Drivetime

What happens when the world's largest professional network becomes one of the most trusted sources for AI search?In this episode of Drivetime, Jacqui is joined by Michelle Harris, Head of Automotive at LinkedIn, to explore how automotive brands, retailers and leaders can use LinkedIn to build influence, grow their networks and stay visible in an AI-driven world.

From personal branding and thought leadership to AI search, video content and EV advocacy, Michelle shares practical advice on what’s working right now and where
the platform is headed next. The conversation digs deep into changing buyer behaviour is changing, the growing importance of trusted content and why conversations remain one of the most effective ways to build visibility online.

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Running a dealership might look simple: buy low, sell high. But in this gear change episode, James Baggott lifts the lid on the reality, from warranty claims ruining birthday parties to the personal toll of running a business 24/7.

Building on the main episode, this conversation gets more personal: myth-busting what it’s really like to run a dealership, how AI fits into that journey, and why the industry deserves more credit than it gets.

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What happens when a journalist builds an AI-powered dealership from scratch? In this episode, Jacqui is joined by James Baggott, Editor-in-Chief of Car Dealer Magazine and founder of the AI-led Clever Car Collection. From launching a print title in the 2008 financial crisis to running a data-driven dealership with a 7-day stock turn, James brings a rare dual perspective: media insider and operator.

The conversation cuts through the hype to explore what’s actually working in today’s market, from AI adoption and EV misconceptions to the realities behind headline registration growth.

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After unpacking the big themes shaping automotive in the main episode, this gear change conversation with Gary Scott (Founder, Scottify) takes things in a slightly different direction — blending market insight with the human side of the industry. From shifting retail models in South Africa to road trip rituals and the tech Gary can’t live without, one idea keeps surfacing: When products converge, experience becomes the differentiator.

This episode reinforces a simple truth: As automotive becomes more complex, the fundamentals matter more than ever.

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In this episode of Drivetime, Jacqui is joined by Gary Scott, Founder of Scottify, who shares a candid, experience-led view of where the industry is heading and where it’s getting stuck.

From EV adoption and changing consumer expectations to the rising cost of acquisition and the untapped value of customer relationships, this conversation spans the full automotive value chain. The central theme: the industry’s biggest opportunities lie in connecting what’s currently fragmented: technology, customer journeys, ownership experiences, and business models.

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