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🎙️Between a rock and a hard place: UK walks EU tightrope on Chinese car tariffs. Cazoo's stand against clocking. Lithia and Vertu results (E64, S12)

Curtis and Philip discuss the big car retailing stories from factory to forecourt on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo...

28:35Oct 17, 2026

📈 EVs Go Mainstream, Diesel Reaches a Tipping Point (E:63 S:12)

Philip Nothard is joined by special guest and friend of the podcast, David Bilsborough, owner of Cheshire Cars, while Curtis Hutchinson take...

44:46Oct 10, 2026

📈 September new car regs highest since 2017, driven by EVs and new entrant brands (E62, S12)

With registrations up 12.1% in September, Philip and Curtis have the full lowdown on what drove the market on this week's Motor Trade Radio...

54:45Oct 3, 2026

⚡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)

⚠️ Swansway Group co-director Peter Smyth joins Philip and Curtis on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo, to chat about how the...

39:40Oct 1, 2026

🎙️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)

Check out the big car-retailing stories, from factory to forecourt, on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. 🎙️ Plus ind...

36:36Sep 26, 2026

💡 TRADE VALUES SPECIAL: Brego's Rupert Pontin joins Curtis and Philip for an exclusive sneak preview of September's trade value trends (E59, S12)

⚠️ TRADE VALUES SPECIAL ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown of September's trade values from Brego on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Ca...

21:19Sep 25, 2026

🚨 Are car buyers becoming more unreasonable? Why follow-ups boost loyalty and more! (E58, S12)

Catch the big car retailing stories on Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Phil's on hols so Curtis is joined by friend of the pod...

44:07Sep 19, 2026

🚘 August new car regs with special guest Harry Bott (E57, S12)

Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters with Philip and Curtis on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powere...

42:43Sep 12, 2026

📣 September plate change. August used market trends. Xpeng to take over UK distribution (E56, S12)

Catch the big car retailing stories with Curtis and Philip on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. This week we're joine...

42:47Sep 5, 2026

🎙️PLATE CHANGE SPECIAL! Steve Young, Auto West London MD, on September's opportunities and challenges (E55, S12)

🎙️SEPTEMBER PLATE SPECIAL: Streaming now on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Curtis and Philip welcome back Steve Young, Ma...

38:40Sep 3, 2026

SUPPLIER SPECIAL: We talk to Autotech Group's CEO Simon King about how to boost workshop productivity (E54, S12)

🚨WORKSHOP SPECIAL POD 🚨 We're delighted to welcome Autotech Group CEO Simon King to the Motor Trade Radio podcast for our latest Supplier...

28:13Sep 2, 2026

🎧 August trade values. ZEV Mandate's impact on EV residuals. Ian Godbold's latest Top Tip. (E53, S12)

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND POD Ahead of the September plate-change, catch up with the big car retailing stories from factory to forecourt with Phi...

30:46Aug 29, 2026

🚗 TRADE VALUES SPECIAL: Brego's Rupert Pontin joins Philip and Curtis for an exclusive preview of August's trade value trends (E52, S12)

⚠️ TRADE VALUES SPECIAL ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown of August's trade values from Brego on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo...

20:13Aug 26, 2026

▶️ We've got the latest on ZEV Mandate and Pinewood.AI sale. Plus, we reveal the top OEM for brand loyalty! (E51, S12)

Catch the big stories from factory to forecourt with Curtis and Philip on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. The much-...

36:18Aug 22, 2026

⚡ BONUS EPISODE: "Vertu CEO Robert Forrester joins Curtis and Philip to share his views on the ZEV Mandate consultation! (E50, S12)

⚠️ BONUS EPISODE: Vertu CEO Robert Forrester joins Philip and Curtis on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo, to chat about the l...

29:41Aug 17, 2026

🚨ZEV Mandate consultation under way. Q2 used market up. Finance sales up (E49, S12)

Catch the big car retailing stories with Curtis and Philip on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Plus, our mental weal...

36:37Aug 15, 2026

📣 JULY REVIEWED: Last month's new car regs and used retailing trends. Top priorities for car buyers. Outcomes for Big Motoring World and Blue Motor Finance (E48, S12)

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 C...

36:01Aug 8, 2026

CHINESE BRANDS SPECIAL: What's next for Chinese car makers? Industry analyst Felipe Munoz shares his views on European and global trends (E47, S12)

🎙️ NEW ENTRANT CHINESE OEMS SPECIAL 🎙️ Curtis and Philip are delighted to welcome back respected car industry analyst and speaker Felipe M...

33:10Aug 4, 2026

🎙️ Pinewood shareholder objects to £545m takeover bid. ZEV Mandate: MP vs Vertu boss. How Luscombe is rewarding its staff (E46, S12)

Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. ▶️ Pinewood...

33:25Aug 1, 2026

🔌What the VAT removal on electricity means for EV dealers' confidence in Q3. Ian Godbold's July Top Tip! (E46, S12)

SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER…BUT WE'RE STILL PODDING! Philip and Curtis have the big car retailing stories on this week's Motor Trade Radio podca...

38:15Jul 25, 2026