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Motor Trade Radio

Motor Trade Radio
Electric Vehicles
Used Car Market
Automotive Industry
ZEV Mandate
Used Car Trade Values
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Battery Electric Vehicles
Cazoo
Vertu Motors
UK Automotive Market
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Stellantis
Trade Values
Car Finance
Jaguar Land Rover
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Mental Health
New Car Registrations
Chinese Car Brands

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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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 ... more

⚠️ 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 exclusi... more

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 deale... more

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 governmen... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Godbold
Automotive retail industry guru and IGC Digital professional
IGC Digital
Episode: Building trust with car buyers. Industry salaries. And THREE new Chinese car brands to debut in 2027! (E65, S12)
David Bilsborough
Owner of Cheshire Cars and used-car retailer
Cheshire Cars
Episode: 📈 EVs Go Mainstream, Diesel Reaches a Tipping Point (E:63 S:12)
Peter Smyth
Co-director of Swansway Group, retailer interviewed on market performance
Swansway Group
Episode: 📈 September new car regs highest since 2017, driven by EVs and new entrant brands (E62, S12)
Harry Bott
Industry Analyst, Director of Mediahawk, analyst on Chinese brands
Mediahawk
Episode: 📈 September new car regs highest since 2017, driven by EVs and new entrant brands (E62, S12)
Robert Forrester
Vertu Motors CEO, commentator on NFDA ZEV mandate
Vertu Motors
Episode: 📈 September new car regs highest since 2017, driven by EVs and new entrant brands (E62, S12)
Lawrence Vaughan
CEO, Big Motoring World
Big Motoring World
Episode: 📈 September new car regs highest since 2017, driven by EVs and new entrant brands (E62, S12)
Rupert Pontin
Industry analyst from Brego, monthly trade value roundup
Brego
Episode: 🎙️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)
Carl Davis
Industry guest recurring on headlines
Episode: 🎙️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)
Stephen Whitton
Host of Menable Moments segment
Menable
Episode: 🚨 Are car buyers becoming more unreasonable? Why follow-ups boost loyalty and more! (E58, S12)

Hosts

Philip Nothard
Automotive retail commentator and Cox Automotive representative
Curtis Hutchinson
Automotive retail commentator

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 Kingdom6 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 Kingdom7 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 Kingdom7 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 Kingdom7 years ago

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Building trust with car buyers. Industry salaries. And THREE new Chinese car brands to debut in 2027! (E65, S12)
Q: Are used cars now the biggest lead generator for new-car sales?
Ian Godbold says many buyers begin by searching for a used car but may choose a new model when attractive finance, monthly payments, technology and specifications make it appealing. He recommends combining new- and used-car marketing, including showing relevant new-car offers in used-car search results.
📈 EVs Go Mainstream, Diesel Reaches a Tipping Point (E:63 S:12)
Q: What's your feeling generally in the market at the minute from your conversations? What are customers saying to you at the minute or those kind of conversations?
Bilsborough says diesel demand is diminishing as fuel prices rise, and he believes the market has reached a tipping point. He also reports that many dealers are struggling to source stock and experiencing fewer inquiries, while his own business is roughly returning a profit.
📈 EVs Go Mainstream, Diesel Reaches a Tipping Point (E:63 S:12)
Q: So what's happening now? What are you seeing and hearing around, you know, used EVs in the market?
Bilsborough says EVs have become a mainstream market, with wholesale prices up more than 20% since the Middle East conflict began, while retail prices have risen only around 5% to 10%. He says buyers are increasingly switching from petrol and diesel to fully electric vehicles.
⚡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)
Q: Following up on the impact of the Chinese brands, how did BYD, Moda, and JAKU perform in September?
They performed very strongly at the retail level due to well-placed offers and a proactive showroom presence, with national campaigns and events that boosted footfall and showroom activity.
💡 TRADE VALUES SPECIAL: Brego's Rupert Pontin joins Curtis and Philip for an exclusive sneak preview of September's trade value trends (E59, S12)
Q: What impact does the plate change have on trade values, especially regarding ex-rental fleets and part exchanges?
Rupert explains that September is a minefield for plate-change effects; new car activity from contract hire and leasing tends to return to the market later in the month, and de-fleet processes create a temporary pause in wholesale stock, which can lead to volatility in trade values as the month progresses toward October.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Motor Trade Radio

What is Motor Trade Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly coverage of the UK car retail sector, combining a concise news round-up with interviews and specialist segments. Regular hosts Philip Nothard and Curtis Hutchinson discuss market conditions, new and used vehicle sales, trade values, electric vehicle adoption, Chinese brands, dealer operations, regulation and business results. Recurring contributors add data-led analysis of registrations and vehicle values, while retailer and supplier leaders share practical perspectives on trading, customer service, workforce skills and workshop productivity. The mix of current headlines, commercial analysis and operational advice is particularly relevant to franchised and independent dealers, car supermarkets, automotive suppliers and others working... more

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1. Ian Godbold
2. David Bilsborough
3. Peter Smyth
4. Harry Bott
5. Robert Forrester
6. Lawrence Vaughan
7. Rupert Pontin
8. Carl Davis

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