Drivetime

In this episode of Drivetime, Jacqui sits down with Niel Hiscox, President of Universus Media and Clarify Group, and one of the most influential voices in the Canadian automotive landscape. Recorded in Toronto during a packed week for the industry, this conversation digs into the big forces shaping retail, technology, consumer behaviour, and the future of the North American market.

Talking points include:

. The road ahead – what Canadian retailers are telling us
. AI in automotive retail – hype vs reality
. The rapid surge of Chinese entrants
. Political shifts and cross-border trade
. Why auto shows are back and more influential than ever and more.

If you're navigating tech transformation, preparing for new OEM entrants, or trying to understand the future of automotive retail in Canada and beyond, this conversation delivers clarity, insight and a healthy dose of realism.

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It’s gear change time, as we welcome Phil Nunn back to the studio to unpack the real-world challenges and opportunities emerging as EVs accelerate into the mainstream. Phil is the founder of the EV‑installation software platform Jumptech.

From demystifying home charging to uncovering industry myths and exploring the future of energy innovation, this episode is packed with practical insights for retailers and EV‑curious drivers alike.

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This week on Drivetime, Jacqui sits down with Phil Nunn, founder and CEO of Jumptech, to unpack
one of the biggest friction points in the electric vehicle transition: home charging.

They discuss:
- Why the home‑charger installation journey is still too complicated for consumers
- How Jumptech scaled from 12 installers to thousands
- How AI chatbots and microsites are making EV ownership feel less overwhelming
- Why charging can make or break a retailer’s CSI score – and how Jumptech protects it
- The emerging role of V2G (vehicle‑to‑grid) and how it could change home energy forever

And lots more.

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In the fourth and final instalment of our bonus AM Live series, Jacqui brings you a packed line-up of innovators reshaping the automotive landscape.
This episode features four fascinating conversations with businesses that support the automotive ecosystem behind the scenes, helping retailers, fleets and OEMs operate smarter, faster and more efficiently.

Topics include parts intelligence and customer sentiment, to payments, inspections and AI-driven retail transformations.

Guests in part four are:

Tony Austin – Co-Founder of Partly
Matthew Patchett – Senior CX Strategist at Reputation
Donal McGuinnes – CEO of Prompt
Itay Erel – General Manager UVeye (Vehicle MRI Technology)

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In this week’s gear change episode, Jacqui is joined once again by Lloyd Stretton, Chief Technology Officer at ROI Automotive, to unpack the biggest takeaways from the main episode and to dive deeper into the ideas reshaping fleet sales.

From the value of unifying disconnected data to the future of fleet‑retail connectivity, Lloyd brings sharp insight, real‑world experience and even a few personal stories.

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