Drivetime

Recorded live at MOVE 26, this bonus episode of Drivetime features Christiane Soppa, Head of Sales for Mobility and Logistics at Bosch, in conversation with Jacqui about the
shift towards software-defined vehicles, software-defined fleets and a more connected mobility ecosystem. Christiane Soppa explains how Bosch brings together OEM, aftermarket and fleet expertise to turn vehicle data into useful insights — from EV battery health and predictive maintenance to vehicle health certificates and damage transparency.

The conversation also explores why software-defined mobility is more than a technology shift. As vehicles become platforms that can be personalised, updated and improved over time, Christiane Soppa shares why collaboration across OEMs, fleets, suppliers and service networks will be essential to creating new value for operators and
customers alike.

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Recorded live at MOVE 26, this bonus episode of Drivetime features Aymen Ismail, Director of Customer Service at SMART Europe, in conversation with Jacqui about what happens when an iconic automotive brand gets rebuilt from the ground up. Aymen Ismail shares how SMART Europe has blended automotive heritage with startup
thinking, drawing inspiration from brands like Netflix, Apple, Airbnb and Uber to create a more agile, customer-led business model.

From direct-to-consumer data and over-the-air updates to AI-powered service and community feedback loops, he explains why listening is no longer enough – brands
need to turn customer insight into tangible improvements. The conversation also explores how EV ownership is reshaping aftersales, why customer service could become a growth driver for OEMs, and what’s next for SMART — including the return of the iconic Fortwo as the Smart #2 and the launch of the Smart
Care sub-brand.

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This week on the Drivetime podcast, Jacqui Barker is joined by Lawrence Hamilton, President of Lucid Motors, to discuss how the Silicon Valley-born EV manufacturer is
challenging traditional automotive thinking. Lawrence shares his journey through more than three decades in the automotive industry and explains why Lucid's approach to electric vehicles starts with one core principle: efficiency. From industry-leading range and charging performance to compact, high-powered drivetrains, he reveals how Lucid is rethinking vehicle design from the ground up.

The conversation explores Lucid's origins, its partnerships with Aston Martin, Uber and Nuro, the future of autonomous mobility, and the challenges of bringing a new
automotive brand to market. Lawrence also discusses EV adoption, retail strategy, and why he believes the next phase of the industry'ss evolution will be driven by smarter technology, better customer experiences and a relentless focus on innovation.

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Why does EV charging feel harder than it should? This Move Monday episode, recorded live at MOVE 2026, involves a conversation between Jacqui and Jingjing Ma, Chief Revenue Officer at Gireve. The aim was to explore the technology helping connect Europe's rapidly growing EV charging
ecosystem. With more than 700,000 charging points connected across 35 countries, Gireve sits at the centre of a complex network that links charge point operators, mobility service providers and vehicle manufacturers.

This special episode explores why trust, reliability and transparency are becoming the industry's biggest priorities, how pricing and charging data are shared across networks, and who ultimately owns the relationship with the EV driver. As the industry moves beyond infrastructure rollout and focuses on user experience, Jingjing explains why collaboration, interoperability and real-time data will shape the next phase of EV adoption.

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What if your car could react to the road before you even noticed it had changed? In this Move Monday episode, recorded live at MOVE 2026, Jacqui is joined by Aleksandr Timofeev, CEO and Co-Founder of Polyn Technology. Their conversation explores the hidden semiconductor technology helping vehicles better understand the world around them.

From intelligent tyres that can detect changing road conditions to battery safety monitoring and autonomous driving systems, Aleksandr explains how next-generation sensors are giving cars something they've never had before: the ability to sense and react in real time. Tune in to learn why AI is only as good as the data it receives, how vehicles can "feel" the road beneath them, and why smarter mobility depends on more than just bigger AI models.

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