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Talk Auto: An Automotive Podcast episodes
- The car buying journey: What do UK and European drivers want?
In this episode of Talk Auto, we discuss:
- How UK and European drivers research, fund and buy their vehicles
- Why dealerships remain so important, even as more of the car buying journey moves online
- How monthly affordability is shaping vehicle choice, and why it needs to be visible earlier
- How transparency and trust build the confidence to buy
- What the latest car finance market trends mean for lenders, retailers and OEMs operating across the UK and Europe
Guest:
Paul Hyne, Automotive retail and finance expert, working with brands like Lloyds Banking Group and Arval
Read the full European Car Buying and Finance Trends report from Codeweavers here: www.codeweavers.net/news/uk-europe-car-buying-trends/Have feedback? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].
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45 min - US vs Europe: What can automotive markets learn from each other?
In this episode of Talk Auto, we discuss:
- What stands out as the biggest differences between the US and European automotive markets
- Why dealers have been quicker to adopt AI and what Europe could learn from their experience
- How AI is being used across automotive retail and where dealers are seeing real value
- What the development of robotaxis and autonomous vehicles in the US could tell us about their future in Europe
- What the growth of Chinese automotive manufacturers in Europe could mean for the US market
- The defining automotive industry trends of the last 12 months and the lessons businesses should take into the year ahead
Guests:
Jonathan Smoke - Chief Strategy Officer, Cox Automotive Inc.
Philip Nothard - Insight Director, Cox Automotive EuropeHave feedback? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].
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49 min - EV aftersales: Building confidence beyond the sale
In this episode of Talk Auto, we discuss:
- The importance of EV aftersales as more brands enter the UK market
- What makes EV repair, bodywork and parts planning different from ICE vehicle support
- Why battery diagnostics and specialist EV expertise matter for long-term ownership confidence
- How strong aftersales infrastructure can support residual values, remarketing confidence and long-term trust in EV ownership
Guests:
- Antonia Stephenson, Director of Operations at EV Battery Solutions
- Ben Hurford, Aftersales Director at AION
Have feedback? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].
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54 min - Fleet trends reshaping the automotive market
In this episode of Talk Auto, we discuss:
- How fleet trends are reshaping the wider automotive market
- The role of company cars, salary sacrifice and taxation in fleet decision-making
- How fleet electrification is influencing EV demand, new vehicle pricing and market growth
- Why electric van adoption continues to lag behind the passenger car market
- The challenges facing the used vehicle market, including supply, residual values and buyer confidence
- How current fleet cycles and future de-fleet volumes could affect used vehicle supply and pricing
Guests:
- Jon Lawes, Managing Director, Novuna Vehicle Solutions
- Jon Hilton, Director of Relationship Management, Cox Automotive Europe
Have feedback? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].
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49 min - EV charging infrastructure: The next phase
In this episode of Talk Auto, we discuss:
- How EV charging infrastructure is entering a new phase
- What charging strategy means for operating costs, uptime and long-term planning
- How smart charging can help manage energy demand and reduce operating costs
- The role vehicle-to-grid technology could have in EV adoption and energy management
- How battery health, charging behaviour and bidirectional capability could influence future residual values
- Why stronger partnerships between OEMs, retailers, leasing providers, fleets, energy companies and chargepoint operators will be important as adoption scales
Guests:
- Sam Clarke, Head of eHGV, GRIDSERVE
- Olga Spence, Strategy Manager, Cox Automotive Europe
Have feedback? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].
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42 min - The changing dynamics of automotive retail
In this episode of Talk Auto, we discuss:
- How the automotive retail landscape has changed over the last decade
- The evolving relationship between retailers, marketplaces and OEMs
- Lessons from the agency retail model
- What retailers can learn from new brands entering the UK market
- How partnerships and platforms are shaping automotive retail performance
- The skills, technologies and relationships that could define future retailer success
Guests:
- Sarah Blewett, Head of Research at Carwow
- Jake Roden, Business Development Manager at Cox Automotive Europe
Have feedback? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].
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37 min - Automotive Retailer Profitability Challenges
In the latest episode of Talk Auto, Holly and Ben are joined by Peter Smyth, Director at Swansway Motor Group, and Rich Price, Head of Business Development, Cox Automotive Europe, to explore the growing pressure on automotive retailer profitability in today's market.
The discussion examines tightening profit margins, trends across the used vehicle market, EV residual values, and how retailers are adapting their stocking and remarketing strategies in response to changing market conditions.
Key themes discussed:
- Automotive retailer profitability in 2026
- Profit margins and dealership performance
- Trends across the used vehicle market
- EV residual value volatility
- Improving stockturn and operational performance
Have feedback? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].
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40 min - Challenger Brands: New Car Brands in Europe
This episode covers the growing impact of new car brands in Europe and what their arrival means for the wider automotive industry.
As more automotive new market entrants such as Chinese EV manufacturers expand into Europe, competition across the market is intensifying. The episode explores why these brands are choosing the region, how they're positioning themselves against established OEMs and what their arrival means for retailers and consumers.
The conversation also looks at how automotive buying trends are evolving as drivers consider new brands and technologies, and if traditional brand loyalty still plays the same role in purchasing decisions.
Have feedback? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].
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50 min - EV adoption: Consumer perceptions and the industry impact
In this episode we explore the reality of EV adoption across the UK. From consumer’s attitudes towards making the switch highlighted in our latest EV adoption report, to the impact on retailers and the wider automotive ecosystem.
Key themes discussed:
- Myths about EVs and the perception gap: How first-hand experience reshapes assumptions.
- EV battery life concerns: Why confidence increases significantly once drivers get behind the wheel.
- Total cost of ownership: Why cost perceptions can persist even after purchase, and how retailers can communicate the nuances more effectively.
- The role of retailers in accelerating EV adoption: How education and experience influence confidence before purchase.
See the full EV adoption and consumer perceptions report here.
Have feedback? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].
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42 min - AI in automotive: Strategy, skills and implementation
Join Holly and Ben as they chat with Martin Forbes, President of Cox Automotive International, and Priya Lakhani OBE, Founder and CEO of CENTURY Tech, to unpack the realities AI in the automotive industry.
This episode moves beyond buzzwords to explore how organisations are framing AI strategy in real-world terms, the impact on the workforce, the skills needed to stay competitive, and how these changes are already playing out in the automotive market.
From integrating AI into legacy systems to organisations getting it right, this conversation explores key considerations for leaders undergoing AI implementation at scale.
Have feedback? We want to hear it. Email us at [email protected].
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About Talk Auto: An Automotive Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Your go-to automotive podcast for expert analysis, industry updates and future-focused insights.
Hosted by Cox Automotive Europe, this auto podcast dives into the trends shaping the automotive industry. From EV adoption and digital retail to supply chain shifts, used vehicle values and everything in between.
Each episode features voices from across the sector, sharing automotive industry news, market intelligence, and practical takeaways to help manufacturers, retailers, and fleet operators stay ahead.
Whether you're looking for the top trends in the automotive industry or trusted automotive insights, this is the podcast to help you understand what’s happening now - and what’s happening next.