Episode 33: The worst test drives to going undercover in car dealerships with Rupert Pontin

This week on the Car Dealer Podcast Rebecca and Batch are joined by Cazana's Rupert Pontin.

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• Review: Robert Forrester proves data isn’t everything as he faces day-to-day life on the front line in Undercover Big Boss
• Mini goes hatchback-to-basics as it teams up with fashion designer Paul Smith to shine spotlight on sustainability
• Car dealer hospitalised after being held against his will in test drive that ended in flames
• Audi shows future luxury design plans with Skysphere concept car
• No significant hikes in new car prices is ‘surprising’, says Marshall Motor Group boss
• Iconic Lamborghini Countach to return as 800bhp hybrid, 31 years after production ended on original
• Despite warning of ‘sensationalist headlines’, BCA reports average used car values leapt 3.6% in July and £1,000 ahead of 2020
• Average used car retail prices rose 3% in July with SUVs flying off forecourts
• Ex-Lookers bosses Andy Bruce and Nigel McMinn join the board of Fleet Alliance
• Car owners are urged to book MOT ahead of ‘Super September’ rush as a fifth of drivers used exemption