Autocar Business

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 e...

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 e...

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 informa...

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 ne...

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. Head to the Change Makers...