BCA buys Aston Barclay, Ineos ditches agency sales, and criticism hits ZEV changes – with Jamie Caple, episode 204
Donate to Jamie Caple's London Marathon run, in aid of BenAston Barclay joins Constellation Automotive Group as BCA completes takeover of rival firmIneos ditches agency sales and slashes dealer network in bid to 'right size' operationsUS buyers won’t swallow 25% Trump tariff price hikes on imported cars – NADA boss warnsH.R. Owen to sell Zenvo hypercars as dealer group becomes brand's sole UK retailerGovernment's relaxation of ZEV Mandate 'kicks the can down the road' – Polestar UK boss
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Hybrids allowed until 2035, Trump tariffs continue, and Xpeng and BYD expand – with Sheik Hassan, episode 203
Carwow.co.uk/Partners/CarDealerPodcastGovernment confirms hybrids to be sold until 2035 while ZEV Mandate fines slashedSwansway to open third BYD dealership as group confirms acquisition of ex-Bravoauto siteJLR pauses car deliveries to US as it considers how to deal with 25% US tariffsXPeng opens first dealers in the UK and targets 25 showrooms within next 12 months
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Trump's tariffs cause UK concern, best March registration figure since 2019, and Cazoo is back – with James Alford, episode 202
SMMT hits out at 'deeply disappointing' US tariffs which could cost UK jobsMore than 25,000 automotive jobs could be axed as industry feels impact of Trump tariffsBest March for new car registrations since 2019 as EVs soar, latest data showsMotors relaunches Cazoo as its new flagship used car marketplaceFCA says Court of Appeal ruling ‘goes too far’ as car finance hearing gets underway
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Daksh Gupta joins Hendy, Trump's 25% car tariffs, and Nissan's new Micra and Leaf teased – with Jonathan Chorley-Burdett, episode 201
UK in ‘extensive’ talks with US on car import tariffs as SMMT brands 25% levy ‘disappointing’Daksh Gupta is back in the motor trade after taking chairman role at car dealer Hendy GroupNissan announces next three electric vehicles in its line-up to be updatedPentagon Motor Group owner sees profits dip despite improved new car salesVolvo boss vows to look after ‘little sister’ Polestar – but not at the expense of brand’s customersIt’s join or get left behind when it comes to Chinese brands, say car dealers
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Tesla protests and vandalism continues, Arnold Clark creates charging network, and car buyers 'more disloyal than ever' - with Ben Cooper, episode 200
Police launch investigation as cars vandalised in yet another Tesla showroom protest‘The most stressful period of my life’: Daksh Gupta opens up on impact of Marshall takeoverCar dealer Arnold Clark launches ultra-rapid charging network following £30m investmentSMMT warns of job losses and ‘de-industrialisation’ if EV demand does not pick upAutomotive consumers ‘more disloyal than ever’ as new brands make their mark – Google
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