Big Motoring World and Cargiant results, JLR begins phased restart, and the 'most unreliable cars' revealed – with Tom Ellis, episode 225
Big Motoring World profits collapse more than 1,000% as battle with founder continuesJLR confirms ‘controlled, phased restart of operations’ as firm looks to recover from hackDemand for used JLR models dwindles as buyers look elsewhere after cyberattackCargiant clocks up £121.2m profit in 2024 after dramatic rise in property valueUsed van dealer marks 20 years in business by taking staff on holidayThe most unreliable used cars revealed after survey of 30,000 ownersElectric cars approach ‘universal tipping point’, as government urged to cut VAT on roadside chargingSend us a voice note! WhatsApp: 07463 383310
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Car Dealer Podcast Live 2025 – with Vicky Hart, Matt Galvin and Alex Bradley
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 for Waylands, Matt Galvin, managing director of Polestar UK & Ireland, and Alex Bradley, founder of Small Cars Direct, chat to the Car Dealer team about all things motor trade.Podcast Live 2025 is sponsored by Motorway
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FCA teams up with influencers, JLR shutdown enters another week, and what is a cluster fankle? – with James Wilson, episode 224
Last chance to get your hands on Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets with event just days awayUse code PICANTO for 10% off ticketsJLR shuts factories for another week with claims they may remain silent ‘until November’FCA teaming up with influencers to highlight dangers of car finance claim advertsCar dealer Kevin Mackie receives boost as legal case gets Commons backing from MPToyota specialist Steven Eagell announces record revenue as profits nudge up in ‘robust’ year
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JLR downtime spans two weeks, Harwoods offloads Land Rover sites, and FCA redress scheme due next year – with Steven Douglas, episode 223
Car Dealer team pick their favourite things about Podcast Live with tickets selling fastUse code PICANTO for 10% off ticketsJLR plants shut down will continue into next week, confirms manufacturerFamily-run Harwoods sells up JLR dealerships to Dubai-based investorsCompensation for mis-sold car finance could begin next year, says FCA chief
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JLR hacked, GVE enters administration, and only six cars likely to get full EV grant – with Joe Betty, episode 222
Notorious hackers claim responsibility for cyber attack which has ground JLR to a haltResearch reveals just SIX electric cars could qualify for the full £3,750 Electric Car GrantAuto Trader changing email lead notifications to ‘protect customer data’Supercar dealer GVE London officially appoints administrators as firm faces uncertain futureTime is running out to get your tickets for the Car Dealer Podcast Live – here’s what you can expectUse code PICANTO for 10% off Podcast Live tickets
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