Government EV plans 'inept', Big Motoring World's big profits, more Chinese EV brands hit UK, and IMDA hits 1000 members – with Julian Humphreys, episode 121
UK government’s lack of plan around EVs is ‘inept’, says former Aston Martin chief Majority of UK councils have no official strategy for residential EV charging – Vauxhall Used car dealer Big Motoring...
18 Aug 202355min
Inquiry launched into EV adoption barriers, Vertu takes 50% off Toyotas, and will Chinese cars take over in 12 months' time? – with Peter Smyth, episode 120
House of Lords launches inquiry into electric cars and the barriers to achieving 2030 ban Used car supermarket Big Motoring World notches up record sales Macklin Motors offers huge 50% discount on car...
11 Aug 20231h 8min
Registrations up 28% in July, showroom closures at Peter Vardy and Barretts, and goodbye to Volvo's estates – with Steve Young, episode 119
New car registrations up more than 28% in July, completing one full year of sales growth Lookers takeover poised to go ahead after Cinch agrees to better offer Peter Vardy used car supermarkets face c...
4 Aug 20231h 12min
Fresh Lookers takeover offer, Cazoo on Watchdog again, and why James Baggott is wrong about Genesis – with Jim Holder & Phil Wannell, episode 118
Lookers’ directors agree to takeover offer by Global Auto Holdings after raised bid is tabled Troubled used car dealer Cazoo comes under fire from BBC’s Watchdog programme for second time in 15 months...
28 Juli 20231h 10min
Lookers acquisition drama, which manufacturers are going agency, and why is the press bashing electric cars? – with Nick McDonald, episode 117
Investigation: Which car makers are switching to haggle-free, fixed price agency sales and when? Investigation: Who’s driving the anti-electric car agenda… and why? Lookers: Could an incoming bid from...
21 Juli 20231h 10min
Renault cuts dealer network, Jardine looking for acquisitions, Caterham EV revealed, and James Batchelor changes trouser supplier – with Simon Verona, episode 116
Renault slashes huge number of car dealers as it radically downsizes network Experts fear Jaguar Land Rover’s ‘House of Brands’ plan will cause confusion Bristol Street Motors opens used car dealershi...
14 Juli 20231h 15min
Final Ford Fiesta rolls off the line, new Marshall CEO finally appointed, Stellantis boss retires, and just who is Jane Spatula? – with Jeremy Evans, episode 115
Final Fiesta to roll off the production line today as curtain finally comes down after 47 years Onto said to be facing administration after losing financial backing from Legal & General Dacia to bring...
7 Juli 20231h 6min
Jaguar worst manufacturer to represent, Hyundai advert banned, and does Fiat still make the Stilo? – with Simon Bowkett, episode 114
Jaguar worst car maker to represent in UK – and Land Rover not much better Car Dealer Power 2023: Who won what at this year’s awards? Fiat announces it will no longer sell grey cars as it wants to be ...
30 Juni 202359min
