Renault boss quits for Gucci, new 208 GTI, and is Lithia eyeing up Hatfields? – with Tim Smith, episode 213

Renault boss Luca de Meo quits automotive industry to become boss of Gucci owner Could Lithia be about to swoop on family-run car dealer group Hatfields? SMMT welcomes ‘significant achievement’ as Trump confirms UK car tariff deal is ‘done’ JLR downgrades profit predictions as a result of Trump tariffs and ‘heightened global uncertainty’ Jun 16: Interest rates expected to hold at 4.25%; G7 meets; The return of the Peugeot GTi Jun 18: UK inflation set to cool; 1,300 jobs at risk at Poundland; Honda Super EV Concept Mechanics at Hedin Mercedes dealerships to walk out on strike over pay dispute Waylands’ Vicky Hart announced as first guest for Car Dealer Podcast Live show Use discount code picanto for 10% off Podcast Live tickets