Cargiant keeps looking for a buyer, VAT scam and the CMA investigation - with Chris Green, episode 251

About this episode

Chris Green joins the hosts to discuss major news in the automotive industry, including Cargiant's potential closure and a new VAT scam targeting the motor trade.

This week Chris Green from Regit joins James and Rebecca to talk about the biggest news of the week. Weekly Briefing: Cargiant staff told date used car supermarket may close Autotrader investigated by CMA as part of crackdown on ‘fake and misleading’ reviews VIDEO: New VAT scam targeting the motor trade – here’s what you need to know Lamborghini hits record sales in 2025 as margins come under pressure Big Motoring World director left in ‘absolute shock’ by Waddell’s bugging and surveillance claims

People in this episode

Hosts: James, Rebecca

Guest: Chris Green

Topics covered

• Cargiant
• VAT scam
• CMA investigation
• used car market
• Lamborghini sales
• motor trade news

Keywords

• Cargiant
• VAT scam
• CMA investigation
• Lamborghini
• used car supermarket
• Big Motoring World
• motor trade

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cargiant, Autotrader, CMA, Lamborghini, Big Motoring World

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