Talk Auto: An Automotive Podcast

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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