Post by John Possumato, Esq.

What happens when Elena Ciccotelli from the The EVs for Everyone Podcast gets Benjamin Maillard from Free2move and me on camera and decides to mix mobility strategy with a little game show energy? Apparently... - "Duck Duck Jeep" becomes a chaotic discussion about the future of mobility. - A simple "True or False" question turns into a debate about how consumers will access vehicles in the future. - And at one point Elena actually managed to stun me. But underneath the fun was a serious message. For over a century, the automotive industry has largely been built around a straightforward transaction: buy it, finance it, lease it, own it. That model isn't disappearing. But it is evolving. As Benjamin pointed out during our conversation, the vehicle is increasingly becoming more than a manufactured product—it's becoming a connected platform. At the same time, consumers are demanding something else: flexibility. - Flexibility in how they acquire a vehicle. - Flexibility in how long they keep it. - Flexibility in how they ultimately own it—or don't. Those themes were at the center of both our AutoTech 2026 sessions: 🔹 Evolving Business Models: Flexible Leasing Strategies for Connected Cars and EVs 🔹 Reimagining Ownership: Flexible Leasing Models for Connected Cars and EVs A big thank you to Elena for making the conversation engaging, insightful, and a lot of fun. If there's one takeaway from AutoTech, it's this: The future of automotive retail isn't about replacing ownership. It's about creating more ways for people to access transportation in the way that works best for them. #AutoTech2026 #Mobility #ConnectedCars #AutomotiveRetail #VehicleSubscription #FlexibleLeasing #EVs #FutureOfMobility #DriveItAway #Free2move

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