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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Daksh Gupta on why he's helping to mentor the next generation of motor trade stars – episode 281	06 Nov 2026	01:05:53
Daksh Gupta joined Jon and James on the podcast this week, discussing the incredible initiative he's backing to help promote the next generation of rising stars in the motor trade. Despite leaving Marshall four years ago, Gupta has never strayed too far from the motor trade – keeping involved with a number of non-exec roles, including at Hendy. As president of the IMI though, he's now backing an award scheme for the latest up-and-coming motor trade managers – rewarding them with £2,000 of his own cash, and an invaluable 12 month mentorship. We discuss more about the scheme on this week's episode, along with stories about used car values, Chinese cars, and Autotrader's profits. Stories covered: IMI and vice president Daksh Gupta launch £2,000 award to find future leaders Weekly Briefing: The havoc Chinese cars are causing in the used car market Used car prices hold firm in October as EV values surge by £400 in a month Range Rover boss says dealer network is now ‘in a good place’ after rationalisation Autotrader posts £191m profit despite ‘challenging’ start to financial year
	Autotrader's Ian Plummer on how you can prepare your used car dealership for a 'push' new car market – episode 280	30 Oct 2026	01:10:28
Ian Plummer, Chief Customer Officer at Autotrader joins Jon and James this week to share his insight on what's going on in the new and used car markets. Plummer reckons we're now 100% back in a 'push' market, largely thanks to the emergence of so many Chinese brands all at once. It's not bad news for all traditional manufacturers, but many are losing volume, and almost all are losing market share. In the used market, Plummer says is making a material difference to those with 0-3 year old stock, with buyers instead weighing up the tempting finance offers available on new Chinese models. Stories covered: Weekly Briefing: My car dealership has been targeted by scammers Fuel duty freeze extended but car dealers face higher wage bills – Autumn Budget Motor trade slams Budget for failing to support businesses as EV uncertainty threatens car sales Half of car buyers say dealership visits give them confidence to purchase Volkswagen Group profits plunge 99% amid Porsche writedown and China woes Group 1 U-turns on JLR dealership closures as it agrees to retain five sites
	West Way's former boss on what manufacturers need to learn from dealers – with Tony Lewis, episode 279	23 Oct 2026	01:09:56
Tony Lewis, global head of fleet at Ineos joined Jon and Batch this week, giving us some insights about what life at one of the world's newest car companies is like. Lewis has had a glittering automotive career, holding director positions at Nissan GB, Stellantis, Infiniti, and more. He's also done more than his fair share on the other side of the table: as managing director of the West Way dealer group, and before that a brand director at Jardine. Having gone straight into the military after university, Lewis's latest role even brings him back to some familiar ground: expanding Ineos's footprint in the defence industry. We chat about what makes the Grenadier an 'AI apocalypse'-proof vehicle, and why he reckons it's the best tool for militaries around the world. Stories discussed include Sytner's results, MOT disruption during the PHP cybersecurity scramble, and AI phone enquiries to dealers. Stories covered: Sytner turnover falls by almost £1bn as plunging used car sales drag profits down in 2025 AI agents are calling dealerships now – and experts warn the motor trade must get ready Vertu boss Robert Forrester accuses politicians of waging ‘stealth war on the motorist’ Duncan McPhee confirmed as new Athenea CEO after quitting loss-making Hendy Group
	How Car Planet went from 30 cars to over 2,000 in just four years – with Faheem Miah, episode 278	16 Oct 2026	01:03:21
Jon and James are joined by Faheem Miah, one of Car Planet's three co-founders. Faheem, along with his brothers Taslim and Tamim, set up Car Planet in 2022, and the trio have since scaled the business from 30 cars to over 2,000 across several sites. Faheem also touched on the difficulties of keeping customers happy, particularly in a business with such a large volume of sales. Stories discussed include the reveals of the Paris Motor Show, Tesla's 'flying' car, and the latest results from dealer groups including Chorley, Lithia and Eden. Links to stories: Weekly Briefing: How the Chinese car invasion will hit the used car market hard Tesla launches a ‘flying’ car as it unveils Roadster 2 with SpaceX thrusters Paris Motor Show 2026: All the biggest new cars and concepts revealed Chery to launch another UK car brand as iCAUR confirms 2027 arrival Lithia UK profits almost treble to £60m as dealer group hails turnaround in performance Chorley Group shuts dealerships and focuses on core brands after posting another loss Painful restructuring leads to profits surge at Eden Automotive Group Renault’s UK finance arm plunges to £110m loss as car finance scandal bill hits £219m £9.1bn car finance compensation scheme court battle pushed back to February
	Eden Motor Group's CEO on how he founded the business, his time at Reg Vardy, and what still drives him forward – with Graeme Potts & Marc Palmer, episode 277	10 Oct 2026	01:11:31
Graeme Potts, founder and CEO of Eden Motor Group joined James and Jon on the podcast this week, along with Autotrader's head of strategy and insights, Marc Palmer. Potts chatted to us about the trends he's seeing in both new and used sales, across the group's plethora of brands, including MG and Leapmotor. Naturally, we also couldn't help but ask a few questions about his illustrious career too – and his plans for the future. Palmer meanwhile was on hand to give a peek behind the curtain at Autotrader's latest data, including how consumer confidence may be stronger than we might have predicted. Stories discussed include the new Jaguar Type 01, impending tariffs on Chinese cars in the UK, and what James picked up from a recent motor finance conference (aside from just some free pens). Links to stories: Weekly Briefing: Are diesels dead? And an economist on what’s next for car sales UK government preparing tariffs on Chinese electric cars amid pressure from EU Used car prices fall for first time this year – but EV values keep climbing Oct 7: Asos hacked; Badenoch to give ‘tax-cutting’ speech; Renault revives MPV with E-Space Freelander returning to Britain as new car brand with JLR and Chery backing This is the Jaguar Type 01 – the 1,016bhp EV tasked with reinventing the British brand
	Cazoo's CMO on why ditching the Motors brand has paid off, and what dealers can do about a lack of consumer trust – with Lucy Tugby, episode 276	02 Oct 2026	01:05:47
Cazoo's Lucy Tugby joined Jon and Batch for this week's podcast, discussing the marketplace's recent consumer trust survey – which revealed some rather painful truths about the relationship between buyers and dealers. Tugby, who serves as Cazoo's Chief Marketing Officer, also chatted to us about the platform's (relatively) recent brand name switch from Motors, and what effect it's had on the business and its customers. Read the full results of Cazoo and Car Dealer Magazine's joint survey below: Cazoo speaks out after two trust surveys show deep cracks in car buying process Other news covered this week includes SMMT stats for September, why dealers don't want diesel part exchanges, and why Dodge is making a return to the UK. Stories covered: New car market surges 12% in September as private buyers return to showrooms Soaring fuel prices spark rush for used EVs – but dealers don’t want diesel part-exchanges Unity Automotive appointed primary UK dealer for new Dodge Charger
	Volkswagen slashes 2026 profits, Bentley reveals its first EV, and our Chinese car megatest - with Jack Evans & James Batchelor, episode 276	25 Sep 2026	00:58:42
Nominate yourself for a Used Car Award (Nominations close Monday 28th September) Weekly Briefing: I’ve driven 10 different Chinese cars this week – and learned a lot Mercedes owner hit with £43,700 engine quote after catastrophic failure at 48,000 miles Volkswagen slashes 2026 profit forecast after €10bn hit as China struggles deepen Bentley unveils its first electric car as £170,000 Torcal takes aim at luxury SUV rivals
	Amazon Autos edges closer to UK launch, 'unreasonable behaviour' from car buyers increases, and why European car makers should've seen China coming – with Leo Nelson, episode 275	18 Sep 2026	01:05:46
Unreasonable car buyer customer behaviour ‘has got worse’, reveals Car Dealer Trust Survey ‘Survival of the fittest’: Aion UK boss predicts brutal shake-up for car industry Weekly Briefing: Why we’re all seeing more angry used car buyers
	Where car dealers are leaving money on the table	14 Sep 2026	00:29:56
With used car margins under pressure, finding extra profit is becoming harder — but that doesn't mean the opportunities have disappeared. In this special Car Dealer Podcast for Profit Clinic Week, James Batchelor speaks to Dealer Auction, Autoglym, Warranty Solutions Group and TekCor4 about where dealers can make more from the business they are already doing. From buying the right stock and knowing when to move it on, to making more from added-value products, protecting margin after the sale and converting customers who slipped through the net, this episode looks at the practical ways dealers can squeeze more profit from every stage of the used car journey.
	JLR to lay off 4,000 people, Jaecoo takes over Lookers Battersea, and we spend the day in a Chinese car dealer – with Richard Norris, episode 274	11 Sep 2026	01:05:12
UPDATED: JLR confirms 4,000 jobs to be axed as part of £1.7bn cost-saving drive Car dealer Lookers opens flagship Omoda and Jaecoo dealership in Battersea Weekly Briefing: Why going behind the scenes of a Chinese car dealership worried me
	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	04 Sep 2026	01:02:17
‘The shape of the day has changed’: Why new plate day still matters Car dealers among 660 firms named and shamed for failing to pay National Minimum Wage Garage hits back at HMRC after being named and shamed over minimum wage breach DVLA bans more than 500 ‘76’ number plates for being too rude or offensive for the road Volkswagen Group set to axe Seat brand to focus on Cupra by 2029 – reports Volkswagen Group announces plans to axe 50,000 jobs as it slashes model range Subaru dealers to offer free prostate cancer PSA tests to men aged over 50 From Aldi supermarket to used car supermarket: Hilton Garage unveils used car collection centre
	Garages want MOT price rises, dealers targeted by review blackmailers, and half of buyers now 'open' to Chinese brands – with Will Blackshaw, episode 272	28 Aug 2026	01:09:28
‘I’d seriously consider packing in MOTs’: Garage owners demand test fee increase Interest 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 scam BMW insists German agency delay will not derail wider rollout as UK switch remains on track Agency sales three years on: What car dealer accounts really tell us about the model
	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	21 Aug 2026	01:10:58
Weekly Briefing: Car dealers reveal what business is REALLY like this summer Mergers and acquisitions market ‘as difficult as it has been in 10 years’ for UK car dealers Omoda and Jaecoo strengthen warranties after experts criticise level of cover Chinese carmaker Chery opens new UK R&D centre as part of ‘long-term’ growth plan Government launches review of ZEV mandate as car dealers call for lighter targets Listers Group profits fall 15% as agency switch hits £1.3bn turnover
	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	14 Aug 2026	01:10:34
Used car dealer left playing ‘detective’ after being wrongly named in customer complaint Car dealers have their say: We want a US-style ‘lemon law’ to replace Consumer Rights Act Meet the dealer boss who failed exams but went on to build used car giant Car dealers could be BANNED from cleaning vehicles as water board applies for drought order Motor trade manager makes incredible 411-yard hole-in-one that could be English record
	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	07 Aug 2026	01:06:29
Weekly Briefing: Now the Temu Range Rover has overtaken the real thing JLR put aside £50m to fight bad publicity after fake report electric Jaguar was faulty A welcome to AI Week from Car Dealer editor in chief James Baggott Are all used car dealers quiet – or is it just you? We ask the experts what’s really happening out there
	The AI Revolution: Car dealers reveal how AI is reshaping their businesses – Part 2	05 Aug 2026	00:48:57
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: Will it change the motor trade forever? – Part 1	03 Aug 2026	00:49:29
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.
	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	31 Jul 2026	01:08:46
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 venture Former Stellantis UK boss Maria Grazia Davino joins Ford to lead European sales Autotrader ‘paused’ Deal Builder roll-out and is tweaking price flags following dealer feedback Blue Motor Finance collapses into administration but immediately sold in pre-pack deal Funder behind car finance legal claims collapses following FCA redress scheme delays Family car dealership shares £170,000 bonus pot with every employee
	Arnold Clark profits hit £112.5m, 3p per mile EV tax confirmed, and Car Dealer Power results – with John Veichmanis, episode 267	16 Jul 2026	01:03:28
Dealers perplexed as Carwow radically shakes up its daily auctions removing reserve prices Government confirms pay-per-mile charges on EVs as plans get mixed response Arnold Clark profit hits £112.5m as Chinese brands help drive new car growth Car Dealer Power Cars of the Year – dealers pick their winners of 2026 Car Dealer Power 2026: Who won what at this year’s awards? Ford criticises ZEV mandate as boss calls for ‘urgent review’ of eco targets
	Volkswagen's drastic cuts, expensive Chinese cars and Skywell leaves UK with Sam Zales - episode 266	10 Jul 2026	01:12:02
Volkswagen to cut models by up to 50% and reduce ‘complexity’ Denza electric supercar set to become UK’s most expensive Chinese car Skywell dealers left in limbo as UK importer collapses with immediate effect Weekly Briefing: What is Carwow planning for its used car advertising site?
	GVE London accountant accused of fraud, FCA suspends part of redress scheme, and Cazoo hit by fresh legal battle – with James Reeve, episode 265	03 Jul 2026	01:09:00
GVE London accountant denies defrauding supercar dealer but faces FOUR YEAR wait for trial Failed used car dealer Cazoo hit by fresh legal battle as creditor payouts put on hold Reform ZEV Mandate NOW or risk jobs, investment and UK car production – SMMT Independent 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?
	Steven Eagell's 'strong' performance, EVs sell fastest in June, and is the Consumer Rights Act unfair to dealers? – with Paul Willis, episode 264	26 Jun 2026	01:08:18
Car dealer Steven Eagell delivers ‘strong and resilient performance’ despite dip in profits Used electric cars sell fastest in June while prices continue to hold firm Weekly Briefing: Is the Consumer Rights Act too harsh on car dealers? What can car dealers expect from changes to Autotrader’s Buying Signals?
	ZEV mandate could be chopped, Yeomans revenue up after Chinese brand expansion, and JLR targets cost-cutting – with Simon Shield, episode 263	19 Jun 2026	01:07:27
‘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 decline Car dealer Caffyns slumps to significant pre-tax loss amid fall in new vehicle sales Yeomans revenue hits record £609m after Mazda and Omoda & Jaecoo expansion Jaguar Land Rover targets £1.7bn cost cuts as luxury car buyers fuel growth plans
	Linda Jackson joins Hendy, EV prices on the up, and DVLA insider jailed – with Vince Pemberton, episode 262	12 Jun 2026	01:02:44
Electric cars accounted for nearly half of UK’s biggest used car value risers in May Former Peugeot boss Linda Jackson joins Hendy as non-executive director Logbook lies: DVLA insider jailed alongside dodgy car dealers over record tampering Car finance compensation payouts pushed back until at least 2027 Motorpoint announces soaring profits, sales and turnover in stellar set of final results
	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	05 Jun 2026	01:12:46
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 deal Drivers are falling in love with Chinese cars – and it’s not just because they’re cheaper
	Ferrari's controversial EV, Arnold Clark sells car for £1, and when is the 2CV coming back? – with David Gott, episode 260	29 May 2026	01:04:04
Ferrari unveils Luce grand tourer as Prancing Horse goes electric for the first time Used coupe prices increase more than other body styles as number of new models fall Citroen brings back 2CV as Stellantis targets affordable EV market Arnold Clark to sell car for just £1 as dealer group celebrates the opening of first Welsh dealership Weekly Briefing: Why legacy car makers are jumping into bed with the Chinese
	Auto Trader profits near £393m, Ford Fiesta may return, and is ChatGPT the future of used car search? – with Derren Martin, episode 259	22 May 2026	01:07:03
Autotrader profits near £393m but admits Deal Builder roll-out hurt numbers Ford outlines product offensive with five new vehicles including potential Fiesta return Consumers can now search for their next car on Autotrader using ChatGPT Car dealer Brindley agrees franchise deal to open its first Lepas showroom
	Peter Vardy sells final dealerships, Vertu profits dip, and EV consideration hits record high – with Danny Bond, episode 258	15 May 2026	01:07:50
Peter Vardy sells last remaining dealerships to Dutch dealer group Van Mossel Peter Vardy’s CarMoney eyes expansion after sale to Japanese trading group ITOCHU Vertu profits drop despite strong used car and aftersales performance EV consideration hits record high as nearly one in four expect to make switch Video: Used EV market rose in April as high petrol prices pushed buyers to electric Lotus scales back pure-electric future – and announces new hybrid V8 supercar
	'Ghost car' finance fraud uncovered, Blue Motor Finance rumoured to be exiting, and Nissan to adjust Sunderland production – with Andrew Edmiston, episode 257	08 May 2026	01:07:33
Land Rover Discovery named Britain’s most unreliable used car as brand dominates list Revealed: The used vehicles that even car dealers avoid buying at all costs Blue Motor Finance ‘teetering on the brink of collapse’ with £50m redress bill – reports Exclusive: 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 Fraud: A £10m Finance Scam	05 May 2026	00:33:55
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 themselves The 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.
	Vertu's £3.4m JLR insurance payout, Cazoo ditches Motors, and Hendy's huge losses – with Jason Cranswick & Ian Plummer, episode 256	01 May 2026	01:08:02
Hendy Group falls to huge loss as late accounts finally posted – plus 2025 will be bad too Cazoo positioned as ‘credible challenger’ to Autotrader as Motors ditches brand Autotrader’s AI tools write 2.5 million car adverts in first 12 months Vertu Motors to receive £3.4m insurance payout after JLR cyber attack disruption Volkswagen finally reveals its new electric supermini – the 282-mile ID. Polo
	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	24 Apr 2026	01:06:42
Staff at car dealer Lookers claim they ‘face fresh threats of redundancy’ Weekly Briefing: What dealers said at Autotrader’s customer advisory groups FCA faces legal challenge over £9.1bn car finance compensation scheme Family-run Swansway sees profits and turnover soar in impressive set of 2025 accounts
	Cargiant to close, £100k Chinese EV launches, and Norton Way's profits slip further – with Craig Walker, episode 254	17 Apr 2026	01:05:42
Official: Huge used car supermarket Cargiant will close on April 24 Car Dealer Recommends: The best used car advertising platforms rated and ranked Volkswagen reveals overhauled ID.3 Neo hatchback – now with added buttons Weekly Briefing: What happened at luxury Chinese brand Denza’s big launch? Losses more than double to £5.7m at car dealership group Norton Way
	FCA crackdown on sale or return, Jaecoo 7 tops sales charts, and Motorpoint back in profit – with Clive Messenger, episode 253	10 Apr 2026	01:01:42
Chinese car tops UK sales charts as EVs power best March since 2019 Weekly 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 Florio Mitsubishi appoints first new dealer partners return to UK sales edges nearer Motorpoint backs profits to soar to £7.5m after record-breaking year of sales in 2026 Big Motoring World reveals record sales in Q1 as firm looks to move on from Waddell saga
	Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover on that relaunch – Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius Ep.3	06 Apr 2026	00:52:36
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 Rebrand: Mistake or Genius? – Episode 2, The Controversy	04 Apr 2026	00:46:50
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 1, The Journalists’ View	02 Apr 2026	00:45:56
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.
	G3 Auctions bought by US firm, FCA redress scheme in full, and Govt to look at ZEV mandate – with Ibrar Mohammed, episode 252	02 Apr 2026	01:14:52
£7.5bn compensation scheme for motor finance scandal revealed by FCA Targa Florio collapsed with £500,000 debts as failed supercar dealer reveals liabilities G3 Auctions acquired by US-based firm America’s Auto Auctions Government begins review of ZEV mandate prompting hopes of revised EV sales quotas
	Cargiant keeps looking for a buyer, VAT scam and the CMA investigation - with Chris Green, episode 251	27 Mar 2026	01:08:03
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 close Autotrader investigated by CMA as part of crackdown on ‘fake and misleading’ reviews VIDEO: New VAT scam targeting the motor trade – here’s what you need to know Lamborghini hits record sales in 2025 as margins come under pressure Big Motoring World director left in ‘absolute shock’ by Waddell’s bugging and surveillance claims
	What happened at Car Dealer Live 2026 Part 2 – with James Baggott, episode 250	26 Mar 2026	00:53:18
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
	Stellantis & You losses, job cuts at Bentley and Close Brothers, and all the latest from Car Dealer Live – with Ian Plummer, episode 249	22 Mar 2026	01:02:32
Motor finance scandal and £85m of cost savings forces Close Brothers to cut 600 jobs Stellantis injects £35m into its dealer group after a staggering £47.9m loss in 2024 Bentley announces plans to cull hundreds of UK jobs as carmaker sees profits slump Lack of EV confidence is ‘a problem that we can’t seem to solve’ – Electrifying founder
	What happened at Car Dealer Live 2026 – with James Baggott, episode 248	20 Mar 2026	01:01:43
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
	SMMT blasts EV sales targets, Big Motoring World court case continues, and what's going on at Cargiant? – with Martin Miller, episode 247	15 Mar 2026	01:08:01
VIDEO: Watch as we catch scamming used car dealer conmen in the act SMMT blasts EV sales targets, branding them a ‘fantasy’ – but government rejects early review Reform UK pledges to ditch Electric Car Grant and scrap 2030 ban if it wins next election Court hears Big Motoring World TrustPilot score fell after Waddell exit Waddell kept in the dark over misconduct allegations as investigation faces scrutiny Is used car dealer Cargiant up for sale as redundancy process begins with staff?
	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	06 Mar 2026	01:04:22
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 departure Weekly Briefing: High Court hears there was ANOTHER bidder for Big Motoring World New car registrations enjoy best February in 22 years – but ZEV mandate fears return Car 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 expansion ⁠Time is running out to secure your Car Dealer Live tickets with just two weeks to go⁠
	Stellantis' annual loss, Mitsubishi L200 returns, and Government throws money at home charging – with Ginny Buckley, episode 245	27 Feb 2026	01:09:47
Stellantis falls to first annual loss since merger, but new CEO promises growth CarGurus 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 £36,295 Government to roll out expanded grant to help EV drivers install home chargers Meet the brands set to shake up dealerships in 2026 at Car Dealer Live
	Peter Waddell in court, Polestar boss hails 'renaissance of the dealers', and latest on finance redress scheme – with Mike Askew, episode 244	20 Feb 2026	01:08:29
Used car sales generated more than 18,500 customer complaints in 2025 – Motor Ombudsman FCA agrees to climbdown over car finance redress scheme with carmakers set for exemption Peter Waddell accused of using disabilities as a ‘fig leaf’ as High Court trial continues Waddell ran ‘fiefdom’ and complained about ‘too many muslims’, court hears Polestar boss hails ‘renaissance of the dealers’ as brand unveils biggest product push yet Car Dealer Live 26 manufacturer panel now complete with Subaru and Xpeng chief joining line-up
	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	14 Feb 2026	01:02:00
Weekly Briefing: Are US car dealers really that more advanced than the Brits? Ferrari confirms ‘Luce’ name for first EV and reveals iPhone-inspired interior Suzuki GB boss confirmed for Car Dealer Live 26 as event line-up grows New Dacia UK brand director to take to Car Dealer Live 26 stage on March 19
	News live from NADA show, Amazon Autos coming to the UK, and American dealers want to block Chinese cars – with James Leese, episode 242	07 Feb 2026	01:02:33
American car dealers want to block Chinese manufacturers from gaining a foothold in the US Amazon Autos UK launch ‘lined up for 2026’ as web giant to go head to head with Autotrader Does 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
	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	30 Jan 2026	01:03:22
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 ruling Weekly Briefing: How have Chinese car brands grown so quickly? Group 1 to axe more UK jobs and dealerships despite clocking up record revenues in 2025 The rampant rise of Chinese car brands – and how they’ll change the UK car market for good Networking break-out space added at Car Dealer Live for more inspirational conversations
	Autotrader CEO Nathan Coe on why package prices are going up again – episode 240	23 Jan 2026	01:05:33
Police investigating sudden collapse of supercar dealer Targa Florio Cars Family-run T.C. Harrison becomes latest UK car dealer to sign up with Omoda and Jaecoo Family-run Chariots Specialist Cars named as BYD’s first UK Retailer of the Year Weekly Briefing: How dangerous is a sale or return model for car dealers?

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