In The Driver's Seat
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.
After NADA 2025, Host Emma Hancock speaks with Experian’s VP of Product Management, Erik Hjermstad. He reveals how dealers can leverage data-driven insights to refine marketing strategies, improve customer retention, and gain a competitive edge in 2025. Learn how AI, first-party data, and predictive analytics are shaping the future of automotive sales.
Host Emma Hancock joins, Matt Leone, CEO of automotiveMastermind, as he discusses how AI-driven insights, data science, and predictive analytics are empowering dealerships to boost profitability, customer retention, and salesperson effectiveness in 2025. Learn how integrating real-time behavioral data and machine learning is reshaping the automotive retail landscape.
Join Farid Ahmad, Founder and CEO of DSMA, for an exclusive interview with host Emma Hancock at NADA 2025. Ahmad shares key M&A trends, industry challenges, and the future of dealership acquisitions. Discover how DSMA’s 360-degree approach and new data analytics platform are reshaping the automotive buy-sell landscape.
Host Emma Hancock sits down with Scott Gunnell, President of JM&A Group, as he shares exclusive insights into the evolving world of finance and insurance (F&I) in the automotive industry. From digital retail transformation to customer experience enhancements, discover the key trends and strategies that will shape the future of F&I in 2025 and beyond. Learn how dealers can stay competitive, optimize profitability, and meet changing consumer expectations.
