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The Drivetime podcast is the global auto tech podcast created to help you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation.
As the industry continues to innovate with no speed limit, we’re here to help you understand the technology shaping our industry and how you can use it to your advantage.
Join your host Jacqui Barker, Keyloop’s Global OEM Strategy Director, as she sits down with special guests to dissect the industry challenges, trends, and talking points, so you’re always up-to-speed with what’s happening in the marketplace. These are straight-talking conversations that will appeal to anyone who’s interested in deepening their knowledge and shaping the future of automotive.
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Posted on 19 December 2025
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On the road at Keyloop Fusion Live Montreal
In this bonus episode of the Drivetime podcast, we look back on some fascinating conversations we had in Montreal at Keyloop’s Fusion Live event.
These brief yet insightful conversations explore how technology is transforming automotive retail in Canada. Jacqui catches up with industry leaders to discuss data-driven strategies, connected ecosystems, and the future of customer experience. From EV adoption to AI innovation, this episode dives into what’s next for dealers, OEMs, and tech providers.
Guests:
- Julian Harazi – Head of Marketing, Keyloop
- Sebastiaan Roovers – RVP Sales CanadaCanada Sales & Support
- Joris Fougerat – OEM and industry strategy, Kia Canada
- Tim Smith – Chief Strategy Officer, Keyloop
- André-Martin Hobbs – Founder, Decisioning IT
Key topics:
- Why Canada is ripe for automotive tech disruption
- Leveraging data for loyalty and profitability
- Building global ecosystems with local flexibility
- EV transition and aftersales innovation
- AI, fraud prevention, and the future of finance
Listen now to discover how technology is unlocking efficiency and transforming the customer journey.
Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast powered by Keyloop and designed to help you thrive in this dynamic new era of automotive innovation.
Want to feature as a guest?
Are you shaping the future of automotive technology? Do you have insights that can help retailers, OEMs, and industry leaders better understand and leverage tech to drive efficiency and improve customer experiences? Then we want to hear from you!
Appearing on The Drivetime Podcast is a unique opportunity to:
- Share your expertise with a global audience of automotive professionals.
- Position yourself as a thought leader in automotive innovation.
- Help businesses unlock the power of technology for greater efficiency and a more connected customer experience.
Join our movement to demystify technology and help professionals integrate them into their businesses.
What do you want to hear us discuss?
We’re here to help you understand auto tech and take full advantage of its benefits. If you have a topic you’d like us to explain and explore, we’d love to hear from you.
Perhaps you’d like our perspective on a particular issue, or maybe you’d like to know how technology can help with a challenge your business is facing. Whatever it is, we want to know.
Get in touch and tell us what you’d like to hear more of in the future.
