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EP.76: Beyond the Agency Distribution Model



Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair explore the automotive “agency distribution model” and speculate how automotive distribution could change in the future. They explain what is the “agency model” and how this compares to the “franchise model” in automotive distribution. They explore possible impacts of the “agency model” in various market situations and whether the agency model will impact the amount of investment required by automotive dealers. They explain the difference between “subscription” and “car share” automotive distribution models. They discuss whether “subscription” could become the distribution model of the future in automotive. They also discuss electric vehicles and how this could impact automotive distribution

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Ep. 75: Automotive Finance Explained



Alan Crouch explains everything you need to know about automotive finance. He covers a range of topics including how does automotive wholesale floor plan finance work and why does it exist? How does automotive retail finance work and what are the key requirements for customers and dealers? What do you see as the flow in effects of the latest interest rate rises for both automotive wholesale and retail finance? What are some of the automotive finance incentives that car dealers and OEM’s use and how do they work? Alan goes into detail about deposit contributions, subverted finance rates and guaranteed future values in automotive retail finance. Alan steps back to provide a synopsis of the automotive industry and the opportunities?

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Automotive Digital where to from here

Ep. 74: Automotive Sales Digital Technology – Where To From Here



John Sinclair and Mark Palavestra talk to Siim Vips and Janek Prummel from Modera Automotive on the future of digital technology in the automotive sales space. Janek and Siim share what changes have happened and how automotive sales digital technology is developing and the impact this is having on dealers and OEMs. They share what they are seeing in the online sales and how this is translating to the dealership floor.

 

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Ep. 73 The Future of Testing in Automotive: Brakes, Suspension and Emissions



In this, the second parts of the interview with  David Jenkins the CEO of AutoTest, John Sinclair and  David talks about the future of testing for vehicle emissions and brake testing.

David discusses expected changes to different measuring and testing equipment for automotive, heavy truck and mining industries. David details expected changes in legislation and how this could impact business. David also goes into detail about a range of other measuring and testing equipment such as lights, emissions, suspension used in the mining and heavy truck industry.

AutoTest produce a range of measuring equipment for the automotive, heavy truck and mining industries.

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Ep. 72 Productivity Improvement Through Measuring and Testing in Automotive



John Sinclair talks to David Jenkins the CEO of AutoTest. AutoTest produce a range of measuring equipment for the automotive, heavy truck and mining industries. They produce a range of fifty products which they distribute across fifty countries. Dave discusses the different measuring and testing equipment produced for automotive, heavy truck and mining industries. David details the importance of measuring and testing of brakes on a regular basis and how this can significantly improve productivity and reduce chances of accidents and fires in coal mines. David also goes into detail about a range of other measuring and testing equipment such as lights, emissions, suspension used in the mining and heavy truck industry.

If you would like to get more information on any of the topics reach out to Mark Palavestra or John Sinclair on LinkedIn.

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Thank you to our sponsor PrixCar Fleet Services

If you would like to get more information on any of the topics reach out to Mark Palavestra or John Sinclair on LinkedIn.

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Ep.71 Where to now? Automotive Industry 2023



Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair review the current business conditions of the automotive industry in Australia and what does the future hold for the automotive industry in 2023. We talk about automotive industry business conditions going forward and what are the macro and micro conditions that will impact the automotive industry in 2023.

 

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If you would like to get more information on any of the topics reach out to Mark Palavestra or John Sinclair on LinkedIn.

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If you would like to get more information on any of the topics reach out to Mark Palavestra or John Sinclair on LinkedIn.

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This information on this site is intended as a general reference for Internet users. It is made available on the understanding that Talking Automotive with Mark & John, as a result of providing this information, is not engaged in providing professional advice. Viewers & Listeners should seek their own advice re undertaking any commercial actions. All information in this site is provided “as is”, with no guarantee of accuracy, timeliness of the predictions discussed & is without warranty of any kind, express or implied.

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This information on this site is intended as a general reference for Internet users. It is made available on the understanding that Talking Automotive with Mark & John, as a result of providing this information, is not engaged in providing professional advice. Viewers & Listeners should seek their own advice re undertaking any commercial actions. All information in this site is provided “as is”, with no guarantee of accuracy, timeliness of the predictions discussed & is without warranty of any kind, express or implied.


Ep.70: Video Intelligence vs Video Surveillance



We talk to Sud Bhatija from Spot AI about video surveillance and video intelligence and the developments and changes in the industry. Traditional video surveillance was restricted in how it could assist to improve the business but with video intelligence has created a multitude of opportunities across a number of industries. Sud talks in detail about video intelligence and how it can support the business.

More information can be found at spot.ai

Thank you to our sponsor PrixCar Fleet Services

If you would like to get more information on any of the topics reach out to Mark Palavestra or John Sinclair on LinkedIn.

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Ep. 69 Tackling Automotive Cyber Security



We talk to Christopher Nguyen from Aitomatic about cyber security and threats and challenges of cyber security in the automotive industry. Chris explains about machine learning and how this is being used to incorporate physical elements and human experience in the learning. He also speaks about what the automotive industry is doing to prevent cyber attacks and how devastating this could be if it were to occur.

More information can be found at Aitomatic

If you would like to get more information on any of the topics reach out to Mark Palavestra or John Sinclair on LinkedIn.

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Ep. 68 Auto Recycling Driving a Green Future



We talk to Chris Mallon from ACM Parts about auto recycling and what happens to a vehicle at vehicle end of life whether it be through an accident or is no longer functional. Chris discusses the importance of recycling in improving the environment and ensuring full usage is achieved out of vehicle parts.

 

Thank you to our sponsor PrixCar Fleet Services

If you would like to get more information on any of the topics reach out to Mark Palavestra or John Sinclair on LinkedIn.

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If you would like to get more information on any of the topics reach out to Mark Palavestra or John Sinclair on LinkedIn.

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Ep. 67 Debunking Electric Vehicle Myths



We talk to David Wynne from EV 101 and get an update on electric vehicles and many of the myths around electric vehicles. David talks about common myths of electric vehicles and about electric vehicles being commercial electric vehicles and there practicality. He also covers other myths about electric vehicles catching fire and electric vehicles in water. In addition he talks about recycling of batteries and off-road electric vehicles.

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Thank you to our sponsor PrixCar Fleet Services

If you would like to get more information on any of the topics reach out to Mark Palavestra or John Sinclair on LinkedIn.

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