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There's so much knowledge bottled up within the automotive industries most influential people. We're on a mission to open those bottles and get drunk on the wise words of wisdom from the top chaps on this show!
This week, we got on the blower (Zoom) with:
- Umesh Samani, Chairman IMDA & Owner of Specialist Cars/Harris Motor Co.
- Jim Reid, Owner of Jim Reid Vehicle Sales.
- Ali May-Khalil, Managing Director Sentience Automotive Solutions.
- Jamie Caple, Owner, Car Quay.
What's on the show?
- What's it really like to start a car sales business?
- What does it take to make a name for yourself locally & how is customer service is entirely linked to that?
- The perception consumers have about trust when it comes to independent car dealers.
- People buy from people. Let's hear what they have to say about TRUST.
- How has the independent sector adapted to consumer change in light of Covid-19?
- Aaaaaaaand don't miss Jim Reid's approach called "Zoom to Vroom" which is JUST BRILLIANT
Some say when you enter through the doors of Armchair Marketing, you might not want to go home. It's a studio and co-working space like no other. Find out what George Mienie, CEO of AutoTrader South Africa thinks after his recent Spotlight Session.
Find out more about The Armchair Show: https://armchairmarketing.co.uk/the-armchair-show-podcast
Keron Hurlstone, Head of Partnerships at WMS Warranty Group, unpacks the truth about her experience in a work from home role. Find out what she thinks it's REALLY like to work in a remote, work from home role.
Warren Newbert, CEO of Infinity, says his company's focus is on being the enabler. He says "the disruption is creating opportunity - those that get it right will clearly succeed and those that are brave will prosper".
You guessed it - we're back in the studio... well sort of.
We managed to figure out how to get a socially distanced podcast on the go theatre like bow (if we do say so ourselves). We turned the thinking cogs on and there were a few rally calls "to beat this dreaded virus" and we all agreed it was long overdue to put some joy back into the hearts of the motor trade collective!
So here it is - it's The Armchair Show, with lots of hand gel, plenty of distance and the DELIGHT that is; Warren Newbert, CEO at Infinity Call Intelligence.
Warren shares a wealth of knowledge to help car dealers to navigate the digital landscape, with advice for those starting out, all the way to people in advanced marketing roles across the automotive industry.
Find out how Infinity is progressing their products faster than ever before:
- Building out their call intelligence products.
- Developing conversational analytics tools - drill down into sentiment of calls.
- Advanced keyword analytics.
- Stronger enquiry intelligence for marketing teams.
Nick Horton, Founder of ProfitBox joined us on The Armchair Show to give us his knowledge on how and why dealers need to adopt a video sales process. Nick believes that video calls are here to stay, and that the early adopters are going to be the ones who reshape how retail works in the automotive industry.
Backed by insightful facts and stats, Nick explains the importance of understanding and embracing the use of video technology and how it fits with customers new digital life experiences. Regardless of the switch towards digital, Nick firmly believes that the one thing that will never change is how people like to be treated, and the need for sales people.
Also:
- The common mistakes we make in video calls.
- Why Zoom selling is here to stay, not just here for now.
- How to get set up to sell on Zoom quickly and effectively
Well, they say that behind every successful man, there's a woman - and that's definitely the case when it comes to Rob Earle, Managing Director of Gtechniq Ceramic Coatings & Paint Protection. Find out how a nudge in the right direction, and the fact that he's NOT Italian, led him to embark on a journey of discovery that took him to the door of a quantum physicist all the way to the fortune of his Ceramic Coatings and Paint Protection business which has been providing globally recognised smart surface science for the car detailing industry since 2004.
Rob's swanky coatings are sold by car dealerships all over the UK, and that helps consumers to keep their car look great, it also helps dealerships to offer 'an edge' over their competitors by offering more value in the product sale.
Also:
- How is the car buying journey changing and what can car dealers do to navigate that change?
- How important it is to list as much detail as possible to help today's car buying consumers?
- Rob unpacks his story; how he went from employee to launching and building his business to the success it is today.
AM Awards Supplier Of The Year Winner, CitNOW
After automotive video specialist CitNOW is voted Supplier Of The Year by AM’s dealer audience for the second year running, its head of sales Callum Wood joins the AM News Show to thank dealers and give some insight into the firm’s latest developments.
He discusses:
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The impact an award win has on the business
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How the role of video in motor retail only seems to broaden further.
AM Awards Best Marketing Strategy Winner, TrustFord.
Shortly after dealer group, TrustFord won the Best Marketing Strategy category at the 2021 AM Awards, its marketing director Julia Greenhough joins The AM News Show to talk about what the win means for the business.
She reveals:
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The focus is on being efficient and relevant to the customer
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Marketing teams must collaborate, they can’t do it all alone
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How digital will move to the next stage through new technologies
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Use of augmented reality to engage customers in new ways
Neil Williamson, CEO of Jardines Group made the short, post lockdown trip to join us on The Armchair Show and shared his thoughts, advice and insight on the automotive industry and why it needs to embrace change.
Neils passion for the industry is clear as he tells us why now is such an exciting time to be in automotive as it learns to blend the online and offline customer experience. Neil believes the change has been coming, and that recent events have just accelerated the process. He tells us why dealerships must ditch the old sales process, and add value as a consultant, making customer interactions a meeting of equals.
Neils passion for the industry is clear as he tells us why now is such an exciting time to be in automotive as it learns to blend the online and offline customer experience. Neil believes the change has been coming, and that recent events have just accelerated the process. He tells us why dealerships must ditch the old sales process, and add value as a consultant, making customer interactions a meeting of equals.
Also:
- The importance of learning and collaborating across the industry.
- Why car sales teams need a new way of thinking.
- Why the dealership of the future needs to keeps the value in the premises and its people.
In between lockdowns, we jumped at the chance to bring Sean Kelly - MD of Vines BMW & MINI on to The Armchair Show for a socially distanced face to face. Sean's passion and enthusiasm are nothing less than infectious!
In between lockdowns, we jumped at the chance to bring Sean Kelly - MD of Vines BMW & MINI on to The Armchair Show for a socially distanced face to face. Sean's passion and enthusiasm are nothing less than infectious! Sean gives us his insight on why it is vital to treat every single opportunity as real and immediate. We also get to hear his thoughts on why the improved quality and performance of cars from all manufacturers means there are no bad cars anymore, and how it's down to customer experience to set your brand apart, and how working in the automotive industry is 'secret sexy'
Founded in 1980, Vines Group enjoys the prestige of being one of the country’s few privately owned BMW and MINI franchises.
In our latest episode of #TheArmchairShow
In this episode:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 0:39 - How to make the best of your vehicle listings page.
- 1:12 - Should you use 'influencers' in your marketing?
- 1:30 - What makes a great automotive advert?
Plus - Is the automotive industry doing enough to attract young talent and break down perceptions of working in automotive, and what is the future of selling cars are just some of the topics discussed by these brilliant automotive leaders.
EPISODE 11 | GUESTS
Sally Fyffe, Head of Wholesale Micheldever Group
Keith Jackman, Head of Marketing Sandown Mercedes Group
Shaun Harris, Commercial Director Codeweavers
Neil Williamson, CEO of Jardines Group made the short, post lockdown trip to join us on The Armchair Show and shared his thoughts, advice and insight on the automotive industry and why it needs to embrace change.
Neils passion for the industry is clear as he tells us why now is such an exciting time to be in automotive as it learns to blend the online and offline customer experience. Neil believes the change has been coming, and that recent events have just accelerated the process. He tells us why dealerships must ditch the old sales process, and add value as a consultant, making customer interactions a meeting of equals.
Neil also shares his passion for bringing young people into the industry, especially young females, and how he visits schools and works to educate young people on the opportunities in the industry and break down traditional stereotypes.
Also:
- The importance of learning and collaborating across the industry.
- Why car sales teams need a new way of thinking.
- Why the dealership of the future needs to keeps the value in the premises and its people.
In between lockdowns, we jumped at the chance to bring Sean Kelly - MD of Vines BMW & MINI on to The Armchair Show for a socially distanced face to face. Sean's passion and enthusiasm are nothing less than infectious!
Sean gives us his insight on why it is vital to treat every single opportunity as real and immediate. We also get to hear his thoughts on why the improved quality and performance of cars from all manufacturers means there are no bad cars anymore, and how it's down to customer experience to set your brand apart, and how working in the automotive industry is 'secret sexy'
Founded in 1980, Vines Group enjoys the prestige of being one of the country’s few privately owned BMW and MINI franchises.
Also:
- How the industry has fundamentally changed - and fundamentally stayed the same.
- How the internet means you have to work even harder on customer experience.
- Sean tells us how he has worked with the BMW brand for 21 years, both with the manufacturer and dealer side, and what he thinks about the opportunity to work in automotive
In this spotlight episode:
- Why you might only get one chance at the sale when a customer visits your showroom.
- How one client changed their sales staff for brand ambassadors and turned their business around.
- Why now is the time to make sure you are training your team to excel at handling inbound enquires.
On the latest Spotlight Session from The Armchair Show, we were joined by Mark James, Operations Director at Mindcoach Development. Mark has worked in automotive for 8 years, across the UK, Middle East and Asia before joining Mindcoach who provide sales training, events and coaching for automotive businesses.
Mark has been coaching and training for over 13 years, and gives us some brilliant advice on the importance of training, coaching and mentoring your team - we couldn't have summed it up better than when he explained that coaching is about changing peoples thinking - helping them think differently to get a different result, and why now, more than ever is the time of embracing new ways of thinking.
With enough years between them to create an 'age related' joke, we instead put our thinking cogs in gear to ask all the right questions to deliver on our mission of helping car dealers to #LearnProsperGrow.
Here's a quick highlight from our recent Spotlight Session with Codeweavers - CEO Roland Schaack & Commercial Director Shaun Harris as they unpack the changes they've seen in the automotive industry over the last couple of years.
You can catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/hJfCke4ufHs
Alan Grear, Head of Corporate Sales at the WMS Group tells us that his focus is to build value over and above the standard warranty provider, taking a traditionally transactional purchase, and turning it into a way to build trust and loyalty with your customers.
We've been wanting to hear from Alan on The Armchair show for ages and with some careful planning, plenty of anti-bac and a 2-metre gap all around, Alan joined us in between lockdowns to help us with our mission to help the industry learn, prosper and grow, and what a brilliant session it was!
Alan shares his beliefs that more than ever, it's all about the customer and building trust. He shares his insight on why you should shape your business around your customer's needs, not the other way round, the importance of putting people at the heart of everything, and of course his love for his 1964 series 2a Land Rover!
Also:
- How it's the customer that drives the sales process, not the other way round.
- How are sales teams coping with better-informed customers than ever before?
- Alan shares his story, from his love of cars to working as a windscreen sales rep and his excitement for the future.
Well here we go again with another belter of a Spotlight Session, this time it's Pendragon's Head of Digital Transformation, Owen Gill. We asked Owen about Pendragon's latest online techniques and methodologies to help you build and craft great customer experiences for your own online car buyers!
This Spotlight Session's in association with eBay Motors Group. Along with our other partners, eBay Motors Group have been supporting The Armchair Show to create content that helps the automotive industry to #LearnProsperGrow. Subscribe and hit the little bell if you want to see more content like this!
The online customer experience is evolving, but Sally says customers still want to come into the dealership to buy a car.
- What does the future dealership look like?
- How the industry will be affected by environmental and electrification changes
- Will Covid affect car sharing?
Jim Holder, Editorial Director at Haymarket joined us on The Armchair Show to share his views and insight on the automotive industry.
Hear Jim's thoughts on the importance of embracing digital and how the internet has changed the face of his own business.
Also:
- How the past few months have been a catalyst for long term change.
- How 'Don't fear change' is the best 3 words of advice he's ever been given.
- Jim unpacks why he thinks the automotive industry is so good at innovating and tackling challenges.
- As a big fan of EV's Jim also gives us some brilliant insight into owning and driving an EV daily.
In our latest episode of #TheArmchairShow
- Is the traditional role of the sales executive merging into a product genius role?
- Why dealers should make the showroom experience a fun one, not a process. - Why transparency will lead to more sales to more customers in a better way Plus
- Why understanding what your customers think of you and asking for recommendations is vital.
These three great leaders were just brilliant and shared so much of their knowledge and insight into the automotive industry to help our audience to learn, prosper and grow.
Aimee graced us with her presence at The Armchair Studios and made us all green with envy over her enthusiasm and energy. This woman is going places, no doubt about it. A student of PSA Group, working under the Vauxhall arm of the business, Aimee is setting the perfect image for what can be achieved through apprenticeships in the automotive industry.
This is a MUST SEE video if: - You want to learn how apprenticeships in the automotive industry REALLY work. - You want to learn more or support the development of young people in the automotive industry. - You're young, hungry and ambitious and want to find the perfect career.
Find out more about PSA Apprenticeships: https://psa-careers.pcasys.co.uk/
There's so much knowledge bottled up within the automotive industries most influential people. We're on a mission to open those bottles and get drunk on the wise words of wisdom from the top chaps on this show!
This week, we got on the blower (Zoom-er) with:
- Umesh Samani, Chairman IMDA & Owner of Specialist Cars/Harris Motor Co.
- Jim Reid, Owner of Jim Reid Vehicle Sales.
- Ali May-Khalil, Managing Director - Sentience Automotive Solutions.
- Jamie Caple, Owner, Car Quay.
What's on the show?
- What's it really like to start a car sales business?
- What does it take to make a name for yourself locally & how is customer service is entirely linked to that?
- The perception consumers have about trust when it comes to independent car dealers.
- People buy from people. Let's hear what they have to say about TRUST.
- How has the independent sector adapted to consumer change in light of Covid-19?
- Aaaaaaaand don't miss Jim Reid's approach called "Zoom to Vroom" which is JUST BRILLIANT.
Find out this and so much more, including how everyone's positively inspired, which is exactly what we love about this industry and why it's just so resilient.
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Learn, prosper & grow with The Armchair Show, brought to you by Armchair Marketing. The show's packed with tips, tricks and winning strategies to inspire you and your business. Packed with experts, and special guests - you'll wish you subscribed sooner!
If you've got an interest in car dealers or the automotive industry in general, then you'll love The Armchair Show. A podcast / motortrade radio / Youtube-show.
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It's a funny old time for the motor industry, but these next two automotive brain boxes are very optimistic - if you're in the motortrade, that means you should be too. There's some solid advice in this episode, coming direct from the Marketing Director of Kia UK and the What Car? Editorial Director - not to mention a few words from 'Our Mark' and Co-founder of Armchair Marketing, Tanesha Stafford.
What's on the show? - What's happening with the car buying data? - Are people ready to buy cars online? - What's in store for the future of car buying? - Will people EVER buy cars online?
EPISODE 8 | GUESTS
Kia (UK) Marketing Director, David Hilbert. What Car? Editorial Director, Jim Holder.
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Learn, prosper & grow with The Armchair Show, brought to you by Armchair Marketing. The show's packed with tips, tricks and winning strategies to inspire you and your business. Packed with experts, and special guests - you'll wish you subscribed sooner!
If you've got an interest in car dealers or the automotive industry in general, then you'll love The Armchair Show. A podcast / motortrade radio / Youtube-show.
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We've only gone and had the pleasure of one of the nicest guys in the business - not to mention one of the most successful. Did you know Daksh Gupta rose through the ranks from car-washer to becoming the CEO of one of the UK's largest car dealer groups? Look out for the unexpected guest and comment below if you see...
Loved by his team at Marshall Motor Holdings plc and proudly sitting with revenues of £2.7BN, 4,600 colleagues & 11th best employer in UK, Daksh is honestly one of the best guests we've had. If we could hug him we would (!!!social distancing!!!).
Sometimes we forget that the show's actually for you (the automotive industry - and anyone else who wants to learn, prosper & grow). We would quite easily spend a few quid ourselves to listen to people like Daksh, other great leaders and people that drive the automotive industry every day. It's an even bigger gift to make it free and accessible to anyone who can benefit from it.
So here it is - and boy-o-boy, it's a good one. Get a nice cup of tea, sit back and enjoy the show!
In our latest episode of #TheArmchairShow - Daksh talks all things leadership.
- How Daksh spots highly investable people.
- The behaviours he says leads a person to success.
- What makes a winning business culture?
- Find out how Daksh rose from car-washer to CEO at aged just 37 - hear his story.
- Why he purchased the company he used to work for.
- THIS and MORE!!!!!
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In our latest episode of #TheArmchairShow
- Is the car industry heading for click and collect?
- Find out how Mike Jones, Chairman of ASE Global thinks you should manage your cash flow.
- The UK automotive industries top influencers reveal the opportunity that exists for young people.
PLUS: AM Magazine give us a holistic view of the automotive industry since the world turned upside down, Mike Jones shares positivity from his China offices and Sean Kelly is possibly one of the most positive people in the automotive industry.
These three great leaders were a real treat! There's clearly a LOT of positivity right now, and our guests share, share, share their experiences, their tips and NOT ONE, BUT TWO... SHARE THEIR FITNESS PROGRAMMES!!!
...look out for The Armchair Workout Coming Soon not coming soon.
EPISODE 7 | GUESTS Sean Kelly, Managing Director of Vines Group Tim Rose, Editor of AM Magazine Mike Jones, Chairman of ASE Global
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Learn, prosper & grow with The Armchair Show, brought to you by Armchair Marketing. The show's packed with tips, tricks and winning strategies to inspire you and your business. Packed with experts, and special guests - you'll wish you subscribed sooner!
If you've got an interest in car dealers or the automotive industry in general, then you'll love The Armchair Show. A podcast / motortrade radio / Youtube-show.
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Automotive leader, spearheader of change, and long-time friend of Armchair Marketing; George Mienie, CEO of AutoTrader South Africa, joins The Armchair Show for a very special edition of our Spotlight Sessions (filmed before COVID-19!!!!!).
George talks autonomous cars, how to build a brand and how to sell more cars during challenging times.
Why do you want to hear what George says?
Well, apart from being one of the best leaders in the automotive industry globally. George has been instrumental in the sale of AutoTrader TWICE over the last decade and a half, including the orchestration of a management buy-out and then the eventual sale of the business to the Naspers Group.
AutoTrader is now 20 times bigger as a digital business than it ever was in print.
He's also a massive marketer and always offering his time and advice about automotive retailing and digital marketing. Go check him out on social!
Autotrader South Africa: https://www.autotrader.co.za/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgemienie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgemienie.co.za/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeMienie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgemienie/ - George also hosts #AutoCentral, a fortnightly motoring and tech podcast sharing insights to a digital audience on the GarethCliff show every Friday at 7:45am hosted by CliffCentral.com Podcast Shows: https://www.georgemienie.co.za/podcasts/
In our latest episode of #TheArmchairShow
eBay Motor Group says dealers need to prepare, and adapt, as 76% of buyers surveyed said that they are ready and waiting to purchase a new car within 3 months, post lockdown.
Sally Fyffe at Corkhills Motor Group reveals how the benefits of working with Linda Jackson at PSA have helped her to achieve success.
PLUS: - Dealers are cutting corners, but the Law might cause issues further down the line - Joel Coombes unpacks the latest info regarding unaccompanied test drives. - We discuss the progress that's being made to get the showrooms 'hygiene ready' and the importance of telling your local audience what measures you've taken to restore trust in the car buying journey.
EPISODE 5 | GUESTS
John Miele, Sales Director, Carwow. Joel Combes, Sales and Marketing Director, Lawgistics Sally Fyffe, Managing Director , Corkhills Motor Group Marc Robinson, Head of Sales, eBay Motors Group
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Learn, prosper & grow with The Armchair Show, brought to you by Armchair Marketing. The show's packed with tips, tricks and winning strategies to inspire you and your business. Packed with experts, and special guests - you'll wish you subscribed sooner!
If you've got an interest in car dealers or the automotive industry in general, then you'll love The Armchair Show. A podcast / motortrade radio / Youtube-show.
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In our latest episode of #TheArmchairShow in partnership with eBay Motors Group.
Well, it was a massive episode to say the least. A brilliant bunch of guests, who collectively make up an encyclopedia of the automotive industry. We thank them for helping us to keep to our mission of helping people to learn, prosper & grow.
What's on the show? - Will the cay buying journey move online? - How will unaccompanied test drives effect car sales? - What can car dealers & OEMs learn from the current climate?
PLUS: Culture, change, positivity, money-saving tips (and Martin Lewis references!), how to get help and manage your dealership during the challenging times and more, more, more!
EPISODE 4 | GUESTS
Neil Smith, Operations Director, Imperial Cars.
David Kendrick, National Head of Automotive, UHY Hacker Young.
Richard Blumberger, Chief Financial Officer, Marshall Motor Group.
Phill Jones, Head of eBay Motors Group.
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Check out the full version of episode 2 here: https://youtu.be/d5uBSixN6v4 | Find all episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLByW-h8My7k3lzFzijQATbzxnqPJlZ383
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Learn, prosper & grow with The Armchair Show, brought to you by Armchair Marketing. The show's packed with tips, tricks and winning strategies to inspire you and your business. Packed with experts, and special guests - you'll wish you subscribed sooner!
If you've got an interest in car dealers or the automotive industry in general, then you'll love The Armchair Show. A podcast / motortrade radio / Youtube-show.
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In the latest episode of The Armchair Show, Allistair Carmichael did the talking and made our day with his silky smooth advice, knowledge and opinions about the automotive industry.
In our latest episode of #TheArmchairShow
YOUNG PEOPLE CAN WIN BIG - What opportunities are there for young people when they join the automotive industry? - What can they expect? - How can they take advantage of the change the industry is going through?
WIN MORE BUSINESS WITH ALLISTAIR'S TRICKS & TIPS - Where should car dealers focus their efforts? - What can dealers do to keep up with the pace of change? - How can you take your customers to WOW moments that convert to sales.
BEST BOSS WORST BOSS. - Allistair reveals his best (and worst) boss experiences. - Learn how to navigate challenging situations with your managers. - Find out what makes this senior leader tick.
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Find out what some of the most influential people in automotive marketing think about key challenges facing car dealers in 2019 & 2020.
Episode 2 | Guests
Joel Combes, Sales and Marketing Director, Lawgistics (episode sponsor)
Darren Pengelly, Head of Marketing and Commercial Actions, Eurorepar Car Service (PSA)
Keith Jackman, Head of Marketing & CRM, Sandown Group
Matthew Cheyenne, Director Key Accounts, Rapid RTC
TheArmchairShow - is an automotive podcast, motortrade radio & Youtube show, brought to you by Armchair Marketing.
"Why aren't there hover-boards?" - Phill Jones, eBay Motors. You can't say fairer than that! Andy Whitehair, CEO of Autofinity unpacks autonomous vehicle investment worldwide. Our Host Mark Ellis asks "Where have the posters of cars on the walls gone?"
Episode 1 | Guests
Phill Jones, Head of eBay Motors Group
Neil Smith, Operations Director, Imperial Cars
Andy Whitehair, CEO, Autofinity
Pontus Riska, VP Sales & Support, Rapid RTC
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Did Elon must really make a mistake throwing that big rock of his through the bullet-proof glass?
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Is car-sharing coming in 2020?
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Would you want your car taken out for the day and dropping back before you leave work?
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Will we ever drive (or not drive) autonomous cars or a car-sharing model?
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What do your kids think about it all? Pontus Raskin unpacks his views.
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Will car sharing kill car sales? (oooooh dramatic...).
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How many Tesla buyers does it take to sell a rather funky pick up truck? (find out how many Tesla pick up trucks have been sold - you wont believe the answer!).
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What’s it like to work in the automotive industry?
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Where can the industry improve?
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Attracting young talent in the automotive industry.
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Driverless cars and car sharing: how far are we from a revolution?
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Favourite automotive advert of the year.