Motor Trade Radio

Our new weekly show, Leading Ladies, showcases the amazing females of the motor industry. New presenter, Steph Colinswood, is joined in our first episode by Keron Hurlstone, Senior Account Director of iVendi.com

Derek and Philip cover the news from MotorTrader.com and are joined by Penny Searles of SmartDriverClub.co.uk

In addition to covering the headlines, Philip and Derek are joined by Mike Bishop and Al Taylor of Tootle.co.uk and Charles Fawcett of Twisted Automotive drops by to talk about the re-engineering his business does for Land Rover Defenders.

A few weeks ago Jim Reid penned an open letter to AutoTrader. Last week he penned a second. With no response, today Jim discusses industry sentiment, restlessness and the plan for disgruntled dealers. 

Matt Windle, Operations Director of Zenos Cars Limited and Neil Weightman of 360 for the forecourt join Philip and Derek who also discuss the weeks news.

Joining me today is Alastair Campbell, CEO, of industry disruptors Carsnip.com Alastair explains the progress that Carsnip have made and the feedback that the industry have given to this disruptive service.

David Bilsborough of Cheshire Cars approached us with some startling information. David has discovered that dealers who opt out of AutoTrader's PX tool have their cars removed from all search on AutoTrader's UK site, instantly.  David describes this anomaly and the impact it is having on dealers businesses from small independents to major PLC dealer groups. If you are affected by this decision, join in the conversation at: www.twittercardealers.ning.com

Today's topics include Marshall's acquisition of Ridgeway Group, a new female-only motor trade podcast, David Cameron buying a banger for his Mrs, Donnelly Group expand with Vauxhall, online Finance calculators used by most of MT 200 dealer groups.

Joining Derek & Philip today are Daksh Gupta, CEO and Mark Raban, CFO of Marshall Motor Holdings to discuss this morning's announcement of the acquisition of Ridgeway Group.

Robin Luscombe joins Derek & Philip to discuss his new 360 degree car interior videos. We're also joined by James Hind, CEO of Car Wow to dispel the myths around the business and the perceptions of Car Wow by the industry.

This week, Derek and Philip give the low-down on the iconic London Motor Show, discuss exciting developments within Radar Video and cover the key industry news stories including CAP-hpi's partnership with the SMMT to launch a recall check.     Plus, they also chat exclusively with Matthew Cheyne from MG Motor UK Ltd and CEO of Vertu Motors Plc, Robert Forrester.

Jon Davies heads up Get the edge - a development and training company with extensive motor trade engagement. Jon shares with us how dealers can get the best out of their staff by treating them by the 'Generations' each falls in to. 

Amari Supercars bossman Sheik Amari tackles this weeks Motor Trade Radio quiz. With a specialist subject of Lamborghini, can he reach the top of the board?

Philp Nothard & Curtis Hutchinson discuss the Sunday Times Rich List of UK dealers, trade bodies concern over lapsed MOT's, Facebook's free video tool, MG's new SUV plus an exclusive about the London Motor Show.

Derek's on holiday this week so Motor Trader editor Curtis Hutchison joins Philip Nothard to discuss the weeks news and events. With plenty of exclusives, today's episode is a must listen if you are in the motor trade.

Nona rejoins us today to discuss three recent court cases including one of a 'traded' Supercharged 10 year old #LandRover Range Rover Sport which, surprise surprise, had issues! 

Peter Blanc, Executive Chairman of Aston Scott insurance brokers joins Derek today to discuss the importance of choosing the right broker for your motor insurance requirements. We also discuss best practice for your showroom and how to make sure you have the right cover.

This week Derek & Phil are talking about YouGov's poll findings on the classified sites, Vertu's multiple recent awards, car configurators, mid month black book update and this weeks episodes.

An AMAZING opportunity awaits two car dealerships in the same town! A major TV channel has commissioned a TV show that could help make your dealership famous! Listen in as I chat with Paul Stead, MD of Daisy Beck Studios in Leeds

David Newman of Flow Ink Digital discusses the purchase of MotorTradeBook.com and his plans for re-launching the website.