer Tim Atkinson.We also get a view on the relaunch from Professor David Bailey of the Birmingham Business School about just why Jaguar needed to be so dramatic in the first place.Coming up in the third and final episode, we’ll hear from Jaguar’s managing director Rawdon Glover himself. In a detailed interview, he speaks about what it was like being inside Jaguar when the controversy broke the internet.We cover the personal attacks he and his team faced, why Jaguar needed to be so dramatic and find out whether Gerry McGovern leaving the business will change the direction.Episode three of our Jaguar Relaunch: Mistake or Genius? podcast will be published on Easter Monday.

Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius? – Episode 2, The Controversy

In the first of a three part podcast series, Car Dealer looks in detail at the Jaguar Rebrand. Following our video on the relaunch – available now on the Car Dealer Magazine YouTube channel – we have created a three part series of the interviews we conducted.In episode one of Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius?, we hear The Journalists’ View on the Jaguar relaunch. We hear what it was like being at that big event at JLR’s headquarters in Gaydon back in November 2024 and their reaction to the rebrand and the Type 00.We hear why some elements of the media branded it as ‘woke’, and from journalists who have been behind the wheel of the new car.In this episode we chat to Ray Massey, motoring editor the Daily Mail, Steve Fowler from The Independent, Ginny Buckley from Electrfying.com and Stuart Gallagher, editor of drivers’ bible Evo and Wayne Scott, the editor in chief of Jaguar Enthusiast Magazine.In episode two, The Controversy, we talk to branding experts including Jon Evans, host of the CMO Uncensored Podcast, Nic Ede, a branding and PR guru, as well as car dealers Peter Smyth, a former Jaguar franchise holder, and used Jaguar dealer Tim Atkinson.And in the third and final episode, we’ll hear from Jaguar’s managing director Rawdon Glover himself. In a detailed interview he speaks about what it was like being inside Jaguar when the controversy broke the internet.We cover the personal attacks he and his team faced, why Jaguar needed to be so dramatic and find out whether Gerry McGovern leaving the business will change the direction.Episodes two and three of our Jaguar Relaunch: Mistake or Genius? podcast will be published over Easter. 

Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius? – Episode 1, The Journalists’ View

£7.5bn compensation scheme for motor finance scandal revealed by FCATarga Florio collapsed with £500,000 debts as failed supercar dealer reveals liabilitiesG3 Auctions acquired by US-based firm America’s Auto AuctionsGovernment begins review of ZEV mandate prompting hopes of revised EV sales quotas

G3 Auctions bought by US firm, FCA redress scheme in full, and Govt to look at ZEV mandate – with Ibrar Mohammed, episode 252

This week Chris Green from Regit joins James and Rebecca to talk about the biggest news of the week. Weekly Briefing: Cargiant staff told date used car supermarket may closeAutotrader investigated by CMA as part of crackdown on ‘fake and misleading’ reviewsVIDEO: New VAT scam targeting the motor trade – here’s what you need to knowLamborghini hits record sales in 2025 as margins come under pressureBig Motoring World director left in ‘absolute shock’ by Waddell’s bugging and surveillance claims

Cargiant keeps looking for a buyer, VAT scam and the CMA investigation - with Chris Green, episode 251

Join us for more best bits from Car Dealer Live 2026. The event took place on March 19 at the British Motor Museum. In a second special podcast, James Baggott rounds up some of the highlights from our headline speakers and some of the brilliant research sessions. To catch up on all the news from the event check out the Car Dealer Magazine website and to watch back all the sessions, grab a replay ticket at CarDealerLive.co.uk

What happened at Car Dealer Live 2026 Part 2 – with James Baggott, episode 250

Motor finance scandal and £85m of cost savings forces Close Brothers to cut 600 jobsStellantis injects £35m into its dealer group after a staggering £47.9m loss in 2024Bentley announces plans to cull hundreds of UK jobs as carmaker sees profits slumpLack of EV confidence is ‘a problem that we can’t seem to solve’ – Electrifying founder

Stellantis & You losses, job cuts at Bentley and Close Brothers, and all the latest from Car Dealer Live – with Ian Plummer, episode 249

Car Dealer Live 2026 took place on March 19 at the British Motor Museum. In this special podcast, James Baggott rounds up some of the highlights from Chinese challenger brands to how car dealers are using AI. To catch up on all the news from the event check out the Car Dealer Magazine website and to watch back all the sessions, grab a replay ticket at CarDealerLive.co.uk

What happened at Car Dealer Live 2026 – with James Baggott, episode 248

VIDEO: Watch as we catch scamming used car dealer conmen in the actSMMT blasts EV sales targets, branding them a ‘fantasy’ – but government rejects early reviewReform UK pledges to ditch Electric Car Grant and scrap 2030 ban if it wins next electionCourt hears Big Motoring World TrustPilot score fell after Waddell exitWaddell kept in the dark over misconduct allegations as investigation faces scrutinyIs used car dealer Cargiant up for sale as redundancy process begins with staff?

SMMT blasts EV sales targets, Big Motoring World court case continues, and what's going on at Cargiant? – with Martin Miller, episode 247

Waddell nicknamed employee ‘Ching the P***’ because ‘his father ran a corner shop’Daksh Gupta held talks over becoming Big Motoring World CEO after Marshall departureWeekly Briefing: High Court hears there was ANOTHER bidder for Big Motoring WorldNew car registrations enjoy best February in 22 years – but ZEV mandate fears returnCar finance redress scheme to be confirmed this month as FCA considers ‘implementation period’Dubai firm DxB Auto Investments buys Harwoods’ JLR and BMW operations in UK expansion⁠Time is running out to secure your Car Dealer Live tickets with just two weeks to go⁠

Peter Waddell court case continues, DxB snaps up Harwoods JLR & BMW ops, and car finance redress scheme to be confirmed this month – with Tony Sciascia & Marc Palmer, episode 246

Stellantis falls to first annual loss since merger, but new CEO promises growthCarGurus remains ‘fully operational’ despite falling victim to ‘cybersecurity incident’New Chinese brand Lepas confirms first model for UK – and it’s an SUV!Mitsubishi brings back L200 pick-up to UK market – priced from £36,295Government to roll out expanded grant to help EV drivers install home chargersMeet the brands set to shake up dealerships in 2026 at Car Dealer Live

Stellantis' annual loss, Mitsubishi L200 returns, and Government throws money at home charging – with Ginny Buckley, episode 245

Used car sales generated more than 18,500 customer complaints in 2025 – Motor OmbudsmanFCA agrees to climbdown over car finance redress scheme with carmakers set for exemptionPeter Waddell accused of using disabilities as a ‘fig leaf’ as High Court trial continuesWaddell ran ‘fiefdom’ and complained about ‘too many muslims’, court hearsPolestar boss hails ‘renaissance of the dealers’ as brand unveils biggest product push yetCar Dealer Live 26 manufacturer panel now complete with Subaru and Xpeng chief joining line-up

Peter Waddell in court, Polestar boss hails 'renaissance of the dealers', and latest on finance redress scheme – with Mike Askew, episode 244

Weekly Briefing: Are US car dealers really that more advanced than the Brits?Ferrari confirms ‘Luce’ name for first EV and reveals iPhone-inspired interiorSuzuki GB boss confirmed for Car Dealer Live 26 as event line-up growsNew Dacia UK brand director to take to Car Dealer Live 26 stage on March 19

We visit the world's biggest car auction, James drives an electric car and likes it, and Jony Ive's Ferrari collab – with Liam Quegan, episode 243

American car dealers want to block Chinese manufacturers from gaining a foothold in the USAmazon Autos UK launch ‘lined up for 2026’ as web giant to go head to head with AutotraderDoes anyone really know what they’re doing when it comes to using AI?TikTok: Car dealers should encourage everyone to create video content Cargurus AI used car search function could be rolled out to the UK

News live from NADA show, Amazon Autos coming to the UK, and American dealers want to block Chinese cars – with James Leese, episode 242

Car Dealer Recommends: Autoglym products tested and rated – do they get our seal of approval?CMA green-lights BCA owner’s Aston Barclay takeover in provisional rulingWeekly Briefing: How have Chinese car brands grown so quickly?Group 1 to axe more UK jobs and dealerships despite clocking up record revenues in 2025The rampant rise of Chinese car brands – and how they’ll change the UK car market for goodNetworking break-out space added at Car Dealer Live for more inspirational conversations

BCA Aston Barclay merger given green light, Group 1 to axe more dealerships, and the 'rampant' rise of Chinese car brands – episode 241, with Mark Docherty

Police investigating sudden collapse of supercar dealer Targa Florio CarsFamily-run T.C. Harrison becomes latest UK car dealer to sign up with Omoda and JaecooFamily-run Chariots Specialist Cars named as BYD’s first UK Retailer of the YearWeekly Briefing: How dangerous is a sale or return model for car dealers?

Autotrader CEO Nathan Coe on why package prices are going up again – episode 240

Treasury eyes EV charging cost cuts as pay-per-mile tax sparks sales concernsFraudsters target used car buyers on Cazoo by hacking emails and offering fake discountsEuropean Union sets out framework for Chinese EVs to avoid punitive tariffsJeep quashes exit fears as Stellantis reviews American brand’s future viabilityFrom ‘Touch my Bum’ to ‘Would you like this A1?’: The Cheeky Girls now sell cars for AudiTime is running out to book NADA Show 2026 – fly in style with our last-minute deal

Govt to look at EV charging costs, fraudsters target car buyers on Cazoo, and EU moots adjusting its Chinese car tariffs – with Harry Bathe, episode 239

Huge £112.9m loss revealed for auction firm BCA and We Buy Any Car’s ownerWeekly Briefing: How did Constellation lose so much money in 2025?Video: The car manufacturer winners and losers of 2025New car market topped two million in 2025, but EV discounts can’t continue – SMMT

Constellation's multi-million pound losses in detail, and was 2025 the year of the Chinese car? – with Tim Atkinson, episode 238

In this special festive edition of the Car Dealer Podcast, hosts James Baggott, Jon Reay, James Batchelor, Joe Wallington and Rebecca Chaplin pick the Car Dealer stories they think were the most important of the year.And in the second half they take on The Car Dealer Big Fat Christmas Quiz of the Year. Play along with them too and see if you can beat our experts. Merry Christmas to you all and a very happy New Year from the Car Dealer team. 

The Big Fat Car Dealer Christmas Quiz of the Year – Car Dealer Podcast episode 237

EU scraps 2035 new petrol and diesel car ban, leaving UK out on a limb‘Delusional’ EV new car targets are leaving the UK out of step with world – Vertu bossFCA could adjust proposed motor finance compensation scheme after pushbackMost Wanted: Which used cars were the most in demand in 2025?MG posted £6.9m pre-tax profit in 2024 as prior year restated accounts show lossJLR denies sacking design boss Gerry McGovern as rumours about departure continue to swirlMitsubishi to kick off UK return with new versions of Outlander PHEV and L200 pick-up

EU adjusts 2035 petrol ban, FCA could tweak finance compensation scheme, and where is Gerry McGovern? - with Peter Vardy, episode 236

Auto Trader tweaks Deal Builder product making reservations optionalCox says BCA could command ‘unassailable market position’ following Aston Barclay dealFord to utilise Renault 5 platform as carmakers agree ‘landmark’ strategic partnershipVolvo cancels dealer’s contract with immediate effect after it moves into temporary showroomFast growing used car dealership boss and Peugeot MD to take to Car Dealer Live stage

Auto Trader tweaks Deal Builder, Ford teams up with Renault, and Volvo's falling out with Brindley Group – with Sam Watts, episode 235

Which car dealers make the most profit? The Car Dealer Top 100 2025 details revealedReports suggest JLR design boss Gerry McGovern has been ‘removed with immediate effect’UK car market set to return to pre-pandemic levels next year but major challenges remainZipcar to pull out of UK after car-sharing model fails to catch on among British driversCar Dealer Live 26 line-up announced with early bird tickets now on sale

Top 100 most profitable dealers revealed, Gerry McGovern mysteriously departs JLR, and Zipcar pulls out of UK – with John Veichmanis, episode 234

Premium car brands rocked by last minute changes to Motability as legal challenge mootedEV drivers to pay 3p per mile, while Expensive Car Supplement for EVs raised to £50kGovernment postpones axing Employee Car Ownership Schemes until 2030IMDA claims 165 dealers have cancelled Auto Trader in wake of Deal Builder roll-out 

Pay-per-mile EV tax, Audi and Mercedes dropped from Motability, and IMDA members' thoughts on Deal Builder – with Sam Luscombe, episode 233

Auto Trader to launch dealer advisory groups in wake of Deal Builder fall outMitsubishi Motors to introduce new vehicles in the UK next yearFord kills off the Focus – iconic car ends production after 27 yearsGroup 1 confirms BMW and Mini closures less than a month after axing all JLR sitesDutch retail powerhouse Van Mossel snaps up Breeze Motor Group and Ocean AutomotiveBiggest car dealer groups in Europe revealed as Brit-based businesses dominate list

Mitsubishi to return to the UK, Ford Focus finishes production, and Van Mossell snaps up UK dealers – with Craig Cheetham, episode 232

Car dealers threaten mass cancellation of Auto Trader contracts in light of Deal Builder‘Hundreds’ of car dealers claim they have cancelled Auto Trader packages as part of mass protestElectric vehicles to lose Congestion Charge exemption as per-mile charge looms largeVans set to be exempt from new per-mile EV levy but plug-in hybrid drivers face extra billSupercar dealer Tom Hartley Jnr sees profits soar in year that included ‘historic’ Ecclestone sale

Auto Trader CEO joins us to discuss to Deal Builder roll-out controversy; EV pay-per-mile could hit PHEVs, and Tom Hartley Jnr's profits revealed – with Nathan Coe, episode 231

Government’s 33% EV sales target is ‘wholly unrealistic’ and will lead to ‘rationing’ – Vertu boss'Poll tax on wheels': Experts warn about impact of proposed per mile charges on EVsRenault officially unveils new Twingo with retro-looking EV set to arrive in the UK in 2027TV star Mike Brewer blames the government as he SHUTS DOWN Sheffield used car supermarket

New Renault Twingo, Mike Brewer closes Sheffield dealership, and Robert Forrester hits out at ZEV mandate (again) – with Craig Ford, episode 230

Auto Trader’s Catherine Faiers to leave business to take CEO role at MoonpigElectric car prices ROCKET as used car prices are on the rise once againWeekly Briefing: Vauxhall MD wants more help from government to sell EVs – exclusive interviewNADA 2026: What’s in-store for those attending the world’s biggest dealer conference?Group 1 to ditch JLR franchises with all sites to be ‘phased out’ over next two years

Group 1 drops JLR, Catherine Faiers to leave Auto Trader, and Vauxhall MD's take on the EV market - with Scott Sibley, episode 229

Robert Forrester warns against potential ‘Motability tax’ as he hits out at ‘gimmick’ approachSeat to become ‘entry’ brand within Volkswagen Group as ‘clear’ future is mapped outCar dealers risk losing customers as slow responses drive buyers towards rival firmsWeekly Briefing: Behind the scenes of yet another Chinese brand launch as Geely lands in UKJohn Clark Motor Group saw turnover rise last year but profits took a battering

Geely launches in UK, Robert Forrester hits out at 'Motability tax', and how quickly should a dealer answer the phone? - with Nic Thomas, episode 228

Constellation’s Aston Barclay takeover hangs in the balance as CMA steps up investigationLawyers claim carmakers ‘would rather cheat than follow law’ as Dieselgate trial kicks offRenault and Nissan say they are are ‘not obligated’ to supply cars to dealers as Mackie hots up fightCould more job losses be coming at Evans Halshaw as firm closes pair of Ford dealerships?

Dieselgate is back, BCA's Aston Barclay purchase under more scrutiny, and why Rebecca is angry about crisp packets – with Joe Wallington, episode 227

FCA reveals how payouts will work as millions of car buyers due cash for unfair car finance dealsAdministrator at GVE London resigns after just 22 days as supercar dealer’s finances are laid bareNew EV sales reach record levels in September as Electric Car Grant ‘provides added impetus’Send us a voice note! WhatsApp: 07463 383310

Car finance customers to get £700, GVE London accounts laid bare, and a surprising car outsold the Vauxhall Corsa in September – with Lee Shayler, episode 226

Big Motoring World profits collapse more than 1,000% as battle with founder continuesJLR confirms ‘controlled, phased restart of operations’ as firm looks to recover from hackDemand for used JLR models dwindles as buyers look elsewhere after cyberattackCargiant clocks up £121.2m profit in 2024 after dramatic rise in property valueUsed van dealer marks 20 years in business by taking staff on holidayThe most unreliable used cars revealed after survey of 30,000 ownersElectric cars approach ‘universal tipping point’, as government urged to cut VAT on roadside chargingSend us a voice note! WhatsApp: 07463 383310

Big Motoring World and Cargiant results, JLR begins phased restart, and the 'most unreliable cars' revealed – with Tom Ellis, episode 225

We're joined live on stage (in a hotel in Oxfordshire) to chat to three fantastic guests from all corners of the automotive industry.Vicky Hart, head of Marketing and Digital for Waylands, Matt Galvin, managing director of Polestar UK & Ireland, and Alex Bradley, founder of Small Cars Direct, chat to the Car Dealer team about all things motor trade.Podcast Live 2025 is sponsored by Motorway

Car Dealer Podcast Live 2025 – with Vicky Hart, Matt Galvin and Alex Bradley

Last chance to get your hands on Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets with event just days awayUse code PICANTO for 10% off ticketsJLR shuts factories for another week with claims they may remain silent ‘until November’FCA teaming up with influencers to highlight dangers of car finance claim advertsCar dealer Kevin Mackie receives boost as legal case gets Commons backing from MPToyota specialist Steven Eagell announces record revenue as profits nudge up in ‘robust’ year

FCA teams up with influencers, JLR shutdown enters another week, and what is a cluster fankle? – with James Wilson, episode 224

Car Dealer team pick their favourite things about Podcast Live with tickets selling fastUse code PICANTO for 10% off ticketsJLR plants shut down will continue into next week, confirms manufacturerFamily-run Harwoods sells up JLR dealerships to Dubai-based investorsCompensation for mis-sold car finance could begin next year, says FCA chief

JLR downtime spans two weeks, Harwoods offloads Land Rover sites, and FCA redress scheme due next year – with Steven Douglas, episode 223

Notorious hackers claim responsibility for cyber attack which has ground JLR to a haltResearch reveals just SIX electric cars could qualify for the full £3,750 Electric Car GrantAuto Trader changing email lead notifications to ‘protect customer data’Supercar dealer GVE London officially appoints administrators as firm faces uncertain futureTime is running out to get your tickets for the Car Dealer Podcast Live – here’s what you can expect⁠Use code PICANTO for 10% off Podcast Live tickets

JLR hacked, GVE enters administration, and only six cars likely to get full EV grant – with Joe Betty, episode 222

Time is running out to get your tickets for the Car Dealer Podcast Live – here’s what you can expectUse code PICANTO for 10% off Podcast Live ticketsAmazon to launch used car sales after agreeing landmark partnership with HertzFirst EVs FINALLY qualify for full Electric Car Grant as Ford duo secure top discount

Amazon launches used car platform, Chery launches third UK brand in 12 months, and Ford Puma is first to get full EV grant amount – with Ben Collins, episode 221

Small Cars Direct boss Alex Bradley is named as final guest at Car Dealer Podcast LiveUse code PICANTO for 10% off Podcast Live ticketsCar supermarket Big Motoring World has reviews suspended on Trustpilot for ‘breach’ of rulesFears raised over government clampdown on car dealer employee perksMotor trade is failing customers with needless barriers damaging customer trust – IMDA chiefAdmiral sets aside £50m to compensate customers who received insufficient settlements

Big Motoring World vs Trustpilot, employee car ownership scheme under spotlight, and IMDA calls out service history GDPR excuses – with Nigel McMinn, episode 220

Tickets selling fast for second Car Dealer Podcast Live recording in SeptemberUse code PICANTO for 10% off ticketsGovernment defends its Electric Car Grant after it fails to shift out of first gearThe huge warranty claims blighting EVs as most unreliable electric cars revealedCitroen woes continue as rare 'stop-drive' order is expanded to C4, DS4 and DS5 modelsPopular used car dealership behind YouTube channel Shifting Metal to CLOSE

EV grant comes under criticism, Citroen extends airbag recall, and Shifting Metal dealership to close – with Will Blackshaw, episode 219

Car finance firms avoid paying millions in compensation after Supreme Court rulingConsumers may get payments of up to £950 for car finance claims – FCACar dealers’ ‘patchy’ records could make car finance redress scheme ‘unfair’ – FLAFirst cars eligible for government’s Electric Car Grant revealed… and they’re all CitroensCar dealerships face HUGE fines if they fall foul of fake online reviews rulesTata Motors’ finance chief to replace retiring Adrian Mardell as CEO of JLRFamily-run car dealer group Yeomans sees profit soar 30% in 2024 and pays huge dividendBook Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets now! Use code picanto for 10% off:⁠Polestar boss Matt Galvin joins line-up for Car Dealer Podcast Live show in September

What next for the finance commission saga, fines for promoted customer reviews, and Citroen models first to get Government EV grant – with John McDougall, episode 218

Automotive industry ‘calls have been heard’ as UK announces £650m Electric Car GrantVertu boss Robert Forrester welcomes ‘necessary’ Electric Car Grant despite dealer confusionDon’t sell Citroen or DS3 models with problem airbags – warning issued to car dealers Peugeot dealer network mobilised to help fix Citroens with faulty airbagsBook Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets now! Use code picanto for 10% off:Polestar boss Matt Galvin joins line-up for Car Dealer Podcast Live show in September

Government EV grant causes confusion, and Peugeot dealers help with Citroen airbag recall – with Marc Palmer, episode 217

Drivers impacted by Citroen and DS airbag recall could be owed compensation – lawyersCitroen dealers under ‘immense pressure’ as some airbag recalls may not happen ‘until 2026’Chery on the Chinese cake: Omoda and Jaecoo owner to launch new UK car brand‘Open minded’ customers are helping BYD on the way to becoming UK’s number one – bossDealer group Waylands extends brand portfolio after buying two sites from HSH Motor GroupComing to a dealer near you: The best new models from Goodwood Festival of Speed

Citroen airbag nightmare, new Chinese brand, another new Chinese brand, and another new Chinese brand – with Theo Cook, episode 216

Arnold Clark saw revenue soar to £5.2bn in 2024 but bosses warn 2025 tax increases will cost £30mAll Electric Garages Group swaps Hyundai for BYD at terminated Stourbridge car dealershipHyundai accuses its own dealer partner of publishing ‘factual inaccuracies’ over showroom closureAll Electric Garages Group swaps Hyundai for BYD at terminated Stourbridge car dealershipTom Hartley Junior selected to sell vast McLaren collection belonging to motorsport royaltyLender V12 to pull car finance products after parent company withdraws fundingVolvo and Lotus owner Geely Auto to launch as standalone brand in the UKWeekly Briefing: Just how does Arnold Clark make so much cash?Book Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets now! Use code picanto for 10% off:⁠Waylands’ Vicky Hart announced as first guest for Car Dealer Podcast Live show

Arnold Clark results, Hyundai's dealer spat, and V12 Vehicle Finance to close – with James Litton, episode 215

Administrators at failed used car dealer Cazoo are owed £6m as financial situation is laid bare‘Subdued consumer demand’ sees used car sales fall at Vertu – but new car sales bounceOusted Big Motoring World founder Peter Waddell back in headlines as legal battle drags onCar Dealer Power 2025: Who won what at this year’s awards?Book Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets now! Use code picanto for 10% off:Waylands’ Vicky Hart announced as first guest for Car Dealer Podcast Live show

Cazoo's £6m administrator fee, Peter Waddell back in the headlines, and Car Dealer Power results revealed – with Richard Ennis, episode 214

Renault boss Luca de Meo quits automotive industry to become boss of Gucci ownerCould Lithia be about to swoop on family-run car dealer group Hatfields?SMMT welcomes ‘significant achievement’ as Trump confirms UK car tariff deal is ‘done’JLR downgrades profit predictions as a result of Trump tariffs and ‘heightened global uncertainty’Jun 16: Interest rates expected to hold at 4.25%; G7 meets; The return of the Peugeot GTiJun 18: UK inflation set to cool; 1,300 jobs at risk at Poundland; Honda Super EV ConceptMechanics at Hedin Mercedes dealerships to walk out on strike over pay disputeWaylands’ Vicky Hart announced as first guest for Car Dealer Podcast Live showUse discount code picanto for 10% off Podcast Live tickets

Renault boss quits for Gucci, new 208 GTI, and is Lithia eyeing up Hatfields? – with Tim Smith, episode 213

Used car supermarket Motorpoint back in the black after turning £4.1m pre-tax profitCar supermarket Trade Centre Group aims to bounce back from brutal 2024 lossesWessex Garages boss Chris Wiseman steps down from his role after 25 yearsMinisters to choose which US car exports are taxed at lower 10% rateMore than half of car buyers will go electric and hybrid with next car purchaseStudy finds that three quarters of UK motorists would now consider a Chinese carSave the date: Car Dealer Podcast Live to return for a second year on September 24

Motorpoint profits up, Chris Wiseman steps down, and interest in Chinese cars increases – with Joe Wallington, episode 212

Jobs at risk as Stellantis and Marshall Motor Group terminate dealer partnershipTumbling EV prices saw demand up 31% in May says new dataFCA outlines factors for redress scheme and urges customers not to approach law firmsCox Automotive ‘cautiously optimistic’ about new car market with registrations set to riseTrade Centre Group swings to £5.4m loss in 2024 – and blames ‘very challenging’ used car marketSave the date: Car Dealer Podcast Live to return for a second year on September 24

Marshall bins Stellantis altogether, FCA talks redress schemes, and Trade Centre Group's £5.4m loss – with Tom Leathes, episode 211

Waylands sees profits soar and record car sales but agency dents revenuePolice investigating after used car dealer’s stolen Porsche is used in shocking ram raidCar dealer Hartwell sees profit and turnover tumble in ‘challenging yet resilient year’Used car market shows resilience in early 2025, according to latest Percayso Vehicle Intelligence dataVolvo unveils major cost cutting exercise with 3,000 jobs set to be axedTwo former Volkswagen managers jailed as Dieselgate legal proceedings continueNissan dealer group serves up the perfect cuppa with its own brew of tea

Auto Trader profits up, Waylands and Hartwell results, and Volvo job cuts – with James Gammon, episode 210

BCA’s takeover of Aston Barclay cast into doubt amid investigation by competitions watchdogWeekly Briefing: Why some dealers are worried about the rise of Chinese car makersCutting VAT to boost electric car sales ‘makes sense’ – new Nissan bossJason Cranswick steps down from roles at Marubeni Auto Investment and Norton WayGreenhous Group sees profits soar as bosses praise ‘exceptional performance’ in 2024

BCA & Aston Barclay merger stalls, new Nissan Micra revealed, and Greenhous 2024 results are positive – with Arran Duffy, episode 209

Used car dealer jailed for illegally selling £300,000 worth of insurance write offsNissan plots major job losses with 20,000 roles and seven factories set to be cut globally – reportsVertu Motors bullish about 2024 results amid lowest new car market for 25 yearsRenault confirms that Twingo will be sold in UK dealerships as bosses hail ‘huge potential’US trade deal needs finalising ‘urgently’ to avoid ‘existential threat’ to carmakers – SMMTBig three Detroit car makers claim Trump’s UK tariff deal hurts American auto industry

Dodgy 'dealer' jailed, Nissan cuts factories, and Renault Twingo will come to the UK – with Oliver Phillpott, episode 208

Trump teases ‘comprehensive’ trade deal which could see UK vehicle tariffs slashedSMMT welcomes ‘historic first step’ as tariffs slashed on cars exported to IndiaSwansway bosses ‘more than satisfied’ despite profits falling in first ‘normal’ year since CovidCitroen axes C5 X with dealers set to sell final cars by the end of the month

Trump tariffs ease, new India trade deal, and bye bye Citroen C5 X – with Steve Beattie, episode 207

Official: Used car ad platform Heycar is set to close as Volkswagen pulls the plugLeaked memo reveals VW Group has pulled plug on agency sales for all brands – including CupraMini dealer moans agency model has hit sales and ‘disrupted’ dealershipsFirst person: What does it take to get FCA approval as a used car dealer?Subaru dealer hails most loyal customer after handing over 26th new car

Heycar to shut down, VW Group kills agency altogether, and James exchanges pleasantries with the Chinese border force – with Claire Miller, episode 206

Exclusive: Omoda and Jaecoo maker signing up dealers for third brand in UK – LepasCar Dealer’s James Baggott reveals what has caught his eye on trip to Shanghai Motor ShowVideo: Meet Mornine – the AI-powered salesperson set to help in car dealers soonTesla Model 3 named UK fastest selling used car as EVs fly off the forecourtsUK drives a boom in European car registrations with Tesla ahead in EV marketElon Musk to devote more time to Tesla as carmaker’s first-quarter profits plummetPolestar launches battery health certificates as brand plugs into used cars

New Chinese brand on the way, more Shanghai motor show highlights, and Polestar gets serious about battery health – with Patrick Cresswell, episode 205

Donate to Jamie Caple's London Marathon run, in aid of BenAston Barclay joins Constellation Automotive Group as BCA completes takeover of rival firmIneos ditches agency sales and slashes dealer network in bid to 'right size' operationsUS buyers won’t swallow 25% Trump tariff price hikes on imported cars – NADA boss warnsH.R. Owen to sell Zenvo hypercars as dealer group becomes brand's sole UK retailerGovernment's relaxation of ZEV Mandate 'kicks the can down the road' – Polestar UK boss

BCA buys Aston Barclay, Ineos ditches agency sales, and criticism hits ZEV changes – with Jamie Caple, episode 204

Carwow.co.uk/Partners/CarDealerPodcastGovernment confirms hybrids to be sold until 2035 while ZEV Mandate fines slashedSwansway to open third BYD dealership as group confirms acquisition of ex-Bravoauto siteJLR pauses car deliveries to US as it considers how to deal with 25% US tariffsXPeng opens first dealers in the UK and targets 25 showrooms within next 12 months

Hybrids allowed until 2035, Trump tariffs continue, and Xpeng and BYD expand – with Sheik Hassan, episode 203

SMMT hits out at 'deeply disappointing' US tariffs which could cost UK jobsMore than 25,000 automotive jobs could be axed as industry feels impact of Trump tariffsBest March for new car registrations since 2019 as EVs soar, latest data showsMotors relaunches Cazoo as its new flagship used car marketplaceFCA says Court of Appeal ruling ‘goes too far’ as car finance hearing gets underway

Trump's tariffs cause UK concern, best March registration figure since 2019, and Cazoo is back – with James Alford, episode 202

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 GroupNissan announces next three electric vehicles in its line-up to be updatedPentagon Motor Group owner sees profits dip despite improved new car salesVolvo boss vows to look after ‘little sister’ Polestar – but not at the expense of brand’s customersIt’s join or get left behind when it comes to Chinese brands, say car dealers

Daksh Gupta joins Hendy, Trump's 25% car tariffs, and Nissan's new Micra and Leaf teased – with Jonathan Chorley-Burdett, episode 201

Police launch investigation as cars vandalised in yet another Tesla showroom protest‘The most stressful period of my life’: Daksh Gupta opens up on impact of Marshall takeoverCar dealer Arnold Clark launches ultra-rapid charging network following £30m investmentSMMT warns of job losses and ‘de-industrialisation’ if EV demand does not pick upAutomotive consumers ‘more disloyal than ever’ as new brands make their mark – Google

Tesla protests and vandalism continues, Arnold Clark creates charging network, and car buyers 'more disloyal than ever' - with Ben Cooper, episode 200

Tom Hartley Junior signs one of the biggest car deals in history after sale of Ecclestone collectionNissan would be 'mad' to quit the UK says brand's former boss Andy PalmerStellantis boss warns that UK is 'not open for business' as he discusses closure of Luton plantFranchise dealers admit 'concerns' over ongoing car finance crisisCar Dealer Live as it happens: Breaking news from the motor trade conference todayLuxury car dealer group Harwoods swings to devastating £11.8m lossFrom tax to takeovers: Why are so many franchised car dealerships closing down?

UK 'not open for business' says Stellantis boss, franchised dealers' worries on finance scandal, and Harwoods' painful losses – with Peter Jones, episode 199

UK new car market shrinks again in February as BEVs make up a quarter of all registrationsUsed car supermarket Big Motoring World comes under fire from BBC WatchdogFinancial Ombudsman Service receives record number of complaints about car financeSupercar dealer Tom Hartley makes history by selling luxury vehicles at HarrodsFurther job losses expected at Marshall Motor Group as retailer axes four Stellantis dealers‘We are nothings to them’: Staff hit out at ‘cold’ Group 1 as car dealer axes three UK sites

Marshall closures, EV sales up in February, and Tom Hartley in Harrods – with Phil Nothard, episode 198

CDL Agenda: Practical tips and real world examples of how car dealers are using AI todayChinese cars boomed in Europe last month while Teslas nosedived by 45% – JATOBMW puts brakes on EV production at Mini Oxford – blames slow electric car salesAston Martin axes 5% of its workforce in response to widening losses in 2024Used car dealer blocks Land Rover dealership entrance with truck until his car is repairedVideo: Watch as we go behind the scenes at the world’s largest car auction in Japan

Chinese cars boom in Europe, BMW cans EVs in Oxford, and James Batchelor mentions the war – with James Wilson, episode 197

Cut VAT on EVs and bring back grants – Stellantis boss calls for help to drive electric car salesWe 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 £700mChancellor’s intervention into motor finance scandal is REJECTED by Supreme CourtRenault launches new ‘Originals’ service to help keep classic cars on the roadNew 'Carwow Wallet' service looks to make life easier for car dealers using online auctions

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

Two used car dealers added to the line-up at Car Dealer Live for special Q&A sessionSuzuki to slash UK dealer network as bosses blame impact of ZEV mandate targetsHundreds of BCA workers facing job losses as firm announces shock site closureStellantis-backed Chinese EV brand Leapmotor plans 80 dealers by end of 2025Nissan and Honda abandon merger talks after failing to agree terms on $58bn dealFamily-run car dealership doing its bit for Ukraine with supply of heavy duty vehicles to front line

Suzuki cuts dealer network, BCA job losses, and Nissan-Honda talks collapse – with Dan Yeomans, episode 195

Vertu warns profits will be slashed and jobs axed as ZEV Mandate and NI costs bite
Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson to retire as Stellantis shuffles senior management
Vauxhall MD James Taylor leaves British brand after 25 years of service
Stellantis confirms Vauxhall’s historic Luton factory will close in April
Record demand in January but dealers are still underpricing top used cars – Auto Trader
‘Has anyone seen Grandma?’: The oddest things left inside vehicles at WeBuyAnyCar sites in 2024

Vertu warns of profit drop, two execs leave Stellantis, and why does Jon know so much about Japanese radishes? – with Rob Young and Chay Anderson, episode 194

Former Volkswagen boss Alex Smith appointed chair of dealer group Lookers
Security fears are holding Chinese carmakers back among older UK buyers – survey
Government to pump £65m into kerbside charging firm as it responds to industry demands
Brits being turned off from Tesla because of Elon Musk, new research shows
Huge car dealer tax bills revealed as Arnold Clark owner shells out £74.2m
Criminals sentenced in car clocking scam after removing two million miles from vehicles

Alex Smith heads to Lookers, Tesla customers put off by Musk, and Government puts money into chargers – with Derren Martin, episode 193

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

Chancellor wades into car finance debate, Motability’s huge losses, and VW says goodbye to agency – with Malcolm Beattie, episode 192

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

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

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

ZEV mandate fines ‘unlikely’, Cinch’s big losses, and Ford drops down 2024’s sales charts – with Andrew North, episode 190

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

Peter Vardy sites change hands, Volvo happy with agency model, and possible Nissan/Honda merger – with Max Sansom, episode 189

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

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

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

Stellantis chief quits, new Jag revealed in full, and registrations fall in race to meet ZEV mandate – with Gerardo Montoya, episode 187

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

ZEV Mandate changes, Luton job losses, and Top 100 dealers revealed – with James McConville, episode 186

Hallucinogenic sci-fi movie: Inside the rather bizarre relaunch of Jaguar
Jaguar dealership network confirmed to shrink to ‘around 20’ showrooms
Ford announces plan to axe 800 UK jobs as part of European restructuring
Nissan calls for ‘urgent action’ on ZEV mandate as industry bosses meet with ministers
Cyber attack dents Arnold Clark’s profits but group will face ‘no further action’
Renault reveals low £22,995 price for retro 5 electric hatch

Ford job losses, Nissan's ZEV warning, and THAT Jaguar rebrand – with Elliott Perks, episode 185

Lookers set to cut more jobs as staff criticise ‘appalling business’ since Canadian takeover
Are job losses on the way at Group 1 Automotive? Insider says car dealer is ‘knee deep’ in cuts
‘Firebreak’ – Jaguar says pulling new cars from sale was ‘strategic decision’ not a mistake
Martin Lewis says car finance scandal could double in size as FCA extends scope of investigation
Court of Appeal judgement leads FCA to consider extending current pause in DCAs
Dieselgate comes back to haunt car companies as new recalls are predicted

Lookers job losses, Jaguar's 'Firebreak', and Martin Lewis's ominous predictions for car finance – with Martin McGuire, episode 184

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

Marshall profits plummet, Tesla's self-service test drives, and Auto Trader introduces AI dealer tools - with Nathan Cumiskey, episode 183

FCA needs to answer serious questions over car finance Court of Appeal decision
‘Chaos’: Car finance grinding to a halt in wake of Court of Appeal decision – but what happens next?
Has the government quietly reinstated the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban?
Lookers crashes to £1.8m loss as delayed accounts reveal impact of Global Auto Holdings takeover
Dealer management systems provider Pinewood rebrands to bring AI to the fore
Vertu Motors continues bumper year by acquiring family-run Burrows Motor Company

What does the budget mean for car dealers, a week of car finance chaos, and Lookers results show £1.8m loss – with Sarah Whalley and Ian McMahon, episode 182