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Updated 8 days agoThe team from Car Dealer talk about the latest news and interviews in this regular podcast, sponsored by Autotrader.
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Episodes (277)
Do buyers care about new reg day, smaller MG dealers get the chop, and the latest used car values with Derren Martin - Episode 75
CAP HPI's Director of Valuations, Derren Martin, joined Jon and Batch this week with an update on August's used car prices and much much more. Rising cost of cheaper electric cars ‘could put them out of reach of buyers’ MG taking axe to dealer network with smaller showrooms in firing line Renault and Stellantis confirm return to normal output at plants, easing fears over new car production New Reg Day loses its appeal among car buyers, according to poll The used cars that have dropped the most in value in the last year Toyota ad banned after regulator rules it ‘condoned and encouraged’ irresponsible driving Hackers target dealer group Holdcroft in major cyber attack that may have compromised employees’ data Time is running out – Get your Car Dealer Power 2022 votes in NOW!
Cazoo loses more money, Toyota threatens UK exit, and Nissan Qashqai tops sales charts; with Loopit's Andrew Mortimer – Episode 74
This week Jon and Batch are joined by Andrew Mortimer – Executive Chairman of car subscription platform Loopit. BMW 1-Series named fastest-selling used model by eBay Motors Group Auto Trader boss Nathan Coe on the biggest threats to car dealers How High Court ruling means all franchise car dealer agreements could be ‘ended in just a week’ Cazoo losses more than double in first half of 2022 to £243m New car registrations fall again in July with SMMT revising expectations Toyota threatens to pull UK car production if ban on new hybrids is accelerated Late-plate cars over £20,000 hit sweet spot for used car retailers in July
Are local dealers still important, BCA mulls site closures, Nissan Ariya finally arrives, and why Ted Welford can't drive a tractor – Episode 73
Batch and Jon are joined this week by one of Car Dealer's motoring journalists, Ted Welford, who brings us the very latest news from the worlds of both automotive and arable farming. BCA remarketing sites in Derby and Peterborough face threat of closure Small Kia dealers claim they’re being ‘culled’ as ‘termination notices handed out’ Pendragon forecasts £2m-plus drop in pre-tax profit for first six months of year First Nissan Ariyas arrive in UK after 43-day voyage from Japan One ‘L’ of a partnership! Drive Stockton celebrates 10 years of supplying driving school with vehicles Cost-of-living crisis is pushing car buyers into the used market, study finds
Nissan offloads West Way, Dacia recycles some furniture, and Mini releases the hounds; with James Vaughan of Trade to Trade - Episode 72
Jon and Batch are joined this week by James Vaughan, cofounder of vehicle remarking solution Trade to Trade. Revealed: The 10 used models that saw the lowest price growth in June Revealed: The 10 used models that saw the biggest price growth in June Dacia shows off new ‘eco-friendly’ look for dealership interiors Sky-high car prices are ‘number one priority’ for customers as cost of living spirals, dealers tell survey Used car supply may never go back to pre-pandemic levels, warns remarketing body Nissan to sell off West Way dealership group Lawsuit against Mercedes begins in Germany over Dieselgate allegations Dealer group Mackie Motors says Nissan and Renault ‘destroyed’ its business as it adds brands to ongoing lawsuit Mini’s entire UK dealer network gets seal of approval from Dogs Trust Hendy Group installs defibrillators at 60 of its sites across the south of England
Are customers really scared of dealers? Used cars vs holidays, end of the BMW i3 and more with Snows Group's Neil McCue - Episode 71
Jon and James are joined this week by Snows Motor Group Chief Operating Officer, Neil McCue. Peugeot UK boss: I want to make buying a car an enjoyable experience Revealed: The EV brands that are falling on deaf ears Cost-of-living crisis having knock-on effect on used car prices, says eBay Motors Group Consumers will ditch holidays and still buy used cars if economy slips into recession – Auto Trader boss New car sales suffer worst June performance since 1996 as supply shortages continue to bite BMW ends production of the i3
Pendragon aims at We Buy Any Car, Tesla production woes, Fisker's new SUV and more with Steve Corwood of Motor Connect - Episode 70
Car Dealer's James Batchelor and Jon Reay are joined by Steve Corwood of Motor Connect, who brings some welcome motor trade insight to our discussion of the week's news. Pendragon expands CarStore offering with launch of We Buy Any Car-style service Is Fisker’s Ocean set to make waves in the UK? Musk says Tesla factories have become ‘gigantic money furnaces’ Mercedes boss sees no end in sight for semiconductor shortage with crisis set to stretch into next year Honda is ‘comfortable’ with its positioning and doesn’t want to head upmarket, says UK boss Graham Macdonald to step down as Caterham CEO with Bob Laishley confirmed as replacement MG unveils new EV with 280-mile range just weeks after taking entire electric range off sale
£140k Bentley rejected over towbar problems, Cazoo share price could sink further, Ford to scrap Focus name and more with Julian Humphreys of MOTOM – Episode 69
Joining Jon and Becca this week is Julian Humphreys, CEO of MOTOM – a new entrant in the vehicle remarketing sector. Motom launches to bring low-cost digital platform to vehicle remarketing sector Car dealer loses court appeal over buyer’s claim £140k Bentley couldn’t tow caravan CarShop, Auto Trader and John Clark Motor Group make top 25 of firms with best senior leadership Cazoo’s market value could sink even further this week once shares finally reach Daily Mail investors Dealership group Dick Lovett finds widespread ‘auto anxiety’ among motorists because of costs Ford announces plans to scrap Focus after 24 years as it looks towards electric future ‘Due to the internet, there is little use for on-court sales’: Developers launch bid to demolish Southend car dealership Pendragon shareholders reject directors’ pay report but boss Bill Berman hangs on to his job
Electric car grant scrapped, the cars you can't buy as of this week and more with James Batchelor - Episode 68
This week Jon and Becca compete and James Batchelor judges. MG takes electric cars off sale Customer reunited with hero sales controller who saved his life after suffering cardiac arrest in showroom Used car supermarket chain Motorpoint sees pre-tax profit more than double to £21.5m with 60 per cent of sales made online Ford stops taking Fiesta orders after supply chain issues ‘significantly affect’ production Cars more than six years old attract more attention in May as used values drop for the fourth consecutive month Citroen Ami available for as little as £19.99 a month, French brand confirms Vertu boss Robert Forrester takes swipe at crisis-hit Cazoo and reveals retailer’s ‘fundamental flaw’ Plug-in car grant axed as government moves its focus to improving charging network Hundred workers axed as Cazoo closes preparation centre in Worcester
Carzam closes, Cazoo makes big cost savings and used car values with Cap HPI's Derren Martin - Episode
This week Cap HPI's valuations director Derren Martin joins the show. Find out more about the stories mentioned below. How a change in business model transformed an already successful dealership into a money-making machine How will agency sales change the look and feel of car dealerships in the future? Audi rolls out more charging hubs In detail: Cazoo founder lays out savage cuts to online used car dealer in investor call Arnold Clark to give away 2,000 kits to youth sports teams, dealer group announces Troubled used car dealer Cazoo to slash jobs and cut costs in huge money-saving initiative New car sales slump again as parts shortage continues to hold back deliveries Carzam calls time: Online disruptor placed in voluntary receivership Mercedes-AMG reveals production version of One hypercar with F1 technology for the road
Are online disruptors sustainable, the industry leaders and Auto Trader profits with Mark Gow from DSG Finance Group - Episode 66
This week DSG Finance Group group sales director Mark Gow joins James and Rebecca. 12 cars vandalised with paint stripper and bricks causing ‘extensive damage’ at Land Rover dealership Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated: Dealer says diesel cars remain popular despite apparent drop in interest ‘What’s your nest price?’ Dealer sells car thanks to blackbirds who made its wheel their new home Auto Trader posts best-ever financial results with profits up 91 per cent to £301m Which future classic cars are set to soar in value? Daksh Gupta has left Marshall Motor Group with immediate effect The online disruptors like Cazoo, Cinch and Carzam have over-promised and under-delivered Mercedes-Benz to cut ten per cent of dealerships as part of switch to agency sales model
Why car dealers really do it better and how they're in the entertainment business with Paul Hendy - Episode 65
This week Hendy Group boss Paul Hendy joins James Batchelor and Rebecca Chaplin on the Car Dealer Podcast. Find out more about today's stories below. Tesla Superchargers being free to all could cause surge in EV ownership Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since 1974 Volkswagen’s takeover of Europcar set to move a step closer, say sources close to deal Online retailer Carvana banned from US state over botched paperwork Range Rovers commanding £30,000 premium as buyers look to jump huge waiting lists Consumers remain unconvinced by EVs with fears lingering over range and cost, survey finds Vauxhall axes Insignia with immediate effect, but fleet favourite could return as an EV
Consumer confidence hits enquiries but used car sales continue at same level for Craig Walker from Top Car Inverness - Episode 64
This week Top Car Inverness boss Craig Walker joins James and Rebecca. Find out more about the stories mentioned in today's show below. Jaguar Land Rover posts £455m loss as chip shortage hits hard Angry customer parks slogan-painted vehicles in front of Land Rover dealership as row makes national headlines Car dealer threatened to petrol bomb man over speedboat row Motorpoint boss urges caution over state of the used car market despite registrations rising by five per cent Paul Willcox to leave role as Vauxhall boss as part of shake-up of Stellantis leadership team Vertu posts record profits of £80.7m but warns consumer confidence is ‘critical’ to its future success Rumours swirl online used car dealer Carzam has reached the end of the road Revealed: The used cars that rose the most in value in April – and only one model out of 974 actually FELL in price
When will Elon Musk fix McFlurries? As well as used car trends and the slowest selling cars with James Bush from Motorway - Episode 63
This week Motorway's James Bush guest judges the podcast and James and Becca from Car Dealer choose their favourite stories. Find out more about them by clicking below. Here are the top 10 used cars that take the longest time to sell Group 1 Automotive says its UK car dealerships made £82m profit in just three months Transport secretary pledges to digitise DVLA in attempt to clear backlogs Sytner owner’s record £396m quarterly profit thanks to soaring new and used car margins How did Elon Musk become the world’s richest man? Will MOTs move to once every two years? Idea blasted as ‘dangerous and unwanted’ by motor trade Vertu Mercedes-Benz steps in to help charity after van went up in flames Exclusive: Used car prices fell AGAIN in April but not by as much as was predicted Volvo invests in Carwow but says this is about learning from the platform and not ‘sidestepping retailers’ Car dealer caught at 106mph in Peugeot 108 that was on its way to new owner
The cars disappearing from the UK, the end of MPVs and EV price increases with James Batchelor - Episode 62
This week James Batchelor judges as Jon and Becca go head-to-head. Find out more about the stories mentioned below. Citroen to discontinue C4 SpaceTourer MPV in July due to ‘changing customer habits’ Drug addict who made off in car while pretending to be dealership customer is jailed over £60,000 wrecking spree Drivers of self-driving cars will not be responsible for accidents Macron and Le Pen unite in condemnation of Stellantis boss’s ‘shocking’ multi-million pay package Exclusive: Just how bad will new car supply be in 2022? Seven experts reveal all Honda HR-V and DS 4 score well in Euro NCAP safety tests as Dacia underperforms Peter Waddell resigns from Carzam as Big Motoring World gets venture capitalist backing Ford blames rising costs as it pushes up prices of Mustang Mach-E Used Car Awards 2022: Now’s the time to get your nominations in for our big event
Motoring editor Jack Evans talks about the new cars to get excited about, VW to cut its line-up, March's best-sellers and more - Episode 61
This week Press Association motoring editor Jack Evans joins Rebecca and Jon to talk about the news of the week. Find out more about the stories mentioned by clicking below. Lookers: ‘We’re on the straight and narrow now and looking forward to a very bright future’ Cazoo reports £180m loss in 2021 despite revenue increasing by more than 300 per cent to £668m Last Vauxhall Astra rolls off production line at Ellesmere Port as plant readies for switch to EV manufacturing Used car dealer Cazoo comes under fire on BBC’s Watchdog over its 300-point checks Heroic Teesside car dealers taking double-decker bus full of supplies to help Ukrainian refugees Volkswagen Group to slash line-up to focus on premium vehicles, executive confirms Car dealer group Swansway repays furlough cash as it chalks up record £25.2m profit for 2021 Strong used car margins send dealership group Lookers’ profit soaring by 558 per cent to top £90m Tesla tops new car registrations chart with Model Y and Model 3 in March
Blackshaw's boss Will Blackshaw on selling electric cars, supercars, and why did Auto Trader buy Vanarama - Episode 60
This week Will Blackshaw joins Rebecca and Jon. Find out more about the stories mentioned below. Used car dealer Cazoo: The people, the money and its plans – Car Dealer Investigation Video Exclusive: ‘I consider myself a bit of a disruptor’ – Nissan UK boss talks about why he relishes challenges Police arrest two teenagers and recover stolen vehicles used to batter down doors at used car dealership Tom Hartley Jnr sees pre-tax profit drop by quarter to just above £6.5m despite sales rise Lotus reveals new 592bhp electric Eletre – the British brand’s first SUV Car dealer takes revenge on cyclist who spat on vehicles by drenching him with bucket of water Exclusive: Auto Trader puts record straight on why it splashed out £200m on Vanarama Minister: Tesla set to open supercharger network to all EV drivers ‘within weeks’ Kia confirms its striking electric EV9 SUV will be coming to Europe next year
Lawgistics Joel Combes and John McDougall talk finance commission claims, dodgy dealers and more - Episode 59
This week Joel and John from Lawgistics join Rebecca and Batch. Find out more about the stories mentioned by clicking below. Extinction Rebellion protesters disrupt election campaign launch at luxury car dealership Joe Macari Dealership giant Pendragon throws out secret £400m takeover bid by largest shareholder Hedin Group Undercover report finds DVLA staff lounged in bed watching Netflix while backlogs hit record levels Used car dealer must pay out thousands for selling Subaru that had dodgy brakes and severe corrosion Nissan to end GT-R sales in Europe after 13 years due to strict new noise laws Inchcape to drop Russian operations completely in wake of Ukraine invasion
Episode 58: Cyberattacks, agency sales and how much profit to buyers think car dealers make with Mike Jones
This week automotive retail expert Mike Jones judges who is the winner out of James and Rebecca. Find out more about the stories mentioned below: Head to head: Car dealer boss debates online car sales future with founder of Freeserve Nissan: No plans yet to introduce agency sales as it would disrupt our dealer network Car dealership group faces legal action over cyberattack that saw employees’ data hacked Buyers expect car dealers to make around £1,000 profit on a used car sale Gridserve agrees to drop exclusive rights on motorways as calls are made for safer public charging Dealers are warned of heightened threat of cyberattacks Warning as no-win no-fee solicitors step up campaign against car dealers over finance commissions IMI warns of MOT problem because of shortage of legally compliant testers
Episode 57: New 22-plate, changing consumer buying habits, supply issues and more with Wessex Garages Chris Wiseman
This week Wessex Garages MD Chris Wiseman guest judges the podcast with James and Rebecca. Find out more about the stories mentioned below. Investigation: Will proposed online sales tax hit car dealers? Car dealers face further new car delays as manufacturers announce factory closures Masked raiders smash down car dealership doors with vehicles they’re stealing Ford CEO committed to car dealers for the long term as he takes aim at Tesla Which? survey finds that new electric cars are less reliable than petrol or diesel models Cargo ship carrying Porsche and Bentleys sinks in mid-Atlantic after catastrophic fire Dealer group Vertu Motors upgrades pre-tax profit forecast to at least £75m but sees new and used car sales drop First 22 plate vehicles roll off the forecourts in huge day for new car industry Cyberattack at supplier is suspected as Toyota announces halt to production at all factories in Japan Investigation: Will crazy used car prices last in 2022? Why have used car prices gone up?
Introducing... Car Dealer Investigations
Car Dealer Investigations is a new podcast series were James Baggott talks to key figures in the industry about some of the most significant stories of recent years that have changed car sales forever.
Episode 56: How many dealers does each manufacturer have, the cars rocketing over list price and more with Rachel Burgess from Autocar
This week executive editor at Autocar Rachel Burgess joins the show. Find out more about the stories mentioned below... Here are the used cars costing tens of thousands of pounds more than a new model How many car dealerships are there in the UK? Exclusive list of every franchised car dealer in 2022 Car dealers are putting up the prices of new cars – and it’s winding up manufacturers Porsche plots IPO that could value German car maker at £166bn Ford and Peugeot dealership Busseys to close Dereham branch because ‘it doesn’t fit with manufacturers’ plans’ Car dealers under fire in national press over refusal to repay furlough and rates relief For sale: Family home complete with car dealership – Yours for £665,000 Dealership suffers hundreds of thousands of pounds of damage as Storm Eunice brings scaffolding crashing down on to cars
Episode 55: James Tew from iVendi talks online car retail, protecting your business online and
This week iVendi CEO James Tew guest judges on the podcast as James and Rebecca go head-to-head. Find out more about the stories below. Embrace change or used car disruptors Cazoo, Cinch and Carzam will steal all your customers Traditional car dealers can win battle against used car disruptors like Cazoo and Cinch EV take-up could be held back by slow roll-out of rapid and ultra-rapid chargers, warns RAC Dealership group Arnold Clark loses Toyota franchise in western Scotland to Vertu Motors TrustFord CEO and chairman Stuart Foulds retires Staff who lost jobs after Holt Cars dealership collapse offered new roles by local used car dealer Multi-billion-pound dealer group Emil Frey targeted by ransomware attackers Here are the top 10 most stolen cars of 2021
Episode 54: Auto Trader's Catherine Faiers judges as we talk the used cars not to buy, when will prices drop and manufacturer's selling used cars
James returns for the first time in 2022 and Auto Trader chief operating officer Catherine Faiers is our guest judge. Find out more about today's stories: Group 1 Automotive profits soar 40 per cent in 2021 as it rakes in £1.7bn Cazoo announces plans to double revenue in 2022 to £2bn as it raises a further $630m from investors Sytner Group’s parent company posts record £1.1bn profit for 2021 Holt Cars staff lose their jobs as administrators called in after prolonged decline in business BT slaps car salesman with £192,000 work phone bill during a four-day family holiday to Turkey Here are the used cars that have gone up the most in value in 12 months Lookers looks to recruit 208 aftersales apprentices as industry undergoes major transformation Volvo launches new online portal to sell used cars directly to customers Dealers are warned to expect another year of used car demand outstripping supply High prices and poor availability of used vehicles force delay in launch of clean air zone for Greater Manchester
Episode 53: Zeus Capital's Mike Allen joins as we talk Lookers, Marshall and what the future may hold - Batch plans his Bronco campaign
This week on the show we grill Mike Allen from Zeus Capital about what's been happening at Lookers, and what we could see this year. Find out more by clicking below. New car registrations in January increased by more than 27 per cent but headwinds are constraining recovery Switch to EVs means new motoring tax is urgently needed to avoid £35bn ‘black hole’, warn MPs Specialist car dealer Clive Sutton imports the new Ford Bronco to the UK for the first time Will Cazoo strike next in the big car dealer shopping spree? And which group will be the target? Dealer problems and poor customer service led to most complaints about EVs to Motor Ombudsman in 2021 Jaguar Land Rover’s profits take another hit despite revenue rising Disgraced used car dealer jailed for selling ‘death traps’ that were a ‘risk to life and limb’ Cinch owner Constellation snaps up 78m shares in listed dealer group Lookers Has Ford put Arnold Clark on notice as part of plans to cut dealer network in half? Jaguar’s mighty roar has become a worrying silence
Episode 52: Ali May-Khalil talks on the positives of agency sales, do people really want electric cars and sustainability for the over 65s
Autoguard group commercial director Ali May-Khalil guest judges the podcast as we talk about about over 65s looking for more economical cars to how agency sales will likely be a good thing for dealers. Find out more about the stories mentioned by clicking below... Over 65s are the most interested in talking to car dealers about fuel economy, sustainability and EVs Cazoo’s share price has fallen to less than half of what it was at initial valuation just five months ago ULEZ rollout will hit van market in 2022 with more high-mileage ‘pandemic-worn’ Euro 5 models heading to auction Gigafactory proposal for Northumberland wins millions in government funding Car dealer is one of four drivers banned after being caught at almost 100mph in the Scottish Highlands Thief who stole Audi from dealership thwarted by sleeping passenger on back seat Lotus completes agency sales restructure of UK dealership network Used car boss found guilty of fraud in row over £99 non-optional fee denies trying to mislead people