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Motor Trade Radio is a weekly podcast, powered by MOTORS, focused on the needs of today’s franchised and independent car dealerships, as well as suppliers and OEMs. Available to stream wherever you are, it presents a blend of industry headlines, interviews, expert opinion, top tips and entertainment wrapped up in a chat-show style platform. Join co-hosts Philip Nothard and Curtis Hutchinson for #AllTheChatterThatMatters

Dec 21, 2024

🎄LAST POD OF THE YEAR🎄We’ve made it to episode 78, series 10! What a year! A big thank you from Philip and Curtis to all our listeners for tuning in this year – you’re amazing! And thank you to MOTORS for sponsoring us.
 
There are still plenty of headlines to discuss, including a possible mega-merger and what could be the last acquisition of the year.
 
🎅 Honda and Nissan in merger talks, but where does that leave the Renault Nissan alliance
🎅 Arnold Clark snaps up NE-based Wingrove Motor Company
🎅 Barclays loses court challenge over car finance
🎅 Xpeng to launch UK franchise network in 2025 with up to 20 retailers
🎅Amazon drives into online car sales in the US with Hyundai partnership
 
We’ll be back in January with lots of new ideas for the pod. Until then, please have a wonderful festive break, and Happy New Year from us!