High Court Proceedings – Media Coverage



This page provides an overview of recent media reporting relating to the ongoing High Court proceedings concerning the shareholder dispute between Peter Waddell and Freshstream.


As previously stated, this matter is currently before the Court. Peter remains the majority shareholder of Big Motoring World, retaining 63% ownership, and continues to respect the legal process now underway.


Various national and trade publications have reported on the commencement of proceedings and the claims presented in Court. As legal proceedings are active, it would not be appropriate to comment on specific allegations at this time.


For transparency, selected media coverage is listed below. Readers are encouraged to refer to the full articles for context.


Further updates will be shared when appropriate following the conclusion of proceedings.


More job losses expected at Big Motoring World as employees are left ‘without direction or support’

CAR DEALER MAGAZINE

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Court hears that Waddell’s dyslexia is ‘severe’, as expert rejects exaggeration claims

CAR DEALER MAGAZINE

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Big Motoring World executives mocked ‘rude a****ole’ Peter Waddell in WhatsApp groups

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Big Motoring World director left in ‘absolute shock’ by Waddell’s bugging and surveillance claims

CAR DEALER MAGAZINE

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Big Motoring World executives awarded ‘PW bonuses’ after Waddell was ousted from firm, court hears

CAR DEALER MAGAZINE

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Vaughan tells court he didn’t oust Waddell for CEO role because he could have ‘got any job I wanted’

CAR DEALER MAGAZINE

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Big Motoring World’s Laurence Vaughan accused of being ‘paid by two masters’ as ‘secret’ payment is revealed

CAR DEALER MAGAZINE

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Waddell kept in the dark over misconduct allegations as investigation faces scrutiny

CAR DEALER MAGAZINE

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‘I wish I’d never sold to them’: Waddell tells court of regret in selling Big Motoring World

CAR DEALER MAGAZINE

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Peter Waddell claims Freshstream had plans to oust him from Big Motoring World prior to £72m deal

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Car Dealer Magazine

Peter Waddell says he was victim of Big Motoring World ‘coup’ as High Court trial gets underway

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MOTORTRADER.COM

Big Motoring World High Court trial gets underway

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Daily Mail

Multimillionaire used car tycoon sues his own £200m company after being ousted over 'offensive' comments to workers - but claims he is a victim

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TELEGRAPH

Rags-to-riches boss sacked from his own business over ‘offensive comments’=

Peter Waddell alleges that a ‘carefully conceived’ coup was hatched against him  

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INDEPENDENT

Rags to riches used car tycoon says he was wrongfully sacked from own business over offensive comments-

Peter Waddell claims disabilities were ignored during internal disciplinary process, rendering it void

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THE SUN uk

COURT FIGHT Rags to riches motor tycoon ousted from own company over ‘string of X-rated comments to cleaner’ sues for £200m  

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CAR DEALER

Waddell ran ‘fiefdom’ and complained about ‘too many muslims’, court hears.

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THE SUN IE

COURT FIGHT Rags to riches motor tycoon ousted from own company over ‘string of X-rated comments to cleaner’ sues for £200m  

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THE TIMES

Used car tycoon sues firm that sacked him for "sexual harrasment"

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