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Automotive podcast, #motortrade radio & Youtube show.

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16:22

AM News Show with ICDP Managing Director Steve Young

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2024/07/09

ICDP managing director Steve Young discusses the evolution of the car retail sector in 2022 and beyond with AM news and features editor Tom Sharpe. With agency model franchise agreements, new car supplies and an acceleration in digital retail all impacting the sector, the pair debate a number of strategic issues, including: - Block Exemption regulation changes and their impact - OEM and franchisee discussions in an agency model environment - What is needed to achieve a seamless, omnichannel car

15:13

AM News Show with Perrys Motor Group managing...

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2024/07/09

The AM News Show spends time with Perrys Motor Group managing director Darren Ardron to discuss what 2022 might hold for his AM100 car retail business. AM news and features editor Tom Sharpe interviews Ardron as he reflects on Perry’s “best year ever” and discusses the hot topics, including: - A buoyant 2022 order take for 2022 -Strong margins amid constrained new and used vehicle supplies -The challenge of finding and recruiting staff

15:09

AM News Show with Jim Saker president of the...

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2024/07/09

Diversity and inclusion in automotive is the subject of a candid AM News Show Podcast discussion with Professor Jim Saker, director of the Centre for Automotive Management at Loughborough University’s Business School and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). AM news and features editor Tom Sharpe explores some of the findings of the IMI Diversity Task Force and discovers how Saker’s investigations caused him to re-define his role in tackling & issues in the sector. Among the

40:54

The AM News Show | Featuring Darren Ardron, Jim Saker...

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2024/07/09

In the latest episode of The AM News Show, AM’s news & features editor Tom Sharpe welcomes a trio of car retail experts to discuss the sector’s hottest topics. Perrys Motor Group managing director Darren Ardron; director of the Centre for Automotive Management at Loughborough University’s Business School and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), Jim Saker; and ICDP managing director Steve Young are on the panel. - Press play to hear them discuss issues, including: - Car

18:20

Sally Fyffe Head of Wholesale, Micheldever Group -...

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2024/07/09

Sally is one of the most experienced leaders we've had on The Armchair Show, having worked for Toyota GB, Nissan Motor GB amongst others, as well as sitting board at the PSA Group, and she shared just some of her wealth of knowledge in our latest inspirational Spotlight Session. From the sort of talent the automotive industry should be trying to attract, to why she sees the role of a leader being to make their team the best they can be, Sally shares inspiring insight on the importance of focusing on

34:13

Are finance regulators holding back innovation? | The...

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2024/07/09

In this episode: 0:00 - Intro 8:15 - What's changed in the last couple of years 15:20 - Is there a right way to buy a car? 21:00 - What can car dealers do to make their finance offering stand out from the crowd? 25:50 - What inspired Credicar? 27:00 - What are you looking forward to most in the industry? ---- **EPISODE** | **GUESTS** Neil Smith, Advisor to the board at CrediCar Amar Rana, Chief Executive at CrediCar David Betteley, Automotive Financial Services professional

21:09

AM News Show with Umesh Samani, owner of Specialist...

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2024/07/09

AM News Show with Umesh Samani, owner of Specialist Cars of Stoke-on-Trent and co-founder of the Independent Motor Dealers Association. Umesh Samani has been in the motor trade for more than 35 years, including two decades running his own award-winning independent used car dealership, Specialist Cars. He talks to AM about the current trading climate, including the well-reported nationwide shortage of used car stock, and how he creates raving fans out of his customers.

24:51

AM News Show with John O’Hanlon, chief executive of...

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2024/07/09

Following the sale of AM100 dealer group Ridgeway its chief executive John O’Hanlon soon came back into the motor retail industry with the launch of his own company, Waylands Automotive. With family values close to his heart, he talks to AM about his ability to pick winners, in both the franchises he represents and the people he employs.

33:02

The AM News Show | Featuring John O’Hanlon & Umesh...

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2024/06/17

In the latest episode of The AM News Show, AM’s editor Tim Rose and news & features editor Tom Sharpe welcome two well-known executives from the automotive retail industry:- Umesh Samani, owner of Specialist Cars and co-founder of the Independent Motor Dealers Association, and member of the Automotive Management Live Visitor Advisory Board. -John O’Hanlon, chief executive and founder of franchised dealer group Waylands Automotive, current holder of the AM Award for Best Dealer Group (up to 10

35:43

Independent car dealer influencers share top tips:...

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2021/10/28

There's so much knowledge bottled up within the automotive industries most influential people. We're on a mission to open those bottles and get drunk on the wise words of wisdom from the top chaps on this show!This week, we got on the blower (Zoom) with: Umesh Samani, Chairman IMDA & Owner of Specialist Cars/Harris Motor Co. Jim Reid, Owner of Jim Reid Vehicle Sales. Ali May-Khalil, Managing Director Sentience Automotive Solutions. Jamie Caple, Owner, Car Quay. What's on the show? What's it

00:58

George Mienie, CEO of AutoTrader South Africa shares...

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2021/10/28

Some say when you enter through the doors of Armchair Marketing, you might not want to go home. It's a studio and co-working space like no other. Find out what George Mienie, CEO of AutoTrader South Africa thinks after his recent Spotlight Session. Find out more about The Armchair Show: https://armchairmarketing.co.uk/the-armchair-show-podcast

01:42

What‘s it REALLY like to work in a remote, work from...

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2021/10/28

Keron Hurlstone, Head of Partnerships at WMS Warranty Group, unpacks the truth about her experience in a work from home role. Find out what she thinks it's REALLY like to work in a remote, work from home role.

21:18

Warren Newbert, CEO of Infinity Call Intelligence...

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2021/10/28

Warren Newbert, CEO of Infinity, says his company's focus is on being the enabler. He says "the disruption is creating opportunity - those that get it right will clearly succeed and those that are brave will prosper". You guessed it - we're back in the studio... well sort of. We managed to figure out how to get a socially distanced podcast on the go *theatre like bow* (if we do say so ourselves). We turned the thinking cogs on and there were a few rally calls "to beat this dreaded virus" and we

09:07

Nick Horton Founder, Profit Box - Why dealers need to...

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2021/10/28

Nick Horton, Founder of ProfitBox joined us on The Armchair Show to give us his knowledge on how and why dealers need to adopt a video sales process. Nick believes that video calls are here to stay, and that the early adopters are going to be the ones who reshape how retail works in the automotive industry. Backed by insightful facts and stats, Nick explains the importance of understanding and embracing the use of video technology and how it fits with customers new digital life experiences

18:37

Rob Earle, MD of Gtechniq - How demonstrating value...

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2021/10/28

Well, they say that behind every successful man, there's a woman - and that's definitely the case when it comes to Rob Earle, Managing Director of Gtechniq Ceramic Coatings & Paint Protection. Find out how a nudge in the right direction, and the fact that he's NOT Italian, led him to embark on a journey of discovery that took him to the door of a quantum physicist all the way to the fortune of his Ceramic Coatings and Paint Protection business which has been providing globally recognised smart

09:22

AM Awards Supplier of the Year, CitNOW unpacks...

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2021/10/28

AM Awards Supplier Of The Year Winner, CitNOW After automotive video specialist CitNOW is voted Supplier Of The Year by AM’s dealer audience for the second year running, its head of sales Callum Wood joins the AM News Show to thank dealers and give some insight into the firm’s latest developments. He discusses: - The impact an award win has on the business - How the role of video in motor retail only seems to broaden further.

09:12

AM Awards Best Marketing Strategy Winner, TrustFord...

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2021/10/28

AM Awards Best Marketing Strategy Winner, TrustFord. Shortly after dealer group, TrustFord won the Best Marketing Strategy category at the 2021 AM Awards, its marketing director Julia Greenhough joins The AM News Show to talk about what the win means for the business. She reveals: - The focus is on being efficient and relevant to the customer - Marketing teams must collaborate, they can’t do it all alone - How digital will move to the next stage through new technologies - Use of augmented reality

18:34

The importance of having diverse teams for better...

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2021/09/03

Neil Williamson, CEO of Jardines Group made the short, post lockdown trip to join us on The Armchair Show and shared his thoughts, advice and insight on the automotive industry and why it needs to embrace change. Neils passion for the industry is clear as he tells us why now is such an exciting time to be in automotive as it learns to blend the online and offline customer experience. Neil believes the change has been coming, and that recent events have just accelerated the process. He tells us why

24:43

Treat every opportunity as real, NOW - Sean Kelly...

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2021/09/03

In between lockdowns, we jumped at the chance to bring Sean Kelly - MD of Vines BMW & MINI on to The Armchair Show for a socially distanced face to face. Sean's passion and enthusiasm are nothing less than infectious! In between lockdowns, we jumped at the chance to bring Sean Kelly - MD of Vines BMW & MINI on to The Armchair Show for a socially distanced face to face. Sean's passion and enthusiasm are nothing less than infectious! Sean gives us his insight on why it is vital to treat every

19:40

Sandown Mercedes Group, Micheldever Group,...

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2021/09/03

In our latest episode of #TheArmchairShow In this episode: 0:00 - Intro 0:39 - How to make the best of your vehicle listings page. 1:12 - Should you use 'influencers' in your marketing? 1:30 - What makes a great automotive advert? Plus - Is the automotive industry doing enough to attract young talent and break down perceptions of working in automotive, and what is the future of selling cars are just some of the topics discussed by these brilliant automotive leaders. ***EPISODE 11*** |

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