JLR hacked, GVE enters administration, and only six cars likely to get full EV grant – with Joe Betty, episode 222
About this episode
The episode dives into the latest automotive news, including the cyber attack on JLR that has halted production, the administration of supercar dealer GVE London, and the disappointing news that only six electric vehicles will qualify for the full EV grant. Guests Joe Betty, a former dealer, shares insights on the challenges of running a dealership and the impact of social media on business reputations. The discussion also touches on the complexities of the EV market and the difficulties faced by dealers in adapting to new regulations and customer expectations.
Notorious hackers claim responsibility for cyber attack which has ground JLR to a halt
Research reveals just SIX electric cars could qualify for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant
Auto Trader changing email lead notifications to ‘protect customer data’
Supercar dealer GVE London officially appoints administrators as firm faces uncertain future
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Nissan Leaf
"... we do try every now and again, we've sold Nissan Leaf before, bit of success with that one sold pretty ..."
Renault Zoe
"... charge. But yeah. And also yesterday, I bought a Renault Zoe, John, which I it was a part exchange."
Porsche Boxer
"...eeling myself like, oh, look, I've bought a cheap Porsche Boxer in for 1500 quid, because it's on 200,000 miles a..."
Kia Piccantos
"Not exactly, John, but if I do have a sudden influx of Kia PICCANTO's, I know where to send them."
Chevrolet C5
"...er three are some Stellantis cars. So the Citroen C5 Aircross Long Range, specifically the Long Range ..."
Citroen C5
"The other three are some Stellantis cars. So the Citroen C5 Aircross Long Range, specifically the Long Range ..."
Citroen C5 Aircross
"The other three are some Stellantis cars. So the Citroen C5 Aircross Long Range, specifically the Long Range version, ..."
Citroen C3 Aircross
"...he full whack, why isn't the very similar Citroen C3 Aircross not getting it? And why is the same with the C5 A..."
Peugeot E5008
"That's fundamentally the same car underneath as Peugeot E5008, for example, long range. That's not included bec..."
Kia Sportage
"...stomers can be when you're selling a, you know, a Sportage, you're selling a Lamborghini,"
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