📣Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters with Philip and Curtis on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo. 🎙️Special guests Matt Muilenburg and James Leese from Impel and Steve Young from ICDP and Auto West London ❌ Stellantis boss claims there is "no natural demand" for EVs 💷 Dealer Auction reveals the used car margin top performers 🔋 Motorpoint rolls out nationwide EV battery health test certificates with Generational 📈 Peter Vardy Group returns to profit 🚗 And the (unnamed) dealer group that misplaced a new car in group stock…for over a year Streaming now on your podcast feed or click here URL #Automotive

🎙️NEW EPISODE ALERT! Streaming now on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo! We're delighted to welcome back Steve Young, MD of ICDP, the automotive retailing consultancy, and MD of Auto West London, the Omoda and Jaecoo site in Chiswick. It's a show of two halves with Steve chatting to Philip and Curtis about the latest news stories: 🎯 Will the government seriously consider relaxing the ZEV Mandate targets to boost UK gigafactory investment? ⚡️ The implications of Stellantis' warning of "no natural demand" for EVs 📈 The significance of this month's acquisitions by Thurlow Nunn and Graingers Motor Group 🚗 Followed by his thoughts, experiences and plans as a dealer boss, as Auto West London kicks off its first full calendar year of trading. Catch All The Chatter That Matters on Motor Trade Radio! #automotive

🚨IMPEL SUPPLIER SPECIAL!🚨 We're delighted to welcome Impel's Matt Muilenburg and James Leese to the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo, to discuss how AI is helping boost car dealer operations in the UK. The US-based business has been using AI to transform car-buyer customer journeys for 12 years, working with some of America's biggest dealer groups and growing to a $1bn turnover business. To date, it has delivered more than 40 billion automotive customer interactions across 51 countries – making it one of the largest vertical AI companies in the world. Launched in the UK four years ago, the business has enjoyed impressive growth with over 300 rooftops on board as partners, including many AM100 dealer groups and leading car supermarkets. Matt and James share how the business is helping dealers harness the power of AI to improve lead management, drive increased conversion rates and how its tools work alongside sales teams. They also focus on how dealers can harness the power of AI to deliver so much more than an out-of-hours service. Catch All the Chatter that Matters with Philip Nothard and Curtis Hutchinson on the first in our series of Supplier Specials for 2026.

Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo. ⛽ Will falling new car sales see diesel vanishing from some forecourts by 2030? ✂️ Why Rachel Reeves is reportedly preparing to cut VAT on public EV charging network ⚡ EV values fell more sharply than any other fuel type in December 💡 Citroen's cunning plan to help its dealers put a miserable year behind them 🚗 Used car dealers prepare for an influx of second-hand cars from Chinese brands 🚘 Why one in three Brits say they won't be buying a Tesla Streaming now on your podcast feed or here 👉

🎙️JUST LANDED! 🎙️We're delighted to be back for the first Motor Trade Radio podcast of 2026, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo. The year may have only just started, but there's still plenty of car retailing headlines to discuss. 📈 New car regs breach 2m in 2025 📉 New van regs down in 2025 🏆 Top-performing used car models and brands in 2025 🚑 Stellantis dealers facing 'ambulance chasing' claims from owners over stop-drive notice 🖊️ And the first acquisitions of 2026, as Thurlow Nunn and Grainger Motor Group grow representation. Catch Philip and Curtis for All The Chatter That Matters. Streaming now on your podcast feed. #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #UsedCars #EVs #UKAuto #CarRetail #Motors #Podcast

🎅It's the last pod of the year, so don't miss all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo. 🎄EU weakens plan to end new ICE sales by 2035, and carmaker views sour once they digest the fine detail 🎄UK government says it will complete a review of its ZEV Mandate targets as quickly as possible 🎄FCA reviewing feedback to its motor finance redress plans 🎄HPL adds a fifth used car supermarket site to its network 🎄The return of industry legend…Carlos Goshn 🎄 PLUS Ian Godbold's seasonal Top Tip! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners. We're looking forward to reconvening in 2026 for Season 12! #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #UsedCars #EVs

🎙️ Motor Trade Radio – Weekend Special This week we're joined by two fantastic guests: David Bilsborough of Cheshire Cars and Stephen Whitton, delivering a special [M]enable Moments segment with his top tips for improving mental health and wellbeing in 2026. Alongside our guest conversations, we explore a handful of the week's biggest automotive headlines, from strategic OEM partnerships to shifting consumer expectations in the used market. If you're looking for industry insight, practical wellbeing guidance, and a thoughtful round-up of what matters in automotive right now, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform. #automotive #podcast #motortrade #wellbeing #mentalhealth #insight #leadership #menable

📻 STREAMING NOW Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS. Plenty of post-Budget stories making the news, plus Vertu boss Robert Forrester in conversation with Phil and Curtis. This week… ⚡️ Used EV and hybrid stock hits a new high in November 📊 Cox Automotive predicts a steady used market for 2026 🖊️ FCA to end pause on motor finance complaint handling 🚚 Farizon is looking to recruit UK dealers 🚗 Half of buyers are less likely to consider EVs after Budget ⛽️ EV tax to drive up price of new petrol cars 🚘 Luscombe Motors add Omoda/Jaecoo to portfolio "Live" now on your favourite podcast platform. #Automotive

🚨POD EXCLUSIVE🚨 Vertu boss Robert Forrester chats to Philip and Curtis for this special Motor Trade Radio podcast episode, powered by MOTORS. Robert shares his take on how the Budget will impact car retailing with a focus on the introduction of pay-per-mile eVED and the extension of the Electric Car Grant. And gives us the SCOOP on which new Chinese brand Vertu will represent in 2026! He also tells us… ❌ Why he thinks the ZEV Mandate is "intolerable" and needs to go 🚗 How he assesses the representational opportunities of new entrant brands 🗓️ His take on how 2025 shaped up for the sector ✅ And why he's looking forward to trading opportunities in 2026! You really won't want to miss this episode, so click the link below or head over to your favourite podcast platform! #AllTheChatterThatMatters on Motor Trade Radio! #automotive

📢BUDGET DEBRIEF SPECIAL Catch the big car retailing stories on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS. 💼 We look at the industry's reaction to the Autumn Budget and have the latest updates on issues impacting the sector from pay-per-mile and ECOS to ECG extension and Motability changes. 💡Industry consultant Steve Young shares his analysis of what the announcements will mean for dealers Also… 📊 Cap hpi reports a seasonal dip in November's used car values 💷 Van Mossel acquires two south coast businesses and appoints UK CEO 🚗 2025 Car Dealer Used Car Awards PLUS, Ian Godbold's Top Tips on how to navigate the post-Black Friday and pre-Xmas "quiet period"! #Automotive