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<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title>Car Dealer Live 2025 – An exclusive live conference exploring the future of the motor trade</title> <meta name="viewport" content="initial-scale=1, maximum-scale=1">  <link rel="stylesheet" href="ticketing/css/reset.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="ticketing/css/css.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="ticketing/css/font-awesome.min.css"> <link rel="icon" type="image/x-icon" href="favicon.ico"> <script src="https://use.typekit.net/klf8bxt.js"></script> <script>try{Typekit.load({ async: true });}catch(e){}</script>  <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-NZ0X975V0D"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-NZ0X975V0D'); </script> <script> !function(g,s,q,r,d){r=g[r]=g[r]||function(){(r.q=r.q||[]).push(arguments)}; d=s.createElement(q);d.src='//d1l6p2sc9645hc.cloudfront.net/gosquared.js';q= s.getElementsByTagName(q)[0];q.parentNode.insertBefore(d,q)}(window,document ,'script','_gs'); 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background-image:url(ticketing/images/live-24-bg.jpg); background-position:top; background-repeat:no-repeat; background-size:contain; padding-top:30%; "> <div class="container" > <h1 style="">Event Overview</h1> <p>Car Dealer Live 2025, sponsored by Auto Trader, is back and bigger than ever: focussing on a broad range of motor industry topics.</p> <p>We'll be interviewing some of the biggest names in the car dealer business from franchised dealers, to leading independents, to car manufacturer executives.</p> <p>Listen, learn and connect during a packed day of inspiring sessions with other motor trade professionals at this dedicated conference for the automotive industry.</p> <p></p> <a class="book-tickets-now ticket large vip" href="#booktickets"><h3 class="ticket-price"><span>Book tickets now</span></h3></a> </div> </section> <section class="homepage partners"> <div class="container"> <h3>Headline Partner</h3> <img src="ticketing/images/sponsors/autotrader-full.png" width="250px" height="30px" class="autotrader-logo colour" alt="Auto Trader"/> <h4>Event Partners</h4> <img src="ticketing/images/sponsors/experian-full.png" width="250px" height="82px" class="experian-logo colour" alt="Experian" /> <img src="ticketing/images/sponsors/cox-automotive-full.png" width="250px" height="75px" class="cox-logo colour" alt="Cox Automotive"/> <br /> <img src="ticketing/images/sponsors/motorway-full.png" width="250px" height="51px" class="motorway-logo colour" alt="Motorway"/> <img src="ticketing/images/sponsors/jato-full.png" width="250px" height="91px" class="jato-logo colour" alt="Jato"/> </div> </section> <section class="homepage headline-interview 2025"> <div class="container"> <h1>Headline Interviews</h1> <div class="palmer"> <img src="ticketing/images/andypalmer-cutout-500.png" width="500px" height="561px" alt="Dr Andy Palmer" /> <h2>Dr Andy Palmer</h2> <h3>Former CEO, Aston Martin</h3> </div> <div class="ohanlon"> <img src="ticketing/images/johnohanlon-cutout-500.png" width="500px" height="578px" alt="John O'Hanlon" /> <h2>John O'Hanlon</h2> <h3>CEO, Waylands Automotive</h3> </div> <p class="blurb">Palmer and O'Hanlon will feature in two keynote interviews where they will individually share the secrets to their success, and discuss the hot topics of the automotive industry.</p> </div> </section> <section class="homepage franchised-panel"> <div class="container"> <h1>Franchised Dealer Panel</h1> <ul class="panel franchised-dealer"> <li class="panellist"> <img src="ticketing/images/headshots/dannyminshall-500-colour.png" alt="Danny Minshall" width="250px" height="250px" class="headshot" /> <h2>Danny Minshall</h2> <h3>Director, Greenhous Group</h3> </li> <li class="panellist"> <img src="ticketing/images/headshots/jasoncranswick-500-colour.png" alt="Jason Cranswick" width="250px" height="250px" class="headshot" /> <h2>Jason Cranswick</h2> <h3>COO, Marubeni Auto Investment</h3> </li> </ul> <p class="lineup-tbc">Full line-up to be announced</p> <p class="topics">Franchised dealers regularly find themselves at the bleeding edge of new manufacturer initiatives, and that's not likely to change in 2025. Our experienced panel will share their insights on the technological and regulatory changes coming our way in the years ahead.</p> </div> </section> <section class="homepage independent-panel"> <div class="container"> <h1>Independent Dealer Panel</h1> <p class="lineup-tbc">Line-up to be announced</p> <p class="topics">Independent dealers don't often have an easy life. With recent challenges like vehicle electrification, volatile prices and a shortage of stock, our panel will discuss how to remain profitable and relevant in an ever-changing automotive landscape.</p> </div> </section> <section class="homepage manufacturer-panel"> <div class="container"> <h1>Manufacturer Panel</h1> <p class="lineup-tbc">Full line-up to be announced</p> <p class="topics">Manufacturers have plenty of challenges of their own in 2025 – the ZEV mandate being just one of them. But what words of wisdom can they offer to their dealer partners, and are things going to get easier or more difficult in the next 18 months?</p> </div> </section> <section class="homepage headline-interview"> <div class="container"> <img src="ticketing/images/sponsors/autotrader-white.png" width="250px" height="30px" class="autotrader-logo white" alt="Auto Trader"/> <h1 class="session">Session details</h1> <div class="left"> <h1 class="session">Catherine Faiers</h1> <h3>COO, Auto Trader</h3> <p class="topics-left">Auto Trader's Chief Operating Officer, Catherine Faiers, will be discussing the findings from an in-depth study into business processes.</p> <p class="topics-left">As retailers refocus after a period of change and disruption, Catherine will reveal the key market trends which are set to have the largest impact, as well as the performance metrics retailers need to concentrate on, and where the opportunities lie to improve them.</p> </div> <div class="right"> <img src="ticketing/images/catherinefaiers-cutout-500.png" width="500px" height="879px" alt="Catherine Faiers"/> </div> </section> </section> <section class="homepage headline-interview google-session"> <div class="container"> <img src="ticketing/images/sponsors/google-white.png" width="250px" height="85px" class="google-logo white" alt="Google"/> <h1 class="session">Session details</h1> <div class="left"> <h1 class="session">Mohammad Lone</h1> <h3>Omnichannel Strategist, Google</h3> <p class="topics-left">Search giant Google will once again be bringing its latest tips and insights to Car Dealer Live.</p> <p class="topics-left">With the recent roll-out of its Vehicle Ads solution, and the world moving towards AI integration, there will be plenty to discuss.</p> </div> <div class="right"> <img src="ticketing/images/mohammadlone-cutout-500.png" width="500px" height="765px" alt="Mohammad Lone"/> </div> </div> </section> <section class="homepage headline-interview"> <div class="container"> <img src="ticketing/images/sponsors/cox-automotive-white.png" width="250px" height="75px" class="cox-logo white" alt="Cox Automotive"/> <h1 class="session">Session details</h1> <div class="left"> <h1 class="session">Phil Nothard</h1> <h3>Insight Director, Cox Automotive</h3> <p class="topics-left">The past year has illustrated that, despite challenges, the used battery electric vehicle (BEV) market presents a lucrative opportunity for dealers.</p> <p class="topics-left">In this panel discussion, Cox Automotive and key partners paint a picture of current and future demand with the latest data into the used car market.</p> <p class="topics-left">Building on these insights, Philip Nothard, Insight Director, will map out key considerations that need to be made when sourcing and retailing this stock, from customer expectations to accurately appraising BEVs. </p> </div> <div class="right"> <img src="ticketing/images/philnothard-cutout-500.png" width="500px" height="788px" alt="Phil Nothard"/> </div> </section> <section class="homepage headline-interview google-session"> <div class="container"> <img src="ticketing/images/sponsors/motorway-logo-white.png" width="250px" height="51px" class="motorway-logo white" alt="Motorway"/> <h1 class="session">Session details</h1> <div class="left"> <h1 class="session">James Wilson</h1> <h3>COO, Motorway</h3> <p class="topics-left">Motorway will lead a discussion into how dealers can move their business forward with AI.</p> <p class="topics-left">Using exclusive research, they will reveal how dealers are currently using AI and what the barriers are to greater uptake.</p> <p class="topics-left">Their research will also reveal the current level of consumer confidence in AI and what services people think could be improved by AI.</p> <p class="topics-left">Motorway will speak alongside one if its dealers who are using AI to help run their business and will provide advice on how dealers can start to use AI this year.</p> </div> <div class="right"> <img src="ticketing/images/jameswilson-cutout-500.png" width="500px" height="788px" alt="James Wilson"/> </div> </section> <section class="homepage headline-interview "> <div class="container"> <img src="ticketing/images/sponsors/jato-logo-white.png" width="250px" height="91px" class="jato-logo white" alt="JATO"/> <h1 class="session">Session details</h1> <div class="left"> <p class="topics-left">New for 2025, JATO will take to the stage to discuss the influx of Chinese car brands, and their effect on the UK car market.</p> <p class="topics-left">Who will be the biggest casualties of these new challenger brands? What impact will they have on sales volumes in the UK?</p> <p class="topics-left">Perhaps most importantly, which Chinese brands should dealers be investing in now? All will be revealed in this panel session.</p> </div> </section> <section class="homepage headline-interview google-session"> <div class="container"> <img src="ticketing/images/sponsors/experian-logo-white.png" width="250px" height="82px" class="experian-logo white" alt="Experian"/> <h1 class="session">Session details</h1> <div class="left"> <p class="topics-left">Representatives from data firm Experian will take to the stage in 2025, with insights on the automotive industry aplenty.</p> <p class="topics-left">Further detail about this session will be provided closer to the event.</p> </div> </section> <section class="homepage testimonials"> <div class="container"> <h1>Testimonials</h1> <div class="slider"> <div class="slides"> <div id="testimonial-1" class="slide"> <div class="slide-content"> <p>Car Dealer Live was informative, professionally organised and varied in content with all the current hot topics that we are wrestling with today in our industry. The panel of experts gave honest and clear feedback on how they saw the challenges and opportunities that we are dealing with right now and also what's coming down the track at us. I will certainly be making next year's event a date in the diary to attend.</p> <h2>Nigel Hurley</h2> <h3>CEO, Carshop</h3> </div> </div> <div id="testimonial-2" class="slide"> <div class="slide-content"> <p>It was great to attend the Car Dealer Live event in 2023 and hear directly from Industry leaders, OEMs and providers who gave frank views on the challenges we all face each day as well as diverse opinions on the future direction of car retailing in the UK. An excellent opportunity to network and catch up with colleagues from across the business.</p> <h2>Chris Wiseman</h2> <h3>Managing Director, Wessex Garages</h3> </div> </div> <div id="testimonial-3" class="slide"> <div class="slide-content"> <p>I found Car Dealer Live to be extremely informative and helpful in terms of how we aim to develop our business to meet the changing demands of the market. The day was well structured and broken into bite sized chunks. The sessions weren't overwhelming and I almost got as much out of the breaks as the main sessions too as there were hundreds of industry experts present and networking was fantastic. Highly recommended.</p> <h2>Jamie Caple</h2> <h3>Founder, Car Quay</h3> </div> </div> </div> <a href="#testimonial-1">1</a> <a href="#testimonial-2">2</a> <a href="#testimonial-3">3</a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="homepage"> <div style="padding:20px 0px; width:100%; max-width:600px; height:auto; margin:0 auto;"> <style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/UkjTJwC6_G0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen></iframe></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="homepage agenda"> <div class="container"> <h1>Agenda in full</h1> <ul class="agenda"> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 09:00</span> <br />Arrivals and coffee</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 09:30</span> <br />Welcome in auditorium from Car Dealer's James Baggott</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 09:35</span> <br />Keynote interview – Andy Palmer</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 10:00</span> <br />Franchised dealer panel </li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 10:30</span> <br />Auto Trader research session</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 11:00</span> <br />Coffee break and networking</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 11:30</span> <br />Cox Automotive research session</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 12:00</span> <br />Panel session (to be announced)</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 12:30</span> <br />Motorway research session</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 13:00</span> <br />Lunch</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 13:45</span> <br />Keynote interview – John O'Hanlon</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 14:15</span> <br />JATO research session</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 14:45</span> <br />Car manufacturer panel</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 15:15</span> <br />Coffee break and networking</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 15:30</span> <br />Independent dealer panel</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 16:00</span> <br />Experian research session</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 16:30</span> <br />Google keynote interview</li> <li><span class="time"><i class="fa fa-clock-o" aria-hidden="true"></i> 17:00</span> <br />Event close</li> </ul> </div> </section> <section class="homepage headline-interview google-session"> <div class="container"> <h1 class="session">Accommodation and networking</h1> <img src="ticketing/images/networking.jpg" width="900px" height="599px" alt="" style="width:calc(100% - 40px); max-width:600px; height:auto; margin:20px 20px 0px;" /> <div class="left"> <p class="topics-left">At the 2025 event, Car Dealer is also offering a hotel package with all tickets which will include a stay at a four-star hotel, a short drive away from the venue, the night before.</p> <p class="topics-left">The Car Dealer team will be hosting a social gathering in a dedicated area at the hotel the night before so attendees can network ahead of the main event.</p> <p class="topics-left">Join us for this pre-event gathering by booking a hotel package below.</p> </div> <div class="right"> <img src="ticketing/images/hotel-1.jpg" width="900px" height="776px" alt="" style="width:calc(100% - 20px); max-width:280px; height:auto; margin:40px 10px 30px 10px; " /> </div> </section> <section class="ticket-list-home" id="booktickets"> <h1 class="book-ticket-title" style="margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:5px;">Attend in person tickets</h1> <div style="max-width:400px; margin:0 auto;"> <p style="padding:5px 15px;">Join us in person for an informative day, filled with insight, networking opportunities and more.</p> <p style="padding:5px 15px;">Tickets include breakfast, lunch, and refreshments throughout the day.</p> </div> <a href="ticketing/register/?tickettype=aip25&utm_campaign=" class="ticket large standard"><h1 class="ticket-type">Dealer Ticket</h1> <p class="ticket-days">For trading <span style="color:red; border:none; text-decoration:underline;">car dealers only</span></p> <h3 class="ticket-price"><span style="margin-right:85px;"><s>£160</s></span></h3> <h3 style="position:absolute; font-family:Proxima-Nova; color:#fff; font-size:28px; top:110px; right:65px;" class="early-bird-price">£130</h3> <p style="position:absolute; font-family:Proxima-Nova; color:#fff; font-size:15px; top:89px; right:40px;" class="early-bird-text"><span style="background:#cd1719; border:0px; padding:0px 3px;">Early bird offer</span></p> </a> <a href="ticketing/register/?tickettype=sup25&utm_campaign=" class="ticket large vip"><h1 class="ticket-type">Supplier Ticket</h1> <p class="ticket-days">For non-car dealers</p> <h3 class="ticket-price"><span>£320</span></h3> </a> <h1 class="book-ticket-title" style="margin-top:45px; margin-bottom:5px;">Hotel Packages</h1> <div style="max-width:400px; margin:0 auto;"> <p style="padding:5px 15px;">Arrive fresh at Car Dealer Live by staying nearby the night before.</p> <p style="padding:5px 15px;">Our four-star hotel package offers the opportunity for further networking prior to the event.</p> </div> <a href="ticketing/register/?tickettype=aip25-hotel&utm_campaign=" class="ticket large standard"><h1 class="ticket-type">Dealer Ticket <br /><span style="color:#49bcc2; border:none;">+ Hotel Room</span></h1> <h3 class="ticket-price"><span style="margin-right:85px;"><s>£310</s></span></h3> <h3 style="position:absolute; font-family:Proxima-Nova; color:#fff; font-size:28px; top:110px; right:65px;" class="early-bird-price">£280</h3> <p style="position:absolute; font-family:Proxima-Nova; color:#fff; font-size:15px; top:89px; right:40px;" class="early-bird-text"><span style="background:#cd1719; border:0px; padding:0px 3px;">Early bird offer</span></p> <p class="ticket-days">Includes breakfast, double or twin rooms available</p> </a> <a href="ticketing/register/?tickettype=sup25-hotel&utm_campaign=" class="ticket large vip"><h1 class="ticket-type">Supplier Ticket <br /><span style="color:#49bcc2; border:none;">+ Hotel Room</span></h1> <h3 class="ticket-price"><span>£470</span></h3> <p class="ticket-days">Includes breakfast, double or twin rooms available</p> </a> <h1 class="book-ticket-title" style="margin-top:45px; margin-bottom:5px;">Streaming Tickets</h1> <div style="max-width:400px; margin:0 auto;"> <p style="padding:5px 15px;">Watch the event from the comfort of your home or office with a streaming ticket.</p> <p style="padding:5px 15px;">Note: This ticket does not permit access to Car Dealer Live in person.</p> </div> <a href="ticketing/register/?tickettype=str25&utm_campaign=" class="ticket large stream"> <h1 class="ticket-type">Watch Online</h1> <p class="ticket-days">For dealers and non-dealers</p> <h3 class="ticket-price"><span style="margin-right:85px;"><s>£220</s></span></h3> <h3 style="position:absolute; font-family:Proxima-Nova; color:#fff; font-size:28px; top:110px; right:65px;" class="early-bird-price">£190</h3> <p style="position:absolute; font-family:Proxima-Nova; color:#fff; font-size:15px; top:89px; right:40px;" class="early-bird-text"><span style="background:#cd1719; border:0px; padding:0px 3px;">Early bird offer</span></p> <p class="ticket-days">Watch the event live from home (no in-person access)</p> </a> <h3 class="ben-notice">Ticket prices above excluding VAT.</h3> <h3 class="ben-notice">10 per cent of the price of each ticket sold is donated to <span>Ben</span>, the automotive industry charity</h3> <img src="ticketing/images/sponsors/ben-logo-white.png" width="250px" height="167px" alt="BEN Logo" class="ben-logo white" /> <div class="container"> <p>Tickets to Car Dealer Live 2025 are refundable up to 60 days before the event.</p> </div> </section> <section class="homepage ticket-explain"> <div class="container"> <h1>Ticket types explained</h1> <div class="ticket-explain"> <h3>Dealer Tickets</h3> <p>With this, you'll be able to join us at Car Dealer Live in person, at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire.</p> <p>This ticket is <span>exclusively for trading members of the motor trade.</span></p> <p>Free lunch and refreshments are provided throughout the day, as is on-site parking.</p> <p><span>These tickets are limited in number, and likely to sell out.</span></p> </div> <div class="ticket-explain"> <h3>Watch Online (Streaming) Tickets</h3> <p>With a streaming ticket, you'll be able to watch Car Dealer Live from the comfort of your home (or office!).</p> <p>This ticket <span>does not</span> grant access to attend the Car Dealer Live event in person.</p> </div> <div class="ticket-explain"> <h3>Supplier Tickets</h3> <p>If you're not directly employed within the motor trade, we'd still love to welcome you to Car Dealer Live.</p> <p>However, to ensure we're offering our core audience the best chance to attend Car Dealer Live, supplier numbers will be limited.</p> <p>We reserve the right to cancel and refund suppliers booking an incorrect ticket type.</p> </div> <div class="ticket-explain"> <h3>Group Tickets</h3> <p>If you're looking to book <span>five or more</span> tickets of any variety, get in touch with the <a href="mailto:livesales@blackballmedia.co.uk">Car Dealer sales team</a> for more information and potential discounts.</p> </div> </div> </section> <section class="homepage faq"> <div class="container"> <h1>Frequently asked questions</h1> <h3>Can I attend the event in person with a Watch Online (Streaming) ticket?</h3> <p>No - the purchase of a streaming ticket only allows you to watch the event via a live stream.</p> <h3>Will I be able to live stream the event by purchasing a normal Dealer or Supplier ticket?</h3> <p>No - though highlights of the event will be available to watch online afterwards.</p> <h3>Why are Watch Online tickets more expensive?</h3> <p>We want to encourage our readers to visit the conference in person, and network with their peers. As such, we've offset the cost of Attend In Person tickets to incentivise making the journey to the live event.</p> <h3>Can I book a regular Dealer ticket if I'm not a dealer?</h3> <p>No. Suppliers attempting to book a Dealer ticket will be contacted by the Car Dealer sales team to make alternative arrangements.</p> <h3>How do I order more than one ticket?</h3> <p>After purchasing your first ticket (and creating your account), you'll be able to quickly order an additional one.</p> <p>If you're looking to purchase five or more tickets, get in touch with the <a href="mailto:livesales@blackballmedia.co.uk">Car Dealer sales team</a>, who may be able to offer a discount.</p> </div> </section> <section class="homepage footer"> <div class="container"> <h1>Car Dealer Live</h1> <p style="font-size:18px; line-height:1.2"><span style="font-weight:bold; font-size:20px;">March 13, 2025</span> <br />British Motor Museum, <br/>Gaydon<br />CV35 0BJ </p> <p style="font-size:18px; margin-top:20px;">Email: <a href="mailto:livesales@blackballmedia.co.uk">livesales@blackballmedia.co.uk</a></p> <p style="font-size:18px; margin-top:5px;">Tel: 020 8125 3880</p> <p>The above schedule, event contents and panelists are subject to change at any time.</p> </div> </section> </body> </html>