3rd September 2025
Automotive Insights & Research Services a specialist market intelligence company dedicated solely to the automotive industry, today announces the appointment of Nick Richardson market intelligence expert and scale-up pioneer, and Chris Ashton-Green, Founder & CEO of Regit.
The automotive sector is undergoing the most significant transformation in decades. With brand loyalty at historic lows, the transition to electric is accelerating and competition from new entrants – particularly Chinese brands – is intensifying, meaning businesses need sharper, faster insights to stay ahead. Automotive Insights & Research Services is set to redefine how the industry accesses and acts on data, with a disruptive real-time intelligence solution due to launch in September.
Oliver Burton, Executive Director of Automotive Insights & Research Services, comments:
“We’ve built a platform designed to give automotive businesses the clarity and speed of insight they need to make better decisions in a rapidly shifting market. Nick and Chris’s appointment reflects both our ambition and the value we want to deliver. Nick has an exceptional record in scaling intelligence platforms, while Chris brings decades of automotive and digital expertise. Their input will be pivotal as we expand our traction with OEMs, distributors, and dealer groups.”
Nick Richardson, said:
“It’s clear the automotive industry is at a crossroads. Success will come to those who can anticipate change rather than react to it and that requires intelligence delivered in real time. I’m excited to help Automotive Insights & Research Services bring that capability to market and support businesses across the ecosystem with data that turns challenges into growth opportunities.”
Chris Ashton-Green, Founder & CEO of Regit, added:
“With brand loyalty at an all-time low and competition at an all-time high, understanding what motorists think and where the real opportunities and barriers lie has never been more important. Acquisition is vital, but education is the real driver – especially to break down barriers to EV adoption. I’m looking forward to helping the team deliver the kind of actionable intelligence that will give businesses the edge.”
Since launching earlier this year, Automotive Insights & Research Services has secured initial partnerships across the automotive value chain and will be announcing further details of its disruptive platform in September.
For more information visit https://automotiveinsights.ai/
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Notes To Editors
Automotive Insights & Research Services is a specialist market research company which specialises in the automotive sector and was founded by Executive Director Oliver Burton in 2024, with Nigel Morris joining as Commercial Director in 2025.
The company is based in Manchester and have a team of highly experienced researchers who have experience in delivering projects for the likes of Amazon, BMW, Exxon Mobil, Ford, Halfords, Kia, Millers Oils, Renault and VW.