Talk Auto: An Automotive Podcast

Cox Automotive Europe

Your go-to automotive podcast for expert analysis, industry updates and future-focused insights.

Hosted by Cox Automotive Europe, this auto podcast dives into the trends shaping the automotive industry. From EV adoption and digital retail to supply chain shifts, used vehicle values and everything in between.

Each episode features voices from across the sector, sharing automotive industry news, market intelligence, and practical takeaways to help manufacturers, retailers, and fleet operators stay ahead.

Whether you're looking for the top trends in the automotive industry or trusted automotive insights, this is the podcast to help you understand what’s happening now - and what’s happening next.

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11 episodes
Updated Wednesday

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Wednesday · 48 min
Fleet trends reshaping the automotive market
Fleet continues to underpin the new car market, and its influence is being felt across EV adoption, vehicle supply, pricing and the wider automotive landscape. This episode of Talk Auto explores the fleet trends reshaping both the new and used vehicle market. From company car taxation and salary sacrifice to fleet electrification, electric van uptake, residual values and the future impact of de-fleet volumes.
July 1 · 41 min
EV charging infrastructure: The next phase
As EV adoption scales, the conversation around EV charging infrastructure is evolving from 'are there enough chargers?', to commercial readiness, operating costs, energy management and long-term market confidence. This episode of Talk Auto explores what the next phase of EV charging means for the automotive market. From the role of smart charging, vehicle-to-grid technology and future partnerships between automotive, energy and charging providers.
June 10 · 36 min
The changing dynamics of automotive retail
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.
May 14 · 39 min
Automotive Retailer Profitability Challenges
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.
March 30 · 49 min
Challenger Brands: New Car Brands in Europe
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 ep
February 24 · 41 min
EV adoption: Consumer perceptions and the industry impact
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
January 28 · 54 min
AI in automotive: Strategy, skills and implementation
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.
Dec 11, 2025 · 34 min
Autumn Budget 2025: Industry takeaways
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.
Nov 26, 2025 · 44 min
Automotive market outlook 2026
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.
Oct 28, 2025 · 36 min
Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs)
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.
Sep 24, 2025 · 36 min
Automotive Market Trends 2025
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.