🗞️Rachel Reeves intervenes on car finance mis-selling, agency U-turn for VW Group & Ian Godbold! (E04 S11)
Jan 25, 2025
Fancy a round-up of this
week’s car retailing stories? Then tune in to the Motor Trade Radio
podcast, powered by MOTORS. Plus, here is the first of our monthly
series of Top Tips from industry consultant/legend/guru Ian
Godbold!
Headlines this week are from Car Dealer, Auto Retail Agenda,
AM Online, and the FT.
🗞️ Rachel Reeves intervenes in UK car finance mis-selling case
to protect lenders – the Treasury’s approach to the Supreme Court
is a blow to consumer groups, but chancellor fears damage to
sector
🗞️ VW Group confirms it will abandon agency for EV sales
across most of its brands
🗞️ Ford terminates 50 car dealerships as it hits target to
halve its dealer network
🗞️ Nearly three-quarters of UK vehicle recall issues remain
unresolved, according to new analysis from carVertical
🗞️ Full-year financials from Stoneacre and Jemca
Plus, #AllTheChatterThatMatters with your co-hosts Curtis and
Phil.
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