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Join Curtis and Philip for the big car retailing stories from factory to forecourt on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. We're also joined by Mediahawk's Harry Bott for his roundup of how the Chinese brands performed in October. 💡 Year-end push by OEMS lifts EV sales in October, as new car market rises 5.4% 💡Used prices soften in October, driven by younger age profile cars 💡Barclays to offer car finance mis-selling payouts ahead of court ruling 💡Year-end discounts could damage the used EV market 💡How independent garages are closing the gap on franchised workshops for repair times #Automotive Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

Catch the big car retailing stories from factory to forecourt on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Plus, Brego's Rupert Pontin on October's trade value trends. In the news this week.. ➡️ Motor trade slams Budget for failing to support businesses ➡️ Group 1 U-turns on decision to terminate 10 JLR dealerships ➡️ Independent car dealers offered free EV sales training, as used electric market grows ➡️ Grainger Motor Group takes over former Motorpoint site in Ipswich ➡️ Big Motoring World to open Coventry car supermarket in Q1 2027 #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #UsedCars #EVs #UKAuto #CarRetail #Motors #Podcast Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

⚠️ OCTOBER TRADE VALUE TRENDS⚠️ We've got the full lowdown of October's trade values from Brego on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Curtis and Philip are joined by Rupert Pontin, Brego's Head of Insight & Communication, for an exclusive sneak preview of the month's key trends. Talking points include: ➡️Headline used car trade price trends for October ➡️Trade price trends by segment, age and fuel type ➡️ Retail advert volumes for the month, including a drop in small-car advertising…and why! ➡️ Fastest-selling used cars Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters from factory to forecourt on Motor Trade Radio. #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs

Philip and Curtis cover the biggest car-retailing stories from factory to forecourt on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Plus, the latest Top Tip from our industry guru Ian Godbold! ✅ Only a third of used car buyers trust dealers, with hidden faults cited as their biggest concern, reports Cazoo ✅ Pay growth at car dealerships has stalled, while staff turnover falls, finds annual BDO Motor Salary Survey ✅ Full-year financials from US-owned mega groups – Sytner and Group 1 ✅We reveal not one but THREE new Chinese brands heading to the UK in 2027 #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #UsedCars #EVs #UKAuto #CarRetail #Motors #Podcast Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

Curtis and Philip discuss the big car retailing stories from factory to forecourt on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. We're also joined by our mental wealth guru Stephen Whitton for the month's [M]enable Moment 🏭 UK government resists EU pressure to hit China with car tariffs 💷 Motor finance redress challenge set for February 2027 🚗 Cazoo calls for tougher legislation as six in ten dealers believe clocking has increased 📈 The latest financials from Lithia UK (FY) and Vertu Motors (H1), with profits up for both groups 🚘 Motorpoint to close Ipswich used car supermarket after just 3.5 years #Automotive #UsedCars #EVs Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

Philip Nothard is joined by special guest and friend of the podcast, David Bilsborough, owner of Cheshire Cars, while Curtis Hutchinson takes a well-earned break. 🎙️ David brings a retailer's perspective from the front line of the used car market, discussing how EVs have transitioned from niche to mainstream, the impact of rising fuel costs on diesel demand, and the growing influence of market forces on wholesale and retail pricing. 💡 The episode also reviews the final September new car registration figures, the latest LCV market performance, and what dealers can expect as they navigate the final quarter of the year. ➡️ Why David believes EVs are no longer a niche market and how wholesale values have surged in recent months. ➡️ The impact of rising diesel prices and whether the market has reached a tipping point for consumer demand. ➡️ Dealer sentiment heading into Q4, stock sourcing challenges, and how independents are adapting to changing market conditions. ➡️ Expectations for Chinese brands as more vehicles enter the used car marketplace. ➡️ Thoughts on the ZEV Mandate, new car registration trends, and how today's volumes could support future used car supply. 🏆 Plus, David shares his outlook for the remainder of 2026 and why optimism remains essential for successful retailers despite ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty. #Automotive #MotorTrade #CarRetail #UsedCars #ElectricVehicles #EV #DealerNetwork #AutomotiveRetail Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

With registrations up 12.1% in September, Philip and Curtis have the full lowdown on what drove the market on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. 🎙️ Plus two special guests! Swansway Motor Group co-director Peter Smyth provides a retailer's perspective on how the month performed. And Mediahawk analyst Harry Bott reviews the growing impact of Chinese OEMs on new car sales. 💡 We also look at new van sales and share Cazoo's Market View analysis of used car trends in September. ➡️ Vertu boss Robert Forrester hits out at the NFDA's ZEV Mandate position 🏆 And record FY results from Waylands and Big Motoring World. #Automotive Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

⚠️ Swansway Group co-director Peter Smyth joins Philip and Curtis on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo, to chat about how the September plate-change performed across the business and more! Talking points include: ✅ 76-plate retail sales boost ✅ What does September tell us about consumer confidence ✅ How EV consideration was boosted ✅ The role of new Chinese brand partners in driving new car sales…not all of them EVs! ✅ Growth of used EV sales ✅ View on the ZEV Mandate consultation ✅ Swansway's focus in Q4 and expectations for 2027 #automotive

Check out the big car-retailing stories, from factory to forecourt, on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. 🎙️ Plus industry guru Ian Godbold's latest Top Tip. 🎙️ And Brego's Rupert Pontin on trade value trends. ☑️ Hidden faults and undisclosed damage top concerns for used car buyers ☑️ Over half of car buyers would prefer to finalise finance in person ☑️ Number of EV models on sale in the UK has doubled, with a new EV hitting the market every fortnight! ☑️ With more EVs on the road, we now know they're less likely to fail their MoT, finds new survey ☑️ EU limiting import of Chinese hybrids could see stock diverted to the UK #Automotive Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

⚠️ TRADE VALUES SPECIAL ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown of September's trade values from Brego on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. We're joined by Rupert Pontin, Brego's Head of Insight & Communication, for an exclusive preview of the month's key trends. Talking points include: Headline used car trade price trends for September and Q3 Trade price trends by segment, age and fuel type Impact of the plate change, with an influx of part-exchanges and de-fleets Fastest-selling used cars of the month Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio. #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs

Catch the big car retailing stories on Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Phil's on hols so Curtis is joined by friend of the pod Karl Davis, founder of Coachworks and industry consultant. Also Menable Moment from Stephen Whitton on AI in the workplace. ✅ Customer behaviour 'has got worse', reveals Car Dealer reader survey ✅ JudgeService finds 31% of car buyers don't get follow-up calls ✅ James Brearely on why car retailing now is "as good as it gets" ✅ EV values stabilise but dealers still exposed, says Cox Automotive ✅ Motorpoint finds customer awareness of EV running costs is low ✅ Athenea expands for the first time since rebranding

Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters with Philip and Curtis on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. This week we're joined for the first time by Mediahawk's Harry Bott for his exclusive analysis of how the Chinese brands performed in August. Also up for discussion… ☑️ New LCV registrations up in August, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth ☑️ JLR to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years ☑️ Flagship Land Rover dealership in Battersea becomes a flagship Omoda Jaecoo site ☑️ VW Group to retire Seat brand by 2029 and focus on Cupra #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #UsedCars Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

Catch the big car retailing stories with Curtis and Philip on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. This week we're joined by two special guests! ➡️ Steve Young, CEO of Auto West London, chats about his September plate-change preparations and expectations. ➡️ Simon King, CEO of Autotech Group, talks about the workforce challenges facing workshops across the UK. This week's big headlines: ➡️ Increased availability of used EVs in August drives rise in ad views ➡️ Xpeng is to take direct UK control to step up dealer investment ➡️ Motorpoint lifts profit outlook for 2026 ➡️ Industry legend Mark Busby to leave Hendy Group this month Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

🎙️SEPTEMBER PLATE SPECIAL: Streaming now on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Curtis and Philip welcome back Steve Young, Managing Director of Auto West London, the Omoda and Jaecoo business in Chiswick and Executive Chairman of ICDP, the automotive retailing consultancy. It's the first week of September, so an ideal opportunity to discuss the 76-plate change with a retailer. Steve opened the all-new business 18 months ago, so we find out how he and his team prepared for September and what goes on behind the scenes to ensure customers receive the best possible plate-change experience. Also, we couldn't have Steve on without asking what he thinks about the ZEV Mandate consultation. Spoiler alert, he has plenty of views on the subject! Catch All the Chatter That Matters from Forecourt to Factory on Motor Trade Radio! #automotive

🚨WORKSHOP SPECIAL POD 🚨 We're delighted to welcome Autotech Group CEO Simon King to the Motor Trade Radio podcast for our latest Supplier Special, powered by Cazoo. One of the main themes Simon shares with Curtis and Philip in this episode is his view that, as a sector, we may be focusing too much on the technician shortage and not enough on how we make the best use of the skilled people already in the industry. Simon discusses why recruiting more technicians is only part of the solution, and the significant potential to unlock workshop capacity by reducing skilled technician time lost to administration, inefficient processes, technical support and other non-productive tasks. He also explores the wider workforce challenge – from attracting and retaining talent and developing the increasingly diverse skills technicians need to the role AI and technology can play in improving workshop productivity. Founded in 2010, Autotech Group is an automotive industry specialist helping businesses address workforce challenges, develop skills and improve workshop productivity. Clients include AM100 franchised groups, independent dealers, independent workshops and public-sector organisations across the UK. Available now on your podcast feed or listen here ▶️

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND POD Ahead of the September plate-change, catch up with the big car retailing stories from factory to forecourt with Philip and Curtis on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. We're joined this week by Brego's Rupert Pontin, with his exclusive sneak preview of August's trade value trends. Plus, industry guru Ian Godbold shares his latest Motor Trade Radio Top Tip. This month he looks at how dealers can make marketable stock the new automotive KPI. Headlines this week include: ➡️ SMMT chief Mike Hawes warns the ZEV Mandate could destroy EV residual values ➡️ Warranty giant Car Care Plan is being acquired by ANV Group, the US-based investors ➡️Brindley Group opens the first Lepas dealership in the UK ➡️ BMW insists German agency delay will not derail UK rollout #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #UsedCars #EVs #UKAuto #CarRetail #Motors #Podcast Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

⚠️ TRADE VALUES SPECIAL ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown of August's trade values from Brego on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. We're joined by Rupert Pontin, Brego's Head of Insight & Communication, for an exclusive preview of the month's key trends. Talking points include: 💡 Headline used car trade price trends 💡Trade price trends by segment, age and fuel type 💡 Price trends across new entrant Chinese brands, as more enter the market 💡 Fast selling used cars of the month Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio. #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs

Catch the big stories from factory to forecourt with Curtis and Philip on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. The much-mooted ZEV mandate consultation has been launched: Vertu boss Robert Forrester shares his views 🎙️ Pinewood.AI's proposed acquisition has been recommended for approval 🎙️ Mitsubishi's return to the UK has gathered momentum with the announcement of 24 dealer appointments, more than doubling its footprint 🎙️ JudgeService announces the top performing OEMs for brand loyalty 🎙️ Arnold Clark completes the takeover of a long-standing family-run dealership in Glasgow 🎙️ Chinese automaker Chery to open UK R&D centre in Bedfordshire #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #UsedCars #EVs #UKAuto #CarRetail #Motors #Podcast Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

⚠️ BONUS EPISODE: Vertu CEO Robert Forrester joins Philip and Curtis on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo, to chat about the latest developments around the ZEV Mandate. Plus his thoughts on the September plate-change. Last Friday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new administration confirmed it had brought forward the review of the ZEV Mandate, which was expected next year, and had started a consultation on whether to soften targets for EV sales, acknowledging that the government's targets are not being met. Robert's not a fan of the ZEV Mandate, and as a key stakeholder, he has plenty to say about what needs to be done, making this an unmissable episode. Talking points include: ✅ How the ZEV Mandate has impacted the sales of new cars and vans ✅ His views on what needs to be changed to the ZEV Mandate ✅ How immovable is the ban on new ICE sales in 2030? Is there any leeway to move to 2035? ✅ How hopeful is he that the Government is listening? ✅ PLUS: How Vertu Motors is preparing for the September plate-change and its 20th anniversary! #automotive

Catch the big car retailing stories with Curtis and Philip on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Plus, our mental wealth guru [M]enable's Stephen Whitton on balancing recovery and preparation in August, ahead of the September plate-change. ➡️ Are we about to see a U-Turn on the ZEV Mandate? ➡️ Used car market up in Q2, strong quarter for EV transactions ➡️ New car finance sales drives strong first-half performance ➡️ Dealers in the South of England face heatwave car washing ban ➡️ Are the online details about your business up to date? #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #UsedCars #EVs #UKAuto #CarRetail #Motors #Podcast Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

Philip and Curtis have the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. EXCLUSIVE: Top analyst Felipe Munoz on the appeal of the UK for Chinese OEMS. ▶️ July's new car and van regs from the SMMT (spoiler alert – they're both up!) ▶️ Harry Bott's take on how the Chinese brands performed in July ▶️ July's used car retailing trends from Cazoo Market View ▶️ Codeweavers research on what's driving car buyer decisions ▶️ Updates and outcomes for two businesses that have been making the news in recent months -- Big Motoring World and Blue Finance #Automotive Streaming now on your podcast feed or here 👉

🎙️ NEW ENTRANT CHINESE OEMS SPECIAL 🎙️ Curtis and Philip are delighted to welcome back respected car industry analyst and speaker Felipe Munoz to this special Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Felipe shares his views, insights, and research on Chinese car makers—covering established players, recent entrants, and new brands heading to Europe over the course of the next 24 months. We've been looking forward to catching up with Felipe as he's one of the most influential commentators on the global car industry, so lots to discuss and unpick, including: ✅ Sales progress made by Chinese brands in export markets ✅ The attraction of the UK as a key market post-Brexit ✅ Which brands are achieving the greatest successes and which ones will follow ✅ Likely progress of joint ventures to build cars in the UK and Europe ✅ How the European market will look by the end of the decade Follow Felipe on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/felipe-munoz-carindustryanalysis/ And see his Car Industry Analysis blogs at https://carindustryanalysis.wordpress.com/ #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Curtis and Philip on Motor Trade Radio. #automotive

Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. ▶️ Pinewood Technologies shareholder opposes £545m takeover bid ▶️ Dealers see growing market for 100,000-mile used cars… …although customer expectations are already "out of step" with the market ▶️ Strong H1 update from Big Motoring World, while it scales back Big Wants Your Car operation ▶️ Vertu boss Robert Forrester responds to Labour MP Perran Moon's ZEV Mandate advocacy ▶️ JCB Group expands in Kent ▶️ Luscombe Motors rewards its hard-working employees Streaming now on your podcast feed or here 👉 #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #UsedCars #EVs #UKAuto #CarRetail #Motors #Podcast

SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER…BUT WE'RE STILL PODDING! Philip and Curtis have the big car retailing stories on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Plus, our industry guru Ian Godbold's Top Tip for dealers this summer. ▶️ Government's cuts VAT on domestic electricity and impact on EVs ▶️ Electric Car Grant achieves 140,000 applications in first year ▶️ Bridgestone survey reveals a growing number of drivers will never buy an EV ▶️ JudgeServices finds independents more confident about Q3 trading than franchised dealers ▶️ Searches for "used car part-exchange deals" surge ahead of September plate-change Streaming now on your podcast feed or here 👉

⚠️JULY TRADE VALUES SPECIAL ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown on this month's trade values from Brego on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. We're joined by Rupert Pontin, Brego's Head of Insight & Communication, to take us through July's key trends. Talking points include: 💡 Headline trade price and sales trends for July 💡 Impact of pre-registrations 💡 Trade price trends by segment, age and fuel type 💡 Trends across new entrant Chinese brands 💡 Fast-selling used cars Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio. #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs

Philip and Curtis have the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. 💷 The new eVED pay-per-mile plan for EVs -- and the mixed response to it ✂️ Volkswagen Group is planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally, and half its model ranges ⚖️ We return to #Dieselgate with the High Court rejecting most of the claim brought by 1.6 million UK car owners 📈 Full-year results from dealer heavyweights Arnold Clark and Lookers ☀️ Why the used vehicle sector needs to adapt to heatwaves 💡 Industry guru and dealer boss Steve Young on Skywell Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️ #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #UsedCars

🎙️WEEKDAY EPISODE ALERT: Streaming now on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Philip and Curtis welcome back Steve Young, Executive Chairman of ICDP, the automotive retailing consultancy, and Managing Director of Auto West London, the Omoda and Jaecoo site in Chiswick. It's a show of two halves. Steve shares his take on some of the big car retailing headlines currently doing the rounds… …and provides a timely update on his experiences as a retailer boss representing two fast-growing Chinese brands. We also find out what impact the back-to-back heatwaves and World Cup are having on car-buying activity! Don't miss #AllTheChatterThatMatters on Motor Trade Radio! #automotive #podcast #carretailing #cardealers

JUNE & H1 MARKET TRENDS: Catch the big car-retailing stories and all the chatter that matters with Philip and Curtis on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Plus June's Menable Moment on leadership from Stephen Whitton. Headlines this week… 📈 New car regs up 11% in June, with EVs accounting for 30% of all sales 📈 Van sales up 12% in June -- third consecutive month of growth 🚗 Skywell stalls in the UK as it looks for a new distributor ❓ Car finance compensation scheme has been delayed -- FCA unhappy ✅ Why customers still expect dealers to sell them finance ⚖️ Consumer interest in used EVs has reached a tipping point #Automotive Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

STREAMING ON A DEVICE NEAR YOU! Curtis and Philip have the big car retailing stories on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Plus, Brego's Rupert Pontin discusses June's trade value trends. 📈 Cazoo reports on June and H1 used car pricing and stocking trends 🛠️ AX on why EV repairs take longer and cost more than ICE 🚗 Independent Garage Association calls for higher MOT fee cap 🌍 Chinese car brands' sales outside China soared by 51% in Q1 2026 ✅ YouGov reveals top car brands in UK automotive rankings report 💷 FY results from two of the UK's biggest players – JCT600 and Steven Eagell #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #UsedCars #EVs Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

⚠️EXCLUSIVE TRADE VALUES POD ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown of trade values for June and the first half of the year from Brego on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. We're joined by Rupert Pontin, Brego's Head of Insight & Communication, to take us through the month's key trends. Talking points include: 💡Headline trade price and sales trends for June and the year to date 💡Trade price trends by segment, age and fuel type 💡Latest pricing trends across Chinese brands 💡 Fast-selling used cars Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio. #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs

🥵HOT NEWS FOR THE HEATWAVE! 🥵We've got the big car retailing stories from factory to forecourt on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Philip's on hols so Curtis is joined by industry consultant and friend of the pod Karl Davis to chat through the week's headlines, including… ⚡ Used EV sales surge to record levels following Iran war 🔌 June's top three fastest-selling used cars all EVs📈 Perrys Group profits up in 2025, driven by aftersales strength 📉 Caffyns turns in loss, as new car sales come under pressure ❎ Nissan 'shelves all-electric Qashqai plans 🏭 JLR announces plans to build new Defender at Merseyside plant

📻 STREAMING ON A DEVICE NEAR YOU! Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters with Philip and Curtis on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. ❓ ZEV Mandate rethink, what the sector thinks 📣 EXCLUSIVE: Swansway on EV education 👏 Volvo UK boss Nicole Melillo Shaw joins Automotive Leadership Network 💷 Finance & Leasing Association reports April finance sales up 😁 Why buyers prefer purchasing cars from dealers, not online 💡 TrustFord's smart Motability promotion #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #UsedCars #EVs #UKAuto #CarRetail #Motors #Podcast Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

🎙️ S12 E37: Pump Pain, Payout Pauses & Profit Peaks – With Special Co-Host David Bilsborough All the chatter that matters this week on Motor Trade Radio… ⛽ Drivers cutting back as fuel costs bite 💷 Motor finance payouts pushed back to 2027 📈 Motorpoint ramps up growth plans 🔁 Trade Centre Group bounces back with record performance Plus, David Bilsborough joins as special co-host to unpack what it all means for the market right now. And don't miss this week's [M]enable Moments with Stephen Whitton… it's all about the 'C' word 👀 🎧 Tune in now and stay ahead of the curve. #MotorTradeRadio #AutomotiveInsights #CarDealer #MotorIndustry #Podcast

🎙️STREAMING NOW! Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Plus, Greenhous Group's Ash Passant and Danny Minshall chat with Curtis and Philip about their recent fact-finding visits to China. 💡 SMMT's new car and van registrations for May – both up! 💡 Cazoo reports used car market stability in May 💡 Used cars are being snapped up for the fleet sector 💡 Chery signs deal with Nissan to manufacture in the UK 💡 Carblah finds Chinese brands are beating established rivals for customer experience 💡 Is Group 1 turning to Geely after axing JLR sites? #Automotive Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

⚠️ INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE: Greenhous Group managing director Ash Passant and national retail director Danny Minshall join Philip and Curtis on the Motor Trade Radio, powered by Cazoo. Ash and Danny are just back from two fact-finding trips to China and share some of their observations and insights. Founded in 1912 by Vincent Greenhous, as a motor repair and sales business, the Shropshire-based group is still family-owned and operates multiple retail dealerships and fleet centres across the UK. Its brand representation has grown rapidly to 12 OEM partners (including Ford, Nissan, Stellantis and MG and new entrant brands Chery, Jaecoo, Omoda, BYD, Geely, Leapmotor) and it is ranked ninth in the AM100. Last month Greenhous released its full year results for 2025, with a 4.2% increase in turnover to £1.87bn and gross profit up from £130.6m to £141.2m. Ash and Danny outline what powered their strong performance across retail and fleet, with over 93,000 new cars and LCVs sold, equating to a 4% market share. Plus some of the trends they are currently seeing in the used car market. Don't miss this fascinating update with one of the UK's most respected dealer groups! #automotive

🚨TOP HEADLINES & TOP GUESTS ON THIS WEEK'S POD! Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters with Curtis and Philip on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. 🎙️ POD EXCLUSIVE! Barry Judge and Lucy Tugby on Motors rebranding to Cazoo 🎙️ TOP TIP! Ian Godbold on joining the dots between servicing and sales depts 🎙️ TRADE VALUES! Brego's Rupert Pontin on what drove used car prices in May 🗞️ In the news this week…Latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey, Leapmotor to expand outside Stellantis, used EV prices, Dick Lovett FY results, Aion UK's 8-year warranty package and Arnold Clark's £1 car offer in Wales! Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

⚠️MAY TRADE VALUES POD ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown on May's used car trade values and key market trends from Brego on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. We're joined by Rupert Pontin, Brego's Head of Insight & Communication, to take us through the month's key trends. Talking points include: ✅ Headline trade price and sales trends for May ✅ Trade price trends by segment, age and fuel type ✅ Latest pricing trends across Chinese brands ✅ Pre-registration activity ✅ Best sellers by age profile Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio. #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs

⚠️ CAZOO EXCLUSIVE! Today, Philip and Curtis are delighted to welcome Cazoo's CEO, Barry Judge, and CMO, Lucy Tugby, to the Motor Trade Radio podcast on the day that the old Motors business rebrands to Cazoo! Motors acquired the Cazoo brand in June 2024, repositioning it as a marketplace in April 2025. From today, Wednesday 27 May, the Motors business has been rebranded as Cazoo, so plenty to talk about, including… ✅ What drove the rebrand and what it will mean to car buyers and dealers? ✅ How will Cazoo harness its consumer brand awareness? ✅ What do dealers think of the new Cazoo? ✅ How will Cazoo challenge the market leader? ✅ How important will AI be following the launch of Cazoo's new ChatGPT search tool? ✅ What are Cazoo's medium and long term ambitions as a marketplace? #automotive

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND POD! Join Philip and Curtis for the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo & Motors. ➡️ Peter Vardy sells his last remaining retail sites ➡️ Mark Raban makes a surprise exit from Group 1, as a new CEO is appointed ➡️ EV consideration reaches a new high among car buyers ➡️ SMMT reveals 2 in 5 new car models on sale in the UK are EVs ➡️ JudgeService research finds physical showroom visits generate most enquiries ➡️ Hedin Automotive posts heavy losses in 2024 FY ➡️ Big Motoring World has just got bigger with the opening of a new mega site Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

🎙️Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo & Motors. 💡 Vertu Motors full-year results and comments from Robert Forrester 💡 Greenhous Group sees turnover and profits up in robust 2025 performance 💡 Used car sales breach 2 million in Q1, as used EVs hit a new high 💡 Used PHEVs show greater battery health variation than BEVs, reports Generational 💡 Leapmotor cars to be made in Europe by Stellantis? 💡 Chery looks to establish closer ties in the UK with JLR 💡 May's [M]enable Moment with our mental wealth guru, Stephen Whitton Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️ #Automotive

⚠️ BONUS EPISODE: Vertu CEO Robert Forrester joins Curtis and Philip on the Motor Trade Radio podcast to discuss the group's full year results and more! Talking points include: ✅ Revenue increased to £4.83bn, up from £4.76bn ✅ Profits declined year on year, down from £24.8m to £20.3m ✅ New vehicle markets remained weak, with Vertu explicitly citing the ZEV mandate and associated margin pressure as key headwinds. ✅ Used remained stable, providing an important source of revenue ✅ Aftersales was the star performer, delivering record results and a £2.9m uplift in gross profit, now accounting for over 46% of total group gross profit. ✅ Robert also shares some views from his recent fact-finding mission to China, with the group targeting growth with Jaecoo, Omoda, Chery and Leapmotor ✅ Upbeat March and April trading and some exclusive insights into Vertu's 10-day new car event in May which delivered a welcome sales boost All the Chatter That Matters on Motor Trade Radio, powered by Cazoo & Motors. #automotive

📣MOTOR HEADLINES POD📣 Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo & Motors. 📈 April's new car and LCV markets – both up, but plenty of moving parts behind those figures! 🚗 European new car market roundups 💡 Swansway director Peter Smyth on the state of play of the new and used car markets as the UK hits a record 42.5 million vehicles ⛔ FCA redress scheme revisited! The negative impact on one funder, while the FLA highlights distortions caused by claims management companies, as the FCA steps in ➡️ Management changes at Hendy and Brayleys Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

🚘 BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND POD! Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo & Motors. 💡Used car retail prices rise in April, reports Cazoo Market View 💡Brego's Rupert Pontin join us for April's trade values with 💡FCA redress scheme challenged by Mercedes-Benz 💡Dealers upbeat on Q2 car sales, but cautious on aftersales, reports JudgeService 💡Hendy posts £18m loss in latest full-year results for 2024 💡Group 1 delivers record Q1 2026 performance 💡Vertu and TC Harrison replace Ford sales points with challenger brands Have a great bank holiday weekend! Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

⚠️USED CAR TRADE VALUES POD EXCLUSIVE ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown on April's used car trade values and key market trends from Brego on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo & Motors. In the first of our new monthly series, we're delighted to welcome Rupert Pontin, Brego's Head of Insight & Communication, to take us through the month's key trends. Talking points include: ✅ Price trends by segment and age ✅ Overall used car sales volumes for the month ✅ Used sales demand by fuel type and sector ✅ Best, fastest and slowest sellers Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio. #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs

📢Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo & Motors. Plus industry guru Ian Godbold's Top Tip on converting lost sales! 💡 Cox Automotive's newly published Insight Quarterly 😊 JudgeService's latest Dealer Barometer finds rising dealer confidence 🔌 Average EV ranges now outstrip average mileages 📈 Swansway FY profits up and turnover now over £1bn 📈 Pinewood Technologies FY profit and turnover up in second year of trading as a standalone business 📢 FCA's car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay #Automotive Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

HEADLINES POD Philip and Curtis have the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo & Motors. Plus, special guest Graeme Potts, founder of Eden Motor Group 🎙️ Cargiant, one of the UK's biggest used car supermarket sites, to close 🎙️ Mitsubishi is back in business in the UK 🎙️ Chinese OEM Foton set to launch LCV range 🎙️ Big Motoring World announces record Q1 unit sales 🎙️ Norton Way posts full year drops in turnover and profits 🎙️ Rolls-Royce describes the new two-seater Nightingale EV as "hedonistic and extravagant" #Automotive Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

INDUSTRY LEGEND ALERT! For this special Motor Trade Radio weekday episode – powered by Cazoo & Motors – Curtis and Philip are joined by Graeme Potts, founder and CEO of Eden Motor Group. With the group celebrating its 18th anniversary, we thought it would be a good opportunity to catch up with Graeme to chat about the past, present and future of one of the UK's most highly regarded franchised dealer groups. Launched as a solus Vauxhall business, Eden Motor Group is now a true multi-franchise group, Eden continues to represent Vauxhall as well as Mazda, Hyundai, MG, Skywell, Peugeot and Leapmotor. It also has a network of authorised repairers and approved used centres. In our wide-ranging interview, Graeme ("I'm unashamedly a retailer") also discusses his approach to OEM representation, taking on emergent brands and driving growth through the business. And shares how the March plate change performed for the group and why he feels optimistic about trading in Q2 despite global headwinds. He also provides an update on the Institute of the Motor Industry, which he has been chairing since last June, and industry charity Ben, where he is a board adviser. Available now on your podcast feed or here #automotive

Philip and Curtis have the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo & Motors. 📈 New car market sees welcome March 26-plate boost, with some exceptional Chinese brand performances 📉 LCV market down, as electric van sales tumble 🚘 March's used car market trends, where prices dipped and demand was high 🗺️ JudgeService research reveals impact that distance used car selling is having on retention ❌ MotoNovo's to pull out of the UK, following the FCA's redress scheme 📊 Latest year-ends from Allen Ford 🎙️ Menable Moment from Stephen Whitton, our mental wealth guru Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️ #Automotive

🥚 EASTER POD HATCHING NOW! Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo & Motors. Philip and Curtis are also joined this week by special guest Anna Houldsworth from Autoglym LifeShine. Plus, cap hpi's Chris Plumb shares his roundup of March's trade values. This week's headlines include: ➡️ FCA finally reveals its £7.5bn compensation scheme for the motor finance scandal ➡️ How the war in the Middle East is impacting car buying decision making ➡️ Wayland's Automotive acquires Hampshire based Cambridge Garages ➡️ Motorpoint expands further with a new mega site in Leeds Listen on your podcast feed or here ▶️ URL

🚗 STREAMING NOW! We're delighted to welcome Anna Houldsworth, Autoglym LifeShine's Global Head of Paint Protection, to the Motor Trade Radio podcast for our latest full-length SUPPLIER SPECIAL. ✅ Launched in 1965, with products developed for professional valeters working in garages and workshops, the business is now synonymous with best practices in car care. ✅ Its popular LifeShine vehicle protection system is sold and applied by franchised and independent vehicle retailers across the UK. ✅ A true UK success story, Autoglym's products are developed, tested and produced at its R&D and manufacturing facilities in Letchworth Garden City. ✅ And with over 60 products, covering every aspect of the car care process, it now exports to over 45 countries. ✅ Anna also shares the latest on value-add opportunities, price points and Autoglym LifeShine's CeraFuse and new CeraFuse ULTRA products. Available now on your podcast feed or here ▶️