ABP is the definitive strategy room for the UK automotive industry, bridging the gap between high-level board decisions and forecourt reality.
Every week we sit down with senior leadership, disruptors, and architects shaping the future of automotive, to strip away the PR gloss and reveal what’s actually happening, and their playbook for success.
From legacy giants to the new wave of Chinese OEMs, this is where the industry’s most influential voices come to define the road ahead.
This is the sister pod to Automotive Business Magazine (ABM), which delivers insightful journalism and expert commentary on everything impacting the fleet, retail and leasing worlds.
ABP: "It's reducing costs and it's saving lives” - S1,E10
Adrian Simpson speaks with Nyanya Joof, regional vice president for Motive in the UK, about how AI is changing fleet safety, compliance and efficiency.
They discuss the shift from surveillance to protection, real-time driver coaching, cutting collisions and downtime, and where fleet operators can find tangible returns from AI today.
28 May 2026
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.
21 May 2026
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.
14 May 2026
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.
6 May 2026
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.
29 Apr 2026
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.
22 Apr 2026
ABP: "The future isn’t about having more tools" - S1, E4
In episode four of the Automotive Business Podcast, Adrian Simpson sits down with Keyloop chief strategy officer Tim Smith to unpack the hidden inefficiencies holding dealerships back.
From fragmented tech stacks and lost revenue to changing customer expectations and the rise of Chinese EV brands, Smith explains why the future of automotive retail depends on simplification, smarter workflows and connected platforms.
He also shares how Keyloop’s Fusion platform aims to unify every stage of the customer journey – from first enquiry to aftersales loyalty – and why operational excellence will define the winners in 2026.
15 Apr 2026
ABP: "Can an AI manipulate a person?" - S1, E3
In this episode of the Automotive Business Podcast, Adrian Simpson gets a unique view of the automotive industry from Phyron's chief innovation officer, Jens-Peter Sjöberg.
From using AI for dealership images, to the replacement of sales-people with a fully digital system, this episode will give you a deep look at evolving technologies and how best to implement them.
10 Apr 2026
ABP: "A false sense of achievement and volume" - S1, E2
In this episode of the Automotive Business Podcast, Philip Nothard delivers a clear-eyed assessment of a UK market still grappling with distortion, pressure and uncertainty. From the return of tactical registrations creating “a false sense of achievement and volume”, to the reality of “a fragile market”, the conversation cuts through headline figures to examine what is really driving performance.
Nothard explores how regulatory pressure and supply dynamics are disrupting the natural balance of the market, while highlighting the growing importance of the used EV sector in restoring stability. With “fragile volatility” set to define 2026, this episode offers a grounded, data-led view of where the risks – and opportunities – lie for both retail and fleet operators.
1 Apr 2026
ABP: "The used car market is not rocket science" - S1, E1
Adrian Simpson gets in the studio with Cazana's Derren Martin - a man who arguably has more visibility on the UK used market than anyone else.
From the Chinese brand arrival to the exact moment an EV hits its price floor – if you want to know what a car is actually worth, not what the book says it's worth, this is an interview not to be missed.
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