20th May 2017 Saturday Morning Show

Published: May 20, 2017, 4:30 a.m.

On this Saturday’s episode of MotortradeRadio.com, Philip Nothard is joined by Curtis Hutchinson, Editor of Motortrader.com. They discuss the latest headlines, including the exclusive news that Vertu Motors has confirmed it will continue its programme to grow by acquisition with existing partners as well as attract new car brands to its portfolio.

Plus, they debate the research carried out by Centre for Economics and Business Research for Trustpilot; online car sales to ‘cost’ 27,000 automotive sales jobs in a decade?

In other news, Peugeot UK is to launch a Peugeot Direct used car programme as part of a drive to take greater control over the used cars it generates while also improving residual values for the brand. Whilst, Peoples has sold its Accrington Ford dealership to Oldham Motor Company (OMC) for an undisclosed sum.

Stratstone has opened a dedicated multi-marque premium used car centre in Amersham on the site of the group’s former Aston Martin dealership.

And finally, Motor Trader invites dealers to register for first webinar with Cambria, CarGurusand cap hpi on the panel – Click Here to register. And, if you missed it, click here to watch the RadarVideo.co.uk webinar, explaining why Facebook ads will work for your dealership.