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We’ve only got two stories on this week's Motor Trade Radio pod...  ...but they are HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!   ➡️ With 2035 becoming the new 2030, we have the industry’s response and the likely impact on buyers and dealers  ➡️Lithia to buy Pendragon in a deal which will see Pinewood become a separate business (with ICDP boss Steve Young joining us for his analysis of the deal), as Hedin and Penske launch (first) joint counter bit.    Plus, Stephen Whitton joins us for a Menable Moment   Powered by eBay Motors Group with headlines from Car Dealer, Auto Retail Agenda, AM Online, FT and Mail Online.   #automotive   

BREAKING NEWS! We've just recorded a special Motor Trade Radio podcast interview with ICDP MD Steve Young talking about today's announcement of US group Lithia's move to buy Pendragon.    Our conversation covers the value of the deal, the new role of Pinewood as a standalone business, the expanded group's position in the UK and how it all fits in with recent acquisitions by other overseas buyers Hedin (Stephen James, Mercedes-Benz Retail), Global Auto (Lookers) and Van Mossel (Jacksons).   Hot off the press and now on your podcast feed -- powered by eBay Motors Group.   #AllTheChatterThatMatters on Motor Trade Radio with Philip Nothard and Curtis Hutchinson.   #automotive 

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USED VALUES POD SPECIAL! We've just caught up with Derren Martin, cap hpi's Director of Valuations to find out what drove August's trade values.  ➡️Our chat includes the headline 2% drop and how that was reflected across sectors and fuel types, including an update on how EV values have dropped for each of the last 12 months.  ➡️Plus winners and losers for the month and what dealers are saying about stocking and customer demand. ➡️Thoughts on how this week's extension of London's ULEZ will impact used values and sales  ➡️Catch the full Motor Trade Radio podcast interview now. Powered by eBay Motors Group.   Enjoy #AllTheChatterThatMatters on the Motor Trade Radio podcast.

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BYD PODCAST EXCLUSIVE! You won't want to miss this one! Our weekday Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by eBay Motors Group is a BYD special. Following its UK debut in March, we speak exclusively to Simon Bisp, Head of Sales, about the Chinese EV and PHEV brand's product plans and ambitious dealer network rollout.   Already on sale with some high-profile dealer groups – including Arnold Clark, Pendragon (through its Stratstone brand) and LSH -- Simon talks about the scale of the parent business and reveals the brand's short and long-term plans to build a national network here in the UK with existing and new partners, reveals why prospective dealers will need sizeable premises with a pipeline of new vehicles on their way, including an electric van.   #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio.

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Brew up and tune in! This week on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by eBay Motors Group.  ▶️EXCLUSIVE cap hpi’s Jeremy Yea on what drove July used car trade values  ▶️Directors approve new Lookers' bid   ▶️Is the 2030 ICE ban in doubt?   ▶️Dealers worried about margin erosion  ▶️Which 18 OEMs are embracing agency?  ▶️ Menable Moment with Stephen Whitton!  ▶️ Carlos Goshn…the boxset!    Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Curtis and Philip, “live” now on your podcast feed! 

WEEKDAY POD SPECIAL! We've just caught up with Jeremy Yea, cap hpi's Senior Valuations Editor, to find out what drove July's trade values. Our chat includes the headline 1.9% drop and how that was reflected across sectors and fuel types, with an interesting update on how EV values have performed over the last 11 months. Plus, winners and losers for the month and what dealers are saying about stocking and customer demand.   Catch the full Motor Trade Radio podcast interview now. Powered by eBay Motors Group.

NEW POD! Another packed news week on the Motor Trade Radio podcast powered by eBay Motors Group.  ➡️Constellation withdraws support for Lookers acquisition, as talk of new bidder grows  ➡️Dealers consider exiting GAP, as Consumer Duty rules come into force  ➡️H1 used market shows resilience, according to latest Cox Automotive data  ➡️Why car buyers want freedom to roam forecourts and showrooms  ➡️ ICDP’s Steve Young on Genesis moving into physical retailing  ➡️PLUS our special guest Keyloop's Megan Harvey    Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip Nothard and Curtis Hutchinson. 

WEEKDAY SPECIAL POD! Don't miss our special interview with industry guru and ICDP CEO Steve Young, powered by eBay Motors Group. Plenty to chat about from Genesis entering the physical world and Renault downsizing its UK dealer network, whether OEMs can do retail under agency and the latest acquisitions by overseas buyers.   We also ask the big question. Are we in the era of the "car as a washing machine?   #AllTheChatterThatMatters on Motor Trade Radio with Philip Nothard and Curtis Hutchinson

Headlines aplenty on this week’s Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by eBay Motors Group.   ❌Renault culls UK network…AGAIN 

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Phil’s on holiday this week so Curtis is in conversation with industry coach Karl Davis! Headlines up for discussion include:

SPECIAL WEEKDAY POD! Check out the cap hpi used car price movements for June on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by eBay Motors Group, with Derren Martin in conversation with Curtis Hutchinson. Key trends from cap hpi this month: 3 year/60,000 average down -1.4% (£270), third monthly drop in a row But prices 30% ahead of start of 2021 City cars weakest sector, down -3.5% ((£280) EV values drop for ninth month in a row, down 1.9% But AFVs see biggest drops – PHEVs -2.3% (£430), hybrids -2% (£600) Also the latest on what dealers are saying about supply and demand Plus the forecast for July and more!