In The Driver's Seat
In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat, host Emma Hancock speaks with Bryan Chance, EY’s Global Future of Mobility Co-Leader, as he shares how electrification, connectivity, and consumer expectations are reshaping the auto industry’s roadmap.
As the automotive industry rethinks retail operations, Bill Berman, CEO of Pinewood Technologies Group, shares why integrated AI—built directly into Pinewood’s cloud-native platform—is set to reshape dealership efficiency and the customer experience. In this episode of In the Driver’s Seat, Berman outlines why intuitive technology, data transparency, and scalability are the new cornerstones of digital retailing.
Toyota Norway has become a testbed for electric vehicle innovation, proving EVs can thrive even in Arctic climates. In this interview, Piotr Pawluk, President of Toyota Norway, reveals the technical upgrades, customer education strategies, and bold product plans powering Toyota’s rise in one of the world’s most electrified markets.
At NADA 2025, host Emma Hancock speaks with BCG Managing Director & Partner Amir Kolton as he shares how dealers can harness AI to tackle today’s biggest challenges and prepare for what’s next. Discover which dealership functions are being transformed by AI and learn how smarter tech leads to better inventory, pricing, and customer engagement.
Volkswagen PowerCo COO Sebastian Wolf and Capgemini Senior Account Manager Chiara Kalenberg discuss how localized battery production can drive Europe’s EV future and close the gap with Asian leaders like CATL. They explore the challenges of regulation, the role of digital innovation, and the skills needed to build a competitive and sustainable battery ecosystem.
In this episode of Rising Stars Speak, Susanne Hegglund, Head of Global Offer at Volvo, and Markus Winkler, Executive VP at Capgemini, discuss the evolving EV landscape, marketing strategies, and what’s needed to accelerate the transition.
In this exclusive NADA edition of In The Driver’s Seat, host Emma Hancoc speaks with Ahmed Iqbal, Head of Industry - Automotive at TikTok, and Drake Baerresen, Co-Founder & CMO at TurnKey Marketing, as they break down how Tiktok’s new Automotive Ads for Inventory tool is transforming the way dealers connect with car shoppers.
Host Emma Hancock sits down with Bruce Johnson, Vice President of Product Marketing & Enablement at CDK as he shares insights on dealership profitability, customer experience enhancements, and the latest solutions like CDK SimplePay and Dealership Xperience. Tune in to hear how CDK’s innovations are set to transform dealership operations in 2025.
Join In The Driver’s Seat host Emma Hancock in an exclusive interview with Scott Cauvel, Executive Director of Enterprise Business at S&P Global Mobility. Discover how Market Scan’s advanced pricing and incentive intelligence is reshaping digital retail strategies for OEMs, lenders, and dealers.
AT NADA 2025, host Emma Hancock speaks with Justin Oesterle, CEO of RouteOne, as he reveals how their advanced digital lending solutions are transforming the way dealerships and lenders navigate financing. From streamlining credit applications to enhancing compliance and eContracting, see how RouteOne is driving efficiency and customer satisfaction across the industry.
