📈 BONUS EPISODE: Vertu CEO Robert Forrester joins us to discuss the group’s full year results, current trading and more! (E30, S12)
May 13, 2026
⚠️ BONUS EPISODE: Vertu CEO
Robert Forrester joins Curtis and Philip on the Motor Trade Radio
podcast to discuss the group’s full year results and more!
Talking points include:
✅ Revenue increased to £4.83bn, up from £4.76bn
✅ Profits declined year on year, down from £24.8m to
£20.3m
✅ New vehicle markets remained weak, with Vertu explicitly
citing the ZEV mandate and associated margin pressure as key
headwinds.
✅ Used remained stable, providing an important source of
revenue
✅ Aftersales was the star performer, delivering record results
and a £2.9m uplift in gross profit, now accounting for over 46% of
total group gross profit.
✅ Robert also shares some views from his recent fact-finding
mission to China, with the group targeting growth with Jaecoo,
Omoda, Chery and Leapmotor
✅ Upbeat March and April trading and some exclusive insights
into Vertu’s 10-day new car event in May which delivered a welcome
sales boost
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