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Treasury eyes EV charging cost cuts as pay-per-mile tax sparks sales concerns Fraudsters target used car buyers on Cazoo by hacking emails and offering fake discounts European Union sets out framework for Chinese EVs to avoid punitive tariffs Jeep quashes exit fears as Stellantis reviews American brand’s future viability From ‘Touch my Bum’ to ‘Would you like this A1?’: The Cheeky Girls now sell cars for Audi Time is running out to book NADA Show 2026 – fly in style with our last-minute deal

Huge £112.9m loss revealed for auction firm BCA and We Buy Any Car’s owner Weekly Briefing: How did Constellation lose so much money in 2025? Video: The car manufacturer winners and losers of 2025 New car market topped two million in 2025, but EV discounts can’t continue – SMMT

In this special festive edition of the Car Dealer Podcast, hosts James Baggott, Jon Reay, James Batchelor, Joe Wallington and Rebecca Chaplin pick the Car Dealer stories they think were the most important of the year. And in the second half they take on The Car Dealer Big Fat Christmas Quiz of the Year. Play along with them too and see if you can beat our experts. Merry Christmas to you all and a very happy New Year from the Car Dealer team.

EU scraps 2035 new petrol and diesel car ban, leaving UK out on a limb ‘Delusional’ EV new car targets are leaving the UK out of step with world – Vertu boss FCA could adjust proposed motor finance compensation scheme after pushback Most Wanted: Which used cars were the most in demand in 2025? MG posted £6.9m pre-tax profit in 2024 as prior year restated accounts show loss JLR denies sacking design boss Gerry McGovern as rumours about departure continue to swirl Mitsubishi to kick off UK return with new versions of Outlander PHEV and L200 pick-up

Auto Trader tweaks Deal Builder product making reservations optional Cox says BCA could command ‘unassailable market position’ following Aston Barclay deal Ford to utilise Renault 5 platform as carmakers agree ‘landmark’ strategic partnership Volvo cancels dealer’s contract with immediate effect after it moves into temporary showroom Fast growing used car dealership boss and Peugeot MD to take to Car Dealer Live stage

Which car dealers make the most profit? The Car Dealer Top 100 2025 details revealed Reports suggest JLR design boss Gerry McGovern has been ‘removed with immediate effect’ UK car market set to return to pre-pandemic levels next year but major challenges remain Zipcar to pull out of UK after car-sharing model fails to catch on among British drivers Car Dealer Live 26 line-up announced with early bird tickets now on sale

Premium car brands rocked by last minute changes to Motability as legal challenge mooted EV drivers to pay 3p per mile, while Expensive Car Supplement for EVs raised to £50k Government postpones axing Employee Car Ownership Schemes until 2030 IMDA claims 165 dealers have cancelled Auto Trader in wake of Deal Builder roll-out 

Auto Trader to launch dealer advisory groups in wake of Deal Builder fall out Mitsubishi Motors to introduce new vehicles in the UK next year Ford kills off the Focus – iconic car ends production after 27 years Group 1 confirms BMW and Mini closures less than a month after axing all JLR sites Dutch retail powerhouse Van Mossel snaps up Breeze Motor Group and Ocean Automotive Biggest car dealer groups in Europe revealed as Brit-based businesses dominate list

Car dealers threaten mass cancellation of Auto Trader contracts in light of Deal Builder ‘Hundreds’ of car dealers claim they have cancelled Auto Trader packages as part of mass protest Electric vehicles to lose Congestion Charge exemption as per-mile charge looms large Vans set to be exempt from new per-mile EV levy but plug-in hybrid drivers face extra bill Supercar dealer Tom Hartley Jnr sees profits soar in year that included ‘historic’ Ecclestone sale

Government’s 33% EV sales target is ‘wholly unrealistic’ and will lead to ‘rationing’ – Vertu boss 'Poll tax on wheels': Experts warn about impact of proposed per mile charges on EVs Renault officially unveils new Twingo with retro-looking EV set to arrive in the UK in 2027 TV star Mike Brewer blames the government as he SHUTS DOWN Sheffield used car supermarket

Auto Trader’s Catherine Faiers to leave business to take CEO role at Moonpig Electric car prices ROCKET as used car prices are on the rise once again Weekly Briefing: Vauxhall MD wants more help from government to sell EVs – exclusive interview NADA 2026: What’s in-store for those attending the world’s biggest dealer conference? Group 1 to ditch JLR franchises with all sites to be ‘phased out’ over next two years

Robert Forrester warns against potential ‘Motability tax’ as he hits out at ‘gimmick’ approach Seat to become ‘entry’ brand within Volkswagen Group as ‘clear’ future is mapped out Car dealers risk losing customers as slow responses drive buyers towards rival firms Weekly Briefing: Behind the scenes of yet another Chinese brand launch as Geely lands in UK John Clark Motor Group saw turnover rise last year but profits took a battering

Constellation’s Aston Barclay takeover hangs in the balance as CMA steps up investigation Lawyers claim carmakers ‘would rather cheat than follow law’ as Dieselgate trial kicks off Renault and Nissan say they are are ‘not obligated’ to supply cars to dealers as Mackie hots up fight Could more job losses be coming at Evans Halshaw as firm closes pair of Ford dealerships?

FCA reveals how payouts will work as millions of car buyers due cash for unfair car finance deals Administrator at GVE London resigns after just 22 days as supercar dealer’s finances are laid bare New EV sales reach record levels in September as Electric Car Grant ‘provides added impetus’ Send us a voice note! WhatsApp: 07463 383310

Big Motoring World profits collapse more than 1,000% as battle with founder continues JLR confirms ‘controlled, phased restart of operations’ as firm looks to recover from hack Demand for used JLR models dwindles as buyers look elsewhere after cyberattack Cargiant clocks up £121.2m profit in 2024 after dramatic rise in property value Used van dealer marks 20 years in business by taking staff on holiday The most unreliable used cars revealed after survey of 30,000 owners Electric cars approach ‘universal tipping point’, as government urged to cut VAT on roadside charging Send us a voice note! WhatsApp: 07463 383310

We're joined live on stage (in a hotel in Oxfordshire) to chat to three fantastic guests from all corners of the automotive industry. Vicky Hart, head of Marketing and Digital for Waylands, Matt Galvin, managing director of Polestar UK & Ireland, and Alex Bradley, founder of Small Cars Direct, chat to the Car Dealer team about all things motor trade. Podcast Live 2025 is sponsored by Motorway

Last chance to get your hands on Car Dealer Podcast Live tickets with event just days away Use code PICANTO for 10% off tickets JLR shuts factories for another week with claims they may remain silent ‘until November’ FCA teaming up with influencers to highlight dangers of car finance claim adverts Car dealer Kevin Mackie receives boost as legal case gets Commons backing from MP Toyota specialist Steven Eagell announces record revenue as profits nudge up in ‘robust’ year

Car Dealer team pick their favourite things about Podcast Live with tickets selling fast Use code PICANTO for 10% off tickets JLR plants shut down will continue into next week, confirms manufacturer Family-run Harwoods sells up JLR dealerships to Dubai-based investors Compensation for mis-sold car finance could begin next year, says FCA chief

Notorious hackers claim responsibility for cyber attack which has ground JLR to a halt Research reveals just SIX electric cars could qualify for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant Auto Trader changing email lead notifications to ‘protect customer data’ Supercar dealer GVE London officially appoints administrators as firm faces uncertain future Time is running out to get your tickets for the Car Dealer Podcast Live – here’s what you can expect⁠ Use code PICANTO for 10% off Podcast Live tickets

Time is running out to get your tickets for the Car Dealer Podcast Live – here’s what you can expect Use code PICANTO for 10% off Podcast Live tickets Amazon to launch used car sales after agreeing landmark partnership with Hertz First EVs FINALLY qualify for full Electric Car Grant as Ford duo secure top discount