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Motor Trade Radio, powered by Cazoo, is a weekly podcast serving the UK's car retailing sector. Every Saturday we share the latest headlines from across the media impacting the franchised, independent and car supermarket sectors, along with #AllTheChatterThatMatters with your hosts Philip Nothard and Curtis Hutchinson.

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November 7, 2026Episode 6841 min

📻 October's new car regs up as EV tactical activity builds. Used car prices soften. Plus Harry Bott! (E68, S12)

Join Curtis and Philip for the big car retailing stories from factory to forecourt on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. We're also joined by Mediahawk's Harry Bott for his roundup of how the Chinese brands performed in October. 💡 Year-end push by OEMS lifts EV sales in October, as new car market rises 5.4% 💡Used prices soften in October, driven by younger age profile cars 💡Barclays to offer car finance mis-selling payouts ahead of court ruling 💡Year-end discounts could damage the used EV market 💡How independent garages are closing the gap on franchised workshops for repair times #Automotive Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

October 31, 2026Episode 6736 min

🎙️ Budget round-up. Group 1 U-turns on JLR exit. Free EV sales training for independents. (E67, S12)

Catch the big car retailing stories from factory to forecourt on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Plus, Brego's Rupert Pontin on October's trade value trends. In the news this week.. ➡️ Motor trade slams Budget for failing to support businesses ➡️ Group 1 U-turns on decision to terminate 10 JLR dealerships ➡️ Independent car dealers offered free EV sales training, as used electric market grows ➡️ Grainger Motor Group takes over former Motorpoint site in Ipswich ➡️ Big Motoring World to open Coventry car supermarket in Q1 2027 #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #UsedCars #EVs #UKAuto #CarRetail #Motors #Podcast Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

October 29, 2026Episode 6622 min

💡 TRADE VALUES SPECIAL: We're joined by Brego's Rupert Pontin for an exclusive sneak preview of October's trade values trends (E66, S12)

⚠️ OCTOBER TRADE VALUE TRENDS⚠️ We've got the full lowdown of October's trade values from Brego on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Curtis and Philip are joined by Rupert Pontin, Brego's Head of Insight & Communication, for an exclusive sneak preview of the month's key trends. Talking points include: ➡️Headline used car trade price trends for October ➡️Trade price trends by segment, age and fuel type ➡️ Retail advert volumes for the month, including a drop in small-car advertising…and why! ➡️ Fastest-selling used cars Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters from factory to forecourt on Motor Trade Radio. #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs

October 24, 2026Episode 1443 min

Building trust with car buyers. Industry salaries. And THREE new Chinese car brands to debut in 2027! (E65, S12)

Philip and Curtis cover the biggest car-retailing stories from factory to forecourt on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Plus, the latest Top Tip from our industry guru Ian Godbold! ✅ Only a third of used car buyers trust dealers, with hidden faults cited as their biggest concern, reports Cazoo ✅ Pay growth at car dealerships has stalled, while staff turnover falls, finds annual BDO Motor Salary Survey ✅ Full-year financials from US-owned mega groups – Sytner and Group 1 ✅We reveal not one but THREE new Chinese brands heading to the UK in 2027 #Automotive #AutomotiveNews #UsedCars #EVs #UKAuto #CarRetail #Motors #Podcast Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

October 17, 2026Episode 6428 min

🎙️Between a rock and a hard place: UK walks EU tightrope on Chinese car tariffs. Cazoo's stand against clocking. Lithia and Vertu results (E64, S12)

Curtis and Philip discuss the big car retailing stories from factory to forecourt on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. We're also joined by our mental wealth guru Stephen Whitton for the month's [M]enable Moment 🏭 UK government resists EU pressure to hit China with car tariffs 💷 Motor finance redress challenge set for February 2027 🚗 Cazoo calls for tougher legislation as six in ten dealers believe clocking has increased 📈 The latest financials from Lithia UK (FY) and Vertu Motors (H1), with profits up for both groups 🚘 Motorpoint to close Ipswich used car supermarket after just 3.5 years #Automotive #UsedCars #EVs Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

October 10, 2026Episode 6344 min

📈 EVs Go Mainstream, Diesel Reaches a Tipping Point (E:63 S:12)

Philip Nothard is joined by special guest and friend of the podcast, David Bilsborough, owner of Cheshire Cars, while Curtis Hutchinson takes a well-earned break. 🎙️ David brings a retailer's perspective from the front line of the used car market, discussing how EVs have transitioned from niche to mainstream, the impact of rising fuel costs on diesel demand, and the growing influence of market forces on wholesale and retail pricing. 💡 The episode also reviews the final September new car registration figures, the latest LCV market performance, and what dealers can expect as they navigate the final quarter of the year. ➡️ Why David believes EVs are no longer a niche market and how wholesale values have surged in recent months. ➡️ The impact of rising diesel prices and whether the market has reached a tipping point for consumer demand. ➡️ Dealer sentiment heading into Q4, stock sourcing challenges, and how independents are adapting to changing market conditions. ➡️ Expectations for Chinese brands as more vehicles enter the used car marketplace. ➡️ Thoughts on the ZEV Mandate, new car registration trends, and how today's volumes could support future used car supply. 🏆 Plus, David shares his outlook for the remainder of 2026 and why optimism remains essential for successful retailers despite ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty. #Automotive #MotorTrade #CarRetail #UsedCars #ElectricVehicles #EV #DealerNetwork #AutomotiveRetail Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

October 3, 2026Episode 6254 min

📈 September new car regs highest since 2017, driven by EVs and new entrant brands (E62, S12)

With registrations up 12.1% in September, Philip and Curtis have the full lowdown on what drove the market on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. 🎙️ Plus two special guests! Swansway Motor Group co-director Peter Smyth provides a retailer's perspective on how the month performed. And Mediahawk analyst Harry Bott reviews the growing impact of Chinese OEMs on new car sales. 💡 We also look at new van sales and share Cazoo's Market View analysis of used car trends in September. ➡️ Vertu boss Robert Forrester hits out at the NFDA's ZEV Mandate position 🏆 And record FY results from Waylands and Big Motoring World. #Automotive Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

October 1, 2026Episode 6139 min

⚡SPECIAL EPISODE: "You need to be fleet of foot in this industry!" Swansway's Peter Smyth on the September plate-change, industry challenges and opportunities! (E61, S12)

⚠️ Swansway Group co-director Peter Smyth joins Philip and Curtis on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo, to chat about how the September plate-change performed across the business and more! Talking points include: ✅ 76-plate retail sales boost ✅ What does September tell us about consumer confidence ✅ How EV consideration was boosted ✅ The role of new Chinese brand partners in driving new car sales…not all of them EVs! ✅ Growth of used EV sales ✅ View on the ZEV Mandate consultation ✅ Swansway's focus in Q4 and expectations for 2027 #automotive

September 26, 2026Episode 6036 min

🎙️In the news this week: How trustworthiness boosts searches and sales. Showrooms are the place to buy finance. Plus, Ian Godbold's Top Tip! (E60, S12)

Check out the big car-retailing stories, from factory to forecourt, on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. 🎙️ Plus industry guru Ian Godbold's latest Top Tip. 🎙️ And Brego's Rupert Pontin on trade value trends. ☑️ Hidden faults and undisclosed damage top concerns for used car buyers ☑️ Over half of car buyers would prefer to finalise finance in person ☑️ Number of EV models on sale in the UK has doubled, with a new EV hitting the market every fortnight! ☑️ With more EVs on the road, we now know they're less likely to fail their MoT, finds new survey ☑️ EU limiting import of Chinese hybrids could see stock diverted to the UK #Automotive Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️

September 25, 2026Episode 5921 min

💡 TRADE VALUES SPECIAL: Brego's Rupert Pontin joins Curtis and Philip for an exclusive sneak preview of September's trade value trends (E59, S12)

⚠️ TRADE VALUES SPECIAL ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown of September's trade values from Brego on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. We're joined by Rupert Pontin, Brego's Head of Insight & Communication, for an exclusive preview of the month's key trends. Talking points include: Headline used car trade price trends for September and Q3 Trade price trends by segment, age and fuel type Impact of the plate change, with an influx of part-exchanges and de-fleets Fastest-selling used cars of the month Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio. #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs