ABP: The Automotive Business Podcast

ABP: “The best driver can become your biggest risk” - S1,E9

Adrian Simpson sits down with Geotab’s Aaron Jarvis to explore how AI, telematics and connected vehicle data are reshaping the future of fleet management. From rising fuel costs and accelerating EV adoption to AI-powered fleet assistants and real-time driver monitoring, the discussion examines how businesses are using data to cut costs, improve safety and rethink the way fleets operate. Aaron explains why the UK is leading the EV transition, how generative AI is changing decision-making for fleet managers, and why connected vehicle technology is becoming as much about driver wellbeing and risk prevention as operational efficiency. The episode also dives into predictive maintenance, OEM data integration, edge AI dashcams, vehicle theft prevention and the growing pressure on fleets to turn sustainability targets into commercial advantage.

ABP: "Cheap AI tools... can now become a regulatory time bomb" - S1, E8

Adrian Simpson speaks to Imagine Studio CEO Martijn Versteegen about the looming impact of the EU AI Act on the automotive industry, even in the post-Brexit UK. Martijn explains why “Brexit is not a get out of jail free card anymore”, warns that cheap AI tools could become a regulatory time bomb, and argues that transparency and consumer trust will become the defining competitive advantage in the next phase of automotive retail.

ABP: "The cost of public charging is a massive turnoff for most people" - S1,E7

In this episode, Adrian Simpson sits down with Gareth Roberts from Central Contracts to understand how driver culture needs to change to accommodate the electric transition.  With a view on the used car market, residual values, new entrant OEMs, and where leasing can support dealers in releasing their ICE stock prior to 2035, this episode looks at how different aspects of the vehicle industry can support EV adoption.

ABP: "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.