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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Omoda network expands, Vauxhall EV at price parity, and Robin Luscombe raises £23,000 for cancer charity – with Zara Ross, episode 173	30 Aug 2024	01:13:29
Wheeler Dealer star Mike Brewer joins our Podcast Live line-up – get your tickets here Video: Used car prices slipped by ‘just’ 0.6% in August as strong demand propped up values Vauxhall becomes first carmaker to price an electric model the same as a petrol Family-owned Alan Day Motor Group to open BYD dealership in London Family-owned Peter Cooper Motor Group signs up with Omoda and Jaecoo Car dealer Robin Luscombe raises £23,000 for prostate cancer as he speaks out on his own battle Ford of Britain’s TrustFord dealer group saw profits slide by over 42% in 2023
	Duncan McPhee joins Hendy, new FCA warning over GAP, and Fiat Panda killed off – with Jack Williams, episode 172	23 Aug 2024	00:54:56
Two weeks to go to our social gathering for the motor trade: Car Dealer Podcast Live 2024 Ex-Lookers chief operating officer Duncan McPhee joining Hendy Group in same role Heavy discounting of electric models likely as manufacturers grapple with ZEV mandate FCA renews warning over value for money in Gap insurance sector Aug 21: Company insolvencies rise; Fiat’s Panda cull; Facebook ad changes; Audi RS3 updated Aug 23: Consumer optimism falls; Higher energy bills; Vauxhall’s Mokka for coffee lovers
	Fisker financial strife, Canadian Jag dealers' legal fight, and Volvo brings back the estate car – with Steve Hurn, episode 163	21 Jun 2024	01:00:02
⁠Car Dealer Briefing: What’s in this week’s subscriber-only Substack newsletter from James Baggott?⁠ Former Lookers director Tony Bramall invests in car subscription firm Fisker files for bankruptcy protection after failing to secure investments Volvo U-turns on estate cars and will reintroduce them to UK market Shareholders to vote on another bumper pay deal for former Pendragon boss Bill Berman Canadian Jaguar dealers gear up for legal fight over plans to go electric Interest in BYD rockets as a result of Euro 2024 sponsorship, Auto Trader reports
	Cazoo loses more money, Toyota threatens UK exit, and Nissan Qashqai tops sales charts; with Loopit's Andrew Mortimer – Episode 74	05 Aug 2022	00:59:54
This week Jon and Batch are joined by Andrew Mortimer – Executive Chairman of car subscription platform Loopit. BMW 1-Series named fastest-selling used model by eBay Motors Group Auto Trader boss Nathan Coe on the biggest threats to car dealers How High Court ruling means all franchise car dealer agreements could be ‘ended in just a week’ Cazoo losses more than double in first half of 2022 to £243m New car registrations fall again in July with SMMT revising expectations Toyota threatens to pull UK car production if ban on new hybrids is accelerated Late-plate cars over £20,000 hit sweet spot for used car retailers in July
	Are local dealers still important, BCA mulls site closures, Nissan Ariya finally arrives, and why Ted Welford can't drive a tractor – Episode 73	22 Jul 2022	00:57:02
Batch and Jon are joined this week by one of Car Dealer's motoring journalists, Ted Welford, who brings us the very latest news from the worlds of both automotive and arable farming. BCA remarketing sites in Derby and Peterborough face threat of closure Small Kia dealers claim they’re being ‘culled’ as ‘termination notices handed out’ Pendragon forecasts £2m-plus drop in pre-tax profit for first six months of year First Nissan Ariyas arrive in UK after 43-day voyage from Japan One ‘L’ of a partnership! Drive Stockton celebrates 10 years of supplying driving school with vehicles Cost-of-living crisis is pushing car buyers into the used market, study finds
	Nissan offloads West Way, Dacia recycles some furniture, and Mini releases the hounds; with James Vaughan of Trade to Trade - Episode 72	15 Jul 2022	01:27:38
Jon and Batch are joined this week by James Vaughan, cofounder of vehicle remarking solution Trade to Trade. Revealed: The 10 used models that saw the lowest price growth in June Revealed: The 10 used models that saw the biggest price growth in June Dacia shows off new ‘eco-friendly’ look for dealership interiors Sky-high car prices are ‘number one priority’ for customers as cost of living spirals, dealers tell survey Used car supply may never go back to pre-pandemic levels, warns remarketing body Nissan to sell off West Way dealership group Lawsuit against Mercedes begins in Germany over Dieselgate allegations Dealer group Mackie Motors says Nissan and Renault ‘destroyed’ its business as it adds brands to ongoing lawsuit Mini’s entire UK dealer network gets seal of approval from Dogs Trust Hendy Group installs defibrillators at 60 of its sites across the south of England
	Are customers really scared of dealers? Used cars vs holidays, end of the BMW i3 and more with Snows Group's Neil McCue - Episode 71	08 Jul 2022	00:47:52
Jon and James are joined this week by Snows Motor Group Chief Operating Officer, Neil McCue. Peugeot UK boss: I want to make buying a car an enjoyable experience Revealed: The EV brands that are falling on deaf ears Cost-of-living crisis having knock-on effect on used car prices, says eBay Motors Group Consumers will ditch holidays and still buy used cars if economy slips into recession – Auto Trader boss New car sales suffer worst June performance since 1996 as supply shortages continue to bite BMW ends production of the i3
	Pendragon aims at We Buy Any Car, Tesla production woes, Fisker's new SUV and more with Steve Corwood of Motor Connect - Episode 70	01 Jul 2022	01:16:22
Car Dealer's James Batchelor and Jon Reay are joined by Steve Corwood of Motor Connect, who brings some welcome motor trade insight to our discussion of the week's news. Pendragon expands CarStore offering with launch of We Buy Any Car-style service Is Fisker’s Ocean set to make waves in the UK? Musk says Tesla factories have become ‘gigantic money furnaces’ Mercedes boss sees no end in sight for semiconductor shortage with crisis set to stretch into next year Honda is ‘comfortable’ with its positioning and doesn’t want to head upmarket, says UK boss Graham Macdonald to step down as Caterham CEO with Bob Laishley confirmed as replacement MG unveils new EV with 280-mile range just weeks after taking entire electric range off sale
	£140k Bentley rejected over towbar problems, Cazoo share price could sink further, Ford to scrap Focus name and more with Julian Humphreys of MOTOM – Episode 69	24 Jun 2022	00:48:28
Joining Jon and Becca this week is Julian Humphreys, CEO of MOTOM – a new entrant in the vehicle remarketing sector. Motom launches to bring low-cost digital platform to vehicle remarketing sector Car dealer loses court appeal over buyer’s claim £140k Bentley couldn’t tow caravan CarShop, Auto Trader and John Clark Motor Group make top 25 of firms with best senior leadership Cazoo’s market value could sink even further this week once shares finally reach Daily Mail investors Dealership group Dick Lovett finds widespread ‘auto anxiety’ among motorists because of costs Ford announces plans to scrap Focus after 24 years as it looks towards electric future ‘Due to the internet, there is little use for on-court sales’: Developers launch bid to demolish Southend car dealership Pendragon shareholders reject directors’ pay report but boss Bill Berman hangs on to his job
	Electric car grant scrapped, the cars you can't buy as of this week and more with James Batchelor - Episode 68	17 Jun 2022	01:11:17
This week Jon and Becca compete and James Batchelor judges. MG takes electric cars off sale Customer reunited with hero sales controller who saved his life after suffering cardiac arrest in showroom Used car supermarket chain Motorpoint sees pre-tax profit more than double to £21.5m with 60 per cent of sales made online Ford stops taking Fiesta orders after supply chain issues ‘significantly affect’ production Cars more than six years old attract more attention in May as used values drop for the fourth consecutive month Citroen Ami available for as little as £19.99 a month, French brand confirms Vertu boss Robert Forrester takes swipe at crisis-hit Cazoo and reveals retailer’s ‘fundamental flaw’ Plug-in car grant axed as government moves its focus to improving charging network Hundred workers axed as Cazoo closes preparation centre in Worcester
	Carzam closes, Cazoo makes big cost savings and used car values with Cap HPI's Derren Martin - Episode	10 Jun 2022	00:54:16
This week Cap HPI's valuations director Derren Martin joins the show. Find out more about the stories mentioned below. How a change in business model transformed an already successful dealership into a money-making machine How will agency sales change the look and feel of car dealerships in the future? Audi rolls out more charging hubs In detail: Cazoo founder lays out savage cuts to online used car dealer in investor call Arnold Clark to give away 2,000 kits to youth sports teams, dealer group announces Troubled used car dealer Cazoo to slash jobs and cut costs in huge money-saving initiative New car sales slump again as parts shortage continues to hold back deliveries Carzam calls time: Online disruptor placed in voluntary receivership Mercedes-AMG reveals production version of One hypercar with F1 technology for the road
	Are online disruptors sustainable, the industry leaders and Auto Trader profits with Mark Gow from DSG Finance Group - Episode 66	27 May 2022	00:50:20
This week DSG Finance Group group sales director Mark Gow joins James and Rebecca. 12 cars vandalised with paint stripper and bricks causing ‘extensive damage’ at Land Rover dealership Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated: Dealer says diesel cars remain popular despite apparent drop in interest ‘What’s your nest price?’ Dealer sells car thanks to blackbirds who made its wheel their new home Auto Trader posts best-ever financial results with profits up 91 per cent to £301m Which future classic cars are set to soar in value? Daksh Gupta has left Marshall Motor Group with immediate effect The online disruptors like Cazoo, Cinch and Carzam have over-promised and under-delivered Mercedes-Benz to cut ten per cent of dealerships as part of switch to agency sales model
	Why car dealers really do it better and how they're in the entertainment business with Paul Hendy - Episode 65	20 May 2022	00:50:19
This week Hendy Group boss Paul Hendy joins James Batchelor and Rebecca Chaplin on the Car Dealer Podcast. Find out more about today's stories below. Tesla Superchargers being free to all could cause surge in EV ownership Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since 1974 Volkswagen’s takeover of Europcar set to move a step closer, say sources close to deal Online retailer Carvana banned from US state over botched paperwork Range Rovers commanding £30,000 premium as buyers look to jump huge waiting lists Consumers remain unconvinced by EVs with fears lingering over range and cost, survey finds Vauxhall axes Insignia with immediate effect, but fleet favourite could return as an EV
	Motorpoint's 'most difficult year ever', Chinese car tariffs to increase within EU, and Labour to bring back 2030 ban – with Farhad Tailor, episode 162	15 Jun 2024	01:03:42
Used car supermarket Motorpoint suffers massive deepening of losses in ‘most difficult year ever’ Huge row breaks out with EU set to announce additional 25% tariffs on Chinese EVs Family-owned Barretts of Canterbury sees profit plummet by almost three-quarters Family-run JCT600’s profits slide as move to agency hits turnover and franchises are ditched Motors closing in on cut-price deal for failed used car dealer Cazoo – reports Labour pledges to reinstate 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles plus ‘supporting buyers’ of used EVs JLR pledges more than £1m to support ‘proactive policing’ as part of crackdown on thefts
	Consumer confidence hits enquiries but used car sales continue at same level for Craig Walker from Top Car Inverness - Episode 64	13 May 2022	00:33:58
This week Top Car Inverness boss Craig Walker joins James and Rebecca. Find out more about the stories mentioned in today's show below. Jaguar Land Rover posts £455m loss as chip shortage hits hard Angry customer parks slogan-painted vehicles in front of Land Rover dealership as row makes national headlines Car dealer threatened to petrol bomb man over speedboat row Motorpoint boss urges caution over state of the used car market despite registrations rising by five per cent Paul Willcox to leave role as Vauxhall boss as part of shake-up of Stellantis leadership team Vertu posts record profits of £80.7m but warns consumer confidence is ‘critical’ to its future success Rumours swirl online used car dealer Carzam has reached the end of the road Revealed: The used cars that rose the most in value in April – and only one model out of 974 actually FELL in price
	When will Elon Musk fix McFlurries? As well as used car trends and the slowest selling cars with James Bush from Motorway - Episode 63	29 Apr 2022	00:37:25
This week Motorway's James Bush guest judges the podcast and James and Becca from Car Dealer choose their favourite stories. Find out more about them by clicking below. Here are the top 10 used cars that take the longest time to sell Group 1 Automotive says its UK car dealerships made £82m profit in just three months Transport secretary pledges to digitise DVLA in attempt to clear backlogs Sytner owner’s record £396m quarterly profit thanks to soaring new and used car margins How did Elon Musk become the world’s richest man? Will MOTs move to once every two years? Idea blasted as ‘dangerous and unwanted’ by motor trade Vertu Mercedes-Benz steps in to help charity after van went up in flames Exclusive: Used car prices fell AGAIN in April but not by as much as was predicted Volvo invests in Carwow but says this is about learning from the platform and not ‘sidestepping retailers’ Car dealer caught at 106mph in Peugeot 108 that was on its way to new owner
	The cars disappearing from the UK, the end of MPVs and EV price increases with James Batchelor - Episode 62	22 Apr 2022	00:48:48
This week James Batchelor judges as Jon and Becca go head-to-head. Find out more about the stories mentioned below. Citroen to discontinue C4 SpaceTourer MPV in July due to ‘changing customer habits’ Drug addict who made off in car while pretending to be dealership customer is jailed over £60,000 wrecking spree Drivers of self-driving cars will not be responsible for accidents Macron and Le Pen unite in condemnation of Stellantis boss’s ‘shocking’ multi-million pay package Exclusive: Just how bad will new car supply be in 2022? Seven experts reveal all Honda HR-V and DS 4 score well in Euro NCAP safety tests as Dacia underperforms Peter Waddell resigns from Carzam as Big Motoring World gets venture capitalist backing Ford blames rising costs as it pushes up prices of Mustang Mach-E Used Car Awards 2022: Now’s the time to get your nominations in for our big event
	Motoring editor Jack Evans talks about the new cars to get excited about, VW to cut its line-up, March's best-sellers and more - Episode 61	08 Apr 2022	00:52:00
This week Press Association motoring editor Jack Evans joins Rebecca and Jon to talk about the news of the week. Find out more about the stories mentioned by clicking below. Lookers: ‘We’re on the straight and narrow now and looking forward to a very bright future’ Cazoo reports £180m loss in 2021 despite revenue increasing by more than 300 per cent to £668m Last Vauxhall Astra rolls off production line at Ellesmere Port as plant readies for switch to EV manufacturing Used car dealer Cazoo comes under fire on BBC’s Watchdog over its 300-point checks Heroic Teesside car dealers taking double-decker bus full of supplies to help Ukrainian refugees Volkswagen Group to slash line-up to focus on premium vehicles, executive confirms Car dealer group Swansway repays furlough cash as it chalks up record £25.2m profit for 2021 Strong used car margins send dealership group Lookers’ profit soaring by 558 per cent to top £90m Tesla tops new car registrations chart with Model Y and Model 3 in March
	Blackshaw's boss Will Blackshaw on selling electric cars, supercars, and why did Auto Trader buy Vanarama - Episode 60	01 Apr 2022	00:54:40
This week Will Blackshaw joins Rebecca and Jon. Find out more about the stories mentioned below. Used car dealer Cazoo: The people, the money and its plans – Car Dealer Investigation Video Exclusive: ‘I consider myself a bit of a disruptor’ – Nissan UK boss talks about why he relishes challenges Police arrest two teenagers and recover stolen vehicles used to batter down doors at used car dealership Tom Hartley Jnr sees pre-tax profit drop by quarter to just above £6.5m despite sales rise Lotus reveals new 592bhp electric Eletre – the British brand’s first SUV Car dealer takes revenge on cyclist who spat on vehicles by drenching him with bucket of water Exclusive: Auto Trader puts record straight on why it splashed out £200m on Vanarama Minister: Tesla set to open supercharger network to all EV drivers ‘within weeks’ Kia confirms its striking electric EV9 SUV will be coming to Europe next year
	Lawgistics Joel Combes and John McDougall talk finance commission claims, dodgy dealers and more - Episode 59	22 Mar 2022	00:50:35
This week Joel and John from Lawgistics join Rebecca and Batch. Find out more about the stories mentioned by clicking below. Extinction Rebellion protesters disrupt election campaign launch at luxury car dealership Joe Macari Dealership giant Pendragon throws out secret £400m takeover bid by largest shareholder Hedin Group Undercover report finds DVLA staff lounged in bed watching Netflix while backlogs hit record levels Used car dealer must pay out thousands for selling Subaru that had dodgy brakes and severe corrosion Nissan to end GT-R sales in Europe after 13 years due to strict new noise laws Inchcape to drop Russian operations completely in wake of Ukraine invasion
	Episode 58: Cyberattacks, agency sales and how much profit to buyers think car dealers make with Mike Jones	11 Mar 2022	00:41:54
This week automotive retail expert Mike Jones judges who is the winner out of James and Rebecca. Find out more about the stories mentioned below: Head to head: Car dealer boss debates online car sales future with founder of Freeserve Nissan: No plans yet to introduce agency sales as it would disrupt our dealer network Car dealership group faces legal action over cyberattack that saw employees’ data hacked Buyers expect car dealers to make around £1,000 profit on a used car sale Gridserve agrees to drop exclusive rights on motorways as calls are made for safer public charging Dealers are warned of heightened threat of cyberattacks Warning as no-win no-fee solicitors step up campaign against car dealers over finance commissions IMI warns of MOT problem because of shortage of legally compliant testers
	Episode 57: New 22-plate, changing consumer buying habits, supply issues and more with Wessex Garages Chris Wiseman	04 Mar 2022	00:48:14
This week Wessex Garages MD Chris Wiseman guest judges the podcast with James and Rebecca. Find out more about the stories mentioned below. Investigation: Will proposed online sales tax hit car dealers? Car dealers face further new car delays as manufacturers announce factory closures Masked raiders smash down car dealership doors with vehicles they’re stealing Ford CEO committed to car dealers for the long term as he takes aim at Tesla Which? survey finds that new electric cars are less reliable than petrol or diesel models Cargo ship carrying Porsche and Bentleys sinks in mid-Atlantic after catastrophic fire Dealer group Vertu Motors upgrades pre-tax profit forecast to at least £75m but sees new and used car sales drop First 22 plate vehicles roll off the forecourts in huge day for new car industry Cyberattack at supplier is suspected as Toyota announces halt to production at all factories in Japan Investigation: Will crazy used car prices last in 2022? Why have used car prices gone up?
	Introducing... Car Dealer Investigations	28 Feb 2022	00:01:07
Car Dealer Investigations is a new podcast series were James Baggott talks to key figures in the industry about some of the most significant stories of recent years that have changed car sales forever.
	Episode 56: How many dealers does each manufacturer have, the cars rocketing over list price and more with Rachel Burgess from Autocar	25 Feb 2022	00:45:09
This week executive editor at Autocar Rachel Burgess joins the show. Find out more about the stories mentioned below... Here are the used cars costing tens of thousands of pounds more than a new model How many car dealerships are there in the UK? Exclusive list of every franchised car dealer in 2022 Car dealers are putting up the prices of new cars – and it’s winding up manufacturers Porsche plots IPO that could value German car maker at £166bn Ford and Peugeot dealership Busseys to close Dereham branch because ‘it doesn’t fit with manufacturers’ plans’ Car dealers under fire in national press over refusal to repay furlough and rates relief For sale: Family home complete with car dealership – Yours for £665,000 Dealership suffers hundreds of thousands of pounds of damage as Storm Eunice brings scaffolding crashing down on to cars
	Caffyns profits drop, Chinese EVs will benefit UK car buyers, and Fisker takes on new dealers – with Jeremy Evans, episode 161	07 Jun 2024	01:06:50
Car dealer group Caffyns reports loss of more than £1.5m after being in profit the year before Alexanders Prestige sees profits fall as bosses point to ‘challenging sector’ Greenhous Group looks to convert former Shrewsbury Waitrose shop into car showroom Choice and affordability of Chinese EVs will only benefit UK car buyers – Auto Trader EV Experts agree franchise partnership with Fisker as boss hails ‘exciting opportunity’ LCV sales rise for 17th month in a row but SMMT warns over electric uptake IMDA welcomes record number of new members as it partners with RAC Dealer Network JLR increases UK client care team to help accelerate security update roll-out for older vehicles Toyota chairman apologises as Japanese carmakers are found to have cheated vehicle tests
	Episode 55: James Tew from iVendi talks online car retail, protecting your business online and	18 Feb 2022	00:46:08
This week iVendi CEO James Tew guest judges on the podcast as James and Rebecca go head-to-head. Find out more about the stories below. Embrace change or used car disruptors Cazoo, Cinch and Carzam will steal all your customers Traditional car dealers can win battle against used car disruptors like Cazoo and Cinch EV take-up could be held back by slow roll-out of rapid and ultra-rapid chargers, warns RAC Dealership group Arnold Clark loses Toyota franchise in western Scotland to Vertu Motors TrustFord CEO and chairman Stuart Foulds retires Staff who lost jobs after Holt Cars dealership collapse offered new roles by local used car dealer Multi-billion-pound dealer group Emil Frey targeted by ransomware attackers Here are the top 10 most stolen cars of 2021
	Episode 54: Auto Trader's Catherine Faiers judges as we talk the used cars not to buy, when will prices drop and manufacturer's selling used cars	11 Feb 2022	00:49:44
James returns for the first time in 2022 and Auto Trader chief operating officer Catherine Faiers is our guest judge. Find out more about today's stories: Group 1 Automotive profits soar 40 per cent in 2021 as it rakes in £1.7bn Cazoo announces plans to double revenue in 2022 to £2bn as it raises a further $630m from investors Sytner Group’s parent company posts record £1.1bn profit for 2021 Holt Cars staff lose their jobs as administrators called in after prolonged decline in business BT slaps car salesman with £192,000 work phone bill during a four-day family holiday to Turkey Here are the used cars that have gone up the most in value in 12 months Lookers looks to recruit 208 aftersales apprentices as industry undergoes major transformation Volvo launches new online portal to sell used cars directly to customers Dealers are warned to expect another year of used car demand outstripping supply High prices and poor availability of used vehicles force delay in launch of clean air zone for Greater Manchester
	Episode 53: Zeus Capital's Mike Allen joins as we talk Lookers, Marshall and what the future may hold - Batch plans his Bronco campaign	04 Feb 2022	00:54:34
This week on the show we grill Mike Allen from Zeus Capital about what's been happening at Lookers, and what we could see this year. Find out more by clicking below. New car registrations in January increased by more than 27 per cent but headwinds are constraining recovery Switch to EVs means new motoring tax is urgently needed to avoid £35bn ‘black hole’, warn MPs Specialist car dealer Clive Sutton imports the new Ford Bronco to the UK for the first time Will Cazoo strike next in the big car dealer shopping spree? And which group will be the target? Dealer problems and poor customer service led to most complaints about EVs to Motor Ombudsman in 2021 Jaguar Land Rover’s profits take another hit despite revenue rising Disgraced used car dealer jailed for selling ‘death traps’ that were a ‘risk to life and limb’ Cinch owner Constellation snaps up 78m shares in listed dealer group Lookers Has Ford put Arnold Clark on notice as part of plans to cut dealer network in half? Jaguar’s mighty roar has become a worrying silence
	Episode 52: Ali May-Khalil talks on the positives of agency sales, do people really want electric cars and sustainability for the over 65s	24 Jan 2022	01:03:44
Autoguard group commercial director Ali May-Khalil guest judges the podcast as we talk about about over 65s looking for more economical cars to how agency sales will likely be a good thing for dealers. Find out more about the stories mentioned by clicking below... Over 65s are the most interested in talking to car dealers about fuel economy, sustainability and EVs Cazoo’s share price has fallen to less than half of what it was at initial valuation just five months ago ULEZ rollout will hit van market in 2022 with more high-mileage ‘pandemic-worn’ Euro 5 models heading to auction Gigafactory proposal for Northumberland wins millions in government funding Car dealer is one of four drivers banned after being caught at almost 100mph in the Scottish Highlands Thief who stole Audi from dealership thwarted by sleeping passenger on back seat Lotus completes agency sales restructure of UK dealership network Used car boss found guilty of fraud in row over £99 non-optional fee denies trying to mislead people
	Episode 51: What will happen to used car values, Ford loses its title to Vauxhall and what new cars do we want to see in 2022	12 Jan 2022	01:05:13
This week Rebecca Chaplin, James Batchelor and Jon Reay talk about the top news stories from the first week back in 2022. Find out more by clicking below: Ford poaches VW Group veteran Martin Sander to lead electric car roll-out Hyundai achieves largest ever UK market share in challenging 2021 Aston Martin EBITDA profit to take £15m hit because of Valkyrie delays – and it could mean curtains for CEO Stellantis and Amazon partner for next-generation digital cockpit for EVs Ford knocked off top spot in best-sellers chart for first time in 50 years, as Vauxhall triumphs and Tesla shocks Sony ramps up intent to enter automotive arena with unveiling of second vehicle concept One per cent rise in new car registrations in 2021 was ‘not what we hoped for’, says SMMT Volvo appoints former Dyson chief Jim Rowan as new CEO and president Agency model could see sharp increase in online sales for manufacturers, new research finds
	Car Dealer Quiz of the Year: How well do you remember the year's headlines?	24 Dec 2021	00:39:21
We end the year with a Car Dealer Quiz to end all quizzes (in 2022). James and Batch are joined by Peter Smyth and Jamie Caple to see if they can answer more questions correctly in Rebecca's quiz. Play along and tell us how many you got right by tweeting @CarDealerMag! To find out more about any of the stories mentioned - because there's a lot - head over to the cardealermagazine.co.uk and find this in the podcasts section.
	Episode 50: Our panel of judges decide who will be the champion of 2021	17 Dec 2021	00:39:05
This episode we have a panel of judges to decide the winner of our last quiz of the year, featuring Rachael Prasher, Jim Holder and Will Blackshaw. Consumer demand for used cars remains high despite government’s ‘Plan B’ announcement Land Rover makes the most unreliable cars with three models likely to develop faults Exclusive: Buyers trust franchised car dealers more than any other – and online disruptors the least BCA and Cinch owner Constellation lays out its plans for Marshall Motor Group following £325m buy-out deal Hagerty publishes 2022 UK Bull Market list of 10 classics poised to rise in value Plan B fails to halt buoyant used car market as prices rise by close to 30 per cent Excluded! These are all the cars that have suddenly been dropped from the government’s electric car grant Government slashes grants for electric cars and vans again to ‘help more motorists’
	Episode 49: Lawgistics Joel Combes talks about the biggest legal challenges that have faces dealers in 2021	11 Dec 2021	00:42:45
This week on the Car Dealer Podcast, Lawgistics MD Joel Combes is our guest judge. Find out more about the stories mentioned below: Auto Trader donates £55k to Ben as charity gets set to host fundraising Ball tonight Used car prices may never return to a pre-pandemic normal, says Cox Automotive New Mazda2 Hybrid arrives with Toyota Yaris underpinnings Bentley Birmingham raises more than £25,000 for Royal British Legion in one night World’s dealers watch as legal battle hots up over Mercedes agency sales model down under Used car search website Motors.co.uk is sold following £6.6bn deal to take over eBay Classifieds Group Online marketplace Carwow raises £41.5m to accelerate Sell Your Car service Used car prices see five years of growth in just six months, according to new report
	Episode 48: Neil Smith on how he'd set up a car dealership today, being bought by Cazoo and the big players in online car sales	03 Dec 2021	00:49:18
This week on the Car Dealer Podcast, Neil Smith judges the podcast. Here are the stories we cover: Are face masks mandatory in car dealerships now? Marshall owners say they’re selling up because strategic plans were ‘taking different paths’ Cazoo launches in France and Germany as it looks to expand further in mainland Europe Distance to dealers proves main stumbling block when it comes to buying a used car, new research finds Dealer group Pendragon increases estimated profit to £80m following strong performance in Q4 Who won what at the 2021 Used Car Awards? All the winners and highly commendeds revealed! £323m offer for Marshall Motor Group made by BCA and Cinch owner Constellation Stellantis outperformed the Volkswagen Group across Europe in October, according to new report Motorway achieves unicorn status as latest funding round takes valuation of online used car marketplace to more than $1bn
	Episode 47: Robin Luscombe on the battle for used cars, high enquiry rates and how he believes prices will go up again in January	26 Nov 2021	00:39:30
Luscombe Motors MD Robin Luscombe is guest judge this week. Find out more about the stories below... Bristol Audi has it all wrapped up this Christmas with giant bow Motorpoint’s half-year pre-tax profit soars to £13.5m as it sees revenue rocket to more than £605m in record performance Ford hikes car and van prices for 2022 as it cancels rental company orders to manage supply Tesla boss Musk apologises after hundreds of drivers are left stranded by app outage Green NCAP admits tests ‘flatter’ all-electric vehicles and next year it will look at total life-cycle Thief returned to the same dealership FIVE times in 2021 and stole more than £40,000 worth of car parts Dealers told to expect busy end to year as nearly half of in-market car buyers want to splash cash New industry-standard E-Rating launched, revealing most efficient EVs on sale Car dealer had gun pulled on him during ‘test drive’ that ended in prison for robber Exclusive: Used car values FELL in November for the first time in 10 months
	Hedin books Q1 losses, Auto Trader revenues rise, and Alfa ditches offset number plates (but will anyone notice?) – with Peter Smyth, episode 160	31 May 2024	01:15:35
Falling used electric car prices sees Hedin Mobility book hefty loss in Q1 Auto Trader Group sees revenue soar 14% and pre-tax profit top £345m in 2023 Bentley appoints Porsche vehicle development chief as new chairman and CEO Alfa Romeo to ditch famous off-set numberplates due to EU rule change Dacia to open new flagship dealership as brand prepares to put Spring EV on sale Nissan announces pricing for updated Qashqai as Sunderland plant ramps up EV production
	Episode 46: Carwow's James Hind talks the Top 100 car dealers, changing your business for the digital era and new car delays	19 Nov 2021	00:35:55
This week Carwow CEO James Hind joins the show to help us judge the best stories of the week. Find out more about what we've mentioned by clicking below. Car Dealer issue 165 features RTOTY21, Peoples Ford boss Brian Gilda and Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato, the 2021 Used Car Awards shortlist and more Motorpoint is feeling festive as it turns forecourts into ice rink this winter Arnold Clark CEO Eddie Hawthorne on leading Car Dealer Top 100 and why 2021 will be even better Car salesman sees gamble pay off as he wins £2.5m in the world’s most prestigious poker tournament Car Dealer Top 100 – The list in full Rivian’s value overtakes German giant Volkswagen as Tesla faces lawsuit in the US Motorway advert banned for being ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ after complaints are made to regulator McLaren Group forced to deny reports it has been sold to Audi
	Episode 45: Derren Martin judges as we talk Rivian, Cazoo's 2020 loses and sympathy for car insurance companies	16 Nov 2021	00:38:58
This week Derren Martin from Cap HPI joins Rebecca and James to judge. Top 10 car makes and models that hold their value best revealed in new data Rivian Automotive sees value top $100bn on New York’s Nasdaq stock exchange Elon Musk sells three per cent of his Tesla shares after vowing to sell 10 per cen Major car makers refuse to sign up to Cop26 pledge on zero emissions vehicles Auto Trader returns to growth in revenue and profit as used car boom continues Cazoo’s loss deepened to £102.7m in 2020 from £18m the year before Bangers4Ben Danger Mouse replica sells for highest price of £4,200 Insurance companies being left ‘exposed’ by sky-high used car prices Cazoo fends off advertising challenge by SMTA over subscription service Used cars sold more quickly in October than in any other month this year, with MPVs flying off forecourts Nissan reports quarterly profit of over £350m despite ongoing supply chain issues
	Episode 44: Mike Brewer on selling classic cars, the used car market and Tesla’s value	05 Nov 2021	00:45:59
This week Wheeler Dealers’ Mike Brewer judges James and Rebecca’s stories from the week. Find out more about the news mentioned by clicking below. Strong demand in used car sector drives 19th consecutive month of price growth Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer selling five of his own classics as he looks to ‘consolidate’ collection Burglar found hiding in car dealership toilet after causing thousands of pounds of damage breaking in Auto Trader boss: We see no dramatic drop in used car prices and they’ll remain high for six months Tesla’s share price takes a hit amidst confusion over landmark Hertz deal Scottish car salesman turned pro wrestler to go head-to-head with former WWE superstar More than a third of Brits are likely to choose EV for their next car purchase Tesla boss Elon Musk insists that landmark Hertz deal is yet to be completed #B4B21: Bangers4Ben cars make £15,350 at auction taking total to more than £35,000 raised so far
	Episode 43: The used cars that are more expensive than new, working at 90 years old and climbing mountains with Leon Bosch	01 Nov 2021	00:26:07
This week Partners& head of automotive Leon Bosch helps us judge the best stories of the week. Find out more about them by clicking the links below... Used car dealers in Northern Ireland to be given VAT help over imports from Great Britain Long-serving employee retires at 90 after 75 years working for Vauxhall The top 20 used cars costing more than new – find out what’s on the list Constellation cyclists raise £120,000 for research into rare childhood disease Car dealer jailed after inventing ‘fictitious’ valeter in desperate bid to avoid speeding tickets Team of industry leaders to climb Britain’s tallest peaks next week ahead of Kilimanjaro challenge Vertu boss: New car supply problems? The best thing for the motor retail sector in 50 years! Over half of London motorists aren’t aware of upcoming ULEZ expansion, finds Motorway
	Episode 42: Why electric car sales are going too fast, what are the Cheeky Girls top hits and how much would James pay for a Clio V6	22 Oct 2021	00:35:10
This week on the Car Dealer Podcast Jon Reay judges our stories and shares his EV experiences. Find out more about the stories mentioned below... Price of most popular second-hand cars rises by almost 60 per cent in just two years Government’s £620m EV charging pledge is nowhere near enough, says car leasing boss Legal action against Mercedes-Benz over agency model ‘shows dangers of failure of collaborative approach’ Men arrested for smashing up used car dealership in ‘Wreck-It Ralph temper tantrum’ Buyers happy to wait for up to a year for new cars because of semiconductor crisis Inchcape Retail’s annual losses worsen nearly tenfold to £65.6m as it claims more than £11m in furlough Motorist ordered to pay damages to dealership after misrepresenting Ferrari 599 GTB as much rarer GTO Cazoo agrees to buy van dealer Vans365 for £6.5m – but deal needs FCA approval From record charts to sales charts… Ex-Cheeky Girl now works at car showroom in York
	Episode 41: Finance in 2021, listed dealers successes and what consumers really think their cars are worth with Darren Selig	15 Oct 2021	00:43:34
This week JBR Capital's Darren Selig guest judges the show as Rebecca and James go head-to-head. Find out more about the stories by clicking below: New car shortage is a ‘good situation’ for dealers, says Kia UK boss Motorway sees 300 per cent year-on-year growth as used car prices continue to soar Marshalls snaps up car dealer group Motorline in huge £64.5m deal Roadster and Cybertruck production not expected until 2023 as Tesla confirms further delays Listers paid directors £7.12m during pandemic – despite firm claiming more than £13m in furlough cash, accounts show Vertu beats analysts’ predictions and posts record-breaking £51.8m profit for first half of 2021 Three-quarters of UK car buyers struggle to value a used car Used Car Awards 2021: Find out who made our Nominations List Bangers4Ben 2021 draws to a close after epic four-day trip around Britain
	Episode 40: Profit predictions are up, agency sales and the future of the car dealership with Mike Jones	08 Oct 2021	00:48:56
This week James and Becca compete in the quiz, while automotive industry consultant Mike Jones shares his views on the week's news and decides who is our winner. Find out more about any of the stories mentioned by clicking the links below. Citroen adds personalisation options to Ami ahead of British release next year The 2022 Geneva motor show has already been cancelled because of Covid Battery-electric vehicles now outnumber plug-in hybrids on UK roads, says RAC A quarter of car buyers considering going electric as fuel crisis continues to hit motorists Motorpoint pre-tax profit goes up by more than 30 per cent to top £13m Pendragon announces improved forecasts for 2021 with dealer group set to make £70m this year Lookers increases full-year pre-tax profit expectations as trading update released Marshall Motor Group expecting to make at least £50m in 2021, firm says Tesla Model 3 named September’s best-selling car New car registrations suffer worst September this century, SMMT data confirms
	Episode 39: The champions league final of the Car Dealer Podcast as we put James and Batch head-to-head	01 Oct 2021	00:36:08
This week we put James and Batch head-to-head and decide who is the all time winner of the quiz (for now) and Becca judges. To find out more about the stories mentioned, click below. Sad farewells as Mitsubishi closes its head office doors in the UK Peter Waddell’s Big Motoring World Group snaps up used car dealer SW Car Supermarket Sytner sails through Covid storm to post dramatically increased pre-tax profits of £100m Rolls-Royce reveals first electric vehicle called Spectre Ineos names first UK dealers to sell 2022 Grenadier 4×4 Cazoo posts a £102m loss for first half of 2021 despite used car sales surging BCA smashes its record for most expensive Ford with £61,000 Escort Cosworth Searches for EVs skyrocket as ongoing fuel crisis grips motorists
	Episode 38: Changing strategies for used car buying, what manufacturers make on cars and the chip shortage with Matt Ward	24 Sep 2021	00:30:33
This week on the show we're joined by car dealer Matt Ward from Voldi where he talks about how he's changed his car buying strategy since the pandemic and more. Find out more about the stories mentioned: Just a week left to get your nomination in for the 2021 Used Car Awards Average used car prices top £10,000 for first time at BCA as market continues boom Dim-witted car thief facing jail for trying to exchange vehicle with dealer he stole it from Brit Mike Manley leaves Stellantis to take charge of America’s largest car dealer group How much profit do car manufacturers make on new cars? The truth versus perception Renault Group buys stake in Heycar owners with view to launching platform in France New report claims car industry will lose £154bn in revenue as impact of chip crisis deepens
	Episode 37: Starting a dealership in 2020, disruptors and the importance of omnichannel with Craig Walker	17 Sep 2021	00:38:44
This week Craig Walker from Top Car Inverness joins us to judge the quiz and talk about setting up his business in a pandemic. Want to find out more about the stories? Click below: Love Island star returns to Arnold Clark after short-lived stint on reality show Could Cinch be about to make £500m bid for listed used car supermarket Motorpoint? Cazoo buys SMH Fleet Solutions vehicle preparation, logistics and storage centres for £70m Plucky Pendragon beats analysts’ expectations for first half of 2021 with £35.1m profit Nearly a third of buyers walk away from new car market amidst ongoing supply issues Undercover Big Boss star honoured with national award by Bristol Street Motors Cambria Automobiles shareholders agree to Mark Lavery’s £82.5m management buyout FCA spot checks targeting car dealers to ensure commission rules are being followed Italy is seeking a combustion engine ban exemption for its supercar makers
	Peter Waddell’s High Court case, Cazoo into administration, and stolen cars with Will Lee-Kemp - episode 159	24 May 2024	00:54:45
Used car supermarket founder Peter Waddell accused of ‘bullying’ and ‘intimidation’ as High Court ponders case Day 2: Peter Waddell’s conduct comes under intense scrutiny as High Court case continues Cazoo to be delisted on New York Stock Exchange after trading in shares is suspended G3 reveals plans for failed Cazoo’s Bedford site after swooping in for purchase Woman who stole vehicle keys so thieves could target used car dealership walks free from court Self-driving cars could be on UK roads within two years as Bill becomes law Confirmed: Failed used car dealer Cazoo enters into administration as voluntary liquidation looms
	Episode 36: Daksh Gupta give his views on changing industry trends and whether customers care about a new 71-plate	03 Sep 2021	00:44:54
Marshall Motor Group's Daksh Gupta joins James and Rebecca on this week's Car Dealer Quiz to talk about the news of the week and decide who is our winner. Find out more about the stories mentioned by clicking below. Toyota experts Steven Eagell Group post record rise in profit as it shrugs off Covid-19 difficulties Cazoo snaps up Cazana for £25m less than a week after listing on New York Stock Exchange CarShop to open second UK express store in Leighton Buzzard later this month Exclusive: We reveal the EVs that sold the fastest and slowest in August as new data shows demand is hotting up Vanarama’s giant Hollywood-style Wrexham sign on former slag heap might be there to stay Cazoo raises $1bn as it starts trading on the New York Stock Exchange after merger is completed
	Episode 35: Andy Goss on the 'total myth' of agency sales, challenging new car supply and transition to electrification	27 Aug 2021	00:57:15
Vertu Motors non-executive chairman Andy Goss has said the agency model is a ‘total myth’ and that manufacturers’ time would be best spent focussing on the things they do best. Goss joined the Car Dealer Podcast this week and shared his view on topics currently affecting the motor trade, including whether moving to agency sales would be good for customers. To find out more about the stories mentioned, click below or visit cardealermagazine.co.uk. Crises force UK car production down to levels not seen since 1956 Tesla sales in the UK nearly doubled last year to more than £1bn and profit rocketed as well Could subscription cars become the next big thing? How do they work and what do you get? We put one service to the test Genesis prices up G70 saloon and GV70 SUV models Cazoo prepares for $8bn flotation on Wall Street as it opens customer centre in Liverpool Average used LCV values top £10,000 for the first time at BCA
	Episode 34: TLA's Mathilda Bosch joins the show as we talk new car demand, semiconductors and more	20 Aug 2021	00:39:04
This week on the Car Dealer Podcast, chief strategy and operations director at TLA Mathilda Bosch joins as guest judge. You can find out more about the stories mentioned by clicking below: Ex-CarShop CEO and Sytner board member Jonathan Dunkley joins Cazoo part-time in strategy role Value of Lego vehicles is rising brick-by-brick, finds research by Vertu Motors Kilimanjaro climb for industry leaders postponed by automotive charity as Tanzania remains on red list Vertu ups profits predictions AGAIN to £50m to £55m off the back of ‘exceptional used car market conditions’ Frustrated car dealer hits out after business targeted by catalytic converter thieves wielding baseball bats Auto Trader to tempt buyers to part-exchange their old cars with £100 incentive Independent Motor Dealers Association hits out at ‘nightmare’ DVLA strike affecting dealers Cazoo to buy vehicles from consumers for first time with launch of new car-buying service Disgraced former Stoneacre salesman jailed for racially abusing home secretary Priti Patel

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