Talking Automotive

We talk to Christopher Nguyen from Aitomatic about cyber security and threats and challenges of cyber security in the automotive industry. Chris explains about machine learning and how this is being used to incorporate physical elements and human experience in the learning. He also speaks about what the automotive industry is doing to prevent cyber … Continue reading Ep. 69 Tackling Automotive Cyber Security →

Mark and John talk to Chris Mallon about what happen to vehicles at end of life.

We talk to David Wynne from EV 101 and get an update on electric vehicles and many of the myths around electric vehicles. David talks about common myths of electric vehicles and about electric vehicles being commercial electric vehicles and there practicality. He also covers other myths about electric vehicles catching fire and electric vehicles … Continue reading Ep. 67 Debunking Electric Vehicle Myths →

Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair review the current business conditions of the automotive sector in Australia and what does the future hold. We talk about automotive business conditions leading up to Covid, the current business conditions and possible changes that could come into play over the next eighteen months for the Automotive industry in Australia. … Continue reading EP 66: Automotive Post Pandemic Head Winds →

We talk to David Wynne from EV 101 and get an update on electric vehicles. David talks about the growth of electric vehicles and changes happening. He goes into detail about charging infrastructure, app developments and the current range of electric vehicles. David also talks about new electric vehicles available and pricing. He discusses the … Continue reading Ep 65: Everything You Need to Know About Electric Vehicles Charging and Range in Australia →

We talk to Andreas Walker CEO from UON Global on the relationship between the dealer and the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), how this is changing and who actually owns the customer. Andreas goes into detail about how UON Global provides tools to manage the adult to adult relationship between dealers and OEM's. Andreas also talks … Continue reading EP 64: OEM vs Dealer: Who Owns the Customer – Challenges in the Automotive Industry for Dealers and OEM →

We talk to Michael Winkler from Flipacar about the future of Used car trading. Michael talks about new initiatives in the used vehicle wholesale market for trading of used cars. Michael goes into detail how these digital initiatives can make a large difference for dealer principals to manage their used car retailing and wholesaling in … Continue reading Ep 63: The Future of Used Car Trading and Wholesaling in Automotive Dealerships →

We talk to Sean Mackenzie from Make [Sense] Global about the importance of planning for Launches and Events and how to ensure objectives and outcomes are achieved. Sean goes in to detail on a range of Launch and Event topics including how events have changed in the last 15 to 20 years, the impact of … Continue reading Ep: 62 How To Plan Successful Events and Launches →

We talk to Chris Bayman the Automotive Brand Builder Guru about what it takes to create a good brand. Chris talks about what is a good brand and what are the elements to focus on maintaining a good brand. Chris also goes into detail about how to repair a damaged brand, what are the things … Continue reading Ep 61: The Brand Builder – how to build and also repair a broken brand with Chris Bayman →

We talk to Dr Imogen Reid from the VACC  (Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce) about gender diversity and how it plays out in the automotive industry. We cover a range of topics including why do we need to have more women in the auto industry. Imogen covers the current state of play with women in … Continue reading Ep 60: Gender Diversity Improves Your Bottom Line →

This is our first podcast of season three and we talk about automotive fleet development and the importance to continue canvassing automotive fleets even during vehicle supply shortages. We share ideas and tips of how to engage in zoom meetings with fleet customers and how to develop relationships in face to face meetings. Mark talks … Continue reading Automotive Fleet Development Post Covid →

We discuss some of the challenges with electric vehicles in Australia and what the Australian government needs to do to support electric vehicles. We investigate best practice in other markets such as Norway with regards incentives and infrastructure required to enable the quick rollout of electric vehicles. We discuss batteries and the development of batteries … Continue reading EV 101: Everything You Need To Know About Electric Vehicles in Australia →

We interview Adiba Fattah a PHD Researcher from the University of Sunshine Coast who is doing a Research Project on the Evaluation of the Franchise Model in the Australian Automotive Industry. Adiba is investigating the social exchange and the power and control between the dealer and the OEM in the franchise model. She is also … Continue reading Is it Time to Change the Automotive Dealer Franchise Model? →

We talk to Dean Courtenay about Human resources, recruitment and human capital. Dean runs Quadrant People Resources where he specialises in recruiting, search and HR support. Dean discusses Quadrant People Resources and the various services they offer. Dean gives us his view on recruitment during lockdown and where he sees it going in the future. … Continue reading How to get recruitment Right →

We discuss the future of the automotive aftersales workshop with Russell Younghusband from Getac and the latest in rugged hardware and software and how artificial intelligence and automation is making the automotive workshop more intelligent. From ruggedized hardware that will let you down less in the field and can be taken around and under vehicles … Continue reading Creating An Intelligent Workshop with Rugged Hardware, AI and Automation by Getac →

We talk to Howard Gerwin from RKLAB AG to get a greater understanding of the future of engines and fuels and various challenges to meet emissions requirements and improve CO2 and NOx emissions.  Howard explains in depth the various fuels and engine applications where it would make sense to use these fuels on which engine … Continue reading The Future of Engines and Fuels: Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change, Emissions CO2 and NOx →

We talk to Howard Gerwin from RKLAB AG to get a greater understanding of diesel engines and how they work and diesel technology development to improve CO2 and NOx emissions. Howard explains diesel gate and what happened and the challenges Volkswagen faced. He goes into depth about catalytic converters, EGR, SCR and AdBlue and explains … Continue reading Can Diesel be Green? →

Join Mark and John as they discuss the challenges faced by Electric Vehicles from charring stations right through to the impact of battery disposal and rare earth metal mining on the environment.

Silvio Barbisan belongs to the Monaro Car Club and discusses why a person becomes an auto enthusiast and then why particularly a Monaro enthusiast.

This week we talk to Tony Foon to get a better understanding of the challenges in the automotive industry and its ability to attract service technicians and mechanics.   Some of the highlights are   why it is so important to create a career path for technicians.  the need to get technicians on the tools … Continue reading Time To Get Serious About Automotive Tech Shortage with Tony Foon →

This week we get a better understanding of the challenges to manage a police car fleet. We cover a range of topics including what are the requirements of a police car to meet police force needs. We review the different police cars that make up a police car fleet and review the different requirements for … Continue reading Police Cars The Inside Story Ep 47 with Frank Melilli →

Are we right or are we wrong? What do you think the numbers will be for the Australian Automotive New Car Market in 2022. Let us know what you think are the factors that will influence the market in 2022 for new and used car sales and give us your comments below. We would love … Continue reading Business Ideas: Automotive Predictions for New and Used Car Sales in Australia for 2022 →

In Talking Automotive With Mark and John Ep 45. Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to Drew Schnehage CEO from Innovation Group. Drew talks about accident and claims management services. Drew explains why it is so important to understand the data and how using the services of a company such as the Innovation Group can … Continue reading Fleet Accident and Claims Best Practice with Drew Schnehage →

In Talking Automotive With Mark and John Ep 44 Podcast,  Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to Andrew Myers from DTS Experience on how to Nail Outbound Sales Calls. We talk to Andrew  about why sales consultants find it so difficult to make outbound sales calls and how to develop strategies to overcome this. Andrew … Continue reading How to Nail Outbound Sales Calls with Andrew Myers from DTS Experience →

In Talking Automotive With Mark and John Podcast Ep 43. Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to David Hawkins CRO from Loyalty Logistix. David speaks to us about retention, loyalty and the value of getting an in-depth understanding of the data in your database and how this can be turned into real value for the … Continue reading How to Maximize ROI through Effective Loyalty with David Hawkins →

In Talking Automotive With Mark and John Podcast Ep 42. Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to Kevin Abood CEO from Kevin Abood Automotive Consulting Services. Kevin goes into detail on how to improve profitability in a dealership and how to grow your business. If you liked what you heard, subscribe to the show to … Continue reading Profit Improver: How to Grow Your Business with Kevin Abood →

Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk about making your marketing spend more effective. If you liked what you heard, subscribe to the show to receive notifications of future shows. If you would like to get more information on any of the topics reach out to Mark Palavestra or John Sinclair on LinkedIn. Visit our website: … Continue reading Ep 41: How to make your marketing $$$ more effective →

In Talking Automotive With Mark and John Podcast Ep 40. Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to George Norris from Norris Management Pty Ltd, behavioural science strategists, on the key traits of leadership. George is a corporate executive coach/mentor, writer and speaker. If you liked what you heard, subscribe to the show to receive notifications … Continue reading Ep 40: Visionary Right Brain Automotive Strategy with George Norris Executive Coach →

In Talking Automotive With Mark and John Ep 39,  we talk to Santo Amoddio, Managing Director at Glass’s Information Services Australia. Santo discusses future trends in automotive, what impacts vehicle residual values and how these can be influenced and the different services they provide. If you liked what you heard, subscribe to the show to … Continue reading Ep 39: How to Maximise Residual Values with Santo Amoddio →

Welcome to episode 39: How to maximize your marketing dollars spend with John Sinclair and Mark Palavestra. John and Mark explore how to improve the effectiveness of your marketing dollars spend. By understanding your PMA and spending marketing money where you will have greatest impact. If you liked what you heard, subscribe to the show … Continue reading How to Maximize your Marketing Dollars Spend →

In Ep 8 of Talking Automotive with Mark and John, we talk to two of the owners of Modera (and our sponsors), digital experts from Estonia. Siim Vips, a digital entrepreneur involved in a number of digital startups, and Janek Prummel whose extensive career has spanned decades in the digital space. We discuss why Estonia … Continue reading Ep 8: The Future of Digital in Automotive with guests Siim Vips & Janek Prummel →

In Talking Automotive with Mark and John Ep 38, Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair review Q1 of the Auto industry. Mark goes into detail how the figures have been made up and what has impacted the market year to date. He reviews the outlook going forward and factors which could have impact on vehicle sales … Continue reading Auto Industry Insights Q1 2021 with Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair →

In Talking Automotive with Mark and John Ep 37, Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to Peter Viljoen CEO of Sydsen. Peter talks about the New Car Agency model and the experiment two large brands have done in South Africa. Peter goes into what he believes are the successful outcomes of the experiment. Peter also … Continue reading New Car Agency the South African Experiment with Peter Viljoen →

In Talking Automotive with Mark and John Ep 36, Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to Steve Blunt a potential electric vehicle customer. Steve asks several questions about electric vehicles and what impact it would have on his lifestyle and what he needs to know when purchasing an electric vehicle. We compare this to a … Continue reading Should I buy an Electric Vehicle? with Steve Blunt →

In Talking Automotive with Mark and John Ep 35, Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk about the traditional franchise distribution model. The challenges between the dealer and the OEM distributors. They discuss what the impact will be of the Agency model and how this will effect both dealers and distributors. They also delve into the … Continue reading How the Agency Model Disrupts the Australian Automotive Market with Mark and John →

Stuart Charity CEO of Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association in conversation with Mark and John. The Australian Aftermarket is a $35-billion industry and the talk ranges across the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and how the AAAA supports its members.

70% of EVs are sold to people over 50. Why is this? Listen to find out this and so much more.

In “Talking Automotive with Mark and John” Ep 32, Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to Andrew Tyson General Manager at CarZapp Operations Pty Ltd. Andrew goes into detail about CarZapp a used vehicle wholesale platform for dealers. He goes into depth about the used vehicle market and the need to be able to make … Continue reading EP 32: Gaining $$$ in Used Car Wholesale with Andrew Tyson from CarZapp →

In “Talking Automotive with Mark and John” Ep 31, Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to Mike Sinclair, Director of Content and Editor in Chief, from Carsales.com.au. Mike goes into detail about Motoring Journalism and how motoring journalism has evolved. He goes into depth about the relationship of motoring journalist with manufacturers and how this … Continue reading Motoring Journalism the Inside Story with Mike Sinclair from Carsales.com.au →

In “Talking Automotive with Mark and John” Ep 30, Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to Gina McCartney Executive Manager Customer Excellence at Realestate.com.au . Gina goes into detail about how real estate sales have moved online. She goes into depth about the increased knowledge of customers and how the rely less on estate agents … Continue reading Ep 30: How Real Estate Sells Cars with Gina McCartney from Realestate.com.au →

In “Talking Automotive with Mark and John” Ep 29, Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to James Voortman CEO of the AADA (Australian Automotive Dealer Association) and the services they provide to automotive dealers in Australia. James covers the canvassing the AADA do on behalf of dealers in Canberra at a political level. James also … Continue reading Ep 29: How the AADA Empowers the Dealer Network with James Voortman →

In “Talking Automotive with Mark and John” Ep 28, Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair discuss factors that are impacting the 2021 Australian New Car market and make some predictions, all things being equal. Mark shares with us major trends by vehicle sector and what this means for overall volume. He provides an in-depth analysis of … Continue reading Ep: 28 -2021 Australian New Car Market Predictions →

In “Talking Automotive with Mark and John” Ep 27, Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to Michelle Denogean CMO with Roadster. Michele shares with us major trends in omni channel and integration into automotive. She provides an in-depth analysis of the latest trends in omni channel automotive sales and why it is necessary to be … Continue reading Integrating Omni Channel in Automotive →

In “Talking Automotive with Mark and John” Ep 26, Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to Brett Stephenson Director of Business Consulting from Skyfii. Brett shares with us major trends of data intelligence and how it provides insights on customer behaviour. He provides an in-depth analysis of how to use data to measure efficiency in … Continue reading How to Measure Opportunity in the Showroom →

In “Talking Automotive with Mark and John” Ep 25, Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to Marc Sibbald Sales Director. Marc shares with us major trends of the tyre industry in Australia and how the industry has been impacted by major forces such as the GFC and Covid. He explains the industry operators and various … Continue reading Ep25: The Tyre Industry Explained with Marc Sibbald of Hankooktire →

Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to Andrew Harbison Director and Chief Operating Officer Isuzu Trucks Australia

Mike Whitfield Chairman Nissan Africa South and MD Nissan Egypt and President of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) talks about his stellar career at Nissan Motor Corporation and the AAAM's plans to make Africa the next frontier in automotive manufacturing.