Is the electric vehicle (EV) revolution facing an unexpected twist? Why are major automakers hesitating and what role does China play in the global EV market? Tune in as we dive deep into these pressing questions with Michael Dunne, the global authority on EVs. Discover why "everyone other than Tesla should be terrified of BYD" and what it means when every ... Show More
Nov 20
The Truth About AI in Dealerships: Costs, Risks, and the Decisions That Matter with Marianne Johnson
<p>Most people think the revolution in automotive is “AI.”</p><p>But what if the real disruption, the one that will separate the next decade’s winners from everyone else, is something far quieter?</p><p>What if it’s the moment your systems start making decisions faster than your ... Show More
22m 43s
Nov 13
The Innovation Nobody Saw Coming: Inside JM Big Bet on the Future of Auto with Pearl Percy
<p>What if the future of automotive innovation wasn’t 20 years away, but sitting right around the corner?</p><p>At The Presidio Group Tech Summit, I sat down with <b>Pearl Percy</b>, Chief Development Officer at <b>JM Group</b>, for a conversation that perfectly captures where ou ... Show More
22m 3s
Nov 6
From Car Lot Rookie to General Manager: How Brandon Hale Built a $Billion-Level Career at Fletcher Jones
<p>Ever wonder what it actually takes to go from selling used cars in Chico, California, to running one of the top Audi dealerships in the nation?</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with <b>Brandon Hale</b>, Executive General Manager of <b>Fletcher Jones Audi</b>, to unpack a 25-y ... Show More
57m 18s
May 2025
Meet the CEO Bill Gates backs to beat Tesla: Alex Kendall, Wayve.AI
In this episode of Secret Leaders, we sit down with Alex Kendall, co-founder & CEO of Wayve AI — the $1B+ British startup taking on Tesla in the race to build a driverless future. From raising $1.05 billion from Microsoft, SoftBank, and NVIDIA, to reimagining cities with AI-power ... Show More
1h 14m
Sep 2024
How can EVs accelerate toward market growth?
After decades of anticipation, electric vehicles are becoming the mainstream – as more hit the roads globally, despite bumps along the way.
EVs are on the rise, driven by greater affordability, environmental concerns and a shift in consumer preferences.
But with geopo ... Show More
23m 42s
Nov 2024
Bold Names: Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks'
Tesla, and its CEO Elon Musk, are the big names in electric vehicles, but a lot of competitors are nipping at their heels, including one led by a former top Tesla engineer. Peter Rawlinson is the CEO of Lucid, a billion-dollar auto startup he says has better technology than its r ... Show More
27m 43s
Dec 2024
Is Europe’s car industry at a crossroads?
The car industry across the European Union employs over thirteen million people, both directly and indirectly, that’s around six percent of the bloc’s workforce. But in recent years, Europe’s manufacturers have been struggling to cope with issues like economic downturns, clean en ... Show More
22m 58s
Feb 2025
What the EV Industry’s Challenges Reveal About Innovation and Regulation
Many consumers are buying electric vehicles, thanks to sportscar-like performance, government incentives, and personal motivations to minimize climate change. But the EV industry overall has revved and sputtered in unpredictable ways and offers a case study in managing innovation ... Show More
26m 24s