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Drivetime
The global auto tech podcast that breaks down the latest in automotive innovation and shows you how it can transform your business.
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Episodes
DrivetimeInsights from inside the world’s biggest digital car factory
Jacqui sits down with Martijn Versteegen, CEO and founder of IMAGIN.studio – the world’s largest digital car factory. If you’ve ever configured a car online…
DrivetimeHow Polestar make your car smarter every day
Matt Galvin, Managing Director of Polestar UK, returns for a rapid-fire conversation on cutting-edge EV tech, myth-busting, and more. They cover: • How Google…
DrivetimeEV evolution, sustainability & Polestar’s tech edge
Jacqui sits down with Matt Galvin, Managing Director of Polestar UK, to explore the future of electric vehicles, sustainability, and the tech shaping…
DrivetimeGear change – Tech trends, EV breakthroughs & marathons
It’s gear change time, and Jacqui catches up with Rachael Prasher once again for a lighter, yet insight-packed conversation. From the latest automotive tech…
DrivetimeThe automotive future, AI disruption, & championing diversity
We’re kicking off season 2 of Drivetime by taking a look at the future of automotive media, Ai disruption and the importance of championing diversity. Jacqui…
DrivetimeGear change – Predictions for the year ahead
In this special gear change edition of Drivetime, we close out season one by looking ahead at what’s to come in 2026. Jacqui sits down once again with Paul…
DrivetimePart 2 on the road at Keyloop Fusion Live Montreal
In Part 2 of our Montreal series, Jacqui dives deeper into the tech shaping automotive retail. From AI-driven insights to connected ecosystems, this episode…
DrivetimeReflecting on automotive trends in 2025
In this end-of-year special, Jacqui sits down with Paul Hilton from Jato Dynamics to unpack the biggest automotive trends of 2025 and what’s coming in 2026…
DrivetimeOn the road at Keyloop Fusion Live Montreal
In this bonus episode of the Drivetime podcast, we look back on some fascinating conversations we had in Montreal at Keyloop’s Fusion Live event. These brief…
DrivetimeGear change – Why charging speed isn’t always what you think it is
It’s time for a gear change as we reconnect with Sara Sloman, Chief Strategy Officer at Paythru, for a 20-minute whistle-stop tour of EV insights…
DrivetimePlug-and-charge: The future of EV payments
This week on Drivetime, we sit down with Sara Sloman, Chief Strategy Officer at Paythru, to explore the evolving world of electric vehicles, payment…
DrivetimeGear change – From lost leads to loyal customers
In this Gear Change episode, we welcome back Anson Moniz, VP of Product at Keyloop, for a deeper dive into the strategies and insights from our main episode on…
DrivetimePart 4 of Drivetime on the road at the EV Summit
Our bonus content continues with the fourth and final instalment of Drivetime at the EV Summit 2025. In this special episode recorded live at the EV Summit, we…
DrivetimeSucceeding in supply, demand and digital retail
In this episode of Drivetime, we sit down with Anson Moniz, VP of Product at Keyloop, to unpack two of the most critical challenges facing automotive retail…
DrivetimeDrivetime on the road at the EV summit - part 3
The bonus content continues this week with part 3 of our EV Summit series. In this episode, we dive into the big conversations shaping the electric vehicle…
DrivetimeGear Change: A phone system is a data goldmine
In this Gear Change edition, Jackie Barker welcomes back Olly Harrison from Green IP to bust common myths about telephony in automotive. They explore how agent…
DrivetimeDrivetime on the road at the EV Summit - part 2
In part 2 of our EV Summit special, we hit the ground running with a stellar lineup of guests from across the electric vehicle ecosystem. From OEMs to…
DrivetimeUnlocking the power of telephony with Green IP
In this episode, Jackie Barker sits down with Olly Harrison, COO of Green IP, to discuss how cloud technology, AI, and analytics are transforming telephony in…
DrivetimeDrivetime on the road at the EV summit – part 1
We’re hitting the road this week to bring you the first of four bonus editions of Drivetime, recorded live at the 2025 EV summit in Oxford, UK. Jacqui grabbed…
DrivetimeGear Change: Practical tips for making AI work in aftersales
It’s gear change time as Jacqui Barker reconnects with Dominique Kleeman and Jacob Sullivan from TekCor4 for a practical, myth-busting episode. This time, the…
DrivetimeDriving loyalty with data: AI’s role in aftersales
In this episode of Drivetime, Jacqui Barker is joined by Dominique Kleeman (Chief Revenue Officer) and Jacob Sullivan (Chief Product & Technology Officer) from…
DrivetimeGear change: Middle East auto trends and transformation
In this lighter, fast-paced Gear Change edition, Jacqui Barker reconnects with Andy Barratt to unpack the rapid transformation of the Middle East automotive…
DrivetimeMiddle East Special - Innovation, disruption & strategic shifts
In this special Middle East-focused episode, Jacqui Barker sits down with Andy Barratt, former Chair of Ford UK and now a leading voice in Middle Eastern…
DrivetimeGear change - Making sense of data
Keyloop’s Senior Product Director, Jon Clay, returns for this week’s Gear Change episode. He and Jacqui discuss: Why you don’t need to be an expert to…
DrivetimeUnifying the auto industry: Data, AI, and the Keyloop vision
This week, Jacqui sits down with Jon Clay, the Senior Product Director at Keyloop. With a rich background in automotive, including FinTech and insurance, Jon…
DrivetimeGear change: Simple steps to smarter data
Jane Smith returns for this week’s Gear Change episode of Drivetime. Jane is the Field Chief Data & AI Officer for EMEA at ThoughtSpot – the world’s leading…
DrivetimeHow agentic AI is reshaping automotive
This week on Drivetime, we’re joined by Jane Smith, Field Chief Data & AI Officer for EMEA at ThoughtSpot, the world’s leading agentic analytics platform. Jane…
DrivetimeGear change: 3 myths about data
It’s time for a gear change as we’re joined once again by Max Cavazzini, the EMEA Lead for Automotive and Manufacturing at Amazon Web Services (AWS). In this…
DrivetimeWorking backwards from the customer to the tech
Max Cavazzini, EMEA Lead for Automotive and Manufacturing at Amazon Web Services (AWS), joins us in the studio to unpack the realities of digital…
DrivetimeGear Change: Making sure the price is right
In this gear change episode of Drivetime, we catch up with Nick King, Insight Director at Autotrader, returns to bust myths and talk pricing strategy. Nick…
DrivetimeMaking tech easy for our customers and their customers
In this episode of Drivetime, we’re joined by self-confessed petrolhead Nick King, Insight Director at Autotrader, the UK’s largest online automotive…
DrivetimeGear change: How to use AI in a meaningful way
Andy Gray returns to Drivetime for this week’s gear change episode, and he’s joined by Kortical co-founder of Barbara “Babs” Johnson. This future-focused…
DrivetimeAn AI pioneer’s guide to doing it right
In this episode, Andy Gray, CEO and co-founder of Kortical, joins us for a conversation that unpacks the complex world of AI into something practical…
DrivetimeGear change: Boy bands and the car is the star
Get to know Johan Sundstrand, the man behind Phyron, in this week’s instalment of Drivetime. The episode covers Johan’s thoughts on the idea that “the car is…
DrivetimeHow AI can power content automation at scale
This week on The Drivetime Podcast, we’re joined by Johan Sundstrand, co-founder and CEO of Phyron – the global leader in AI-powered video automation for…
DrivetimeGear change: 3 ways you can drive value from AI right now
Jacqui is joined once again by Oana Beattie, VP of AI and Data at Kyndryl. In this episode, Oana challenges a common myth about AI, shares three practical ways…
DrivetimeThe revolutionary impact of AI on automotive and beyond
This week, Jacqui sits down with Oana Beattie, Vice President of Data and AI at Kyndryl, the world’s largest IT infrastructure provider. Many automotive…
DrivetimeOn the road at the Canadian Lenders Summit
This week, join Jacqui on the road at the Canadian Lenders Summit in Toronto for the second episode spotlighting the Canadian market. In this series of short…
DrivetimeOut of chaos comes opportunity in Canada
This episode of Drivetime is the first in a mini-series spotlighting the Canadian market. Host Jacqui sits down with Niel Hiscox, CEO of Clarify Group—a…
DrivetimeGear change: When will my car remind me to pick up my kids from school?!
Rebecca Day, founder of She's Electric, returns to the podcast for this fun outtakes edition of Drivetime. Packed with personality, the episode covers the next…
DrivetimeThe emotional decisions driving EV adoption
In this episode of Drivetime, Rebecca Day, founder of She’s Electric, joins us to explore the emotional side of EV adoption. We discuss why customers need to…
DrivetimeGear change: Is tech really making things easier? – Scott Gairns
In this light-hearted outtake episode, Jacqui is joined once again by Scott Gairns from Sophus3. They discuss whether tech is truly making life simpler for…
DrivetimeHow dealers and OEMs prepare for an AI future
In this episode, Jacqui sits down with Scott Gairns from Sophus3, a tech-enabled consultancy that tracks OEM touchpoints to help optimise digital sales. They…
DrivetimeGear change: How far away are we from autonomous vehicles?
In this episode, we share the best outtakes from our episode with Sarah Noble, Partner at Deloitte. In a light-hearted change of gear, we discuss autonomous…
DrivetimeDeloitte’s insights on consumer trends shaping the future of automotive
In this episode, we explore the challenge the automotive industry is facing in connecting data across a multitude of systems in a global market. OEMs are…
DrivetimeGear change: The most exciting tech innovation on the horizon
In this episode we have the best outtakes from our discussion with the Mohammad Lone - the Global Agency Partner Consultant at Google and Automotive…
DrivetimeGoogle's auto expert reveals the latest insights on consumer behaviour and AI
In this episode, Google’s automotive specialist Mohammed Lone shares the latest consumer insight in car buying. What should OEMs and retailers consider when…
DrivetimeGear change: EV myth busting and Maribou State with Charlie Cook
In this episode we have the best outtakes from our discussion with the founder of @rightcharge Charlie Cook, who talk about their best road trips and driving…
DrivetimeHow to make EVs the easy choice for consumers
With changes to the energy price cap, helping consumers make the right choice when it comes to owning and charging an EV is now an expected part of the car…
DrivetimeGear change: On the road again, with Tom and Harvey
In this episode we have the best outtakes from our discussion with Tom Kilroy (CEO of Keyloop) and Harvey (CRO of Keyloop), who talk about their best road…
DrivetimeFrom start-ups to scale-ups and major acquisitions.
We’re thrilled to Launch Drivetime – The global auto tech podcast! This brand-new series is designed to help automotive professionals understand technology and…
DrivetimeDrivetime – the global auto tech podcast
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