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On this Saturday's episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard of @COX AutomotiveUK is joined by Curtis Hutchinson chat about this week's news as we discuss the story of the week from @AMChatter as @VolvoCars has teamed up with online retail specialist @AmazonUK in a bid to drive convenient access to its vehicles with a 'Prime Now test drives' initiative. Whilst @Motors.co.ukpartners with Top G...

@PhilipN_auto & @curtis_hutch chat about @Facebook has signed a deal with @Motors.co.uk appearing on Marketplace and @WaylandsVolvo, the dealer group set up by ex-Ridgeway CEO @johnfohanlon1 has bought its second site, Fawcetts Garage's Volvo in #Newbury

Britain's new car sales rose in April but car market remains in decline, sales and profits drop as Cambria rebalances its mainstream brands with luxury franchises. While Vertu Motors are 'on the front foot' despite decline in turnover and profits.

On this Saturday's episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard of @COX AutomotiveUK is joined by Curtis Hutchinson chat about this week's news as @amchatter reports - Now Motor Retailing has gone into administration, however its five Vauxhall dealerships have been rescued by PSA's own dealer group, Go Motor Retailing, and @EdenMotorGroup, whilst @ASE_global report the average UK dealer made a p...

On this Saturday's episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard of @COX AutomotiveUK is joined by Curtis Hutchinson chat about this week's news as we add some context to two stories this week from @COXAutomotiveUK reported on @Motortradermag as dealers used car margins decline in 'challenging' first quarter story of the week and forecasting that used vehicle sales will remain strong as the indus...

On this Saturday's episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard of @COX AutomotiveUK is joined by Curtis Hutchinson chat about this week's news as we add some context to the story of the week – as all Vauxhall franchise contracts are being terminated as the brand begins a complete refranchising programme reported by @amchatter and @AutoNewsEurope report that PSA Group will focus its slimmed-down...

New mobility partnership sees BMW and Mini cars offered on 'pay as you go' basis and Car dealer losses grew to £18k in February, says ASE. Competition to intensify in used car market with new openings. Costs, not the environment, will drive switch to electric cars. Plus new 2018 Ford Focus revealed

Today Philip Nothard of @COXAutomotiveUK is joined by Curtis Hutchinson to chat about this week's news and Philip adds some context, as @BBCNews report about UK car registrations plunge in March whilst Vauxhall to build new Vivaro van at Luton.

Join Philip Nothard and Curtis Hutchinson as they discuss the headlines from around the automotive industry this Easter Saturday.

On this Saturday's episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard of COX Automotive is joined by Curtis Hutchinson chat about this week's news as AM reports plans to "cull more than 100 of Vauxhall's 324 UK retail locations" and Ford announces new retail partnership with Rockar in Manchester's Arndale shopping centre. KPMG appointed administrators to North Wales-based Nissan and Citroen retailer,...

Philip Nothard of COX Automotive interviews James Davis Director of Commercial Vehicles, Manheim. James shares his what's happening in the UK new van market as we end Q1and how the wholesale market is performing. Then James dusts off his crystal ball, to share his views for the remainder of 2018 and beyond and more importantly the impact and considerations regarding the external influences affecti...

On this Saturday's episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard of COX Automotive is joined by Curtis Hutchinson chat about this week's news as Marshall Motor Holdings reports 19.4% turnover growth and increased profit for 2017. TrustFord named Fleet Dealer of the Year at the Fleet News Awards 2018, plus Karl Davis, managing director of Coachworks Consulting, on why entering industry awards is g...

Philip Nothard of COX Automotive interviews Liam Quegan, MD at NextGear Capital UK & Ireland. Liam gives a stock funding market overview and insights into how Q1 has been shaping up while discussing thoughts on a recent visit to the US.

Today Philip Nothard of COX Automotive is joined by Curtis Hutchinson to chat about this week's news. February new car sales fall, as diesel continues to lose favour while Stoneacre Motor Group make their third acquisition in 2018

Philip is joined by Curtis to chat about this week's headlines. Stoneacre second acquisition of 2018, Inchcape UK margins squeezed with reduced profits in 2017, while German cities ban diesel, Fiat brands to phase out diesel and Citroen drops Picasso name.

Rockar Hyundai stores handed to Motorline, Mitsubishi appoints Rob Lindley as managing director, Porsche axes all current diesel variants from line-up, VW's Seat makes Cupra a stand-alone brand to help boost profits and Used car buyers search on Sunday between 7pm-9pm, says iVendi

Philip Nothard of COX Automotive interviews Jim Reid and David Bilsborough of the IMDA to discuss the growth of the association since its launch in November 2017 and a couple of the current industry topics being discussed by its members. They raise the recent news; that dealers should be checking their Facebook reviews, as many have reported them disappearing overnight. And the more industry-wide...

Join Philip Nothard of Cox Automotive and Curtis Hutchinson as they round up the weeks headlines from around the motor trade.

Philip Nothard of COX Automotive and Andy Conde, General Manager Auctioneers Manheim, discuss the January used car market, the strength of conversion and values, driven by demand for quality and ready to retail product. Andy explains the importance of highly experienced and knowledgeable auction management teams, to deliver and complete, committed and connected service to customers. He concludes w...

In this weeks episode, Auto Retail Network reports Renault cuts new car warranty, Motor Trader headlines New car registrations fall -6.3% in January, diesel down -25.6% and also Cox Automotive restructures top management team. AM-Online tells us that Car dealers made £400 loss in December, reports ASE. While Automotive News says Mercedes to electrify, make next Sprinter a better workplace and Dail...

Headlines: Daily Telegraph UK car production dips -3% to 1.67m cars, the first drop since 2009 Brexit and diesel fears put the brakes on UK car production Motor Trader Big Cars receives offers to acquire assets of the company Car supermarket chain ceased trading due to "unsustainable trading conditions" AM Online Increased administrative burden' of Apprenticeship Levy blamed for 26.5% decline in n...

Philip Nothard of COX Automotive interviews Stuart Masson - Editor - The Car Expert and The Van Expert. They share some of the observations influencing the sector in 2017; from the decline in new-car sales, the changing share of diesel and what the future of the fuel market could look like. Stuart shares his views of the potential outcome of the pending results from the bank of England and FCA inv...

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Joining Philip is Derek Blair of Radar Video (and owner of Motor Trade Radio). Today they discuss the proposition Radar offers to the industry and they talk through why most dealers are not using social media effectively to generate more new sales.

Today Derek Blair and Philip Nothard discuss Volkswagen sales jump to 6.23 million in China, Continental hires JP Morgan for possible structural overhaul and 70% of UK motorists prefer independent garages, according to Servicing Stop. Also, job firm warns Brexit will 'turbocharge' technician shortage, Lookers invests £12m in Glasgow for Volvo and Jaguar, Rockar partners with Next shops and Mercede...