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Motor Trade Radio

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About this Podcast:

Motor Trade Radio, powered by Cazoo, is a weekly podcast serving the UK's car retailing sector. Every Saturday we share the latest headlines from across the media impacting the franchised, independent and car supermarket sectors, along with #AllTheChatterThatMatters with your hosts Philip Nothard and Curtis Hutchinson.

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What is Motor Trade Radio about?

Motor Trade Radio, powered by Cazoo, is a weekly podcast serving the UK's car retailing sector. Every Saturday we share the latest headlines from across the media impacting the franchised, independent and car supermarket sectors, along with with your hosts Philip Nothard and Curtis Hutchinson.

What has Motor Trade Radio covered recently?

Recent episodes include "️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)" (17 October 2026, 29 minutes), "EVs Go Mainstream, Diesel Reaches a Tipping Point (E:63 S:12)" (10 October 2026, 45 minutes), and "September new car regs highest since 2017, driven by EVs and new entrant brands (E62, S12)" (3 October 2026, 55 minutes).

How often does Motor Trade Radio publish?

Motor Trade Radio publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 783 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Motor Trade Radio?

Booking probability for Motor Trade Radio is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Motor Trade Radio requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Motor Trade Radio's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Motor Trade Radio?

The strongest fits for Motor Trade Radio are Car Dealers and Auto Parts & Tire Stores. Motor Trade Radio has a news audience.

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  • Episode #64

    ️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)

    Oct 17, 202629 minS12

    Curtis and Philip discuss the big car retailing stories from factory to forecourt on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. We're also joined by our mental wealth guru Stephen Whitton for the month's...

  • Episode #63

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

    Oct 10, 202645 minS12

    Philip Nothard is joined by special guest and friend of the podcast, David Bilsborough, owner of Cheshire Cars, while Curtis Hutchinson takes a well-earned break. ️ David brings a retailer's perspective from the front...

  • Episode #62

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

    Oct 3, 202655 minS12

    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 podcast, powered by Cazoo. ️ Plus two special guests! Swansway Motor Group...

  • Episode #61

    ⚡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)

    Oct 1, 202640 minS12

    ⚠️ Swansway Group co-director Peter Smyth joins Philip and Curtis on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo, to chat about how the September plate-change performed across the business and more! Talking points...

  • Episode #60

    ️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)

    Sep 26, 202637 minS12

    Check out the big car-retailing stories, from factory to forecourt, on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. ️ Plus industry guru Ian Godbold's latest Top Tip. ️ And Brego's Rupert Pontin on trade...

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  • Episode #59

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

    Sep 25, 202621 minS12

    ⚠️ TRADE VALUES SPECIAL ⚠️ We've got the full lowdown of September's trade values from Brego on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. We're joined by Rupert Pontin, Brego's Head of Insight & Communication...

  • Episode #58

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

    Sep 19, 202644 minS12

    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 Karl Davis, founder of Coachworks and industry consultant. Also Menable Moment...

  • Episode #22

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

    Sep 12, 202643 minS12

    Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters with Philip and Curtis on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. This week we're joined for the first time by Mediahawk's Harry Bott...

  • Episode #56

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

    Sep 5, 202643 minS12

    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 joined by two special guests! ➡️ Steve Young, CEO of Auto West London, chats about...

  • Episode #55

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

    Sep 3, 202639 minS12

    ️SEPTEMBER PLATE SPECIAL: Streaming now on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Curtis and Philip welcome back Steve Young, Managing Director of Auto West London, the Omoda and Jaecoo business in Chiswick...

  • Episode #41

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

    Sep 2, 202628 minS12

    WORKSHOP SPECIAL POD We're delighted to welcome Autotech Group CEO Simon King to the Motor Trade Radio podcast for our latest Supplier Special, powered by Cazoo. One of the main themes Simon shares with Curtis and...

  • Episode #53

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

    Aug 29, 202631 minS12

    BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND POD Ahead of the September plate-change, catch up with the big car retailing stories from factory to forecourt with Philip and Curtis on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo...

  • Episode #23

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

    Aug 26, 202620 minS12

    ⚠️ 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. We're joined by Rupert Pontin, Brego's Head of Insight & Communication, for...

  • Episode #51

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

    Aug 22, 202636 minS12

    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-mooted ZEV mandate consultation has been launched: Vertu boss Robert Forrester...

  • Episode #50

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

    Aug 17, 202630 minS12

    ⚠️ BONUS EPISODE: Vertu CEO Robert Forrester joins Philip and Curtis on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo, to chat about the latest developments around the ZEV Mandate. Plus his thoughts on the September...

  • Episode #49

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

    Aug 15, 202637 minS12

    Catch the big car retailing stories with Curtis and Philip on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Plus, our mental wealth guru [M]enable's Stephen Whitton on balancing recovery and preparation in...

  • Episode #48

    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)

    Aug 8, 202636 minS12

    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 Cazoo. EXCLUSIVE: Top analyst Felipe Munoz on the appeal of the UK for Chinese...

  • Episode #47

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

    Aug 4, 202633 minS12

    ️ NEW ENTRANT CHINESE OEMS SPECIAL ️ Curtis and Philip are delighted to welcome back respected car industry analyst and speaker Felipe Munoz to this special Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. Felipe shares his...

  • Episode #46

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

    Aug 1, 202633 minS12

    Catch the big car retailing stories and all the chatter that matters on this week's Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. ▶️ Pinewood Technologies shareholder opposes £545m takeover bid ▶️ Dealers see growing...

  • Episode #46

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

    Jul 25, 202638 minS12

    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 podcast, powered by Cazoo. Plus, our industry guru Ian Godbold's Top Tip for dealers...

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