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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Car finance customers to get £700, GVE London accounts laid bare, and a surprising car outsold the Vauxhall Corsa in September – with Lee Shayler, episode 226
FCA reveals how payouts will work as millions of car buyers due cash for unfair car finance dealsAdministrator at GVE London resigns after just 22 days as supercar dealer’s finances are laid bareNew EV sales reach record levels in September as Electric Car Grant ‘provides added impetus’Send us a voice note! WhatsApp: 07463 383310
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Big Motoring World and Cargiant results, JLR begins phased restart, and the 'most unreliable cars' revealed – with Tom Ellis, episode 225
Big Motoring World profits collapse more than 1,000% as battle with founder continuesJLR confirms ‘controlled, phased restart of operations’ as firm looks to recover from hackDemand for used JLR models dwindles as buyers look elsewhere after cyberattackCargiant clocks up £121.2m profit in 2024 after dramatic rise in property valueUsed van dealer marks 20 years in business by taking staff on holidayThe most unreliable used cars revealed after survey of 30,000 ownersElectric cars approach ‘universal tipping point’, as government urged to cut VAT on roadside chargingSend us a voice note! WhatsApp: 07463 383310
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