In this episode of Talk Auto, we discuss:

• How UK and European drivers research, fund and buy their vehicles
• Why dealerships remain so important, even as more of the car buying journey moves online
• How monthly affordability is shaping vehicle choice, and why it needs to be visible earlier
• How transparency and trust build the confidence to buy
• What the latest car finance market trends mean for lenders, retailers and OEMs operating across the UK and Europe

Guest:
Paul Hyne, Automotive retail and finance expert, working with brands like Lloyds Banking Group and Arval

Read the full European Car Buying and Finance Trends report from Codeweavers here: www.codeweavers.net/news/uk-europe-car-buying-trends/

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In this episode of Talk Auto, we discuss:

• What stands out as the biggest differences between the US and European automotive markets
• Why dealers have been quicker to adopt AI and what Europe could learn from their experience
• How AI is being used across automotive retail and where dealers are seeing real value
• What the development of robotaxis and autonomous vehicles in the US could tell us about their future in Europe
• What the growth of Chinese automotive manufacturers in Europe could mean for the US market
• The defining automotive industry trends of the last 12 months and the lessons businesses should take into the year ahead

Guests:
Jonathan Smoke - Chief Strategy Officer, Cox Automotive Inc.
Philip Nothard - Insight Director, Cox Automotive Europe

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In this episode of Talk Auto, we discuss:

• The importance of EV aftersales as more brands enter the UK market
• What makes EV repair, bodywork and parts planning different from ICE vehicle support
• Why battery diagnostics and specialist EV expertise matter for long-term ownership confidence
• How strong aftersales infrastructure can support residual values, remarketing confidence and long-term trust in EV ownership

Guests:

• Antonia Stephenson, Director of Operations at EV Battery Solutions
• Ben Hurford, Aftersales Director at AION

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