Car Dealer Podcast
The team from Car Dealer talk about the latest news and interviews in this regular podcast, sponsored by Carwow.
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Government EV grant causes confusion, and Peugeot dealers help with Citroen airbag recall – with Marc Palmer, episode 217
Automotive industry ‘calls have been heard’ as UK announces £650m Electric Car Grant Vertu boss Robert Forrester welcomes ‘necessary’ Electric Car Grant despite dealer confusion Don’t sell Citroen or DS3 models with problem airbags – warning issued to car dealers Peugeot dealer network mobilised to help fix Citroens w
Citroen airbag nightmare, new Chinese brand, another new Chinese brand, and another new Chinese brand – with Theo Cook, episode 216
Drivers impacted by Citroen and DS airbag recall could be owed compensation – lawyers Citroen dealers under ‘immense pressure’ as some airbag recalls may not happen ‘until 2026’ Chery on the Chinese cake: Omoda and Jaecoo owner to launch new UK car brand ‘Open minded’ customers are helping BYD on the way to becoming UK
Arnold Clark results, Hyundai's dealer spat, and V12 Vehicle Finance to close – with James Litton, episode 215
Arnold Clark saw revenue soar to £5.2bn in 2024 but bosses warn 2025 tax increases will cost £30m All Electric Garages Group swaps Hyundai for BYD at terminated Stourbridge car dealership Hyundai accuses its own dealer partner of publishing ‘factual inaccuracies’ over showroom closure All Electric Garages Group swaps H
Cazoo's £6m administrator fee, Peter Waddell back in the headlines, and Car Dealer Power results revealed – with Richard Ennis, episode 214
Administrators at failed used car dealer Cazoo are owed £6m as financial situation is laid bare ‘Subdued consumer demand’ sees used car sales fall at Vertu – but new car sales bounce Ousted Big Motoring World founder Peter Waddell back in headlines as legal battle drags on Car Dealer Power 2025: Who won what at this ye
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
Motorpoint profits up, Chris Wiseman steps down, and interest in Chinese cars increases – with Joe Wallington, episode 212
Used car supermarket Motorpoint back in the black after turning £4.1m pre-tax profit Car supermarket Trade Centre Group aims to bounce back from brutal 2024 losses Wessex Garages boss Chris Wiseman steps down from his role after 25 years Ministers to choose which US car exports are taxed at lower 10% rate More than hal
