Motor Trade Radio

08/10/2026

“The increasing influence of Chinese manufacturers is impossible to ignore. Their growing presence is stimulating competition and a greater range of consumer choice. Still, it is also intensifying pressure on established brands, especially as the industry continues to work towards increasingly demanding EV targets.” Philip Nothard, Cox Automotive Europe

Auto Express Thomas Jervis

EU leaders have told the UK that placing tariffs on state-subsidised Chinese cars is imperative if it wishes to benefit from Made in Europe status

05/10/2026

As Chair of the VRA, I'm delighted to announce our new industry data survey in partnership with JATO Dynamics.

Data has never been more important to our sector, influencing everything from vehicle values and stock management to forecasting and EV adoption. That's why we're asking automotive professionals across the industry to share their experiences and insights.

👉 Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/eZxCWKiJ

The results will be presented exclusively at The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) Automotive Summit on 25 November, providing valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities facing our industry.

I'd be proud to see as many colleagues and industry friends as possible involved.

Complete the survey and join us at the Summit.

🎟️ Free registration: https://lnkd.in/eBvmeivq

03/10/2026

With registrations up 12.1% in September, Philip and Curtis have the full lowdown on what drove the market on this week’s Motor Trade Radio Podcast, powered by Cazoo.

🎙️ Plus two special guests! Swansway Motor Group co-director Peter Smyth provides a retailer’s perspective on how the month performed. And Mediahawk analyst Harry Bott reviews the growing impact of Chinese OEMs on new car sales.

💡 We also look at new van sales and share Cazoo’s Market View analysis of used car trends in September.

➡️ Vertu Motors plc boss Robert Forrester hits out at the NFDA | National Franchised Dealers Association’s ZEV Mandate position

🏆 And record FY results from Waylands and Big Motoring World.



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With registrations up 12.1% in September, Philip and Curtis have the full lowdown on what drove the market on this week’s Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by Cazoo. 🎙️ Plus two special guests! Swansway Motor Group co-director Peter Smyth provides a retailer’s perspective on how the month ...

02/10/2026

I'm honoured to be joining this webinar alongside such a respected panel of industry experts to discuss a topic that is becoming increasingly important across the auto lending sector.

The quality of vehicle data has a direct impact on lending decisions. Inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated data can lead to mispriced loans, increased risk, and missed opportunities. As AI continues to play a greater role in decision-making, the importance of reliable data has never been greater.

I look forward to joining, Alastair Campbell, Kirk Klinkhammer, Jared Dryer, and the team at MarketCheck to explore how credit unions can improve lending outcomes through better vehicle data and insights.

📅 7 October 2026
🕐 1:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM BST

Register here: Register for the webinar https://gag.gl/gTDzHN


Cox Automotive Europe Philip Nothard, Kim Ferrier, Holly Heafford
Expert to the panel: Kirk Klinkhammer, Founder & CEO of Loanify, Inc. and CU LIFT Network CUSO, joining Alastair Campbell (MarketCheck), Philip Nothard (Cox Automotive Europe), and Jared Dryer, Revenue & Lending Executive, for a live discussion on what credit unions can do about it.

30/09/2026

It was an honour to join Jonathan Smoke as a guest on the first anniversary of the Podcast.

I'm particularly proud to have been the podcast's very first guest and to be invited back a year later for such a fascinating discussion. 🎉

And join Holly & Richard on the couch. 🛋️

🌍 Together with the team, we explored some of the biggest forces reshaping the automotive industry across the globe, from AI and autonomous vehicles to electrification, Chinese OEM expansion, retail and wholesale market dynamics, and the changing competitive landscape on both sides of the Atlantic.

One of my key takeaways from the conversation was:

"The single thing I'd leave you with is that this isn't a UK story, a European story, or a US story; it's one global shift happening at different speeds in different markets. The advantage goes to whoever's watching the furthest ahead and moving before they're forced to." Philip Nothard, Cox Automotive Europe

A huge thank you to Jonathan and the Talk Auto team for having me back. It's always a pleasure to compare perspectives across markets and discuss what the industry can learn from the similarities and differences.

🎙️ Listen to the episode:

Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eNXyTHDf
Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/evVpWGNV

Cox Automotive Inc.

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19/09/2026

🎙️ New Podcast: The Blind Spot

I recently joined Alastair Campbell on The Blind Spot, the podcast where automotive data and technology leaders explore what the industry might be missing.

In this episode, we discuss how data is transforming the automotive industry, the move from retrospective reporting to real-time analytics, and why understanding data remains far more important than simply having access to it.

💡 Key takeaway: "We've gone from a shortage of data to an abundance of data. The challenge today isn't finding information; it's knowing which information matters."

Among the topics we covered:

✅ The shift from retrospective to real-time data
✅ Why interpreting large data sets is the real challenge
✅ AI, data quality, and decision-making
✅ Blind spots in today's automotive data ecosystem
✅ The importance of understanding genuine retail demand
✅ What a connected, real-time automotive data ecosystem could look like

One of the biggest changes I've seen in my career is the industry's shift from a shortage of information to an abundance of it. The challenge today is not collecting data; it's knowing which signals matter and how to interpret them correctly.

As AI becomes increasingly influential across automotive, governance, transparency, and human expertise remain essential ingredients in making better decisions.

Thank you to Alastair Campbell and The Blind Spot team for the opportunity to share my thoughts and discuss where the industry goes next.

🎧 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lzFYeLaIhhVYXmGL206af?si=oOpQ65MMR6aceFJDzAee4g

Cox Automotive Europe Philip Nothard

The Blind Spot | a MarketCheck original series · Episode

19/09/2026

I’m delighted to be joining Alastair Campbell, Head of Growth at MarketCheck, and Jared Dryer, Chief Lending Officer at OnPath Credit Union, for what promises to be a fascinating discussion on one of the most important challenges facing auto lenders today: the quality of vehicle data.

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in lending decisions, the old saying still holds true: garbage in, garbage out. Incomplete, outdated, or averaged vehicle data can lead to mispriced loans, increased risk, and missed opportunities for both lenders and members. More concerningly, AI can accelerate these inaccuracies, making decisions faster, but not necessarily better.

In this webinar, we'll explore what's at stake, why data quality matters more than ever, and what credit unions can do to make informed, confident lending decisions.

📅 Wednesday, 7 October 2026
🕐 1:00 PM ET
🎟️ Free to attend

If you're involved in auto finance, lending strategy, or data analytics, I’d encourage you to join us.

👉 Register here: Register for the webinar https://lnkd.in/eEZUXhfG

Cox Automotive Europe Philip Nothard

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11/09/2026

Is the UK economy doing more than just surviving?

UK GDP beat expectations again in July, rising 0.4%, but the bigger story lies beneath the headline. While some of the strength is likely driven by volatile services sectors and could reverse, underlying growth is now running at its strongest pace in over two years. Growth is increasingly being supported by technology, AI-related activity and a rebound in manufacturing, suggesting the economy may be shifting from resilience to genuine strength.

07/09/2026

Is the labour market finally finding its footing?

The latest REC survey suggests the labour market is stabilising, with permanent hiring returning to growth and pay rising at one of the fastest rates in two years. While the rebound remains fragile and should be treated cautiously, the broader trend points to easing job losses and limited labour market slack, supported by lower net immigration and resilient economic growth.

06/09/2026