📈 BONUS EPISODE: Vertu CEO Robert Forrester joins us to discuss the group's full year results, current trading and more! (E30, S12)

⚠️ BONUS EPISODE: Vertu CEO Robert Forrester joins Curtis and Philip on the Motor Trade Radio podcast to discuss the group's full year results and more! Talking points include: ✅ Revenue increased to £4.83bn, up from £4.76bn ✅ Profits declined year on year, down from £24.8m to £20.3m ✅ New vehicle markets remained weak, with Vertu explicitly citing the ZEV mandate and associated margin pressure as key headwinds. ✅ Used remained stable, providing an important source of revenue ✅ Aftersales was the star performer, delivering record results and a £2.9m uplift in gross profit, now accounting for over 46% of total group gross profit. ✅ Robert also shares some views from his recent fact-finding mission to China, with the group targeting growth with Jaecoo, Omoda, Chery and Leapmotor ✅ Upbeat March and April trading and some exclusive insights into Vertu's 10-day new car event in May which delivered a welcome sales boost All the Chatter That Matters on Motor Trade Radio, powered by Cazoo & Motors.

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📈 BONUS EPISODE: Vertu CEO Robert Forrester joins us to discuss the group's full year results, current trading and more! (E30, S12) is an episode from Motor Trade Radio by Motor Trade Radio.

This episode is 22:58 long.

This episode was published on May 13, 2026.

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