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Car Dealer Podcast

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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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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 29.08.2025 1:10:00

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

Big Motoring World vs Trustpilot, employee car ownership scheme under spotlight, and IMDA calls out service history GDPR excuses – with Nigel McMinn, episode 220 22.08.2025 1:08:02

Small Cars Direct boss Alex Bradley is named as final guest at Car Dealer Podcast Live Use code PICANTO for 10% off Podcast Live tickets Car supermarket Big Motoring World has reviews suspended on Trustpilot for ‘breach’ of rules Fears raised over government clampdown on car dealer employee perks Motor trade is failing customers with needless barriers damaging customer trust – IMDA chief Admiral s...

EV grant comes under criticism, Citroen extends airbag recall, and Shifting Metal dealership to close – with Will Blackshaw, episode 219 16.08.2025 1:05:18

Tickets selling fast for second Car Dealer Podcast Live recording in September Use code PICANTO for 10% off tickets Government defends its Electric Car Grant after it fails to shift out of first gear The huge warranty claims blighting EVs as most unreliable electric cars revealed Citroen woes continue as rare 'stop-drive' order is expanded to C4, DS4 and DS5 models Popular used car dealers...

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 08.08.2025 1:04:47

Car finance firms avoid paying millions in compensation after Supreme Court ruling Consumers may get payments of up to £950 for car finance claims – FCA Car dealers’ ‘patchy’ records could make car finance redress scheme ‘unfair’ – FLA First cars eligible for government’s Electric Car Grant revealed… and they’re all Citroens Car dealerships face HUGE fines if they fall foul of fake online reviews...

Government EV grant causes confusion, and Peugeot dealers help with Citroen airbag recall – with Marc Palmer, episode 217 18.07.2025 1:07:34

Automotive industry ‘calls have been heard’ as UK announces £650m Electric Car Grant Vertu boss Robert Forrester welcomes ‘necessary’ Electric Car Grant despite dealer confusion Don’t sell Citroen or DS3 models with problem airbags – warning issued to car dealers Peugeot dealer network mobilised to help fix Citroens with faulty airbags Book Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets now! Use code picanto fo...

Citroen airbag nightmare, new Chinese brand, another new Chinese brand, and another new Chinese brand – with Theo Cook, episode 216 11.07.2025 1:01:31

Drivers impacted by Citroen and DS airbag recall could be owed compensation – lawyers Citroen 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 – boss Dealer group Waylands extends brand portfolio after buying...

Arnold Clark results, Hyundai's dealer spat, and V12 Vehicle Finance to close – with James Litton, episode 215 04.07.2025 1:05:02

Arnold Clark saw revenue soar to £5.2bn in 2024 but bosses warn 2025 tax increases will cost £30m All Electric Garages Group swaps Hyundai for BYD at terminated Stourbridge car dealership Hyundai accuses its own dealer partner of publishing ‘factual inaccuracies’ over showroom closure All Electric Garages Group swaps Hyundai for BYD at terminated Stourbridge car dealership Tom Hartley Junior selec...

Cazoo's £6m administrator fee, Peter Waddell back in the headlines, and Car Dealer Power results revealed – with Richard Ennis, episode 214 27.06.2025 1:05:36

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 bounce Ousted Big Motoring World founder Peter Waddell back in headlines as legal battle drags on Car Dealer Power 2025: Who won what at this year’s awards? Book Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets now! Use code picanto for 10%...

Renault boss quits for Gucci, new 208 GTI, and is Lithia eyeing up Hatfields? – with Tim Smith, episode 213 20.06.2025 1:10:25

Renault boss Luca de Meo quits automotive industry to become boss of Gucci owner Could 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;...

Motorpoint profits up, Chris Wiseman steps down, and interest in Chinese cars increases – with Joe Wallington, episode 212 13.06.2025 1:02:04

Used car supermarket Motorpoint back in the black after turning £4.1m pre-tax profit Car supermarket Trade Centre Group aims to bounce back from brutal 2024 losses Wessex Garages boss Chris Wiseman steps down from his role after 25 years Ministers to choose which US car exports are taxed at lower 10% rate More than half of car buyers will go electric and hybrid with next car purchase Study finds t...

Marshall bins Stellantis altogether, FCA talks redress schemes, and Trade Centre Group's £5.4m loss – with Tom Leathes, episode 211 06.06.2025 1:03:14

Jobs at risk as Stellantis and Marshall Motor Group terminate dealer partnership Tumbling EV prices saw demand up 31% in May says new data FCA outlines factors for redress scheme and urges customers not to approach law firms Cox Automotive ‘cautiously optimistic’ about new car market with registrations set to rise Trade Centre Group swings to £5.4m loss in 2024 – and blames ‘very challenging’ used...

Auto Trader profits up, Waylands and Hartwell results, and Volvo job cuts – with James Gammon, episode 210 30.05.2025 57:59

Waylands sees profits soar and record car sales but agency dents revenue Police investigating after used car dealer’s stolen Porsche is used in shocking ram raid Car 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 data Volvo unveils major cost cutting exercise with...

BCA & Aston Barclay merger stalls, new Nissan Micra revealed, and Greenhous 2024 results are positive – with Arran Duffy, episode 209 23.05.2025 1:03:06

BCA’s takeover of Aston Barclay cast into doubt amid investigation by competitions watchdog Weekly Briefing: Why some dealers are worried about the rise of Chinese car makers Cutting VAT to boost electric car sales ‘makes sense’ – new Nissan boss Jason Cranswick steps down from roles at Marubeni Auto Investment and Norton Way Greenhous Group sees profits soar as bosses praise ‘exceptional performa...

Dodgy 'dealer' jailed, Nissan cuts factories, and Renault Twingo will come to the UK – with Oliver Phillpott, episode 208 16.05.2025 1:02:00

Used car dealer jailed for illegally selling £300,000 worth of insurance write offs Nissan plots major job losses with 20,000 roles and seven factories set to be cut globally – reports Vertu Motors bullish about 2024 results amid lowest new car market for 25 years Renault confirms that Twingo will be sold in UK dealerships as bosses hail ‘huge potential’ US trade deal needs finalising ‘urgently’ t...

Trump tariffs ease, new India trade deal, and bye bye Citroen C5 X – with Steve Beattie, episode 207 09.05.2025 59:47

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

Heycar to shut down, VW Group kills agency altogether, and James exchanges pleasantries with the Chinese border force – with Claire Miller, episode 206 02.05.2025 1:04:36

Official: Used car ad platform Heycar is set to close as Volkswagen pulls the plug Leaked memo reveals VW Group has pulled plug on agency sales for all brands – including Cupra Mini dealer moans agency model has hit sales and ‘disrupted’ dealerships First 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

New Chinese brand on the way, more Shanghai motor show highlights, and Polestar gets serious about battery health – with Patrick Cresswell, episode 205 25.04.2025 1:12:25

Exclusive: Omoda and Jaecoo maker signing up dealers for third brand in UK – Lepas Car Dealer’s James Baggott reveals what has caught his eye on trip to Shanghai Motor Show Video: Meet Mornine – the AI-powered salesperson set to help in car dealers soon Tesla Model 3 named UK fastest selling used car as EVs fly off the forecourts UK drives a boom in European car registrations with Tesla ahead in E...

BCA buys Aston Barclay, Ineos ditches agency sales, and criticism hits ZEV changes – with Jamie Caple, episode 204 17.04.2025 1:10:17

Donate to Jamie Caple's London Marathon run, in aid of Ben Aston Barclay joins Constellation Automotive Group as BCA completes takeover of rival firm Ineos ditches agency sales and slashes dealer network in bid to 'right size' operations US buyers won’t swallow 25% Trump tariff price hikes on imported cars – NADA boss warns H.R. Owen to sell Zenvo hypercars as dealer group becomes bran...

Hybrids allowed until 2035, Trump tariffs continue, and Xpeng and BYD expand – with Sheik Hassan, episode 203 11.04.2025 1:03:46

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

Trump's tariffs cause UK concern, best March registration figure since 2019, and Cazoo is back – with James Alford, episode 202 04.04.2025 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

Daksh Gupta joins Hendy, Trump's 25% car tariffs, and Nissan's new Micra and Leaf teased – with Jonathan Chorley-Burdett, episode 201 28.03.2025 1:00:15

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...

Tesla protests and vandalism continues, Arnold Clark creates charging network, and car buyers 'more disloyal than ever' - with Ben Cooper, episode 200 21.03.2025 1:05:27

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 takeover Car dealer Arnold Clark launches ultra-rapid charging network following £30m investment SMMT warns of job losses and ‘de-industrialisation’ if EV demand does not pick up Automotive consumers ‘more disloyal than ever’ as new...

UK 'not open for business' says Stellantis boss, franchised dealers' worries on finance scandal, and Harwoods' painful losses – with Peter Jones, episode 199 14.03.2025 1:06:45

Tom Hartley Junior signs one of the biggest car deals in history after sale of Ecclestone collection Nissan would be 'mad' to quit the UK says brand's former boss Andy Palmer Stellantis boss warns that UK is 'not open for business' as he discusses closure of Luton plant Franchise dealers admit 'concerns' over ongoing car finance crisis Car Dealer Live as it happens: Bre...

Marshall closures, EV sales up in February, and Tom Hartley in Harrods – with Phil Nothard, episode 198 07.03.2025 1:05:20

UK new car market shrinks again in February as BEVs make up a quarter of all registrations Used car supermarket Big Motoring World comes under fire from BBC Watchdog Financial Ombudsman Service receives record number of complaints about car finance Supercar dealer Tom Hartley makes history by selling luxury vehicles at Harrods Further job losses expected at Marshall Motor Group as retailer axes fo...

Chinese cars boom in Europe, BMW cans EVs in Oxford, and James Batchelor mentions the war – with James Wilson, episode 197 28.02.2025 1:07:10

CDL Agenda: Practical tips and real world examples of how car dealers are using AI today Chinese cars boomed in Europe last month while Teslas nosedived by 45% – JATO BMW puts brakes on EV production at Mini Oxford – blames slow electric car sales Aston Martin axes 5% of its workforce in response to widening losses in 2024 Used car dealer blocks Land Rover dealership entrance with truck until his...