Geely launches in UK, Robert Forrester hits out at 'Motability tax', and how quickly should a dealer answer the phone? - with Nic Thomas, episode 228
Robert Forrester warns against potential ‘Motability tax’ as he hits out at ‘gimmick’ approachSeat to become ‘entry’ brand within Volkswagen Group as ‘clear’ future is mapped outCar dealers risk losin...
24 Okt 20251h 11min
Dieselgate is back, BCA's Aston Barclay purchase under more scrutiny, and why Rebecca is angry about crisp packets – with Joe Wallington, episode 227
Constellation’s Aston Barclay takeover hangs in the balance as CMA steps up investigationLawyers claim carmakers ‘would rather cheat than follow law’ as Dieselgate trial kicks offRenault and Nissan sa...
17 Okt 20251h 1min
Car finance customers to get £700, GVE London accounts laid bare, and a surprising car outsold the Vauxhall Corsa in September – with Lee Shayler, episode 226
FCA reveals how payouts will work as millions of car buyers due cash for unfair car finance dealsAdministrator at GVE London resigns after just 22 days as supercar dealer’s finances are laid bareNew E...
10 Okt 20251h 10min
Big Motoring World and Cargiant results, JLR begins phased restart, and the 'most unreliable cars' revealed – with Tom Ellis, episode 225
Big Motoring World profits collapse more than 1,000% as battle with founder continuesJLR confirms ‘controlled, phased restart of operations’ as firm looks to recover from hackDemand for used JLR model...
3 Okt 20251h 4min
Car Dealer Podcast Live 2025 – with Vicky Hart, Matt Galvin and Alex Bradley
We're joined live on stage (in a hotel in Oxfordshire) to chat to three fantastic guests from all corners of the automotive industry.Vicky Hart, head of Marketing and Digital for Waylands, Matt Galvin...
24 Sep 20251h 11min
FCA teams up with influencers, JLR shutdown enters another week, and what is a cluster fankle? – with James Wilson, episode 224
Last chance to get your hands on Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets with event just days awayUse code PICANTO for 10% off ticketsJLR shuts factories for another week with claims they may remain silent ‘u...
20 Sep 20251h 8min
JLR downtime spans two weeks, Harwoods offloads Land Rover sites, and FCA redress scheme due next year – with Steven Douglas, episode 223
Car Dealer team pick their favourite things about Podcast Live with tickets selling fastUse code PICANTO for 10% off ticketsJLR plants shut down will continue into next week, confirms manufacturerFami...
12 Sep 20251h 7min
JLR hacked, GVE enters administration, and only six cars likely to get full EV grant – with Joe Betty, episode 222
Notorious hackers claim responsibility for cyber attack which has ground JLR to a haltResearch reveals just SIX electric cars could qualify for the full £3,750 Electric Car GrantAuto Trader changing e...
5 Sep 20251h 14min
