What does it take to transform the second-hand car industry? Host Derryn Wong sits down with Aaron Tan, CEO of Carro, to explore how AI and a platform-driven business model are bringing greater transparency to the used car market. They also unpack the unique dynamics of consumer markets across Asia-Pacific, and why the rapid rise of Chinese EV brands could be a game changer for online automotive platforms.

Highlights:

02:40 Consumer preferences in Asia

07:05 Making the used car market more transparent 

10:40 Leveraging AI across the business

13:25 Impact of the rise of Chinese EV brands

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Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg)

With Aaron Tan, CEO, Carro

Edited by: Nicole Teo & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Derryn Wong, Nicole Teo & Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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