Car Dealer Podcast
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Updated about 18 hours agoThe team from Car Dealer talk about the latest news and interviews in this regular podcast, sponsored by Autotrader.
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Episodes (271)
Episode 46: Carwow's James Hind talks the Top 100 car dealers, changing your business for the digital era and new car delays
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Episode 36: Daksh Gupta give his views on changing industry trends and whether customers care about a new 71-plate
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
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
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
Episode 33: The worst test drives to going undercover in car dealerships with Rupert Pontin
This week on the Car Dealer Podcast Rebecca and Batch are joined by Cazana's Rupert Pontin. To find out more about the stories, click the links below. Review: Robert Forrester proves data isn’t everything as he faces day-to-day life on the front line in Undercover Big Boss Mini goes hatchback-to-basics as it teams up with fashion designer Paul Smith to shine spotlight on sustainability Car dealer hospitalised after being held against his will in test drive that ended in flames Audi shows future luxury design plans with Skysphere concept car No significant hikes in new car prices is ‘surprising’, says Marshall Motor Group boss Iconic Lamborghini Countach to return as 800bhp hybrid, 31 years after production ended on original Despite warning of ‘sensationalist headlines’, BCA reports average used car values leapt 3.6% in July and £1,000 ahead of 2020 Average used car retail prices rose 3% in July with SUVs flying off forecourts Ex-Lookers bosses Andy Bruce and Nigel McMinn join the board of Fleet Alliance Car owners are urged to book MOT ahead of ‘Super September’ rush as a fifth of drivers used exemption
Episode 32: Shortages, subscriptions, agency sales and the future of electric cars with Jon Reay
This week we get Car Dealer's Jon Reay to judge the weekly quiz and also give his judgement of the UK's charging network. Find out more about the stories mentioned by clicking below. Dealership restores MR2 belonging to valeter’s late son in honour of 30 years of service July new car registrations slumped to lowest level since 1998 as shortages and ‘pingdemic’ crippled growth Exclusive: Mark Lavery on why he wants to buy Cambria Automobiles, agency sales and ‘unprecedented’ used car sales Hyundai launches new Mocean subscription service for electric and hybrid vehicles Used car industry at heart of multi-million-pound football argument as Scottish champions Rangers refuse to advertise Cinch Prime minister’s climate spokeswoman criticises charging network and says she prefers diesel Rising sales of electric vehicles is encouraging – but ‘more needs to be done’ ahead of 2030 ban
Episode 31: CarShop CEO Nigel Hurley talks profit, used cars and surviving isolation
This week we're joined by CarShop CEO Nigel Hurley. Find out more about the stories mentioned below or at cardealermagazine.co.uk. Pendragon increases its 2021 pre-tax profit guidance to between £55m and £60m Inchcape reports soaring revenue and profit as it announces global partnership with Geely Auto Vertu Motors says profits will be up but bosses remain cautious for rest of financial year Lookers ups full-year expectations after ‘outstanding’ H1 trading performance Exclusive: Some used car values are up by over £8,000 in past three months, as current used car boom continues to smash records Honda Swindon plant prepares to close for final time this week as 36 years of car production comes to an end Exclusive: Industry leader calls for new ‘flexible furlough scheme’ in bid to help MOT garages recover Undercover Big Boss publicity picture of Bristol Street Motors CEO Robert Forrester released as appearance on ITV series nears
Episode 30: Jamie Caple on Covid restrictions, Cinch's advertising and being a Vauxhall dealer
This week we on the podcast we're joined by Jamie Caple from Car Quay as he tries to remember the Cinch tagline, talks about what it must be like to sell Vauxhall's today with their new EV range and asks why customers buy cars before a holiday but not breakdown cover. To find out more about any of the stories mentioned, please click below. Car dealers to keep social distancing and mask wearing in showrooms from Monday despite no more legal requirement Rolls-Royce reaching ‘critical point’ over Covid isolations – reports Production at Nissan’s Sunderland plant hit hard as hundreds of staff members forced to isolate Cazoo opens new £1m customer centre in Carlisle for ‘click and collect’ orders Plans submitted for Coventry’s new gigafactory with hopes that 6,000 jobs could be created Aftersales boom predicted as motorists look to have their car serviced ahead of UK holiday Regulator bans BMW radio advert over ‘irresponsible’ revving sound of engine Bristol Street Motors CEO Robert Forrester to appear on Undercover Big Boss on ITV Vauxhall announces new Astra will be available as plug-in hybrid for the first time
Episode 29: Ted Welford judges as we talk Goodwood, customer service and Jimmy Saville's car
After another busy week for Car Dealer news there's plenty to discuss, such as are cars worth more with famous owners, is customer service getting worse and Stellantis' big plans for going electric. Click below to find out more about any of the stories mentioned or send us a voice message. Vauxhall to go all-electric from 2028 Stellantis pledges almost £26bn in development of new electric vehicles Investigation: How much value does an interesting backstory add to a car? Used car stocks drop to their lowest level this year but prices still fall, according to eBay Motors Group Customer service problems in automotive sector hit their highest level, new research finds Stellantis safeguards Ellesmere Port factory with £100m investment as an electric van plant Bugatti and Rimac partner to create new hypercar firm
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?
This week IMDA chairman and boss of Specialist Cars of Stoke Umesh Samani joins as guest judge as we talk about the following stories. Exclusive: Survey finds that general public remain unaware of used car boom despite prices being at record levels Nissan announces plans for new £1bn gigafactory and new electric car in Sunderland Lookers 2020 results show £14.1m profit as it emerges from turbulent year as ‘a better business’ Used car values in final weeks of June are far more stable than ‘sensationalist headlines’ suggest, says BCA Pendragon predicts £30m profit for first half of 2021 as shareholder Anders Hedin attacks firm in open letter Coming home: Car dealerships to close early so staff can get back in time for Euro 2020 clash Volkswagen introduces airport-style check-in kiosks at dealerships Major new SMMT report calls for government to support car industry as it transitions to net zero future Nissan to create thousands of jobs with new battery plant TrustFord records £5.2m loss in 2020 but boss predicts 2021 will be its ‘best-ever’ year with £2bn turnover predicted Lookers to delay 2020 results yet again as auditors say they need ‘slightly more time’
Episode 27: SuperMini UK's Mat Clarke talks Minis, used car pricing, and the greatest showrooms
SuperMini UK boss Mat Clarke joins the show to guest judge the stories of the week. Find out more about the stories by clicking below. Is this the most amazing car dealership in Europe? We get an exclusive tour of Sytner’s Jaguar Land Rover monster site Marshall Motor Group on course for a record year as tailwinds continue to boost listed dealer group Vertu Motors shareholders stage rebellion against pay and bonuses for directors Used car dealer Motorpoint announces new purpose built vehicle preparation centre Independent car dealers look for ways to simplify processes following challenging year Audi to launch final internal combustion engine in 2026 Vertu hikes profit forecasts once again but warns new car supply issues could cause it to falter Former Tesla executive sells nearly £200m in shares Aston Martin sues Swiss car dealer over withheld Valkyrie customer deposits Police hunting for gang who stole £55,000 worth of cars from dealership
Episode 26: Steve Corwood from Motor Connect talks used cars in a digital age, Motorpoint and its home delivery rivals
Steve Corwood knows his stuff when it comes to selling used cars online. This week the Motor Connect boss joins the Car Dealer Podcast as guest judge, but also gives his judgement on some of the top stories of the week. To find out more about any mentioned, click the links below or head to cardealermagazine.co.uk. Expert warns parts crisis could hamper new car production well into next year Tesla Model 3 police cars are ready for testing by UK forces Stellantis answers big questions about its new multi-brand SPOTiCAR used car scheme How to register for Bangers4Ben as the big rally returns for 2021 with a Best of British theme Rogue car dealer ordered to pay £2,500 in compensation for selling faulty vehicles Motorpoint outlines bold plan for used car business as it looks to target Cazoo head on Carwow snaps up used car platform Wizzle to create all-in-one online buying and selling service Exclusive: Most car makers are secretly planning agency sales models – but don’t be afraid, says former Hyundai boss BCA and Cinch owner buys up Rockingham Motor Speedway
Episode 25: An almost real judge for the Car Dealer quiz as Lawgistics join the show
We're joined by TWO judges to help choose the best stories of the week, managing director of Lawgistics Joel Combes and the Judge Ian Gardner. Want to find out more about the stories mentioned? Click the links below or head over to cardealermagazine.co.uk. Exclusive: Which used cars have gone up in price the most? We reveal the top 20 owners should sell now Renault charged with deceit over investigation into diesel emissions Bentley has designed a one-off yacht cabin to match one of its customers’ cars Auto Trader profits drop during Covid-19 pandemic – but group still earned £157.4m Mark Lavery’s £80m offer for Cambria Automobiles to take it private is recommended for approval by dealer group Investigation: Auctions booming like never before thanks to return of physical sales Car Dealer Live Exclusive: Sytner’s Darren Edwards on repaying furlough, CarShop growth and what he thinks of Cazoo and Cinch Semiconductor crisis could soon be eased as Bosch opens new factory Dealers are retailing one-in-four used cars too cheaply, says Indicata
Episode 24: Rupert Pontin joins us to talk about what car dealers really make, current values and pricing stock correctly
Cazana director of insight Rupert Pontin joins the Car Dealer Podcast as guest this week, to choose who is the winner of our quiz. If you want to find out more about any of the stories, you can find them below. Fiat to go all-electric by 2030 Volkswagen Golf rose to the top in May’s best-sellers chart, as Ford Fiesta faltered Collecting Cars passes £100m in sales with world record Impreza Auto Trader director warns car dealers to stay on top of used car prices as they increase rapidly David Beckham invests in electric classic car firm Lunaz How much profit do car dealers make on new and used cars? Here’s the perception versus reality Semiconductor crisis makes its presence felt among buyers as 40 per cent say they’ll downgrade vehicle specification Stoneacre confirms it has bought RMB Automotive after we exclusively reveal rumours of takeover Used cars are selling in record time as eBay Motors Group reveals top 10 models flying off forecourts Trade Centre Group owner backs down and apologises after filmed row over £360,000 skatepark plan
Episode 23: Tom Jaconelli talks supercar sales, demand since lockdown and the news of the week
This week on the Car Dealer podcast we're joined by Tom Jaconelli from supercar dealership Romans International joins James and Rebecca to talk about the stories of the week. The team talk with Tom about the increased demand for supercars that has seen the dealership struggling to keep stock levels topped up, as well as the cars customers are selling for the same price they bought last year. Find out more about the stories by clicking below. World records tumble as Silverstone Auctions sale makes £3.8m Used car sales go up by 16.5 per cent but supply problems still weigh heavy Daily Mail owner reveals it could make nearly £1bn from Cazoo investment Volkswagen Group receives £6.49bn offer for Lamborghini Lookers seen as good buy for investors as analysts upgrade forecast once again Sytner’s Darren Edwards: My issue with agency sales models Sytner boss Darren Edwards voices his concern at manufacturers’ moves to agency sales models Cazoo’s filings show it only made £143 per used car in first quarter Exclusive: Unprecedented used car price rises see values jump staggering 6.5% in May alone
Episode 22: Will Blackshaw on big changes in the motor trade with used cars, agency sales and online retailing
This week on the podcast James and Rebecca are joined by Blackshaws boss Will Blackshaw. Click below to find out more about this week's stories. Warning car dealers face onslaught of legal challenges as court cases against motor trade rise 20 per cent Cinch raises £1bn funding as owners plot European expansion plans Rumours Tesla could open UK factory after Musk visit Used car dealers are buying stock from Cazoo website cheaper than crazy auction prices Bristol Cars’ liquidator emphasises its position in row over intellectual property rights VW Group confirms it is considering an agency sales model across its brands after leaked letter tells all Pendragon boss Bill Berman survives shareholder rebellion and is now in line for multi-million pay deal Shock for dealers as Stellantis announces it will terminate all contracts with two years’ notice Service adviser travels thousands of miles to save brother’s life with liver donation Subaru importer IM Group is in advanced talks to buy Mitsubishi aftersales business in UK