The team from Car Dealer talk about the latest news and interviews in this regular podcast, sponsored by Autotrader.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 1:03:41
Craig Ford from mfldirect joins Jon and James on the Car Dealer Podcast this week to discuss the used car market, the growing demand for electric vehicles and why he thinks 2027…
Nov 6, 2026 · 1:05:53
Daksh Gupta joined Jon and James on the podcast this week, discussing the incredible initiative he's backing to help promote the next generation of rising stars in the motor…
Oct 30, 2026 · 1:10:28
Ian Plummer, Chief Customer Officer at Autotrader joins Jon and James this week to share his insight on what's going on in the new and used car markets. Plummer reckons we're now…
Oct 23, 2026 · 1:09:56
Tony Lewis, global head of fleet at Ineos joined Jon and Batch this week, giving us some insights about what life at one of the world's newest car companies is like. Lewis has…
Oct 16, 2026 · 1:03:21
Jon and James are joined by Faheem Miah, one of Car Planet's three co-founders. Faheem, along with his brothers Taslim and Tamim, set up Car Planet in 2022, and the trio have…
Oct 10, 2026 · 1:11:31
Graeme Potts, founder and CEO of Eden Motor Group joined James and Jon on the podcast this week, along with Autotrader's head of strategy and insights, Marc Palmer. Potts chatted…
Oct 2, 2026 · 1:05:47
Cazoo's Lucy Tugby joined Jon and Batch for this week's podcast, discussing the marketplace's recent consumer trust survey – which revealed some rather painful truths about the…
Sep 25, 2026 · 58:42
Nominate yourself for a Used Car Award (Nominations close Monday 28th September) Weekly Briefing: I’ve driven 10 different Chinese cars this week – and learned a lot Mercedes…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:05:46
Unreasonable car buyer customer behaviour ‘has got worse’, reveals Car Dealer Trust Survey ‘Survival of the fittest’: Aion UK boss predicts brutal shake-up for car industry…
Sep 14, 2026 · 29:56
With used car margins under pressure, finding extra profit is becoming harder — but that doesn't mean the opportunities have disappeared. In this special Car Dealer Podcast for…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:05:12
UPDATED: JLR confirms 4,000 jobs to be axed as part of £1.7bn cost-saving drive Car dealer Lookers opens flagship Omoda and Jaecoo dealership in Battersea Weekly Briefing: Why…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:02:17
‘The shape of the day has changed’: Why new plate day still matters Car dealers among 660 firms named and shamed for failing to pay National Minimum Wage Garage hits back at HMRC…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:09:28
‘I’d seriously consider packing in MOTs’: Garage owners demand test fee increase Interest in Chinese cars reaches record level as half of buyers say they are ‘open’ to switch…
Aug 21, 2026 · 1:10:58
Weekly Briefing: Car dealers reveal what business is REALLY like this summer Mergers and acquisitions market ‘as difficult as it has been in 10 years’ for UK car dealers Omoda…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:10:34
Used car dealer left playing ‘detective’ after being wrongly named in customer complaint Car dealers have their say: We want a US-style ‘lemon law’ to replace Consumer Rights Act…
Aug 7, 2026 · 1:06:29
Weekly Briefing: Now the Temu Range Rover has overtaken the real thing JLR put aside £50m to fight bad publicity after fake report electric Jaguar was faulty A welcome to AI Week…
Aug 5, 2026 · 48:57
How are car dealers actually using AI in their businesses right now – and is it really saving them time and money? In part two of our special AI Week podcast – The AI Revolution:…
Aug 3, 2026 · 49:29
Artificial intelligence is changing the motor trade faster than any technology we’ve seen before. But is AI really going to transform the way car dealers sell cars... or is the…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:08:46
Weekly Briefing: Is the Stock Market really the right place for car dealers? Ford and Geely to create new cars at Valencia factory through new joint venture Former Stellantis UK…
Jul 16, 2026 · 1:03:28
Dealers perplexed as Carwow radically shakes up its daily auctions removing reserve prices Government confirms pay-per-mile charges on EVs as plans get mixed response Arnold…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:12:02
Volkswagen to cut models by up to 50% and reduce ‘complexity’ Denza electric supercar set to become UK’s most expensive Chinese car Skywell dealers left in limbo as UK importer…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:09:00
GVE London accountant denies defrauding supercar dealer but faces FOUR YEAR wait for trial Failed used car dealer Cazoo hit by fresh legal battle as creditor payouts put on hold…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:08:18
Car dealer Steven Eagell delivers ‘strong and resilient performance’ despite dip in profits Used electric cars sell fastest in June while prices continue to hold firm Weekly…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:07:27
‘Dramatic cut coming to ZEV Mandate targets’ after PM’s intervention Weekly Briefing: Why is the government meddling in electric car targets again? Car buyers still prefer…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:02:44
Electric cars accounted for nearly half of UK’s biggest used car value risers in May Former Peugeot boss Linda Jackson joins Hendy as non-executive director Logbook lies: DVLA…
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:12:46
Vertu’s mystery investor revealed as Constellation increases holding in car dealer to nearly 20% Chinese carmaker Chery to build vehicles at Nissan Sunderland plant in major UK…
May 29, 2026 · 1:04:04
Ferrari unveils Luce grand tourer as Prancing Horse goes electric for the first time Used coupe prices increase more than other body styles as number of new models fall Citroen…
May 22, 2026 · 1:07:03
Autotrader profits near £393m but admits Deal Builder roll-out hurt numbers Ford outlines product offensive with five new vehicles including potential Fiesta return Consumers can…
May 15, 2026 · 1:07:50
Peter Vardy sells last remaining dealerships to Dutch dealer group Van Mossel Peter Vardy’s CarMoney eyes expansion after sale to Japanese trading group ITOCHU Vertu profits drop…
May 8, 2026 · 1:07:33
Land Rover Discovery named Britain’s most unreliable used car as brand dominates list Revealed: The used vehicles that even car dealers avoid buying at all costs Blue Motor…
May 5, 2026 · 33:55
In this podcast we explain how scammers have used ghost cars, rogue dealers and fake finance applications to take the industry for more than £10m. In this special Car Dealer…
May 1, 2026 · 1:08:02
Hendy Group falls to huge loss as late accounts finally posted – plus 2025 will be bad too Cazoo positioned as ‘credible challenger’ to Autotrader as Motors ditches brand…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:06:42
Staff at car dealer Lookers claim they ‘face fresh threats of redundancy’ Weekly Briefing: What dealers said at Autotrader’s customer advisory groups FCA faces legal challenge…
Apr 17, 2026 · 1:05:42
Official: Huge used car supermarket Cargiant will close on April 24 Car Dealer Recommends: The best used car advertising platforms rated and ranked Volkswagen reveals overhauled…
Apr 10, 2026 · 1:01:42
Chinese car tops UK sales charts as EVs power best March since 2019 Weekly Briefing: Which car brands are most at risk of the Chinese newcomers? FCA launches sale or return…
Apr 6, 2026 · 52:36
In the final episode of our podcast series, Car Dealer talks to the man at the centre of the Jaguar relaunch: Rawdon Glover. The brand’s managing director speaks about what it…
Apr 4, 2026 · 46:50
In episode two of our three part podcast series, Car Dealer again looks in detail at the Jaguar Rebrand – this time talking to branding experts and dealers. Following our video…
Apr 2, 2026 · 45:56
In the first of a three part podcast series, Car Dealer looks in detail at the Jaguar Rebrand. Following our video on the relaunch – available now on the Car Dealer Magazine…
Apr 2, 2026 · 1:14:52
£7.5bn compensation scheme for motor finance scandal revealed by FCA Targa Florio collapsed with £500,000 debts as failed supercar dealer reveals liabilities G3 Auctions acquired…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:08:03
This week Chris Green from Regit joins James and Rebecca to talk about the biggest news of the week. Weekly Briefing: Cargiant staff told date used car supermarket may close…
Mar 26, 2026 · 53:18
Join us for more best bits from Car Dealer Live 2026. The event took place on March 19 at the British Motor Museum. In a second special podcast, James Baggott rounds up some of…
Mar 22, 2026 · 1:02:32
Motor finance scandal and £85m of cost savings forces Close Brothers to cut 600 jobs Stellantis injects £35m into its dealer group after a staggering £47.9m loss in 2024 Bentley…
Mar 20, 2026 · 1:01:43
Car Dealer Live 2026 took place on March 19 at the British Motor Museum. In this special podcast, James Baggott rounds up some of the highlights from Chinese challenger brands to…
Mar 15, 2026 · 1:08:01
VIDEO: Watch as we catch scamming used car dealer conmen in the act SMMT blasts EV sales targets, branding them a ‘fantasy’ – but government rejects early review Reform UK…
Mar 6, 2026 · 1:04:22
Waddell nicknamed employee ‘Ching the P***’ because ‘his father ran a corner shop’ Daksh Gupta held talks over becoming Big Motoring World CEO after Marshall departure Weekly…
Feb 27, 2026 · 1:09:47
Stellantis falls to first annual loss since merger, but new CEO promises growth CarGurus remains ‘fully operational’ despite falling victim to ‘cybersecurity incident’ New…
Feb 20, 2026 · 1:08:29
Used car sales generated more than 18,500 customer complaints in 2025 – Motor Ombudsman FCA agrees to climbdown over car finance redress scheme with carmakers set for exemption…
Feb 14, 2026 · 1:02:00
Weekly Briefing: Are US car dealers really that more advanced than the Brits? Ferrari confirms ‘Luce’ name for first EV and reveals iPhone-inspired interior Suzuki GB boss…
Feb 7, 2026 · 1:02:33
American car dealers want to block Chinese manufacturers from gaining a foothold in the US Amazon Autos UK launch ‘lined up for 2026’ as web giant to go head to head with…
Jan 30, 2026 · 1:03:22
Car Dealer Recommends: Autoglym products tested and rated – do they get our seal of approval? CMA green-lights BCA owner’s Aston Barclay takeover in provisional ruling Weekly…
Jan 23, 2026 · 1:05:33
Police investigating sudden collapse of supercar dealer Targa Florio Cars Family-run T.C. Harrison becomes latest UK car dealer to sign up with Omoda and Jaecoo Family-run…
Jan 16, 2026 · 1:11:20
Treasury eyes EV charging cost cuts as pay-per-mile tax sparks sales concerns Fraudsters target used car buyers on Cazoo by hacking emails and offering fake discounts European…
Jan 9, 2026 · 1:08:00
Huge £112.9m loss revealed for auction firm BCA and We Buy Any Car’s owner Weekly Briefing: How did Constellation lose so much money in 2025? Video: The car manufacturer winners…
Dec 23, 2025 · 1:08:26
In this special festive edition of the Car Dealer Podcast, hosts James Baggott, Jon Reay, James Batchelor, Joe Wallington and Rebecca Chaplin pick the Car Dealer stories they…
Dec 19, 2025 · 56:26
EU scraps 2035 new petrol and diesel car ban, leaving UK out on a limb ‘Delusional’ EV new car targets are leaving the UK out of step with world – Vertu boss FCA could adjust…
Dec 12, 2025 · 1:07:30
Auto Trader tweaks Deal Builder product making reservations optional Cox says BCA could command ‘unassailable market position’ following Aston Barclay deal Ford to utilise…
Dec 6, 2025 · 1:06:25
Which car dealers make the most profit? The Car Dealer Top 100 2025 details revealed Reports suggest JLR design boss Gerry McGovern has been ‘removed with immediate effect’ UK…
Nov 28, 2025 · 1:08:07
Premium car brands rocked by last minute changes to Motability as legal challenge mooted EV drivers to pay 3p per mile, while Expensive Car Supplement for EVs raised to £50k…
Nov 21, 2025 · 1:05:16
Auto Trader to launch dealer advisory groups in wake of Deal Builder fall out Mitsubishi Motors to introduce new vehicles in the UK next year Ford kills off the Focus – iconic…
Nov 14, 2025 · 1:08:50
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…
Nov 7, 2025 · 1:07:12
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…
Oct 31, 2025 · 1:02:13
Auto Trader’s Catherine Faiers to leave business to take CEO role at Moonpig Electric car prices ROCKET as used car prices are on the rise once again Weekly Briefing: Vauxhall MD…
Oct 24, 2025 · 1:11:29
Robert Forrester warns against potential ‘Motability tax’ as he hits out at ‘gimmick’ approach Seat to become ‘entry’ brand within Volkswagen Group as ‘clear’ future is mapped…
Oct 17, 2025 · 1:01:17
Constellation’s Aston Barclay takeover hangs in the balance as CMA steps up investigation Lawyers claim carmakers ‘would rather cheat than follow law’ as Dieselgate trial kicks…
Oct 10, 2025 · 1:10:45
FCA reveals how payouts will work as millions of car buyers due cash for unfair car finance deals Administrator at GVE London resigns after just 22 days as supercar dealer’s…
Oct 3, 2025 · 1:04:07
Big Motoring World profits collapse more than 1,000% as battle with founder continues JLR confirms ‘controlled, phased restart of operations’ as firm looks to recover from hack…
Sep 24, 2025 · 1:11:55
We're joined live on stage (in a hotel in Oxfordshire) to chat to three fantastic guests from all corners of the automotive industry. Vicky Hart, head of Marketing and Digital…
Sep 20, 2025 · 1:08:23
Last chance to get your hands on Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets with event just days away Use code PICANTO for 10% off tickets JLR shuts factories for another week with claims…
Sep 12, 2025 · 1:07:48
Car Dealer team pick their favourite things about Podcast Live with tickets selling fast Use code PICANTO for 10% off tickets JLR plants shut down will continue into next week,…
Sep 5, 2025 · 1:14:47
Notorious hackers claim responsibility for cyber attack which has ground JLR to a halt Research reveals just SIX electric cars could qualify for the full £3,750 Electric Car…
Aug 29, 2025 · 1:10:00
Time is running out to get your tickets for the Car Dealer Podcast Live – here’s what you can expect Use code PICANTO for 10% off Podcast Live tickets Amazon to launch used car…
Aug 22, 2025 · 1:08:02
Small Cars Direct boss Alex Bradley is named as final guest at Car Dealer Podcast Live Use code PICANTO for 10% off Podcast Live tickets Car supermarket Big Motoring World has…
Aug 16, 2025 · 1:05:18
Tickets selling fast for second Car Dealer Podcast Live recording in September Use code PICANTO for 10% off tickets Government defends its Electric Car Grant after it fails to…
Aug 8, 2025 · 1:04:47
Car finance firms avoid paying millions in compensation after Supreme Court ruling Consumers may get payments of up to £950 for car finance claims – FCA Car dealers’ ‘patchy’…
Jul 18, 2025 · 1:07:34
Automotive industry ‘calls have been heard’ as UK announces £650m Electric Car Grant Vertu boss Robert Forrester welcomes ‘necessary’ Electric Car Grant despite dealer confusion…
Jul 11, 2025 · 1:01:31
Drivers impacted by Citroen and DS airbag recall could be owed compensation – lawyers Citroen dealers under ‘immense pressure’ as some airbag recalls may not happen ‘until 2026’…
Jul 4, 2025 · 1:05:02
Arnold Clark saw revenue soar to £5.2bn in 2024 but bosses warn 2025 tax increases will cost £30m All Electric Garages Group swaps Hyundai for BYD at terminated Stourbridge car…
Jun 27, 2025 · 1:05:36
Administrators at failed used car dealer Cazoo are owed £6m as financial situation is laid bare ‘Subdued consumer demand’ sees used car sales fall at Vertu – but new car sales…
Jun 20, 2025 · 1:10:25
Renault boss Luca de Meo quits automotive industry to become boss of Gucci owner Could Lithia be about to swoop on family-run car dealer group Hatfields? SMMT welcomes…
Jun 13, 2025 · 1:02:04
Used car supermarket Motorpoint back in the black after turning £4.1m pre-tax profit Car supermarket Trade Centre Group aims to bounce back from brutal 2024 losses Wessex Garages…
Jun 6, 2025 · 1:03:14
Jobs at risk as Stellantis and Marshall Motor Group terminate dealer partnership Tumbling EV prices saw demand up 31% in May says new data FCA outlines factors for redress scheme…
May 30, 2025 · 57:59
Waylands sees profits soar and record car sales but agency dents revenue Police investigating after used car dealer’s stolen Porsche is used in shocking ram raid Car dealer…
May 23, 2025 · 1:03:06
BCA’s takeover of Aston Barclay cast into doubt amid investigation by competitions watchdog Weekly Briefing: Why some dealers are worried about the rise of Chinese car makers…
May 16, 2025 · 1:02:00
Used car dealer jailed for illegally selling £300,000 worth of insurance write offs Nissan plots major job losses with 20,000 roles and seven factories set to be cut globally –…
May 9, 2025 · 59:47
Trump teases ‘comprehensive’ trade deal which could see UK vehicle tariffs slashed SMMT welcomes ‘historic first step’ as tariffs slashed on cars exported to India Swansway…
May 2, 2025 · 1:04:36
Official: Used car ad platform Heycar is set to close as Volkswagen pulls the plug Leaked memo reveals VW Group has pulled plug on agency sales for all brands – including Cupra…
Apr 25, 2025 · 1:12:25
Exclusive: Omoda and Jaecoo maker signing up dealers for third brand in UK – Lepas Car Dealer’s James Baggott reveals what has caught his eye on trip to Shanghai Motor Show…
Apr 17, 2025 · 1:10:17
Donate to Jamie Caple's London Marathon run, in aid of Ben Aston Barclay joins Constellation Automotive Group as BCA completes takeover of rival firm Ineos ditches agency sales…
Apr 11, 2025 · 1:03:46
Carwow.co.uk/Partners/CarDealerPodcast Government confirms hybrids to be sold until 2035 while ZEV Mandate fines slashed Swansway to open third BYD dealership as group confirms…
Apr 4, 2025 · 56:06
SMMT hits out at 'deeply disappointing' US tariffs which could cost UK jobs More than 25,000 automotive jobs could be axed as industry feels impact of Trump tariffs Best March…
Mar 28, 2025 · 1:00:15
UK in ‘extensive’ talks with US on car import tariffs as SMMT brands 25% levy ‘disappointing’ Daksh Gupta is back in the motor trade after taking chairman role at car dealer…
Mar 21, 2025 · 1:05:27
Police launch investigation as cars vandalised in yet another Tesla showroom protest ‘The most stressful period of my life’: Daksh Gupta opens up on impact of Marshall takeover…
Mar 14, 2025 · 1:06:45
Tom Hartley Junior signs one of the biggest car deals in history after sale of Ecclestone collection Nissan would be 'mad' to quit the UK says brand's former boss Andy Palmer…
Mar 7, 2025 · 1:05:20
UK new car market shrinks again in February as BEVs make up a quarter of all registrations Used car supermarket Big Motoring World comes under fire from BBC Watchdog Financial…
Feb 28, 2025 · 1:07:10
CDL Agenda: Practical tips and real world examples of how car dealers are using AI today Chinese cars boomed in Europe last month while Teslas nosedived by 45% – JATO BMW puts…
Feb 21, 2025 · 55:00
Cut VAT on EVs and bring back grants – Stellantis boss calls for help to drive electric car sales We must relaunch Vauxhall – the days of declining market share are FINISHED…
Feb 14, 2025 · 59:34
Two used car dealers added to the line-up at Car Dealer Live for special Q&A session Suzuki to slash UK dealer network as bosses blame impact of ZEV mandate targets Hundreds of…
Feb 7, 2025 · 1:04:19
Vertu warns profits will be slashed and jobs axed as ZEV Mandate and NI costs bite Peugeot CEO Linda Jackson to retire as Stellantis shuffles senior management Vauxhall MD James…
Jan 30, 2025 · 1:06:59
Former Volkswagen boss Alex Smith appointed chair of dealer group Lookers Security fears are holding Chinese carmakers back among older UK buyers – survey Government to pump £65m…
Jan 24, 2025 · 1:03:08
Chancellor weighs into car finance crisis as she looks to protect UK economy Chancellor’s Supreme Court intervention sees share prices soar at motor finance providers Profits…
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