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- 🇬🇧GB · Automotive#5830K to 100K
- 🇮🇳IN · Automotive#1411K to 10K
- 🇦🇹AT · Automotive#142500 to 3K
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16K to 57K🎙 Weekly cadence·20 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
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32K to 113K🇬🇧88%🇮🇳9%🇦🇹3% - Active Followers
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The State of Mobility in 2026 | Autonomous Vehicles, AI & Future of Automotive | Lukas Neckermann
Jun 25, 2026
50m 05s
What's Broken in EV Charging And How to Fix It
Dec 23, 2025
35m 34s
Is Your Car Insurance Fair? Telematics & AI Could Be The Solution
Dec 9, 2025
46m 57s
Fleets Are Switching To EVs Fast - Don't Let Your Business Fall Behind
Nov 25, 2025
49m 09s
From Spark to Scale: The Rightcharge Start-Up Story
Nov 11, 2025
41m 34s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/25/26 |  The State of Mobility in 2026 | Autonomous Vehicles, AI & Future of Automotive | Lukas Neckermann | Title : The State of Mobility in 2026 with Lukas Neckermann | Auto Futurecast S2E1 Description: Welcome to Season 2 of Auto Futurecast. In this episode, Chris Kirby is joined by mobility strategist and industry advisor Lukas Neckermann to discuss the state of mobility in 2026 and the trends shaping the future of automotive. From autonomous vehicles and AI to dealership transformation, fleet operations and emerging mobility models, Lukas shares his perspective on what is actually changi... | 50m 05s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 |  What's Broken in EV Charging And How to Fix It✨ | EV charginginfrastructure+2 | — | EV chargers | — | electric vehicle revolutionbattery range+3 | — | 35m 34s | |
| 12/9/25 |  Is Your Car Insurance Fair? Telematics & AI Could Be The Solution✨ | car insurancetelematics+3 | — | Telematics | — | insurance pricingreal-time data+1 | — | 46m 57s | |
| 11/25/25 |  Fleets Are Switching To EVs Fast - Don't Let Your Business Fall Behind✨ | electric vehiclescommercial fleets+2 | Ian Dennis | electric vehiclesdelivery vans+4 | — | EV fleetZenobe+2 | — | 49m 09s | |
| 11/11/25 |  From Spark to Scale: The Rightcharge Start-Up Story✨ | climate changeelectric vehicles+2 | Charlie Cook | RightchargeAuto Futurecast+1 | UK | RightchargeEV ownership+3 | — | 41m 34s | |
| 10/28/25 |  Inside Scania FS: Balancing AI Ambition & EV Reality✨ | Electric VehiclesAI advancements+3 | Karima Haji | Electric Vehicles (EVsScania Financial Services+2 | — | Scaniaautomotive industry+2 | — | 31m 17s | |
| 10/14/25 |  Start Small, Think Big: The Future of UK Gigafactories✨ | UK gigafactoriesbattery production+3 | Nikki Rimmington | VolklecJaguar Land Rover+1 | UK | VolklecJaguar Land Rover+1 | — | 44m 36s | |
| 9/30/25 |  From Moonshot to Soon Shot: Self-Driving Cars Hit Prime Time✨ | self-driving carsautonomous vehicles+2 | Martyn Briggs | Auto FuturecastArcadis+1 | — | autonomous vehiclesAVs+2 | — | 49m 12s | |
| 9/16/25 |  Why is your EV so Expensive to Insure?✨ | electric vehiclesinsurance+2 | Marc Spurling | electric vehiclesinsurance+1 | — | EV insuranceinsurance premiums+2 | — | 52m 26s | |
| 9/2/25 |  Power Struggle: The Real Cost of Building an EV Charging Network✨ | EV charging infrastructureelectric vehicles+2 | Asif Ghafoor | Be.EVBe+3 | Greater Manchester | charging sitesBe.EV+2 | — | 46m 56s | |
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| 8/18/25 |  EV Reality Check: Affordability, Retail Resilience, and China’s Tech Race✨ | electric vehiclesaffordability+2 | Ian Plummer | electric vehiclesAuto Trader+1 | ChinaUK | UK automotive marketconsumer behaviour+1 | — | 57m 06s | |
| 8/5/25 |  The Lotus Shift: Tradition Meets Electrification | The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, and Lotus is navigating this shift with a distinct strategy that bridges its legacy and the future of electrification. Frederik Gollob, COO of Lotus Cars Europe, recently shared his vision on Auto Futurecast, revealing how the iconic British brand balances heritage with cutting-edge technology to serve a diverse customer base. Lotus's Dual Strategy: Heritage Meets Innovation Two pathways for customer engagement:Heritage L... | 49m 14s | ||||||
| 7/22/25 |  Fake News, Real Cars: Fighting EV Misinformation Head-On | The EV transition is well underway—but it’s not without turbulence. While automakers race to innovate and new players enter the global stage, the electric vehicle (EV) landscape is increasingly clouded by confusion, mistrust, and misinformation. From viral myths about battery life to political narratives shaping public opinion, the EV sector faces challenges that go far beyond hardware and horsepower. In this episode of Fake News, Real Cars, we sit down with Dan Caesar, CEO of Fully Cha... | 34m 43s | ||||||
| 7/8/25 |  The New Era of Driving: EVs, Subscriptions & Circular Design | If you’re interested in how the automotive sector is adapting to changing customer needs, technological innovations, and evolving financial structures, this episode is a must-listen. Here’s an overview: 1. Jaguar Land Rover Financial Services – Leveraging Partnerships Facilitate financing options for customers purchasing vehicles. Ensure liquidity through wholesale financing to support their retailer network. Adapt flexibly to changing market demands with innovative ap... | 44m 41s | ||||||
| 6/24/25 |  Reimagining the Digital Car Buying Journey: From Scroll to Steering Wheel | In this episode of Auto Futurecast, host Chris Kirby sits down with the CEO of MHP Consulting, Bodo Philipp to explore the evolving world of digital car buying, customer experience, and the role of immersive technology in shaping the future of mobility. From online configurators and AI-guided finance tools to Apple Vision Pro-powered virtual test drives, this conversation dives into the challenges and opportunities OEMs face as customer expectations shift dramatically. Key h... | 46m 48s | ||||||
| 6/16/25 |  Powering the Future: AIs, EVs & The Road Ahead | Join host Chris Kirby for an unmissable episode recorded at the Asset Finance Connect Summer Conference, where innovation meets insight. This special edition dives deep into the transformative forces reshaping mobility, finance, and operations — featuring candid conversations with leading voices in the industry. Key Highlights: The Future of Electric HGVs – Karim Haji, Managing Director at Scania Financial Services unpacks the challenges and slow adoption of electric HGVs in the UK, the... | 1h 26m 24s | ||||||
| 6/9/25 |  The Future of EV Batteries: Innovation, Charging Myths and the Road to Sustainability | In this episode of Auto Futurecast, host Chris Kirby collaborates with Euan McTurk from Plug Life Consulting to explore the evolving world of electric vehicles and battery technology. From breakthroughs in solid-state batteries to second-life applications and grid storage, this conversation dives into the innovations and challenges redefining the EV landscape. With a focus on practicality and future potential, the episode covers: Battery Chemistry Diversification: H... | 54m 36s | ||||||
| 5/26/25 |  Redefining the road: China, Tarrifs and Connected Cars | In this packed episode of Auto Futurecast, host Chris Kirby sits down with Tony Whitehorn, former President and CEO of Hyundai U.K. and one of the most experienced minds in the automotive world for a comprehensive conversation about the forces redefining the global car industry. From electric vehicles to geopolitical power plays, connected services to customer expectations, this discussion dives deep into the massive disruption hitting every corner of the automotive value chain. T... | 49m 52s | ||||||
| 5/12/25 |  Charged for Change: The Hidden Value of EV Battery Data | In the latest episode of the Auto Futurecast podcast, host Chris Kirby speaks to Oliver Phillpott, Co-Founder or Generational, a startup focused on EV battery diagnostics. The insightful conversation delves into the growing importance of battery health in the electric vehicle ecosystem, particularly in the context of vehicle financing, leasing, residual values, and the used car market. A key discussion point is the misalignment of traditional vehicle valuation methods—which rely heavily on ag... | 47m 41s | ||||||
| 4/26/25 |  Revolutionising Urban Logistics: The Flexis Vision | Auto Futurecast, hosted by Chris Kirby, is back with the second episode in the new series. In association with Tomorrow’s Journey, Chris welcomes Matt Hawkins from Flexis. The pair take a look at the innovative journey of Flexis, a groundbreaking electric vehicle OEM co-founded by Renault, Volvo and CMA CGM. They discuss how Flexis differs from traditional OEMs by creating EVs from the ground up, optimising range, payload, and usability for urban logistics. They dive into Flexis... | 48m 25s | ||||||
| 4/1/25 |  Charging the Future: Connected Kerb’s Vision for Accessible EV Infrastructure | In the inaugural episode of Auto Futurecast, host Chris Kirby welcomes Ben Boutcher-West, Chief Technology Officer at Connected Kerb, to explore the evolving landscape of EV charging. From his roots in automotive giants like Bosch and Jaguar Land Rover to driving innovation at Connected Kerb, Ben shares insights into building reliable, affordable curbside charging solutions for the UK. The duo dives into the company’s recent groundbreaking fundraising, the challenges of EV adoption, and... | 49m 12s | ||||||
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3 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.