Motor Trade Radio

Electric Vehicles

Automotive Industry

Volkswagen Finance

Carcare

Ancaster Group

Vehicle Inventory Management

Operational Efficiency

Skywell

Dragon 2000

Jigcar

UK Market

Dealer Partnerships

Warranty Solutions Group

Used Car Trade Values

Used Cars

Agency Model

Derren Martin

Cazoo

Suzuki UK

Used Car Values

Motor Trade Radio, powered by MOTORS & 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.

38 ratings

Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	736	Founded	10 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Business NewsNews

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Latest Episodes

📢 New cars lose 37% value in the first year. EV transition remains fragile. Plus, Ian Godbold's Top Tip! (E19 S12)

🛜 THIS WEEK'S BIG HEADLINES 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, special guests Ian Godbold and Umesh Samani! ▶️ New ca... more

28 Mar 2026 • 39 min

🚗 INDEPENDENT DEALER SPECIAL! IMDA chairman and co-founder Umesh Samani in conversation with Philip and Curtis (E18, S12)

🚗 INDEPENDENT CAR DEALER SPECIAL! Umesh Samani is Curtis and Phil's special guest on this weekday Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo. Umesh will be a familiar name to many listeners for his tireless work over the years raising the ... more

25 Mar 2026 • 39 min

🚘Industry calls for urgent ZEV mandate review. Stellantis injects £35m into its dealer group following loss & more! (E17, S12)

🛜 STREAMING NOW! We've got the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo. Plus, an extract from our Farizon OEM pod exclusive interview with Calum James. ▶️ Car ind... more

21 Mar 2026 • 36 min

💡 FARIZON OEM SPECIAL: in this EXCLUSIVE pod we talk to Calum James, General Manager of the all-electric commercial vehicle brand as it rolls out its UK dealer network (E16, S12)

🚨FARIZON POD EXCLUSIVE!🚨 We're delighted to welcome Farizon's UK General Manager Calum James to the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS & Cazoo.

The Chinese all-electric commercial vehicle maker, launched in the UK in 2025 and is buildin... more

18 Mar 2026 • 42 min

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Recent Guests

Calum James

General Manager, Farizon UK

Farizon/Jameel Motors

Episode: 💡 FARIZON OEM SPECIAL: in this EXCLUSIVE pod we talk to Calum James, General Manager of the all-electric commercial vehicle brand as it rolls out its UK dealer network (E16, S12)

Craig Ford

Guest from Motability Operations, re-marketing head

Motability Operations

Episode: 📢 This week, a pod of two halves: Strategic dealer acquisitions and the latest used car retailing trends (E15 S12)

David Manchester

Founder of Automotive Assets, M&A advisor to dealers

Automotive Assets

Episode: 📻 February's new car and van regs and used car retailing trends (E14, S12)

Matt Muilenburg

Chief Product Officer of Impel

Impel

Episode: 💡 For our latest SUPPLIER SPECIAL, we talk to Impel's Matt Muilenburg and James Leese about how AI can transform the customer journey and maximise leads (E03, S12)

James Leese

Managing Director of Impel for UK and Ireland

Impel

Episode: 💡 For our latest SUPPLIER SPECIAL, we talk to Impel's Matt Muilenburg and James Leese about how AI can transform the customer journey and maximise leads (E03, S12)

Robert Forrester

CEO of Vertu Motors, a major automotive retailing company in the UK.

Vertu Motors

Episode: 🚨BONUS EPISODE: Vertu boss Robert Forrester in conversation about the Budget's impact on the sector, plus his thoughts on Q1 and 2026 (E79, S11)

Jon Wakefield

UK MD of AION Auto Group

AION Auto

Episode: 🚗 Our take on AM Live, NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey, EV Pay-Per-Mile and more! (E75 S11)

David Cately

Director of Automobile at Suzuki

Suzuki

Episode: 🎧 October's new car and van regs and used car trends. FCA update. Another new car brand coming to the UK! (E73 S11)

David Kateley

UK Director of Automobile at Suzuki

Suzuki

Episode: 🚗 SUZUKI POD EXCLUSIVE! UK boss David Kateley on the brand's transitional 2025, EV debut and future strategic plans (E72, S11)

Hosts

Philip Nothard

Co-host of the show, Philip Nothard engages in discussions on automotive market trends and strategies while supporting the mental health aspect within the industry.

Curtis Hutchinson

Co-host and expert discussing automotive industry dynamics, market trends, and key issues influencing car retailing.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings

A good listen - thanks guys
Always a useful, well connected update.
Apple Podcasts
5
Shandois
United Kingdom5 years ago
Always gets my weekend off to a great start
Get your ducks in a row for the week ahead. Plenty of interesting points made every week, with some great interviews too.
Apple Podcasts
5
Gingermagee
United Kingdom6 years ago
Excellent motor trade podcast
Like the down to earth bite size podcast, as I have a 50 min commute so fill the time quite nicely with a weekly dose of motor professional related news and some good insights
Apple Podcasts
5
To busy to write
United Kingdom6 years ago
An auto retail must-listen
Essential weekly listening for anyone involved in the motor trade. Consistently high quality and extremely insightful.
Apple Podcasts
5
Richard Aucock
United Kingdom6 years ago

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Listeners value the informative discussions and current updates on the car retail sector.

The hosts are praised for their engaging and knowledgeable presentation style.

Many find the expert interviews particularly insightful, making it a must-listen for automotive professionals.

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Apple Podcasts	#61	United Kingdom/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts	#37	Ireland/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts	#246	Denmark/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts	#250	Sweden/News/Business News
Apple Podcasts	#250	United Arab Emirates/News/Business News

Talking Points

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💡 FARIZON OEM SPECIAL: in this EXCLUSIVE pod we talk to Calum James, General Manager of the all-electric commercial vehicle brand as it rolls out its UK dealer network (E16, S12)

Q: Can you tell us which groups have signed up with you so far, and give an indication on what type of dealers you're looking to partner with in the UK?

We've partnered with Heathrow Van Centre, SMV Commercials, Brian Currie, Rygor, Pentagon, Bridgend Ford, plus a flagship Park Royal site; we're focusing on businesses with strong CV experience and an understanding of uptime, fleet needs, and electrification.

🚗 USED CAR VALUES EXCLUSIVE: We're joined by cap hpi's Jeremy Yea for his roundup of February's trade values (E11, S12)

Q: How did BEVs perform relative to overall market demand?

BEVs showed record volumes that fed into the data, with continued demand even as prices moved; some models saw significant price drops, but overall demand remained healthy across channels.

🚗 USED CAR VALUES EXCLUSIVE: We're joined by cap hpi's Jeremy Yea for his roundup of February's trade values (E11, S12)

Q: What were the notable movements by age and price points?

Older vehicles, particularly those five to seven years and beyond, showed stronger movement and held value, while younger stock under three years softened; the mix affected overall valuations.

🚗 USED CAR VALUES EXCLUSIVE: We're joined by cap hpi's Jeremy Yea for his roundup of February's trade values (E11, S12)

Q: How did February's trade values into March compare with historical trends?

February into March saw a small decline of about 0.4 percent for a three-year-60 benchmark, which is below the seasonal average, with older stock holding value better than younger stock.

📻 February's new car and van regs and used car retailing trends (E14, S12)

Q: And David, how would you describe the current appetite for both disposals and acquisitions?

David Manchester described a steady, if cautious, appetite for both disposals and acquisitions, emphasizing the importance of brand strength, modern facilities, and robust corporate standards in attracting buyers, while noting that deals often take several years to complete and require careful succession planning.

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Focusing on the car retailing sector, this weekly podcast provides crucial insights into the UK automotive market. The discussions revolve around current trends in used and new car sales, the impact of changing regulations, and the industry's response to economic shifts. Noteworthy segments include expert interviews and analysis on emerging technologies such as AI in car dealership operations, mental health discussions tailored for automotive professionals, and thoughtful examinations of automotive brands and their market strategies. This podcast is distinctive for its blend of serious industry analysis and lighter, engaging conversations, making it appealing for anyone interested in the fast-evolving automotive retail landscape.

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1. Calum James
2. Craig Ford
3. David Manchester
4. Matt Muilenburg
5. James Leese
6. Robert Forrester
7. Jon Wakefield
8. David Cately

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