Talk Auto: An Automotive Podcast

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• The changing dynamics of automotive retail 10.06.2026 36min

  In the latest episode of Talk Auto, Holly is joined by Sarah Blewett, Head of Research at Carwow and Jake Roden, Business Development Manager at Cox Automotive Europe, to discuss the changing dynamics of automotive retail in 2026.
• Automotive Retailer Profitability Challenges 14.05.2026 39min

  In this episode of Talk Auto, we explore the growing pressure on automotive retailer profitability and what It means for dealerships navigating today's market. From tightening profit margins to evolving trends across the used vehicle market and ongoing EV residual value volatility, the discussion examines how retailers are adapting their stocking and remarketing strategies.
• Challenger Brands: New Car Brands in Europe 30.03.2026 49min

  In this episode of Talk Auto, Holly and Ben are joined by Philip Nothard, Insight Director at Cox Automotive Europe and Paul Hilton, Head of Retail at JATO Dynamics to explore the rise of new car brands in Europe and what it means for the future of the automotive industry. With more automotive new market entrants arriving in the region, the discussion looks at how increased competition is shaping strategies. From shifting buying trends to the evolving role of automotive brand loyalty, this episode covers how consumers and retailers are responding to a rapidly changing landscape.
• EV adoption: Consumer perceptions and the industry impact 24.02.2026 41min

  In this episode of Talk Auto, Holly and Ben are joined by Paul Humphreys, Managing Director of Retail at Cox Automotive Europe, and Sara Sloman, Chief Strategy Officer at Paythru, to discuss consumer attitudes to EV adoption in 2026. Drawing on insights from 2,008 UK drivers, this conversation explores the electric vehicle adoption challenges impacting the market. Including persistent myths about EVs, concerns around EV battery life and ongoing questions about total cost of ownership. As the industry moves into the next phase of EV adoption, the discussion examines what these perceptions mean for retailers and how education, transparency and real-world experience can help close the confidence gap.
• AI in automotive: Strategy, skills and implementation 28.01.2026 54min

  In episode five of Talk Auto, Holly and Ben are joined by Martin Forbes, President of Cox Automotive International, and Priya Lakhani OBE, Founder and CEO of CENTURY Tech, to explore the role of AI in automotive and how businesses are beginning to implement the technology at scale. From the impact of AI on the workforce, to what makes an effective strategy, the conversation cuts through the noise and helps define what AI adoption really looks like for large, complex automotive organisations.
• Autumn Budget 2025: Industry takeaways 11.12.2025 34min

  In this episode of Talk Auto, Holly and Ben sit down with Zachary Moodie (NFDA) and Furrukh Sheikh (Cox Automotive Europe) to unpack what the Autumn Budget 2025 means for the automotive sector. They discuss the new EV pay-per-mile tax, updates to EV incentives and the electric car grant, plus the impact on retailers, fleets and OEMs working towards the ZEV mandate.
• Automotive market outlook​ 2026 26.11.2025 44min

  In the third episode of Talk Auto, hosts Ben and Holly are joined by Craig Mailey, Chief Strategy Officer at Cox Automotive, and Jamie Hamilton, Partner at Deloitte, to discuss the UK and European automotive market outlook 2026.
• Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) 28.10.2025 36min

  In the second episode of the Talk Auto podcast, hosts Ben and Holly sit down with Karoline Baumann, Strategy and New Growth Director at Cox Automotive Europe, and Nic Thomas, Managing Director and VP at Changan Europe, to discuss how software defined vehicles (SDVs) are changing the face of automotive.
• Automotive Market Trends 2025 24.09.2025 36min

  In this automotive podcast, we sit down with expert guests to dive deep into the latest automotive industry news. Covering used, new and electric vehicles, we unpack the trends shaping the future of mobility.