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Cazoo transitions to classified ads, Pendragon shuts CarStores, Government turns down EV report suggestions – with Stephen Bogan, episode 155
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Apr 26, 2024 |
Inchcape sells to Group 1, Alfa renames small car, Britishvolt factory sold, and BEV to catch up with petrol sales this year – with Derren Martin, episode 154
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Apr 19, 2024 |
Peter Waddell removed as Big Motoring World director, FCA warns finance companies to have cash ready, and Keyloop buys ATG - with Jack Williams, episode 153
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Apr 12, 2024 |
AutoNation eyes Inchcape, SMMT urges EV incentives, and has anyone seen Tom Hartley's pants? - with Sohib Ghafouri, episode 152
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Apr 05, 2024 |
Hyundai to cut partners, Chery to sell 10k cars this year in UK, and Volvo waves bye bye to diesel – with Liam Quegan, episode 151
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Mar 29, 2024 |
Changes at Big Motoring World, Watchdog highlights Toyota thefts, and IGA welcomes apprentice scheme - with Alex Bradley, episode 150
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Mar 22, 2024 |
Vauxhall boss calls for EV VAT cut, Audi delays agency, and Cazoo to be 'big number two' – with Paul Hilton, episode 149
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Mar 15, 2024 |
Cazoo to stop selling cars, car makers want EV govt help , and all the news (and helicopters) from Car Dealer Live - with Catherine Faiers, episode 148
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Mar 08, 2024 |
JLR sticks with franchised sales model, Tom Hartley Jr's £250k profit per car, and Renault launches £25k baguette transportation device – with Jack Allman, episode 147
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Mar 01, 2024 |
ULEZ scrap cars to head to Ukraine, Lloyds sets £450m aside for finance claims, and James gets on a bus – with Ian Cooper, episode 146
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Feb 23, 2024 |
Carwow buys Auto Express, lenders face commission woes, and Colin Appleyard snapped up – with Julian Humphreys, episode 145
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Feb 16, 2024 |
GAP sales suspended, Martin Lewis car finance claim form goes mad, and ASA says EVs aren't 'zero emission' - with Jason Cranswick, episode 144
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Feb 09, 2024 |
Inchcape eyes site sale options, EV pre-reg 'probability', Group 1 set to axe 10% of UK jobs – with Rebecca Chaplin, episode 143
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Feb 02, 2024 |
FCA 'effectively bans' GAP insurance, Lookers owners need to refinance, and the Geneva Motor Show returns with little fanfare – with Tom Jaconelli, episode 142
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Jan 26, 2024 |
Trading Standards warning over dealers on Facebook, Houthis cause supply chain issues, Lookers staff facing further woes – with Steve Corwood, episode 141
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Jan 19, 2024 |
Lookers ramps 'at serious risk of collapse', Cinch loses money, and 22% EV mandate comes into force - with Neil Smith, episode 140
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Jan 12, 2024 |
Cazoo running out of cash, used car prices tumble again, and JLR offers to insure your Range Rover – with Mike Brewer, episode 139
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Dec 22, 2023 |
Lookers announces mass redundancies before Christmas, Sytner scoops Rybrook showrooms, and James can't get a bank account – with Scott Sibley, episode 138
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Dec 15, 2023 |
Cazoo founder 'retires', Stellantis boss apologises, James pitches to Mike Brewer – with Will Blackshaw, episode 137
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Dec 08, 2023 |
Our AI-powered dealer project, Daksh Gupta's new CEO role, and Marshall loses more executives – with Phil Johnston, episode 136
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Dec 01, 2023 |
BCA gets physical, Nissan invests in Sunderland, Genesis to merge with Hyundai, and Daksh Gupta on why he left Marshall – with Ollie Grummell, episode 135
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Nov 24, 2023 |
Car makers 'tactically' registering cars again, Amazon to sell Hyundais, and why the DVLA might owe you £20 – with Philip Nothard, episode 134
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Nov 17, 2023 |
Constellation owner snaps up more Vertu shares, Marshall profits drop, Cap HPI issues stark warning – with Dermot Kelleher, episode 133
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Nov 10, 2023 |
Top 100 most profitable dealers, Vertu's companies house problems, and Mike Baldwin's Mitsubishi Space Wagon – with Chris Ashton Green, episode 132
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Nov 03, 2023 |
Tokyo's mad concept cars, JLR's parts bottleneck, Dunkley talks Cazoo, and DS integrates ChatGPT – with Gerardo Montoya, episode 131
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Oct 27, 2023 |
Time warp Ford dealer, EV (or not) fires, and Pendragon bidding war's final twist - with Jamie Caple and Craig Vladimirovs, episode 130
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Oct 20, 2023 |
Sytner profits reach new highs, Vauxhall eyes up ex-Fiesta customers, and why Nissan might soon scan your brain – with Pete Withers, episode 129
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Oct 13, 2023 |
Pendragon bidding intensifies, Motorpoint books £3.7m loss, and James Baggott's latest customer service rant – with Jodie Barber and Joanna Smith, episode 128
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Oct 06, 2023 |
EV sales must hit 80% by 2030 despite ban shift, more offers arrive for Pendragon, Stellantis management changes and Cupra least reliable brand - with Paul Hilton, episode 127
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Sep 29, 2023 |
Petrol and diesel car ban delayed, rival bids for Pendragon, GAP insurance under FCA scrutiny, and Cazoo restructures debt – with Phill Jones, episode 126
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Sep 22, 2023 |
Ulez cars for Ukraine, Chinese cars under EU scrutiny, Onto goes into administration, and one dealer's DVLA clamping saga – with Steve Blair, episode 125
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Sep 15, 2023 |
Cupra to take over from Seat, Skoda reaffirms agency sales commitment, VW GTI badge to live on, and UK electric van factory opens – with Rupert Pontin, episode 124
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Sep 08, 2023 |
Lithia buys BMW dealers, Peter Waddell and Available Car rumours, and Ulez part exchanges go unloved – with John Veichmanis, episode 123
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Sep 01, 2023 |
Biggest August values drop since 2010, JLR recycles batteries, more scam dealers, and Listers warns of agency change - with Laura Richards, episode 122
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Aug 25, 2023 |
Government EV plans 'inept', Big Motoring World's big profits, more Chinese EV brands hit UK, and IMDA hits 1000 members – with Julian Humphreys, episode 121
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Aug 18, 2023 |
Inquiry launched into EV adoption barriers, Vertu takes 50% off Toyotas, and will Chinese cars take over in 12 months' time? – with Peter Smyth, episode 120
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Aug 11, 2023 |
Registrations up 28% in July, showroom closures at Peter Vardy and Barretts, and goodbye to Volvo's estates – with Steve Young, episode 119
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Aug 04, 2023 |
Fresh Lookers takeover offer, Cazoo on Watchdog again, and why James Baggott is wrong about Genesis – with Jim Holder & Phil Wannell, episode 118
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Jul 28, 2023 |
Lookers acquisition drama, which manufacturers are going agency, and why is the press bashing electric cars? – with Nick McDonald, episode 117
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Jul 21, 2023 |
Renault cuts dealer network, Jardine looking for acquisitions, Caterham EV revealed, and James Batchelor changes trouser supplier – with Simon Verona, episode 116
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Jul 14, 2023 |
Final Ford Fiesta rolls off the line, new Marshall CEO finally appointed, Stellantis boss retires, and just who is Jane Spatula? – with Jeremy Evans, episode 115
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Jul 07, 2023 |
Jaguar worst manufacturer to represent, Hyundai advert banned, and does Fiat still make the Stilo? – with Simon Bowkett, episode 114
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Jun 30, 2023 |
Lookers agrees £465m sale but who will be next? Cambria's success story and Hedin's next move - with James Wilson, episode 113
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Jun 23, 2023 |
Mercedes boss defends agency sales, Motorpoint losses, Pendragon shares to be sold, and the inside scoop on Cazoo - with Neil Smith, episode 112
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Jun 16, 2023 |
Dealer jailed for 2.9m miles of clocking, Pagani joins Sytner portfolio, latest on Stellantis dealer cuts – with James Shaw, episode 111
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Jun 09, 2023 |
JLR admits cars need to be more reliable, EVs lose up to 39% of their value in 6 months, and when celebrity endorsement goes wrong – with Derren Martin, episode 110
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Jun 02, 2023 |
Vehicle ad price changes could be deemed 'misleading' by ASA, 600 mile electric car batteries on the way, and bring back Atomic Kitten – with David Murray-Hundley, episode 109
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May 26, 2023 |
Cazoo's fears for the future, Vauxhall wants new Brexit deal, and which dealers have made the Sunday Times Rich list? - with Phil Nothard, episode 108
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May 19, 2023 |
Jaguar dealers disappearing, car sales scams spread to fake 'auction' sites, and why you should Google an RS6's number plate before you buy it – with Martin Miller, episode 107
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May 12, 2023 |
SMMT predicts EV sales drop, Carvana losses stabilise, and James Batchelor's MG-based patriotic parade postponed – with Rayhanneh Mazinani, episode 106
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May 05, 2023 |
Is now the time to stock up on EVs, Cazoo latest results, water shortages, and why James is scared of snakes – with Dermot Kelleher, episode 105
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Apr 28, 2023 |
Land Rover brand disappearing, VW Group shipping delays, and punchy Toyota sales managers – with Car and Classic's Tom Wood, episode 104
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Apr 21, 2023 |
Potential supplier price hikes, ULEZ expansion challenged, and Mini dealer branding rows – with Matas Buzelis, episode 103
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Apr 14, 2023 |
Used car prices up AGAIN; Who are your car dealer heroes? Plus more supply shortages with Taslim Miah from Car Planet - Episode 102
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Apr 07, 2023 |
Cazoo profits fall further, electric car quotas increase, and James Baggott's gardening schedule for this weekend – with Peter Smyth, episode 101
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Mar 31, 2023 |
Pendragon results; Ford Explorer returns; and Four Men, Rebecca and a Baby – Episode 100
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Mar 27, 2023 |
Jaguar's dealer chop, Jardine Motors' acquisition, and why you shouldn't let James Baggott near your stately home – with Julian Humphreys, episode 99
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Mar 17, 2023 |
New Cazoo COO, agency sales discussed at Car Dealer Live, and a recipe for Hellmann's Victoria Sponge – with Paul Ward, episode 98
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Mar 10, 2023 |
VW Group agency sales stall, Cazoo sites find new owners, and a Sierra Cosworth full of Dulux - with Tim Smith, Episode 98
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Mar 03, 2023 |
Why don't more racing drivers have dealerships? Tenuous anecdotes and AI-using pig farmers - with Matt Wigginton, Episode 97
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Feb 24, 2023 |
Ford cuts 1,300 jobs, falling used EV prices and the cars with the highest margin - with Stephen Whitton, Episode 96
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Feb 17, 2023 |
Is a supergroup on the horizon? Agency sales, fake car dealers and British cars - with John Graeme from Redline Specialist Cars, Episode 95
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Feb 10, 2023 |
Cazoo parts with subscription customers, Ferrari's remarkable year and one electric blue wrapped S-Class - with Will Lee-Kemp from Auto Sportiva, Episode 94
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Feb 03, 2023 |
Suzuki tops customer satisfaction survey, Jardine deal rumoured, and the 2035 ICE ban 'disgrace' - with Robin Luscombe, Episode 93
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Jan 27, 2023 |
Major Cazoo woes, goodbye to Robins & Day, and did anyone mention the Brussels Motor Show? – with James Litton, Episode 92
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Jan 20, 2023 |
Tesla used car price drops then it drops its new car price, car sales scammers and BMW police cars - with Peter McDonald from Ohme, Episode 91
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Jan 13, 2023 |
Cazoo Stock Exchange dramas, Cinch profits take further hit, and changes to James Baggott's toiletries for the new year - with Craig Walker, Episode 90
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Jan 06, 2023 |
The Biggest Stories of 2022 Christmas Special Quiz - with James Baggott & James Batchelor, Episode 89
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Dec 23, 2022 |
Stellantis's 'shocking' behaviour, scam dealer caught by Police, and how your pick-up trucks can help Ukraine – with Steve Dhesi, Episode 88
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Dec 16, 2022 |
Hedin pulls out of Pendragon bid, more scam online dealers, and automotive exec's fall from Kilimanjaro – with Adam Turner, Episode 87
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Dec 09, 2022 |
Ford hints at agency sales model, Tesla used prices drop, and Robin Luscombe's surprise award – with Jamie Caple, Episode 86
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Dec 02, 2022 |
Stellantis delays agency sales roll-out, dealer's unfortunate run-in with Matt Allwright, and used prices continue to rise – with David Kendrick, Episode 85
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Nov 25, 2022 |
JLR boss quits, electric car tax changes, and the mother of all retirement gifts – with Jack Williams, episode 84
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Nov 18, 2022 |
Are fully-online sales dying out, used prices remain strong, and will the Ora Funky Cat succeed? – with Peter Vardy, Episode 83
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Nov 11, 2022 |
Sunday trading, Britishvolt collapsing, and the curious case of the Ford Fiesta – with Edward Lovett, Episode 82
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Nov 04, 2022 |
Land Rover stops customers 'flipping' cars, Ford Fiesta is no more, and far too much EV news with Electrifying.com's Tom Barnard - Episode 81
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Oct 28, 2022 |
Pendragon's ransomware nightmare, Stellantis's dealer network cull, and nothing about Liz Truss – with Jim Reid, Episode 80
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Oct 21, 2022 |
Marshall & Vertu results, gas shortage woes, unreliable Teslas, and James Batchelor's ego – Episode 79
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Oct 07, 2022 |
Pendragon investor cloak and dagger, Arnold Clark profits revealed, and does anyone want a Ford Fiesta XR2? With Car and Classic CEO Tom Wood – Episode 78
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Sep 30, 2022 |
'Fiscal event' announcement, energy bills affecting EV sales, and turning your dealership into a holiday let with Vines Group's Sean Kelly – Episode 77
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Sep 23, 2022 |
Are Cazoo and Cinch responsible for small dealers' demise, car buyers would pay extra to jump delivery queue, and man buys 55 Fiats; with Nigel Swan – Episode 76
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Sep 02, 2022 |
Do buyers care about new reg day, smaller MG dealers get the chop, and the latest used car values with Derren Martin - Episode 75
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Aug 26, 2022 |
Cazoo loses more money, Toyota threatens UK exit, and Nissan Qashqai tops sales charts; with Loopit's Andrew Mortimer – Episode 74
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Aug 05, 2022 |
Are local dealers still important, BCA mulls site closures, Nissan Ariya finally arrives, and why Ted Welford can't drive a tractor – Episode 73
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Jul 22, 2022 |
Nissan offloads West Way, Dacia recycles some furniture, and Mini releases the hounds; with James Vaughan of Trade to Trade - Episode 72
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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
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Jul 08, 2022 |
Pendragon aims at We Buy Any Car, Tesla production woes, Fisker's new SUV and more with Steve Corwood of Motor Connect - Episode 70
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Jul 01, 2022 |
£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
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Jun 24, 2022 |
Electric car grant scrapped, the cars you can't buy as of this week and more with James Batchelor - Episode 68
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Jun 17, 2022 |
Carzam closes, Cazoo makes big cost savings and used car values with Cap HPI's Derren Martin - Episode
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Jun 10, 2022 |
Are online disruptors sustainable, the industry leaders and Auto Trader profits with Mark Gow from DSG Finance Group - Episode 66
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May 27, 2022 |
Why car dealers really do it better and how they're in the entertainment business with Paul Hendy - Episode 65
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May 20, 2022 |
Consumer confidence hits enquiries but used car sales continue at same level for Craig Walker from Top Car Inverness - Episode 64
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May 13, 2022 |
When will Elon Musk fix McFlurries? As well as used car trends and the slowest selling cars with James Bush from Motorway - Episode 63
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Apr 29, 2022 |
The cars disappearing from the UK, the end of MPVs and EV price increases with James Batchelor - Episode 62
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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
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Apr 08, 2022 |
Blackshaw's boss Will Blackshaw on selling electric cars, supercars, and why did Auto Trader buy Vanarama - Episode 60
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Apr 01, 2022 |
Lawgistics Joel Combes and John McDougall talk finance commission claims, dodgy dealers and more - Episode 59
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Mar 22, 2022 |
Episode 58: Cyberattacks, agency sales and how much profit to buyers think car dealers make with Mike Jones
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Mar 11, 2022 |
Episode 57: New 22-plate, changing consumer buying habits, supply issues and more with Wessex Garages Chris Wiseman
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Mar 04, 2022 |
Introducing... Car Dealer Investigations
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Feb 28, 2022 |
Episode 56: How many dealers does each manufacturer have, the cars rocketing over list price and more with Rachel Burgess from Autocar
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Feb 25, 2022 |
Episode 55: James Tew from iVendi talks online car retail, protecting your business online and
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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
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Feb 11, 2022 |
Episode 53: Zeus Capital's Mike Allen joins as we talk Lookers, Marshall and what the future may hold - Batch plans his Bronco campaign
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Feb 04, 2022 |
Episode 52: Ali May-Khalil talks on the positives of agency sales, do people really want electric cars and sustainability for the over 65s
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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
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Jan 12, 2022 |
Car Dealer Quiz of the Year: How well do you remember the year's headlines?
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Dec 24, 2021 |
Episode 50: Our panel of judges decide who will be the champion of 2021
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Dec 17, 2021 |
Episode 49: Lawgistics Joel Combes talks about the biggest legal challenges that have faces dealers in 2021
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Dec 11, 2021 |
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
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Dec 03, 2021 |
Episode 47: Robin Luscombe on the battle for used cars, high enquiry rates and how he believes prices will go up again in January
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Nov 26, 2021 |
Episode 46: Carwow's James Hind talks the Top 100 car dealers, changing your business for the digital era and new car delays
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Nov 19, 2021 |
Episode 45: Derren Martin judges as we talk Rivian, Cazoo's 2020 loses and sympathy for car insurance companies
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Nov 16, 2021 |
Episode 44: Mike Brewer on selling classic cars, the used car market and Tesla’s value
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Nov 05, 2021 |
Episode 43: The used cars that are more expensive than new, working at 90 years old and climbing mountains with Leon Bosch
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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
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Oct 22, 2021 |
Episode 41: Finance in 2021, listed dealers successes and what consumers really think their cars are worth with Darren Selig
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Oct 15, 2021 |
Episode 40: Profit predictions are up, agency sales and the future of the car dealership with Mike Jones
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Oct 08, 2021 |
Episode 39: The champions league final of the Car Dealer Podcast as we put James and Batch head-to-head
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Oct 01, 2021 |
Episode 38: Changing strategies for used car buying, what manufacturers make on cars and the chip shortage with Matt Ward
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Sep 24, 2021 |
Episode 37: Starting a dealership in 2020, disruptors and the importance of omnichannel with Craig Walker
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Sep 17, 2021 |
Episode 36: Daksh Gupta give his views on changing industry trends and whether customers care about a new 71-plate
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Sep 03, 2021 |
Episode 35: Andy Goss on the 'total myth' of agency sales, challenging new car supply and transition to electrification
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Aug 27, 2021 |
Episode 34: TLA's Mathilda Bosch joins the show as we talk new car demand, semiconductors and more
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Aug 20, 2021 |
Episode 33: The worst test drives to going undercover in car dealerships with Rupert Pontin
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Aug 13, 2021 |
Episode 32: Shortages, subscriptions, agency sales and the future of electric cars with Jon Reay
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Aug 06, 2021 |
Episode 31: CarShop CEO Nigel Hurley talks profit, used cars and surviving isolation
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Jul 31, 2021 |
Episode 30: Jamie Caple on Covid restrictions, Cinch's advertising and being a Vauxhall dealer
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Jul 16, 2021 |
Episode 29: Ted Welford judges as we talk Goodwood, customer service and Jimmy Saville's car
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Jul 09, 2021 |
Episode 28: Umesh Samani join the show as we talk gigafactories, disappearing customer service and do customers really understand how they can sell their cars?
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Jul 02, 2021 |
Episode 27: SuperMini UK's Mat Clarke talks Minis, used car pricing, and the greatest showrooms
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Jun 26, 2021 |
Episode 26: Steve Corwood from Motor Connect talks used cars in a digital age, Motorpoint and its home delivery rivals
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Jun 18, 2021 |
Episode 25: An almost real judge for the Car Dealer quiz as Lawgistics join the show
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Jun 11, 2021 |
Episode 24: Rupert Pontin joins us to talk about what car dealers really make, current values and pricing stock correctly
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Jun 04, 2021 |
Episode 23: Tom Jaconelli talks supercar sales, demand since lockdown and the news of the week
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May 28, 2021 |
Episode 22: Will Blackshaw on big changes in the motor trade with used cars, agency sales and online retailing
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May 21, 2021 |
Episode 21: Heycar's Karen Hilton joins the show in the week the used car boom wouldn't stop
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May 14, 2021 |
Episode 20: Special edition quiz as we team up with Car Quay duo Jamie Caple and Craig Vladimirovs
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Apr 30, 2021 |
Episode 19: Used car prices go mad as demand continues to exceed supply with Derren Martin from Cap HPI
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Apr 23, 2021 |
Episode 18: Peter Smyth on why this industry is like one big sausage machine - and probably not in the way you think
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Apr 16, 2021 |
Episode 17: We plan our pre-reg Roller business and talk about furlough fraud, GDPR and Japanese things with Jon Reay
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Apr 09, 2021 |
Episode 16: No April Fool's as Waylands CEO John O'Hanlon brings his own exclusive news to the show
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Apr 01, 2021 |
Episode 15: Showroom fires, our ideas to move a big ship and PJ Quinn shares the changes he's made
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Mar 26, 2021 |
Episode 14: Green shoots, plug-in car grant changes and reopening with Neil McCue
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Mar 19, 2021 |
Episode 13: The one where we lost Umesh Samani but gained Jon Reay
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Mar 12, 2021 |
Episode 12: Jim Holder talks early signs of pent up demand and whether you should buy a new car or haircut first on April 12
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Mar 05, 2021 |
Episode 11: Swansway Garages director Peter Smyth on reopening, Cazoo and test drives
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Feb 26, 2021 |
Episode 10: Lookers to go private or will Cazoo float, while Jaguar plots EV only future with guest Sean Kelly
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Feb 19, 2021 |
Episode 9: Locking customers in cars and showrooms, American things and also some news with guest Will Blackshaw
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Feb 12, 2021 |
Episode 8: Our mystery guest talks mystery shopping and the positive stories of the week
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Feb 05, 2021 |
Episode 7: Hyundai's non-car ventures and we actually talk about cars for once with Mike Jones from ASE Global
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Jan 29, 2021 |
Episode 6: The week that everything happened in Swindon and Cap HPI's Derren Martin helps choose the biggest stories
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Jan 22, 2021 |
Episode 5: The biggest stories from Car Dealer this week
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Jan 16, 2021 |
Episode 4: What you missed this week because of another lockdown
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Jan 09, 2021 |
Episode 3: Auto Trader predicts car sales will drop this lockdown but the future looks positive
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Jan 07, 2021 |
Episode 2: What do car dealers need to know about the third national lockdown?
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Jan 05, 2021 |
The most shocking Car Dealer stories of 2020
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Dec 29, 2020 |