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 shares why getting the price right is critical for minimising margin loss, and how AutoTrader helps retailers do just that.Plus, we get a glimpse of his more personal side, including: - His love of indie music - His dream road trip - The piece of tech he can’t live withoutGear Change episodes are short bonus clips from our main interviews, giving you a chance to get to know our guests on a more personal level.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast designed to help you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Autotrader – Making 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 marketplace.From the future of electric vehicles to the lessons hidden in mystery shops, Nick shares a wealth of insight drawn from decades in the industry and AutoTrader’s vast pool of data.We cover:· Making EV adoption feel easy (and why that matters)· The lasting ripple effect of the pandemic on used car sales· Why the best technology always feels “obvious” in hindsight· What mystery shops reveal about today’s retail experience· The debate: how much detail should go into your vehicle listings?· How Autotrader is optimising ads for AI-driven search· The power of reframing the EV conversation for customers …and plenty more along the way.Tune in for practical takeaways and forward-thinking ideas from one of the best in the business.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast that helps you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gear 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 episode covers: How Andy persuaded Babs to join Kortical (being her brother definitely helped!) The best action you can take to stop AI stealing your job How to use AI in a meaningful way The future of agentic AI and robotics How AI will automate the final 20% of tasks to unlock revenue gains And just for fun, we swap dream road trip stories and the ultimate driving playlists. Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast designed to help you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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An 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, relatable, and entertaining. Andy shares his journey from designing games out of boredom in school (after swerving Irish class) to building high-frequency algorithmic trading systems designed to outpace the competition. Along the way, a curious mind, a coding book in C++, and a chance encounter at a game design conference helped shape his path toward founding Kortical – all before AI was even a buzzword. We cover: The difference between AI and Machine Learning Why many AI projects fail—and how to avoid it The untapped potential in automotive data How to model intuitive actions into measurable, optimised processes Why exposing existing data (like customer touchpoints before conversion) can transform business performance And much more... This episode is a goldmine for anyone trying to bridge the gap between cutting-edge tech and real-world application, especially in automotive retail. Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast designed to help you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gear 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 the star”, the importance of visibility in an AI-powered future, and Johan’s love of boy bands.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast designed to help you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The global auto tech podcast that breaks down the latest in automotive innovation and shows you how it can transform your business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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