Auto Trader CEO joins us to discuss to Deal Builder roll-out controversy; EV pay-per-mile could hit PHEVs, and Tom Hartley Jnr's profits revealed – with Nathan Coe, episode 231
Car dealers threaten mass cancellation of Auto Trader contracts in light of Deal Builder‘Hundreds’ of car dealers claim they have cancelled Auto Trader packages as part of mass protestElectric vehicles to lose Congestion Charge exemption as per-mile charge looms largeVans set to be exempt from new per-mile EV levy but plug-in hybrid drivers face extra billSupercar dealer Tom Hartley Jnr sees profits soar in year that included ‘historic’ Ecclestone sale
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New Renault Twingo, Mike Brewer closes Sheffield dealership, and Robert Forrester hits out at ZEV mandate (again) – with Craig Ford, episode 230
Government’s 33% EV sales target is ‘wholly unrealistic’ and will lead to ‘rationing’ – Vertu boss'Poll tax on wheels': Experts warn about impact of proposed per mile charges on EVsRenault officially unveils new Twingo with retro-looking EV set to arrive in the UK in 2027TV star Mike Brewer blames the government as he SHUTS DOWN Sheffield used car supermarket
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Group 1 drops JLR, Catherine Faiers to leave Auto Trader, and Vauxhall MD's take on the EV market - with Scott Sibley, episode 229
Auto Trader’s Catherine Faiers to leave business to take CEO role at MoonpigElectric car prices ROCKET as used car prices are on the rise once againWeekly Briefing: Vauxhall MD wants more help from government to sell EVs – exclusive interviewNADA 2026: What’s in-store for those attending the world’s biggest dealer conference?Group 1 to ditch JLR franchises with all sites to be ‘phased out’ over next two years
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Geely launches in UK, Robert Forrester hits out at 'Motability tax', and how quickly should a dealer answer the phone? - with Nic Thomas, episode 228
Robert Forrester warns against potential ‘Motability tax’ as he hits out at ‘gimmick’ approachSeat to become ‘entry’ brand within Volkswagen Group as ‘clear’ future is mapped outCar dealers risk losing customers as slow responses drive buyers towards rival firmsWeekly Briefing: Behind the scenes of yet another Chinese brand launch as Geely lands in UKJohn Clark Motor Group saw turnover rise last year but profits took a battering
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Dieselgate is back, BCA's Aston Barclay purchase under more scrutiny, and why Rebecca is angry about crisp packets – with Joe Wallington, episode 227
Constellation’s Aston Barclay takeover hangs in the balance as CMA steps up investigationLawyers claim carmakers ‘would rather cheat than follow law’ as Dieselgate trial kicks offRenault and Nissan say they are are ‘not obligated’ to supply cars to dealers as Mackie hots up fightCould more job losses be coming at Evans Halshaw as firm closes pair of Ford dealerships?
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