ABP: The Automotive Business Podcast

"Do you think about cables in your dreams?" - S1,E6

In this episode, Adrian Simpson speaks to Graham O’Reilly about why the most overlooked part of EV infrastructure could be the key to mass adoption.
From UK manufacturing and build-to-order models to lighter, more flexible designs and improved reliability, the discussion explores how better hardware at the point of connection can solve real-world challenges for drivers and fleets alike.

ABP: "You can’t stay traditional in this market" - S1, E5

In this episode of the Automotive Business Podcast, Adrian Simpson speaks to Liam Vaughan and Jarrod Bradley at AU Finance about the future of motor finance and the role of technology in speeding up the dealer and customer journey.
They discuss the launch of Qatcha, how the platform connects dealers with more than 20 lenders and 50 products, and why brokers must prove their value through speed, transparency and integration.
The conversation also covers commission disclosure, AI, compliance, human support and whether the traditional finance broker model can survive to 2030.
 

ABP: "The future isn’t about having more tools" - S1, E4

In episode four of the Automotive Business Podcast, Adrian Simpson sits down with Keyloop chief strategy officer Tim Smith to unpack the hidden inefficiencies holding dealerships back.
From fragmented tech stacks and lost revenue to changing customer expectations and the rise of Chinese EV brands, Smith explains why the future of automotive retail depends on simplification, smarter workflows and connected platforms.
He also shares how Keyloop’s Fusion platform aims to unify every stage of the customer journey – from first enquiry to aftersales loyalty – and why operational excellence will define the winners in 2026.

ABP: "Can an AI manipulate a person?" - S1, E3

In this episode of the Automotive Business Podcast, Adrian Simpson gets a unique view of the automotive industry from Phyron's chief innovation officer, Jens-Peter Sjöberg. 
From using AI for dealership images, to the replacement of sales-people with a fully digital system, this episode will give you a deep look at evolving technologies and how best to implement them. 

ABP: "A false sense of achievement and volume" - S1, E2

In this episode of the Automotive Business Podcast, Philip Nothard delivers a clear-eyed assessment of a UK market still grappling with distortion, pressure and uncertainty. From the return of tactical registrations creating “a false sense of achievement and volume”, to the reality of “a fragile market”, the conversation cuts through headline figures to examine what is really driving performance.
Nothard explores how regulatory pressure and supply dynamics are disrupting the natural balance of the market, while highlighting the growing importance of the used EV sector in restoring stability. With “fragile volatility” set to define 2026, this episode offers a grounded, data-led view of where the risks – and opportunities – lie for both retail and fleet operators.

ABP: "The used car market is not rocket science" - S1, E1

Adrian Simpson gets in the studio with Cazana's Derren Martin - a man who arguably has more visibility on the UK used market than anyone else.
From the Chinese brand arrival to the exact moment an EV hits its price floor – if you want to know what a car is actually worth, not what the book says it's worth, this is an interview not to be missed.
From retail hotshots to hardworking fleet managers, The Automotive Business Podcast brings the business of motoring to life.