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BCA Aston Barclay merger given green light, Group 1 to axe more dealerships, and the 'rampant' rise of Chinese car brands – episode 241, with Mark Docherty
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- Car Dealer Podcast
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- Jan 30, 2026
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- 3802
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Car Dealer Recommends: Autoglym products tested and rated – do they get our seal of approval? CMA green-lights BCA owner’s Aston Barclay takeover in provisional ruling Weekly Briefing: How have Chinese car brands grown so quickly? Group 1 to axe more UK jobs and dealerships despite clocking up record revenues in 2025 The rampant rise of Chinese car brands – and how they’ll change the UK car market for good Networking break-out space added at Car Dealer Live for more inspirational conversations