Want to know why your next “car” might be a subscription, a shared ride, or a hybrid one you upgrade by software?
We sit down with Dr. Zakaria to unpack how mobility is transforming the automotive business far beyond EV hype. From dealership floors to data platforms, we trace the shift from one-time sales to lifetime relationships where software, service, and trust define winners.
We get practical about market readiness: when EVs make sense, where hybrids lead, and why charging reliability, financing, and skilled technicians drive adoption more than press releases. Dr. Zakaria shares a candid view from inside the industry, balancing luxury, premium, and mainstream lineups; running dual tracks for EV and hybrid; and deciding when local manufacturing beats imports. We talk total cost of ownership, lease-to-own models, and the role of cybersecurity now that cars are rolling computers. If you care about safety, performance parity, and battery lifecycles, this conversation brings clarity without the buzzwords.
Leadership and culture make or break the transition. We compare gut vs data when decisions are urgent, show how to run clean budgeting and high-candor feedback, and outline weekly strategy rhythms that keep teams aligned without drama. The throughline is simple: behavior change sticks when communication is consistent, rituals are clear, and adoption includes everyone—from executives to technicians. Step by step, the industry is moving slowly but surely toward a mobility future built on solid ground.
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