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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
Season 2 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 …
3 years ago
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
Season 2 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 s…
3 years ago
Registrations up 28% in July, showroom closures at Peter Vardy and Barretts, and goodbye to Volvo's estates – with Steve Young, episode 119
Season 2 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 be…
3 years ago
Fresh Lookers takeover offer, Cazoo on Watchdog again, and why James Baggott is wrong about Genesis – with Jim Holder & Phil Wannell, episode 118
Season 2 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 BB…
3 years, 1 month ago
Lookers acquisition drama, which manufacturers are going agency, and why is the press bashing electric cars? – with Nick McDonald, episode 117
Season 2 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 a…
3 years, 1 month ago
Renault cuts dealer network, Jardine looking for acquisitions, Caterham EV revealed, and James Batchelor changes trouser supplier – with Simon Verona, episode 116
Season 2 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 confu…
3 years, 1 month ago
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
Season 2 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 fi…
3 years, 1 month ago
Jaguar worst manufacturer to represent, Hyundai advert banned, and does Fiat still make the Stilo? – with Simon Bowkett, episode 114
Season 2 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 …
3 years, 2 months ago
Lookers agrees £465m sale but who will be next? Cambria's success story and Hedin's next move - with James Wilson, episode 113
Season 2 Episode 113
Hedin looks to raise £110m for ‘acquisitions’ as experts predict fresh Pendragon bid is only a matter of time
Bank hikes interest rates to 5% – but e…
3 years, 2 months ago
Mercedes boss defends agency sales, Motorpoint losses, Pendragon shares to be sold, and the inside scoop on Cazoo - with Neil Smith, episode 112
Season 2 Episode 112
Mercedes boss: Haggle free new car sales is working – and it’s what our dealers wanted
Mercedes Benz boss Gary Savage: Exclusive Q&A on agency sales …
3 years, 2 months ago