The Autocar Podcast

In this episode we sit down with Mike Nakrani, CEO of VEV, to discuss the many positives of going electric for fleet owners and drivers alike, and how lower total cost of ownership for electric vehicles is making the switch even more compelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we sit down with Natalie Sauber, director of automotive at Arcadis, to discuss why we are seeing a “weeding out” of faltering automotive start-ups, China's ongoing domination of EV technology and manufacturing, and whether the ‘mobility' industry as we know it is dead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 13, we sit down with Sara Sloman, chief strategy officer at Paythru, to discuss how overly complicated payment processes for public EV charging have given rise to "payment anxiety". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 12, we sit down with Derek de Bono, vice president of software-defined vehicles at Valeo, to discuss how over-the-air software updates will change the face of car usership, what OEMs need to do to future-proof their cars, and what's next for the world of pay-to-use in-car features. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 11, we sit down with mobility expert Lukas Neckermann to discuss the relationship between startups and OEMs in the mobility space, how technologies such as over-the-air software updates are changing the face of car ownership, and the role of dealerships in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So much of the talk around electric cars has been on the initial purchase, and what needs to be done to help people make the decision. But once that decision has been made and that new electric car has been delivered to the customer, what happens next? Enter the world of aftersales.To discuss the future of aftersales and answer questions around opportunities, profitability, servicing, repairs and more, we brought together some of the biggest names in the industry for a special Leaders' Summit. Guests included Lisa Brankin, managing director of Ford of Britain and Ireland, Mark Busby, director of commercial operations at Hendy's group, and Tom Kilroy, CEO of the automotive experience platform, Keyloop.This webinar was sponsored by Keyloop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The post-Covid car market has been on a rocky path to recovery, but recent surges at the end of 2023 have sparked hope of a return to pre-pandemic normality. But, what will the world of car sales look like in 2024? That is the question we will be answering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode five of the all-new, five-part Autocar Business Power List 100 Podcast, produced in partnership with automotive experience platform Keyloop.Throughout the series, we'll be inviting industry experts to discuss the biggest names, companies and topics outlined in the Autocar Business Power List 100 – a ranking of the 100 most influential people in the automotive industry.In this episode, Autocar news editor Felix Page sits down with Autocar Business correspondent Nick Gibbs and Keyloop VP Sales for UK, Ireland and APAC Graham Stokes to discuss everything automotive retail – including Keyloop's ongoing mission to create more seamless, personalised and memorable customer experiences, the influence that consolidated groups like Pendragon, Virtue and Sytner hold over manufactures, and how the 'agency' model could change the face of automotive retail for good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode four of the all-new, five-part Autocar Business Power List 100 Podcast, produced in partnership with automotive experience platform Keyloop.Throughout the series, we'll be inviting industry experts to discuss the biggest names, companies and topics outlined in the Autocar Business Power List 100 – a ranking of the 100 most influential people in the automotive industry.In this episode, Autocar news editor Felix Page sits down with Autocar Business correspondent Nick Gibbs and Keyloop VP sales, Ireland and APAC Graham Stokes to discuss the movements of, and challenges faced by, some of the top automotive designers and engineers – including why, in a world of platform sharing, car design and brand identity is more important than ever, the engineering hurdles posed by relentless cost saving, and how the outsourcing of software development could change the face of automotive manufacturing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode three of the all-new, five-part Autocar Business Power List 100 Podcast, produced in partnership with automotive experience platform Keyloop.Throughout the series, we'll be inviting industry experts to discuss the biggest names, companies and topics outlined in the Autocar Business Power List 100 – a ranking of the 100 most influential people in the automotive industry.In this episode, Mark Tisshaw, editor of Autocar, and Peter Campbell, global motor industry correspondent at the Financial Times, sit down with Jacqui Barker, global OEM director at Keyloop, to discuss Chinese car makers and the impact they're having on the global automotive scene, their industry-leading battery technology and why Chinese cars are becoming ever more desirable for European consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode two of the all-new, five-part Autocar Business Power List 100 Podcast, produced in partnership with automotive experience platform Keyloop.Throughout the series, we'll be inviting industry experts to discuss the biggest names, companies and topics outlined in the Autocar Business Power List 100 – a ranking of the 100 most influential people in the automotive industry.In episode two, Mark Tisshaw, editor of Autocar, and Peter Campbell, global motor industry correspondent at the Financial Times, sit down with Megan Harvey, chief alliances officer at Keyloop, to discuss the top automotive disruptors – including Elon Musk and Tesla's game-changing approach to carmaking, Uber's wide-reaching mobility ambitions and whether tech giants like Google, Apple and Amazon will ever foray into automotive manufacturing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode one of the all-new, five-part Autocar Business Power List 100 Podcast, produced in partnership with automotive experience platform Keyloop.Throughout the series, we'll be inviting industry experts to discuss the biggest names, companies and topics outlined in the Autocar Business Power List 100 – a ranking of the 100 most influential people in the automotive industry.In episode one, Mark Tisshaw, editor of Autocar, and Steve Cropley, editor-in-chief of Autocar, sit down Tom Kilroy, CEO of Keyloop, to discuss the top 10 CEOs and OEM leaders ranked in the Power List, including how number one, Luca de Meo, dragged an ailing Renault Group back to financial competitiveness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 10, we sit down with Conor Horne, UK & Ireland director for Lotus Cars, to discuss his career in the automotive industry, the wholesale versus agency model debate and the electrified future of Lotus Cars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode nine, we sit down with Ben Boutcher-West, chief digital officer at Connected Kerb, to discuss the fallout of the 2035 ICE ban pushback, the real-world effects of winter weather on electric vehicles and how Connected Kerb is rethinking on-street electric vehicle charging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode eight we sit down with Rob Buckland, chief sales officer at Gridserve, to discuss the future of second-life EVs, industry scaremongering and Gridserve's innovative Sun-to-Wheel ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode seven, we sit down with Jordan Marie Brompton, CMO at Myenergi, to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur, how Myenergi's products are changing the game for renewable power and big EV myths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Editor-in-chief Steve Cropley, editor Mark Tisshaw, news editor Felix Page and deputy news editor Will Rimell break down the government's huge decision to push back the UK's ban on new ICE cars to 2035. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode six, we sit down with Toby Poston, director of corporate affairs at the BVRLA, to discuss the supply and demand imbalance for used EVs, new controversial legislation around leasing and the true cost of running and electric vehicle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode five, we sit down with Joseph Seal-Driver, commercial director at Sustainable Ventures, to discuss his love for micro-mobility, the difference between ride-hailing and chauffeured services and London's big problem with car sharing. To listen to more great industry analysis, head over to the Change Makers channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join editor-in-chief Steve Cropley, editor Mark Tisshaw, news editor Felix Page, and correspondent Nick Gibbs as we address the global car industry's hottest topics: Will the investment in Jaguar pay dividends; what the latest rise in UK car production really means; and why Tata investing in the UK's first battery factory is really good news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode four, we sit down with Ramu Nair, Head of Sales for INVERS, to find out how INVERS' car sharing platform is building a brighter future for accessible mobility, and how its keyless technology provides even better security for providers and users alike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode three, we sit down with Oxana Grishna, Head of Future Retail and Transformation at Hyundai UK, to find out how Hyundai's in-house car subscription service, Mocean, is shaping its retail strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sit down with Karl Howkins, Managing Director of SOGO, to find out how his monthly leasing company is changing the game for flexible usership, and why top-drawer customer service is key to beating OEMs and dealer groups in this space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the new Autocar Business Change Makers podcast, produced in partnership with car subscription software platform Tomorrow's Journey.Throughout the series, we will hear how some of the UK's most agile and disruptive companies are dramatically reshaping the automotive landscape, with unprecedented access to the executives and thought leaders driving that change.In episode one, Autocar news editor Felix Page and Tomorrow's Journey CEO Chris Kirby sit down with Xavier Collins, Vice President of Turo UK, to find out whether car 'usership' could one day replace ownership for good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the new Autocar Business Change Makers podcast, produced in partnership with car subscription software platform Tomorrow's Journey.Throughout the series, we will hear how some of the UK's most agile and disruptive companies are dramatically reshaping the automotive landscape, with unprecedented access to the executives and thought leaders driving that change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen Hilton, CEO of quality used car marketplace Heycar; Jacqui Barker, Global OEM Director at Keyloop; Nigel Hurley, CEO of CarShop; and Martin Miller, owner of EV Experts, join us for the next instalment of Autocar Business Live as we will discuss how used car dealers and OEMs can overcome the current challenges facing the market.As the post-Covid used car boom continues to throttle back, we explore how dealerships and online retailers can tackle the challenges head-on and continue to succeed despite an easing semiconductor shortage turning buyers back to new car finance. How long until the used car bubble bursts (if it ever does)? Which used models are seeing the most success? How will falling prices for used electric cars affect the market? Is Q1's rise in leads cause for long-term optimism? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join news editor Felix Page, correspondent Nick Gibbs and – for the first time – AutoForecast Solutions Vice President Sam Fiorani as we address the global car industry's hottest topics:Will president Biden's new EV targets have an impact on European car makers? Why is Ford leaning on its American heritage to rebuild itself in Europe? How can we make the £22,000 EV possible, at last? And much more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Whitehorn, former CEO of Hyundai UK, Matthew Patchett, from automotive customer experience specialists Reputation, and Martin Sewell, COO of Rocker Tech, join us for the next instalment of Autocar Business Live, discussing why the in-person car dealer experience is more crucial than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are traditional car makers such as Ford and Mercedes-Benz making the right move in adopting the agency sales model?Can they match traditional dealers for the quality of their service? Genesis's search for UK dealer partners suggests that murky waters may lie ahead.Listen to the latest episode of the Autocar Business Editors Briefing to find out as our team discusses the shift to the agency model.We also consider how the car market will change as the new-car shortage eases and discounts return – and whether manufacturers can continue to enjoy huge profits as competition heats up.Finally, we mull the future of Tesla – including whether Elon Musk is still the best person to represent the company since adding Twitter to his company portfolio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should car factories be nimble in the shift to electrification, or will scale be the key? Micro-factories aren't a new concept but are gaining in popularity thanks to start-up disruptors, yet legacy manufacturers are ploughing billions into enormous sites. Is a huge shift on the horizon?Listen as we discuss with Peter Wells, pro-dean of public value at Cardiff Business School, and Erik Torseke, director of operations and supply chain at INEOS Automotive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join the conversation with guest speakers Darren Jobling, CEO at ZeroLight, Brett Ward, CTO at H.R Owen and Autocar's very own Editor, Mark Tisshaw. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Autocar's Executive editor Rachel Burgess and Editor-at-large Matt Prior as they introduce the 2022 Autocar Awards, celebrating both the best cars and the best people in the car industry. Featuring special interviews with Alison Jones, UK Group Managing Director and Senior Vice President of Stellantis; legendary car designer Peter Schreyer; and Mate Rimac, CEO of Rimac Automobili and Bugatti Rimac. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The semiconductor crisis and ever more complex supply chains have threatened car production like never before. Is the just-in-time model no longer fit for purpose See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Polestar and Stellantis are at the forefront of this shift, among others. But what does it actually mean for retailers and customers?  We will be joined by guests from OEMs, retailers and a digital agency behind the changes, as we take a detailed look at the implications.

Autocar's editor-at-large Matt Prior introduces all the winners of the 2021 Autocar Awards, sponsored by Britishvolt, and is joined by members of the Autocar team to discuss our dream road trips and the cars we'd take on them.

Welcome to the pilot episode of the Autocar Podcast, or Autopod, or whatever we opt to call it. This is Episode Zero - and it's our awards special. So join your hosts Rachel Burgess and Matt Prior as they run through the week's biggest news, and reviews, and then the 2020 Autocar Awards, including an exclusive, in-depth interview with Volvo Car Group's CEO, Håkan Samuelsson. And let us know what you think. Then, sometime later, join us for the actual real-life Episode One.