Motor Trade Radio

⚠️ BONUS EPISODE: Vertu CEO Robert Forrester joins Curtis and Philip on the Motor Trade Radio podcast to discuss the group's full year results and more!   Talking points include:   ✅ Revenue increased to £4.83bn, up from £4.76bn   ✅ Profits declined year on year, down from £24.8m to £20.3m   ✅ New vehicle markets remained weak, with Vertu explicitly citing the ZEV mandate and associated margin pressure as key headwinds.   ✅ Used remained stable, providing an important source of revenue   ✅ Aftersales was the star performer, delivering record results and a £2.9m uplift in gross profit, now accounting for over 46% of total group gross profit.   ✅ Robert also shares some views from his recent fact-finding mission to China, with the group targeting growth with Jaecoo, Omoda, Chery and Leapmotor   ✅ Upbeat March and April trading and some exclusive insights into Vertu's 10-day new car event in May which delivered a welcome sales boost   All the Chatter That Matters on Motor Trade Radio, powered by Cazoo & Motors.     #automotive  

⚠️USED CAR TRADE VALUES POD EXCLUSIVE ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown on April's used car trade values and key market trends from Brego on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo & Motors.   In the first of our new monthly series, we're delighted to welcome Rupert Pontin, Brego's Head of Insight & Communication, to take us through the month's key trends.   Talking points include:   ✅ Price trends by segment and age ✅ Overall used car sales volumes for the month ✅ Used sales demand by fuel type and sector ✅ Best, fastest and slowest sellers   Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio.   #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs

HEADLINES POD Philip and Curtis have the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo & Motors.     Plus, special guest Graeme Potts, founder of Eden Motor Group  

INDUSTRY LEGEND ALERT! For this special Motor Trade Radio weekday episode – powered by Cazoo & Motors – Curtis and Philip are joined by Graeme Potts, founder and CEO of Eden Motor Group.   With the group celebrating its 18th anniversary, we thought it would be a good opportunity to catch up with Graeme to chat about the past, present and future of one of the UK's most highly regarded franchised dealer groups.   Launched as a solus Vauxhall business, Eden Motor Group is now a true multi-franchise group, Eden continues to represent Vauxhall as well as Mazda, Hyundai, MG, Skywell, Peugeot and Leapmotor. It also has a network of authorised repairers and approved used centres.   In our wide-ranging interview, Graeme ("I'm unashamedly a retailer") also discusses his approach to OEM representation, taking on emergent brands and driving growth through the business.   And shares how the March plate change performed for the group and why he feels optimistic about trading in Q2 despite global headwinds.   He also provides an update on the Institute of the Motor Industry, which he has been chairing since last June, and industry charity Ben, where he is a board adviser.   Available now on your podcast feed or here   #automotive

Philip and Curtis have the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo & Motors.    

⚠️USED CAR VALUES POD EXCLUSIVE ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown on cap HPI's March used car trade values on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo. Chris Plumb, Head of Current Car Valuations, takes us through the month's key trends.   In what Chris describes as a "multi-layered month" with downward movements across all age and mileage profiles, our talking points include:   ✅ Headline trade values down -1.2% (-£245) at 3yrs/60,000 miles ✅ A look at trends by fuel type, with a special focus on BEVs ✅ Price trends by segment and age ✅ Retail activity by average days to sell ✅ Auction house trends ✅ Roundup of Q1 performance and expectations for April and Q2   Plus, #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio.   #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs

Join Philip and Curtis for the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo. Plus David Manchester from Automotive Assets on M&A activity in the sector.     Headlines include:     ✅ New car regs up 7% to enjoy best February in 22 years, while vans enjoy a modest increase   ✅ Older used car prices continued to rise in February   ✅ FCA announces it is streamlining its redress scheme   ✅ Just Motor Group sold to Employee Ownership Trust ✅ Vertu reports on strong trading in latest interims ✅ GM returns to the UK   Streaming now on your podcast feed or here ▶️ 

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 & Cazoo.   PLUS! Industry guru Ian Goldbold's content marketing strategies Top Tips for the March plate-change.   Stories under the spotlight include:  

⚠️USED CAR VALUES POD EXCLUSIVE ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown on cap hpi's February used car trade values on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo. Senior Valuations Editor Jeremy Yea takes us through the month's key trends.       Talking points include:   ✅ Headline trade values dip -0.4% (-£75) at 3yrs/60,000 miles       ✅ A look at trends by fuel type, with a special focus on BEVs       ✅ Price trends by segment and age       ✅ Retail activity by average days to sell       ✅ Auction house trends       ✅ Expectations for March       Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio.   #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs

⚠️ JUST DROPPED ⚠️ Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters with Curtis and Philip on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo.   Plus,

Don't miss the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo.     PLUS, special guests – industry guru Ian Godbold's Top Tips for Q1 and cap hpi's Chris Plumb on January's trade values.    

⚠️USED CAR VALUES EXCLUSIVE ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown on cap hpi's January used car trade values on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo. Head of Current Car Valuations Chris Plumb takes us through the month's key trends.     Talking points include:   ✅ Headline trade values dip -0.2% at 3yrs/60,000 miles   ✅ A look at trends by fuel type, with a special focus on BEVs and PHEVs   ✅ Price trends by segment and age   ✅ Retail activity by average days to sell   ✅ Auction house trends   ✅ Expectations for February, Q1 and the rest of the year!   Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio.   #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs

 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  

▶️ STREAMING NOW!   What a great week catching up with everyone at AM Live! Hear our lowdown on the show, the latest industry headlines and some special guests!   ✅ NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey – who's up, who's down and who's new? ⚡ EV Pay-Per-Mile tax regime and why LCVs could be exempt…if it happens

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.   This week for your listening pleasure!  

⚠️USED CAR VALUES EXCLUSIVE ⚠️    We've got the full lowdown on cap hpi's October used car trade values on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS. Head of Current Car Valuations Chris Plumb takes us through what drove the small -1.1% (£225) dip in values.   Talking points include: ➡️ Headline trade values at 3yrs/60,000 miles   ➡️ A look at trends by fuel type, with a special focus on the strength of BEVs   ➡️ Price trends by segment and age, with some notable SUV movements   ➡️ Retail activity by average days to sell   ➡️ Auction house trends   ➡️ Expectations for November and the rest of Q4   ➡️ Chris's view on how the latest wave of new entrant Chinese brands will impact used values   Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio. #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs

Join Philip and Curtis for the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS.   ⚠️ Is the Motability scheme set for a tax upset in the Budget?

⚠️ Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS.   ⚖️ The return of Dieselgate as five OEMs face a major lawsuit in the High Court, accused of cheating on emission tests

▶️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.   This week…  

⚠️USED CAR VALUES EXCLUSIVE ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown on Cap HPI's September used car trade values on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS. Senior Valuations Editor Jeremy Yea takes us through how the constrained supply of 3-to 5-year-old cars contributed to the 0.2% rise in values.   Talking points include: ✅ Headline trade values at 3yrs/60,000 miles   ✅ A look at trends by fuel type, with a special focus on BEVs and PHEVs   ✅ Price trends by segment and age   ✅ Retail activity by average days to sell   ✅ Auction house trends   ✅ Expectations for October and Q4   Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio. #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs