Episodios

  • How the motoring industry is working towards net zero

    How the motoring industry is working towards net zero
    Aug 4 2022

    In this episode, we talk to Mark Hammond, Founder and Managing Director of Net Zero Group, along with Jos Bennet, Carbon Consultant of the same group.


    In the episode, we discuss how businesses can achieve carbon neutrality, what the different scopes are, and what the difference is between offsetting and carbon sequestering.


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    28 m
  • The importance of physical events

    The importance of physical events
    Jun 20 2022
    In this episode, we talk to Geoff Grindle, Head of Asset Valuation and Pricing - Arval BNP Paribas Group and RVR Committee Chairman, and Martin Potter, Chief Customer Officer - Aston Barclay. In it, we discuss the importance of physically attended events, how important data and its interpretation is as opinions and decisions are formed using them, and finally - how leasing and rental companies are adapting to BEVs.

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    32 m
  • How Ford is changing the way it retails cars to consumers

    How Ford is changing the way it retails cars to consumers
    May 12 2022
    In this episode we talk to Ron Vale, group used car buyer from gates Group, and Andrew Muffett, group used car buyer from Allen Ford Motor Group alongside regular guest Martin Potter, Chief Customer Officer of Aston Barclay. In this episode we discuss the changing split between new and used, how Ford is continuing to supply new vehicles with the component supply issues and how being able to properly value a part exchange is important now more than ever.

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    34 m
  • Used EV prices rise 10.5% to new record high

    Used EV prices rise 10.5% to new record high
    Apr 22 2022
    This week we talk to Chief Customer Officer, Martin Potter about the Q1 2022 Insight Report. In it, we discuss the average fleet mileages reaching record lows at a little over 31,000 miles, the budget segment smashing through the £2k ceiling for the first time, and used EV prices rising 10.5% to a new record high. You can read the full report here: https://www2.astonbarclay.net/insight_report

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    29 m
  • Introducing Tom Marley - Aston Barclay Group CEO

    Introducing Tom Marley - Aston Barclay Group CEO
    Apr 8 2022
    In this episode we catch up with Aston Barclay Group CEO - Tom Marley on what his first 100 days look like, how the business has fared over the past couple of years, and the outlook for what's coming next. We also talk about the newly formed Vision, Mission and Values Tom has for the business.

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    21 m
  • How the AA is playing a leading role in the UK's adoption of Electric Vehicles

    How the AA is playing a leading role in the UK's adoption of Electric Vehicles
    Feb 16 2022
    This week we talk to Dean Hedger, New Business Development Manager of The AA's Business Services Team. We talk about how the wholesale market is preparing for the influx of electric vehicles as retailers sell ever-increasing numbers to consumers. We also discuss how the AA is preparing to support all of their members, regardless of the type of fuel they use, and how they are supporting the EV infrastructure as it grows rapidly to support the ever-increasing number of vehicles.

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    33 m
  • Fleet car prices rose by 40.8% in 2021

    Fleet car prices rose by 40.8% in 2021
    Jan 28 2022

    In this episode, we look at the Q4 2021 market insight report from Aston Barclay: https://www.astonbarclay.net/media/aston-barclay-files/insight-reports/insights-report-q4-2021-final.pdf


    In it, we discuss the astronomical price rises across all the vehicle profiles, plus how the fuel mix is changing over time, but not how you'd expect.


    We also take a look at SMMT data for new registrations, and what have been the most desirable vehicles at auction in the quarter.


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    31 m
  • The changing face of vehicle retail

    The changing face of vehicle retail
    Jan 18 2022
    In this episode, we chat with Wessex Garages Managing Director, Chris Wiseman and Aston Barclay Managing Director - Customer, Martin Potter. We talk about the changing face of retail, and the move to omnichannel has shown there is still a need for a physical showroom, especially for customer service and servicing. Towards the back end of 2021, we saw the first dip in used car prices since the pandemic took hold - will that bounce back? Martin discusses, And finally, how Wessex Garages and their customers are embracing their brands' new electric vehicles.

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    46 m