UK 'not open for business' says Stellantis boss, franchised dealers' worries on finance scandal, and Harwoods' painful losses – with Peter Jones, episode 199
Tom Hartley Junior signs one of the biggest car deals in history after sale of Ecclestone collectionNissan would be 'mad' to quit the UK says brand's former boss Andy PalmerStellantis boss warns that UK is 'not open for business' as he discusses closure of Luton plantFranchise dealers admit 'concerns' over ongoing car finance crisisCar Dealer Live as it happens: Breaking news from the motor trade conference todayLuxury car dealer group Harwoods swings to devastating £11.8m lossFrom tax to takeovers: Why are so many franchised car dealerships closing down?
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Marshall closures, EV sales up in February, and Tom Hartley in Harrods – with Phil Nothard, episode 198
UK new car market shrinks again in February as BEVs make up a quarter of all registrationsUsed car supermarket Big Motoring World comes under fire from BBC WatchdogFinancial Ombudsman Service receives record number of complaints about car financeSupercar dealer Tom Hartley makes history by selling luxury vehicles at HarrodsFurther job losses expected at Marshall Motor Group as retailer axes four Stellantis dealers‘We are nothings to them’: Staff hit out at ‘cold’ Group 1 as car dealer axes three UK sites
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Chinese cars boom in Europe, BMW cans EVs in Oxford, and James Batchelor mentions the war – with James Wilson, episode 197
CDL Agenda: Practical tips and real world examples of how car dealers are using AI todayChinese cars boomed in Europe last month while Teslas nosedived by 45% – JATOBMW puts brakes on EV production at Mini Oxford – blames slow electric car salesAston Martin axes 5% of its workforce in response to widening losses in 2024Used car dealer blocks Land Rover dealership entrance with truck until his car is repairedVideo: Watch as we go behind the scenes at the world’s largest car auction in Japan
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Vauxhall needs a 'relaunch', Chancellor kept out of motor finance court case, and Renault tries to keep older cars on the road – with Elliot Ashley, episode 196
Cut VAT on EVs and bring back grants – Stellantis boss calls for help to drive electric car salesWe must relaunch Vauxhall – the days of declining market share are FINISHED Lloyds ring-fences £1.2bn for handling car finance crisis as bank puts aside additional £700mChancellor’s intervention into motor finance scandal is REJECTED by Supreme CourtRenault launches new ‘Originals’ service to help keep classic cars on the roadNew 'Carwow Wallet' service looks to make life easier for car dealers using online auctions
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Suzuki cuts dealer network, BCA job losses, and Nissan-Honda talks collapse – with Dan Yeomans, episode 195
Two used car dealers added to the line-up at Car Dealer Live for special Q&A sessionSuzuki to slash UK dealer network as bosses blame impact of ZEV mandate targetsHundreds of BCA workers facing job losses as firm announces shock site closureStellantis-backed Chinese EV brand Leapmotor plans 80 dealers by end of 2025Nissan and Honda abandon merger talks after failing to agree terms on $58bn dealFamily-run car dealership doing its bit for Ukraine with supply of heavy duty vehicles to front line
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