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📢 POD EXCLUSIVE!   All the chatter that matters on this week’s Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS…including our exclusive interview with Changan’s UK MD Nic Thomas. The Chinese brand debuts in September with 40 dealers already signed up. Nic talks us through the launch, models and network plans.   Headlines include:   ⬇️ cap hpi’s Chris Plumb on the 0.5% dip in July’s used values   🚘 MOTORS Market View reports on July’s increase in used EV prices   ❌ OEM-backed used car programmes are falling short of delivering expected returns, finds INDICATA report   🪫 Why some Stellantis brands may struggle to qualify for the full Electric Car   📊 Peter Vardy launches a new tech and investment business   #Automotive

⚠️WEEKDAY POD EXCLUSIVE⚠️   We’ve got the lowdown on Cap HPI’s July used car trade values on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS. Head of Current Car Valuations Chris Plumb takes us through what drove the -0.5% dip in values and how that reflects seasonal normality for the month. Plus a look at the likely impact on RVs of the Electric Car Grant and we ask how used values are set on the plethora of new car brands entering the UK. Talking points include: ➡️ Headline trade values at 3yrs/60,000 miles   ➡️ A look at trends by fuel type, with a special focus on BEVs   ➡️ Price trends by segment and age   ➡️ Retail activity by average days to sell   ➡️ Auction house trends   ➡️ Expectations for August   Plus #AllTheChatterThatMatters with Philip and Curtis on Motor Trade Radio.   #automotive #usedcars #BEVs #EVs

The latest on the Electric Car Grant plus all the chatter that matters on this week’s Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS. Philip’s on holiday this week so Curtis is joined by Cheshire Cars owner David Bilsborough for a trawl through this week’s big car retailing stories! PLUS Ian Goldbold’s Top Tip for July! Headlines include… ⚡ Leapmotor, Great Wall and MG announce their own electric car “grants” (Alfa too!) ⚡ Buyers give a cautious welcome to the Electric Car Grant ⚡ IMDA calls for the government to widen the grant to include used EVs 🚘Rise in pre-registrations hints at return to oversupply 📈 Motorpoint reports “positive momentum” in Q1  🚗 Have UK car buyers fallen out of love with the SUV?

🚨 What a week it’s been!   We take a deep dive into the Electric Car Grant (the good, bad and unclear!) on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS.   How will the rules be applied, how models will be deemed eligible, industry feedback and the impact on used EVs. Plus, ICDP analyst Steve Young’s take on what it all means.   Also, the week’s other big stories, including:   ✅ Citroen’s 120,000 vehicle recall, Peugeot network lending workshop capacity ✅ Waylands Automotive has acquired three sites and three franchises! ✅ And last week, we jokingly suggested we should have a regular weekly spot for new Chinese brands coming to the UK… well, this week we’ve got news of another one!   #Automotive

🎙️EXCLUSIVE POD INTERVIEW   Streaming now on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS! We’re delighted to welcome back Steve Young, MD of ICDP, the automotive retailing consultancy, and MD of Auto West London, the all-new Omoda and Jaecoo site, which opened in March.   An eventful week already for the sector, so lots to talk about including:   ▶️ The government’s newly announced grants for new EVs – are they enough to stimulate retail demand, and how will they impact used EVs? ▶️ The challenges facing dealers amid falling used EV residuals ▶️ Key takeaways from the ICDP’s The Car Buyer of the Future report ▶️ Plus an update on Steve’s role heading up the newly launched Auto West London group, representing Omoda and Jaecoo in Chiswick   Join Philip and Curtis for #AllTheChatterThatMatter