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Car Dealer Podcast

Car Dealer

293 episodes

The team from Car Dealer talk about the latest news and interviews in this regular podcast, sponsored by Autotrader.

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  1. West Way's former boss on what manufacturers need to learn from dealers – with Tony Lewis, episode 279

    · 1 h 10 min · S2 E279

    Tony Lewis, global head of fleet at Ineos joined Jon and Batch this week, giving us some insights about what life at one of the world's newest car companies is like. Lewis has had a glittering automotive career,…

  2. How Car Planet went from 30 cars to over 2,000 in just four years – with Faheem Miah, episode 278

    · 1 h 03 min · S2 E278

    Jon and James are joined by Faheem Miah, one of Car Planet's three co-founders. Faheem, along with his brothers Taslim and Tamim, set up Car Planet in 2022, and the trio have since scaled the business from 30 cars to…

  3. Eden Motor Group's CEO on how he founded the business, his time at Reg Vardy, and what still drives him forward – with Graeme Potts & Marc Palmer, episode 277

    · 1 h 12 min · S2 E277

    Graeme Potts, founder and CEO of Eden Motor Group joined James and Jon on the podcast this week, along with Autotrader's head of strategy and insights, Marc Palmer. Potts chatted to us about the trends he's seeing in…

  4. Cazoo's CMO on why ditching the Motors brand has paid off, and what dealers can do about a lack of consumer trust – with Lucy Tugby, episode 276

    · 1 h 06 min · S2 E276

    Cazoo's Lucy Tugby joined Jon and Batch for this week's podcast, discussing the marketplace's recent consumer trust survey – which revealed some rather painful truths about the relationship between buyers and dealers.…

  5. Volkswagen slashes 2026 profits, Bentley reveals its first EV, and our Chinese car megatest - with Jack Evans & James Batchelor, episode 276

    · 59 min · S2 E276

    Nominate yourself for a Used Car Award (Nominations close Monday 28th September) Weekly Briefing: I’ve driven 10 different Chinese cars this week – and learned a lot Mercedes owner hit with £43,700 engine quote after…

  6. Amazon Autos edges closer to UK launch, 'unreasonable behaviour' from car buyers increases, and why European car makers should've seen China coming – with Leo Nelson, episode 275

    · 1 h 06 min · S2 E275

    Unreasonable car buyer customer behaviour ‘has got worse’, reveals Car Dealer Trust Survey ‘Survival of the fittest’: Aion UK boss predicts brutal shake-up for car industry Weekly Briefing: Why we’re all seeing more…

  7. Where car dealers are leaving money on the table

    · 30 min · Bonus

    With used car margins under pressure, finding extra profit is becoming harder — but that doesn't mean the opportunities have disappeared. In this special Car Dealer Podcast for Profit Clinic Week, James Batchelor…

  8. JLR to lay off 4,000 people, Jaecoo takes over Lookers Battersea, and we spend the day in a Chinese car dealer – with Richard Norris, episode 274

    · 1 h 05 min · S2 E274

    UPDATED: JLR confirms 4,000 jobs to be axed as part of £1.7bn cost-saving drive Car dealer Lookers opens flagship Omoda and Jaecoo dealership in Battersea Weekly Briefing: Why going behind the scenes of a Chinese car…

  9. Does new reg day still matter, HMRC names and shames minimum wage breaches, and why one dealer has taken over an Aldi – with Joel Combes, episode 273

    · 1 h 02 min · S2 E273

    ‘The shape of the day has changed’: Why new plate day still matters Car dealers among 660 firms named and shamed for failing to pay National Minimum Wage Garage hits back at HMRC after being named and shamed over…

  10. Garages want MOT price rises, dealers targeted by review blackmailers, and half of buyers now 'open' to Chinese brands – with Will Blackshaw, episode 272

    · 1 h 09 min · S2 E272

    ‘I’d seriously consider packing in MOTs’: Garage owners demand test fee increase Interest in Chinese cars reaches record level as half of buyers say they are ‘open’ to switch ‘Pay us and we’ll remove them’: Car…

  11. Dealer acquisitions market is most difficult for 10 years, Omoda Jaecoo come under warranty criticism, and Government could soften ZEV targets - with Peter Smyth, episode 271

    · 1 h 11 min · S2 E271

    Weekly Briefing: Car dealers reveal what business is REALLY like this summer Mergers and acquisitions market ‘as difficult as it has been in 10 years’ for UK car dealers Omoda and Jaecoo strengthen warranties after…

  12. Mistaken identity causes bad review nightmare, dealers could be banned from washing cars, and should we reform the consumer rights act? – with Jamie Caple, episode 270

    · 1 h 11 min · S2 E270

    Used car dealer left playing ‘detective’ after being wrongly named in customer complaint Car dealers have their say: We want a US-style ‘lemon law’ to replace Consumer Rights Act Meet the dealer boss who failed exams…

  13. Jaecoo sales overtake Land Rover, 'runaway' I-Pace scammer cost JLR £50m, and is your used car business quiet this summer? – with Jon Mathers, episode 269

    · 1 h 06 min · S2 E269

    Weekly Briefing: Now the Temu Range Rover has overtaken the real thing JLR put aside £50m to fight bad publicity after fake report electric Jaguar was faulty A welcome to AI Week from Car Dealer editor in chief James…

  14. The AI Revolution: Car dealers reveal how AI is reshaping their businesses – Part 2

    · 49 min · Bonus

    How are car dealers actually using AI in their businesses right now – and is it really saving them time and money? In part two of our special AI Week podcast – The AI Revolution: Will it change the motor trade forever…

  15. The AI Revolution: Will it change the motor trade forever? – Part 1

    · 49 min · Bonus

    Artificial intelligence is changing the motor trade faster than any technology we’ve seen before. But is AI really going to transform the way car dealers sell cars... or is the hype getting ahead of reality? In this…

  16. Autotrader tweaks price flags, Luscombes shares bonus with employees, and is the stock market the best place for car dealers? – with Ian Plummer, episode 268

    · 1 h 09 min · S2 E268

    Weekly Briefing: Is the Stock Market really the right place for car dealers? Ford and Geely to create new cars at Valencia factory through new joint venture Former Stellantis UK boss Maria Grazia Davino joins Ford to…

  17. Arnold Clark profits hit £112.5m, 3p per mile EV tax confirmed, and Car Dealer Power results – with John Veichmanis, episode 267

    · 1 h 03 min · S2 E267

    Dealers perplexed as Carwow radically shakes up its daily auctions removing reserve prices Government confirms pay-per-mile charges on EVs as plans get mixed response Arnold Clark profit hits £112.5m as Chinese…

  18. Volkswagen's drastic cuts, expensive Chinese cars and Skywell leaves UK with Sam Zales - episode 266

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 266

    Volkswagen to cut models by up to 50% and reduce ‘complexity’ Denza electric supercar set to become UK’s most expensive Chinese car Skywell dealers left in limbo as UK importer collapses with immediate effect Weekly…

  19. GVE London accountant accused of fraud, FCA suspends part of redress scheme, and Cazoo hit by fresh legal battle – with James Reeve, episode 265

    · 1 h 09 min · S2 E265

    GVE London accountant denies defrauding supercar dealer but faces FOUR YEAR wait for trial Failed used car dealer Cazoo hit by fresh legal battle as creditor payouts put on hold Reform ZEV Mandate NOW or risk jobs,…

  20. Steven Eagell's 'strong' performance, EVs sell fastest in June, and is the Consumer Rights Act unfair to dealers? – with Paul Willis, episode 264

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E264

    Car dealer Steven Eagell delivers ‘strong and resilient performance’ despite dip in profits Used electric cars sell fastest in June while prices continue to hold firm Weekly Briefing: Is the Consumer Rights Act too…

  21. ZEV mandate could be chopped, Yeomans revenue up after Chinese brand expansion, and JLR targets cost-cutting – with Simon Shield, episode 263

    · 1 h 07 min · S2 E263

    ‘Dramatic cut coming to ZEV Mandate targets’ after PM’s intervention Weekly Briefing: Why is the government meddling in electric car targets again? Car buyers still prefer dealerships as online-only purchases decline…

  22. Linda Jackson joins Hendy, EV prices on the up, and DVLA insider jailed – with Vince Pemberton, episode 262

    · 1 h 03 min · S2 E262

    Electric cars accounted for nearly half of UK’s biggest used car value risers in May Former Peugeot boss Linda Jackson joins Hendy as non-executive director Logbook lies: DVLA insider jailed alongside dodgy car…

  23. Vertu's mystery investor revealed, Cherys could be made in Sunderland, and why drivers are falling in love with Chinese cars – with Damien Dally, episode 261

    · 1 h 13 min · S2 E261

    Vertu’s mystery investor revealed as Constellation increases holding in car dealer to nearly 20% Chinese carmaker Chery to build vehicles at Nissan Sunderland plant in major UK deal Drivers are falling in love with…

  24. Ferrari's controversial EV, Arnold Clark sells car for £1, and when is the 2CV coming back? – with David Gott, episode 260

    · 1 h 04 min · S2 E260

    Ferrari unveils Luce grand tourer as Prancing Horse goes electric for the first time Used coupe prices increase more than other body styles as number of new models fall Citroen brings back 2CV as Stellantis targets…

  25. Auto Trader profits near £393m, Ford Fiesta may return, and is ChatGPT the future of used car search? – with Derren Martin, episode 259

    · 1 h 07 min · S2 E259

    Autotrader profits near £393m but admits Deal Builder roll-out hurt numbers Ford outlines product offensive with five new vehicles including potential Fiesta return Consumers can now search for their next car on…

  26. Peter Vardy sells final dealerships, Vertu profits dip, and EV consideration hits record high – with Danny Bond, episode 258

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E258

    Peter Vardy sells last remaining dealerships to Dutch dealer group Van Mossel Peter Vardy’s CarMoney eyes expansion after sale to Japanese trading group ITOCHU Vertu profits drop despite strong used car and…

  27. 'Ghost car' finance fraud uncovered, Blue Motor Finance rumoured to be exiting, and Nissan to adjust Sunderland production – with Andrew Edmiston, episode 257

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E257

    Land Rover Discovery named Britain’s most unreliable used car as brand dominates list Revealed: The used vehicles that even car dealers avoid buying at all costs Blue Motor Finance ‘teetering on the brink of…

  28. Ghost Car Fraud: A £10m Finance Scam

    · 34 min · Bonus

    In this podcast we explain how scammers have used ghost cars, rogue dealers and fake finance applications to take the industry for more than £10m. In this special Car Dealer Podcast episode, James Baggott speak to…

  29. Vertu's £3.4m JLR insurance payout, Cazoo ditches Motors, and Hendy's huge losses – with Jason Cranswick & Ian Plummer, episode 256

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E256

    Hendy Group falls to huge loss as late accounts finally posted – plus 2025 will be bad too Cazoo positioned as ‘credible challenger’ to Autotrader as Motors ditches brand Autotrader’s AI tools write 2.5 million car…

  30. Lookers staff claim they face 'fresh threats of redundancy', Autotrader customer advisory groups take place, and Swansway's impressive results – with Sandy Burgess, episode 255

    · 1 h 07 min · S2 E255

    Staff at car dealer Lookers claim they ‘face fresh threats of redundancy’ Weekly Briefing: What dealers said at Autotrader’s customer advisory groups FCA faces legal challenge over £9.1bn car finance compensation…

  31. Cargiant to close, £100k Chinese EV launches, and Norton Way's profits slip further – with Craig Walker, episode 254

    · 1 h 06 min · S2 E254

    Official: Huge used car supermarket Cargiant will close on April 24 Car Dealer Recommends: The best used car advertising platforms rated and ranked Volkswagen reveals overhauled ID.3 Neo hatchback – now with added…

  32. FCA crackdown on sale or return, Jaecoo 7 tops sales charts, and Motorpoint back in profit – with Clive Messenger, episode 253

    · 1 h 02 min · S2 E253

    Chinese car tops UK sales charts as EVs power best March since 2019 Weekly Briefing: Which car brands are most at risk of the Chinese newcomers? FCA launches sale or return crackdown after sudden closures of GVE…

  33. Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover on that relaunch – Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius Ep.3

    · 53 min · Bonus

    In the final episode of our podcast series, Car Dealer talks to the man at the centre of the Jaguar relaunch: Rawdon Glover. The brand’s managing director speaks about what it was like being inside Jaguar when that…

  34. Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius? – Episode 2, The Controversy

    · 47 min · Bonus

    In episode two of our three part podcast series, Car Dealer again looks in detail at the Jaguar Rebrand – this time talking to branding experts and dealers. Following our video on the relaunch, available now on the Car…

  35. Jaguar Rebrand: Mistake or Genius? – Episode 1, The Journalists’ View

    · 46 min · Bonus

    In the first of a three part podcast series, Car Dealer looks in detail at the Jaguar Rebrand. Following our video on the relaunch – available now on the Car Dealer Magazine YouTube channel – we have created a three…

  36. G3 Auctions bought by US firm, FCA redress scheme in full, and Govt to look at ZEV mandate – with Ibrar Mohammed, episode 252

    · 1 h 15 min · S2 E252

    £7.5bn compensation scheme for motor finance scandal revealed by FCA Targa Florio collapsed with £500,000 debts as failed supercar dealer reveals liabilities G3 Auctions acquired by US-based firm America’s Auto…

  37. Cargiant keeps looking for a buyer, VAT scam and the CMA investigation - with Chris Green, episode 251

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 251

    This week Chris Green from Regit joins James and Rebecca to talk about the biggest news of the week. Weekly Briefing: Cargiant staff told date used car supermarket may close Autotrader investigated by CMA as part of…

  38. What happened at Car Dealer Live 2026 Part 2 – with James Baggott, episode 250

    · 53 min · Episode 250

    Join us for more best bits from Car Dealer Live 2026. The event took place on March 19 at the British Motor Museum. In a second special podcast, James Baggott rounds up some of the highlights from our headline speakers…

  39. Stellantis & You losses, job cuts at Bentley and Close Brothers, and all the latest from Car Dealer Live – with Ian Plummer, episode 249

    · 1 h 03 min · S2 E249

    Motor finance scandal and £85m of cost savings forces Close Brothers to cut 600 jobs Stellantis injects £35m into its dealer group after a staggering £47.9m loss in 2024 Bentley announces plans to cull hundreds of UK…

  40. What happened at Car Dealer Live 2026 – with James Baggott, episode 248

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 248

    Car Dealer Live 2026 took place on March 19 at the British Motor Museum. In this special podcast, James Baggott rounds up some of the highlights from Chinese challenger brands to how car dealers are using AI. To catch…

  41. SMMT blasts EV sales targets, Big Motoring World court case continues, and what's going on at Cargiant? – with Martin Miller, episode 247

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E247

    VIDEO: Watch as we catch scamming used car dealer conmen in the act SMMT blasts EV sales targets, branding them a ‘fantasy’ – but government rejects early review Reform UK pledges to ditch Electric Car Grant and…

  42. Peter Waddell court case continues, DxB snaps up Harwoods JLR & BMW ops, and car finance redress scheme to be confirmed this month – with Tony Sciascia & Marc Palmer, episode 246

    · 1 h 04 min · S2 E246

    Waddell nicknamed employee ‘Ching the P***’ because ‘his father ran a corner shop’ Daksh Gupta held talks over becoming Big Motoring World CEO after Marshall departure Weekly Briefing: High Court hears there was…

  43. Stellantis' annual loss, Mitsubishi L200 returns, and Government throws money at home charging – with Ginny Buckley, episode 245

    · 1 h 10 min · S2 E245

    Stellantis falls to first annual loss since merger, but new CEO promises growth CarGurus remains ‘fully operational’ despite falling victim to ‘cybersecurity incident’ New Chinese brand Lepas confirms first model for…

  44. Peter Waddell in court, Polestar boss hails 'renaissance of the dealers', and latest on finance redress scheme – with Mike Askew, episode 244

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E244

    Used car sales generated more than 18,500 customer complaints in 2025 – Motor Ombudsman FCA agrees to climbdown over car finance redress scheme with carmakers set for exemption Peter Waddell accused of using…

  45. We visit the world's biggest car auction, James drives an electric car and likes it, and Jony Ive's Ferrari collab – with Liam Quegan, episode 243

    · 1 h 02 min · S2 E243

    Weekly Briefing: Are US car dealers really that more advanced than the Brits? Ferrari confirms ‘Luce’ name for first EV and reveals iPhone-inspired interior Suzuki GB boss confirmed for Car Dealer Live 26 as event…

  46. News live from NADA show, Amazon Autos coming to the UK, and American dealers want to block Chinese cars – with James Leese, episode 242

    · 1 h 03 min · S2 E242

    American car dealers want to block Chinese manufacturers from gaining a foothold in the US Amazon Autos UK launch ‘lined up for 2026’ as web giant to go head to head with Autotrader Does anyone really know what…

  47. BCA Aston Barclay merger given green light, Group 1 to axe more dealerships, and the 'rampant' rise of Chinese car brands – episode 241, with Mark Docherty

    · 1 h 03 min · S2 E241

    Car Dealer Recommends: Autoglym products tested and rated – do they get our seal of approval? CMA green-lights BCA owner’s Aston Barclay takeover in provisional ruling Weekly Briefing: How have Chinese car brands…

  48. Autotrader CEO Nathan Coe on why package prices are going up again – episode 240

    · 1 h 06 min · S2 E240

    Police investigating sudden collapse of supercar dealer Targa Florio Cars Family-run T.C. Harrison becomes latest UK car dealer to sign up with Omoda and Jaecoo Family-run Chariots Specialist Cars named as BYD’s…

  49. Govt to look at EV charging costs, fraudsters target car buyers on Cazoo, and EU moots adjusting its Chinese car tariffs – with Harry Bathe, episode 239

    · 1 h 11 min · S2 E239

    Treasury eyes EV charging cost cuts as pay-per-mile tax sparks sales concerns Fraudsters target used car buyers on Cazoo by hacking emails and offering fake discounts European Union sets out framework for Chinese EVs…

  50. Constellation's multi-million pound losses in detail, and was 2025 the year of the Chinese car? – with Tim Atkinson, episode 238

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E238

    Huge £112.9m loss revealed for auction firm BCA and We Buy Any Car’s owner Weekly Briefing: How did Constellation lose so much money in 2025? Video: The car manufacturer winners and losers of 2025 New car market…

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