# Volkswagen's drastic cuts, expensive Chinese cars and Skywell leaves UK with Sam Zales - episode 266

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Podcast: [Car Dealer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/car-dealer-podcast-3482652)
Published: 2026-07-10T17:09:42+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/car-dealer-magazine/episodes/Volkswagens-drastic-cuts--expensive-Chinese-cars-and-Skywell-leaves-UK-with-Sam-Zales---episode-266-e3ltrk7
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Volkswagen to cut models by up to 50% and reduce ‘complexity’ Denza electric supercar set to become UK’s most expensive Chinese car Skywell dealers left in limbo as UK importer collapses with immediate effect Weekly Briefing: What is Carwow planning for its used car advertising site?

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