Our take on July’s new car and van regs and used car performance. Q2 used sales. Top and bottom car brands! (E50 S10)
🎙️LATEST POD EPISODE 🎙️ This week on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS… ⬆️ New car regs up in July, marking 24 consecutive months of growth, but market still driven by fleet as retail drops again ⬇️ New van regs drop in July, but market remains at 3-year high ⬆️ Used car supermarkets increase stocks in July, as buyers prioritise affordability ⬆️ Used car sales rise in Q2, as EV uptake grows 😲 Auto Express car owners’ poll reviews the nation’s favourite (and least favourite) car brands 🎙️ PLUS Perran Moon MP drop is in for a chat! #AllTheChatterThatMatters with your co-hosts Curtis and Philip #automotive
10 Aug 202439min
Perran Moon (industry stalwart turned MP!) talks to us about his first month in Parliament and why he will continue to champion the car retailing sector! E49 S10
🚨POD EXCLUSIVE🚨 We've got a treat for you on Motor Trade Radio, powered by MOTORS. Here's our interview with Perran Moon MP. A familiar name to many from his days with Auto Trader, Manheim and Believ. You won't want to miss this!
5 Aug 202427min
Trade Centre UK closes site. Carsa opens four ex-Inchcape used centres. Stellantis reviews UK ops. (E48 S10)
🎙️Streaming on @Motortraderadio powered by MOTORS. ➡️Trade Centre UK closes site ➡️Carsa opens four ex-Inchcape used centres ➡️Stellantis reviews UK ops ➡️@Vertuhonda expands in SW ➡️@cap_hpi's July values ➡️Menable with @stephenwhitton
3 Aug 202441min
POD EXCLUSIVE: cap hpi's Jeremy Yea on July's used car trade value movements! E47 S10
🚨USED CAR POD EXCLUSIVE🚨 cap hpi's Jeremy Yea shares July's trade value movements on this weekday special episode of the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS. Some welcome stability in the market with average values down just -0.4% (c £70). But, as ever, plenty of moving parts as Jeremy shares the latest pricing trends by age, segment and fuel type. Plus, the latest on wholesale stocking, what cap hpi is noticing in terms of retail demand and thoughts on how August is likely to perform. Listen to #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio! #automotive
29 Jul 202423min
Big Motoring World goes BIG with CarShop purchases. Motorpoint turns a corner in Q1. E46 S10
🎙️We’ve got a car supermarket theme going on this week on the @Motortraderadio podcast, powered by @motorscouk. 🎙️Latest on @BigMotoringWrld, @Sytner Select, @motorpoint 🎙️PLUS DfT confirms the 2030 ICE ban
27 Jul 202431min
E45 S10 Glyn Hopkin Group sold to workforce. James Brearley becomes new Lookers MD. Kia top for satisfaction. Ford Capri returns!
🚨This week on the Motor Trade Radio podcast (powered by MOTORS) Philip’s on holiday, so Curtis is joined by industry guru Karl Davis to talk about the week’s big car retailing headlines. 🎙️Multi-franchise Glyn Hopkin group sold to its workforce 🎙️Former Stratstone and Inchcape chief James Brearley named as new Lookers MD 🎙️Kia ranks first in latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index 🎙️Fiat to reintroduce a petrol-engined 500 city car because older drivers don't want EVs 🎙️Ford goes back to the future as it revives Capri as new EV SUV 🎙️PLUS Menable Moment with Stephen Whitton, this week looking at task focused vs people focused management approaches in car retailers. #AllTheChatterThatMatters on Motor Trade Radio! #automotive
20 Jul 202441min
Motor Trade Radio E44 S10: Industry veteran Perran Moon becomes an MP!!! Plus, the other election news. BYD top new brand for recognition. OMODA/JAECOO exclusive interview
🗞️POD NEWS ALERT 🗞️ We’ve gone all thematic this week on the Motor Trade Radio podcast powered by MOTORS. ▶️ ELECTION: We round-up some of the election news impacting the sector including a lowdown on the new transport secretary and the industry response to what it wants to see from the new Labour government…plus industry veteran Perran Moon becomes an MP!!!! ▶️ NEW BRANDS: Victor Zhang from OMODA and JAECOO on UK launch plans. And BYD scores highest for new brand awareness among car buyers, reports JudgeService ▶️PEOPLE MOVES: New appointments at the top for Renault and Peugeot in the UK Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with your co-hosts Curtis and Phil. #automotive
13 Jul 202442min
POD EXCLUSIVE! Victor Zhang, UK boss of OMODA and JAECOO talks to Philip and Curtis about his launch and growth plans for these new Chery owned brands. (E43 S10)
🎙️POD EXCLUSIVE 🎙️ We’ve caught up with Victor Zhang, UK Country Manager of OMODA and JAECOO, for his FIRST-ever podcast interview! In our special weekday Motor Trade Radio episode, we get the full lowdown on his launch plans for these new brands, details on their first products (EV, PHEV and petrol!), likely price points, dealer representation, thoughts on building awareness and more! The initial rollout of both brands is supported by over 70 jointly-branded dealer sites, set to increase to 100 by the end of the year and more growth in 2025. High-profile dealer partners include Arnold Clark, Listers, Cambria, Peter Vardy, and Perrys. Don’t miss this fascinating insight into how these new Chery-owned brands are being introduced and what their aspirations are for the UK. #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Curtis and Philip asking the questions on Motor Trade Radio powered by MOTORS. #automotive
9 Jul 202431min
