Motor Trade Radio

Motor Trade Radio

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Motor Trade Radio, powered by Cazoo, is a weekly podcast serving the UK's car retailing sector. Every Saturday we share the latest headlines from across the media impacting the franchised, independent and car supermarket sectors, along with #AllTheChatterThatMatters with your hosts Philip Nothard and Curtis Hutchinson.

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Jul 11, 2026

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Sunday interview Martin Dew of Autoweb Design 14.01.2018

Philip Nothard of COX Automotive interviews Martin Dew, Operations Director of Autoweb Design. Martin discusses what's been happening at Autoweb Design, and some of the key trends they've identified in digital in 2017. He shares some if the key trends in automotive digital marketing, and what we could expect to see in 2018. Martin also shares his thoughts on how dealers can make sure they are gett...

13th January 2018 13.01.2018

2018 kicks off with @DerekBlair_ & @PhilipN_auto discussing the weeks news from Ben, Aston Martin, Arnold Clark, SMMT and Marshalls.

Bonus episode WMS Rescue & recovery 01.01.2018

Philip Nothard of COX Automotive, interviews Rajiv Kapoor, Head of Operations at WMS Rescue and Recovery. Raj explains the product and why it's different to other companies in that sector.

2017 - A year in review 23.12.2017

Today's Christmas Special episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard of COX Automotive is joined by Curtis Hutchinson to discuss the car retailing highlights of 2017 with a month by month look at the biggest headlines. Stories covered include Sytner moving into the car supermarket business with two acquisitions, March's record registrations, falling dealer profitability, the growing importance...

16th December 2017 Saturday Morning Show 16.12.2017

On this Saturday's episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard of COX Automotive joined by Curtis Hutchinson, editor at Motortrader.com to discuss the latest headlines, as pre-tax profits up 9.9% to £1.07bn amongst the UK's biggest franchised dealer groups and Sytner, UK's biggest dealer group consolidates its used-car business with second car supermarket purchase. Meanwhile the Finance & Leasi...

Tim Hudson, MD, Manheim Inventory Solutions 10.12.2017

Philip Nothard of COX Automotive interviews Tim Hudson, MD of Manheim Inventory Solutions. Tim discusses the main trends noticed in the industry over the last year and what the future of the sector looks like. He also, shares the background of why double-blocking was recently introduced to Bruntingthorpe and some of the biggest challenges the sector has faced, and how they are responding; whilst s...

9th December 2017 Saturday Morning Show 09.12.2017

On this Saturday's episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard of COX Automotive joined by Curtis Hutchinson, editor at Motortrader.com to discuss the latest headlines, as SMMT report that the new car market falls for the eighth consecutive month with diesel demand down 30%, along with Van sales falling -11% across the board with small LCVs hit hardest. Franchised dealers go into the red in Oct...

Phil Morgan - Head of FindAndFundMyCar.com 03.12.2017

Philip Nothard of COX Automotive interviews Phil Morgan, Head of findandfundmycar.com. Phil discusses the reason for entering what is already a crowded market and with his background at Gocompare, shares the challenges of making it a success and a household name. Phil shares how the relationship with Motonovo will work, whether the dealers will need to support Motonovo and which dealers, it is aim...

2nd December 2017 Saturday Morning Show 02.12.2017

Today Philip Nothard of COX Automotive is joined by Curtis Hutchinson, editor at Motortrader.com to discuss the latest headlines inc. Facebook, Motorpoint, cap hpi, Lookers and Luscombe Suzuki in Leeds.

25th November 2017 Saturday Morning Show 25.11.2017

On this Saturday's episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard of COX Automotive joined by Curtis Hutchinson, editor at Motortrader.com to discuss the latest headlines

Alastair Jeff - The Sunday Interview 19.11.2017

Philip Nothard of COX Automotive interviews Alistair Jeff, Head of Operations at GardX AD-Vantage. Alistair discusses what 'going digital' means for them, and the importance of keeping up to date with the way in which consumers engage throughout the buying process. The why and what's about spin, the hot spots and utilising digital to present products. They discuss the strategy behind the recent pa...

GDPR and its impact on the UK motor industry 18.11.2017

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The Sunday Interview 12.11.2017

Philip Nothard of COX Automotive, interviews Gavin White, MD of Autotech Recruit Ltd. Gavin shares how he got into the industry, and why he created Autotech Recruit and some of the current issues facing recruitment in the automotive industry. They discuss some of the long and short-term challenges, surrounding school leavers entering the sector, and skills required of the evolving technology in th...

11th November 2017 Saturday Morning Show 11.11.2017

On this Saturday's episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard of COX Automotive joined by show host Derek Blair, CEO of Radar Media, to discuss the latest headlines from MotorTrader.com

Darren Sinclair - MD Modix UK 05.11.2017

Philip Nothard of COX Automotive interviews Darren Sinclair, MD of MODIX UK. Darren shares some of the key consumer trends in digital retailing, how the role of the dealership has evolved and what are the key challenges we face ahead. They discuss the opportunities for dealers who innovate and embrace digital, and where MODIX UK are supporting retailers with solutions such as Adbox, 360° imagery,...

4th November 2017 Saturday Morning Show 04.11.2017

On this Saturday's episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard of COX Automotive joined by Curtis Hutchinson, editor of Motortrader.com to discuss the latest headlines. The Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) has revealed plans to offer members an online dealer-to-dealer trade-in service as well as collective buying packages from approved suppliers. The new trade association launches o...

Sunday 29th October - Chris McDonald 29.10.2017

Philip interviews Chris McDonald, CEO of REEP Group, Automotive Car Care Specialist. Chris shares how detailing has changed over the years, along with why nationwide coverage is so important to dealers. They also discuss, the products and services on offer, along with both how it can benefit the value of the vehicle and the trends of vehicle detailing.

28th October 2017 Saturday Morning Show 28.10.2017

On this Saturday's episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard of COX Automotive joined by Curtis Hutchinson, editor atMotortrader.com to discuss the latest headlines, Pendragon is carrying out a strategic review of its business as it announced that underlying pre-tax profits for the year to 31 December 2017 will fall 20% to £60m compared to £75.4m in 2016. And, a big push on commercial vehicle...

21st October 2017 - Saturday Morning Show 21.10.2017

On this Saturday's episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard of COX Automotive joined by Curtis Hutchinson, editor at Motortrader.com to discuss the latest headlines, Lance Bradley to step down as MD of Mitsubishi UK in 2018 and Motors.co.uk to launch Price & Go part-exchange and disposal service. Vertu Motors is poised to support its online used car buying service with an "aggressive" market...

7th October 2017 Saturday Morning Show 07.10.2017

Join Derek & Phil this week as we discuss the September new car registrations. We also cover iVendi's take on how Apple's face recognition could help online finance applications and we touch on #GDPR, the FCA and poor quality mobile phone coverage!

#HatsOn4MentalHealth 01.10.2017

Yvonne Hignell, Care & Support Services Director of Ben Motor Charity makes a welcome second appearance on Motor Trade Radio with Philip. Yvonne and Phil talk about mental health in the workplace and the #HatsOn4MentalHealth campaign on the 13th October. Download FREE http://bit.ly/HatsOn4MentalHealth Please share!

3oth September 2017 - Saturday Morning Show 30.09.2017

Derek & Phil chat about their week, the headlines from MotorTrader.com and invite Andy Conde - General Manager, Group Auctioneers Manheim UK for an exclusive interview.

The Sunday Interview with Sally Owens 24.09.2017

Philip Nothard interviews Sally Owens, Head of Sales at Promotor Group. Sally shares why it was created, what it does and where listeners can find out more and discuss opportunities. Sally also shares some of the feedback they have received and what the future looks like.

23rd September 2017 Saturday Morning Show 23.09.2017

This week Phil is joined by Derek after a few weeks absence. The lads discuss Arnold Clark, Marshall's, Pendragon, Lookers, the Motor Trader used cars special report and the resignation of Paul Williams from his role as CEO at SsangYong GB.

16th September 2017 Saturday Morning Show 16.09.2017

Philip Nothard and Curtis Hutchinson of Motortrader.com discuss the latest headlines, including a certain Philip Nothard being appointed head of external relations of Cox Automotive UK

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