What is a software-defined vehicle? (ep.12)

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.