ADAPT Automotive
159 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -The official podcast from ADAPT Automotive helps auto shop owners and operators understand the technology impacting both their business and the vehicle, such as ADAS, electric vehicles and telematics, as well as how to take advantage of these changes.
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Bridgestone on Preparing for EV Services
April 05, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBAs EVs become more commonplace, shops are having to adjust how they provide service to account for vehicles with different drivetrains rolling into their service bays. Mark Ferner, a senior manager with Bridgestone, talks about how Bridgestone locations have slightly shifter their training to promote safety and efficiency with EVs while still focusing on services that are needed on all vehicles, regardless of what powers them. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter...
ADAPT News Roundup - April 1, 2022
April 01, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 7.56 MBGeneral Motors temporarily halts production at its Fort Wayne facility, new Teslas will not be eligible for California state rebates, and a Vietnamese EV manufacturer plans a $2 billion facility for the U.S. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: GM to Pause Indiana Truck Production Due to Chip Shortage Tesla Vehicles No Longer Eligible for California EV Rebates EV Progra...
Valvoline Pilots New EV Services
March 29, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBEarlier this year, Valvoline announced it would pilot an EV services program at select locations across the country. A little over a month into that program, the company is evaluating its progress and is looking to expand the program later this year. Heidi Matheys, Valvoline's chief marketing officer, and Jonathan Vice, Valvoline's senior manager of future mobility, talk about the future of the quick maintenance industry and why their company is jumping into the realm of electric vehicles ...
ADAPT News Roundup - March 25, 2022
March 25, 2022 11:00 - 5 minutes - 7.39 MBVolkswagen plans a $7.1 billion electrification investment, Stellantis halts production at a Jeep plant to make EV upgrades, and GM buys out a Cruise minority stakeholder. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Volkswagen to Invest $7.1B in North American Electrification Stellantis Halts Production at Jeep Plant for EV Upgrades General Motors Buys Out Cruise Minority Owne...
CoPilot Software Helps Shops Find, Repair ADAS
March 22, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBAs the Right to Repair battle rages on, finding tools that help make gathering repair information and procedures easier and more efficient is critical. Frank Terlep, founder and CEO of Auto Techcelerators LLC, talks about his company’s CoPilot software suite, a tool that allows repair shops to figure out what ADAS systems are on a specific vehicle, and why a tool like that is so useful to shop owners. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotiv...
ADAPT News Roundup - March 18, 2022
March 18, 2022 14:03 - 5 minutes - 7.3 MBA decision in the lawsuit over Massachusetts' Right to Repair law is delayed, Panasonic plans an EV battery factory in the U.S., and Volkswagen unveils and electrified fan favorite. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Massachusetts Right to Repair Decision Delayed Panasonic Planning US EV Battery Factory Rhode Island Offers $1.25M in Rebates for EV Purchases VW Unvei...
Most Drivers Still Don't Trust AVs
March 15, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBA recent study from automotive analytics company AutoPacific has found that less than a third of U.S. drivers would be comfortable taking a ride in an autonomous vehicle. AutoPacific President Ed Kim explains the underlying reasons why drivers are skeptical of autonomous features, as well as what role shops can play in educating their customers about their vehicles’ systems. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industr...
ADAPT News Roundup - March 11, 2022
March 11, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.39 MBStellantis targets carbon neutrality by 2038, General Motors will build a new EV facility in Quebec, Canada, and AV startup Pony.ai recalls vehicles with certain autonomous driving systems installed. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Stellantis to Be Carbon Neutral by 2038 GM Building EV Factory in Quebec Pony.ai Recalls 3 Vehicles with Autonomous Software GM Partn...
UTI Rolls Out New EV Training
March 08, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBLate last year, the Universal Technical Institute launched a training program that expanded its hybrid and electric vehicle instruction catalog on its California campuses. UTI National Program Manager Bob Furedy discusses the institute's EV programming and why having cutting edge training for your techs is so important. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.
ADAPT News Roundup - March 4, 2022
March 04, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 6.87 MBFord splits its automotive operation into two units in its push for electrification, autonomous vehicle startup Motional launches a robotaxi service in Las Vegas, and Stellantis offers a first look at its new EV Jeep. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Ford Restructures, Splits into ICE and EV Units Autonomous Ride-Sharing Service Debuts in Las Vegas DMC Bringing Back...
NanoGraf on US EV Infrastructure
March 01, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBTech company NanoGraf has been developing an advanced material for lithium-ion batteries that they say could help EVs improve their range and performance by upward of 40 percent while significantly reducing manufacturing costs. NanoGraf President Chip Breitenkamp talks about the new technology and why the U.S. needs to become self-reliant when developing electric vehicle components. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on...
ADAPT News Roundup - Feb. 25, 2022
February 25, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 8.13 MBGeneral Motors seeks regulatory approval to deploy autonomous vehicles, the NHTSA opens an investigation into Tesla’s automatic braking system, and Toyota invests $17 million into hybrid vehicle development. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: GM Seeks Approval for AV Deployment in US NHTSA Opens Investigation Into Tesla 'Phantom Braking' Complaints Toyota Invests $17M...
Mitchell, asTech Debut New OEM Scan Tool
February 22, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBLate last month, automotive tech companies Mitchell and asTech unveiled a new joint OEM diagnostic tool that provides repairers access to necessary documents and other procedures on a centralized, cloud-based server, allowing for a more streamlined repair process. Jack Rozint, Mitchell repair and sales senior VP, and Repairify President Cris Hollingsworth join the show today to talk about their partnership and how important having easy access to repair data is for the aftermarket. Be sur...
ADAPT News Roundup - Feb. 18, 2022
February 18, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 6.87 MBFord Motor Co. continues to idle some of its plants due to the ongoing chip shortage, General Motors will resume production of its Chevrolet Bolt, and Australian-based EV charging company Tritium will build its U.S. manufacturing hub in Tennessee. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Ford Continues to Idle Some Plants Due to Chip Shortage GM to Restart Bolt Production, Bo...
Maine College Finds Success with EV Program
February 15, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 19.2 MBSouthern Maine Community College has launched an EV repair program, giving technicians hands-on experience working with and repairing electric vehicles. Ruth Morrison, director of the auto department at SMCC, joins the show today to talk about how the program came about and why have something like it is so important for the health of the aftermarket. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.
ADAPT News Roundup - Feb. 11, 2022
February 11, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 7.56 MBThe judge overseeing the Massachusetts Right to Repair law challenge will have a decision within the month, three federal lawmakers unveil legislation supporting the Right to Repair movement, and Nissan plans to stop developing new internal combustion engines in all major markets except the U.S. to focus on EVs. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Judge Sets Deadline for ...
IIHS Debuts Autonomous Vehicle Ratings
February 08, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBLate last month, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced a new rating system to provide guidance for automakers on how to market their partially autonomous systems and to educate consumers on what their cars are capable of doing. IIHS President David Harkey discusses when vehicles will start receiving grades and how important it is to have well-informed consumers when dealing with partially autonomous driving systems. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Tw...
ADAPT News Roundup - Feb. 4, 2022
February 04, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 7.9 MBTesla recalls almost 54,000 vehicles over an issue with its Full Self-Driving software, AV company Waymo sues the California DMV, and President Joe Biden supports the Right to Repair movement. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Tesla Recalls 54K Due to 'Full Self-Driving' Software Ignoring Stop Signs Waymo Sues California DMV over Information Request Biden Backs Right...
EVs Less Likely to Catch Fire than Hybrids, ICEs
February 01, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBDespite the common assumption that EVs are more fire-prone than their ICE and hybrid counterparts, a study from AutoinsuranceEZ.com shows that electric vehicles actually have the fewest vehicle fires per 100,000 units. Laura Adams, a senior analyst from AutoinsuranceEZ, joins the show today to talk about EV fire risk and why shops should still work to maintain a safe work space that can lower the chance of fires. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adap...
ADAPT News Roundup - Jan. 28, 2022
January 28, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.48 MBGeneral Motors announces a $7 billion investment in four Michigan EV facilities, the IIHS is set to unveil new safety ratings for autonomous systems in vehicles, and Kia switches off wireless telematic systems in new vehicles sold in Massachusetts. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: GM to Invest $7B in Michigan EV Facilities IIHS Announces Autonomous Vehicle Safety Rat...
BMW, Blitzz Tout Remote Assistance Service
January 25, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBBMW has partnered with Blitzz, a remote visual assistance platform, to create a service in which BMW agents can work through issues on a customer’s vehicle and help work them through any possible solutions all through a video chat Noel Burris, manager of BMW’s roadside assistance program, and Rama Sreenivasan, CEO and co-founder of Blitzz, join the show today to talk about the new system and how video service could having lasting effects on the automotive aftermarket. Be sure to check ou...
ADAPT News Roundup - Jan. 21, 2022
January 21, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.53 MBCalifornia prosecutors file two vehicular manslaughter counts against a Tesla driver, Ford gains $8.2 billion on its Rivian investment, and General Motors receives a tax abatement for a proposed $1.3 billion investment in its Orion Assembly facility. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Tesla Driver Faces Felony Charges following 2019 Crash Ford Makes $8.2B Gain on Riv...
Jiffy Lube Rolls Out EV Services
January 18, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBBack in September, Jiffy Lube launched a pilot program testing a complete service package for electric vehicles. Jiffy Lube President Edward Hymes and Marketing Director Sara Smith join the show to talk about the success of the program over the last few months and how they see quick lubes fitting into an electric-focused future. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.
ADAPT News Roundup - Jan. 14, 2022
January 14, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.65 MBAutomakers are pushing to delay Massachusetts' Right to Repair law, Ford takes home two Vehicle of the Year awards, and hybrids post their best year of sales in the U.S. on record. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Automakers Pushing to Delay Right to Repair Until 2025 Ford Maverick, Bronco Win North American Car of the Year Honors Hybrid Sales Hit Record High in US ...
Diversification, New Tech and the Aftermarket's Future
January 11, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBThe past year saw a lot of challenges thrown at the automotive aftermarket, but it's also seen quite a few fun advancements and opportunities for growth. Over the last several months, the ADAPT Podcast has had some great episodes, and to ring in the new year we're bringing you some of the best. Episodes featured: Mike Anderson on Industry Diversification CCC Intelligent Solutions on Aftermarket Access to New Tech ADAPT Summit - Chris Chesney Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive o...
ADAPT News Roundup - Jan. 7, 2022
January 07, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.3 MBGeneral Motors unveils its Chevrolet Silverado EV, Ford announces it will once again double production of the F-150 Lightning, and Chrysler plans to have an all-electric lineup by 2028. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: General Motors Touts Electric Future at CES 2022 Ford to Double Lightning Production Again Tesla Delivers More than 300K Vehicles in Q4 Chrysler to...
ADAPT Podcast: The Best of 2021 Pt. 1
January 04, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBThe past year saw a lot of challenges thrown at the automotive aftermarket, but it's also seen quite a few fun advancements and opportunities for growth. Over the last several months, the ADAPT Podcast has had some great episodes, and to ring in the new year we're bringing you some of the best. Episodes featured: GM Touts Revisions to Post-Crash Inspection Policies More on ADAS from the CCC Crash Course Report Electrified Police Cruisers, Fleets a Sign of the Times Tune in next we...
Smart Cities and the Aftermarket
December 28, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 13.7 MBSmart technology is a very broad term that covers a lot of different economic sectors, but it's becoming increasingly associated with the auto industry. Chris Piche, founder and CEO of Smarter AI, joins the show to talk about how cars can communicate with smart cities and the role the aftermarket plays in that communication. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.
Telematics Primer with Derek Kaufman
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBTelematics is an industry-favorite buzzword that to a vehicle’s ability to capture, store and transmit any sort of data from diagnostics and repair history to location services and user preferences. Derek Kaufman, managing partner with Schwartz Advisors, breaks down how shops can tangibly use telematic systems to optimize relationships with their customers. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.
ADAPT News Roundup - Dec. 17, 2021
December 17, 2021 12:00 - 5 minutes - 7.9 MBFord announces a significant production increase of its Mustang Mach-E, Rivian plans to build a $5 billion battery and assembly plant east of Atlanta, and General Motors will build two new EV materials factories in the U.S. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Ford to Triple Production of Mustang Mach-E Rivian to Build $5B EV Facility in Georgia Toyota Announces $35B EV...
ADAPT Summit - Chris Chesney
December 14, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBIt’s hard to believe, but the inaugural ADAPT: Automotive Technology Summit is in the books and we’ve reached our final day of show floor coverage. We’re wrapping things up with the speaker who closed out the Summit. Chris Chesney has been in the industry for 50 years, and he left attendees at the conference with a message of optimism that aftermarket will still be a vital part of the automotive space for decades to come. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and v...
ADAPT Summit - John Sweigart
December 10, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBIndustry technologist John Sweigart joins Editorial Director Anna Zeck on the show floor of the ADAPT: Automotive Technology Summit to talk abou how the industry needs to reimagine how it operates and become more conducive to fostering ideas from the ground up. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.
ADAPT Summit - Donny Seyfer
December 09, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 9.25 MBNASTF Executive Donny Seyfer joins Noah Brown on the show floor of the ADAPT Summit to talk about his opening keynote, why shops need to embrace emerging technology, and how the conversation around telematics and right to repair has shifted over the last several years. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.
ADAPT Summit - Mike Anderson
December 08, 2021 18:00 - 4 minutes - 6.75 MBMike Anderson of Collision Advice joins Digital Multimedia Editor Noah Brown on the show floor of the ADAPT: Automotive Technology Summit to talk about how shop owners can start to expand their facilities, as well as toucing on OEM-aftermarket relations. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.
ADAPT Summit Day 2 - Nissan
December 07, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBDan Dent, manager of Nissan's wholesale and mechanical repair network, joins Editorial Director Anna Zeck on the show floor of the ADAPT Summit to talk about what the automaker is going to engage with the aftermarket and maintain good relationships. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.
ADAPT Summit Day 1 - Darrell Amberson
December 06, 2021 16:30 - 6 minutes - 8.25 MBDarrell Amberson, president of operations for LaMettry's Collision in Minnesota, joins Digital Multimedia Editor Noah Brown on the show floor of the ADAPT Summit to talk about what attendees can expect from his presentation, and what shops need to do in order to get ahead of the technology curve. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.
ADAPT News Roundup - Dec. 3, 2021
December 03, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 6.53 MBGeneral Motors announces it will begin deliveries of its new Hummer EV pickup this month, Nissan plans to invest $17.6 billion over the next five years into electrification, and a new survey shows that auto executives think Joe Biden's EV sales goal is highly likely to be reached. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: GM to Begin Hummer EV Deliveries in December Nissan to ...
Derq on Smart Roads and the Aftermarket
November 30, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBJamie Sullivan, business development VP for automotive AI company Derq, breaks down how close we are to wide spread adoption of smart roads designed to support and actively interface with vehicles as they drive, as well as what that means for the automotive aftermarket. Space is still available for the ADAPT Automotive Technology Summit this December in Nashville! Register online at adaptsummit.com/register. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptau...
ADAPT News Roundup - Nov. 26, 2021
November 26, 2021 11:00 - 3 minutes - 4.82 MBDodge announces it will cease production of the Charger and Challenger by 2024, Ford and Rivian cancel a joint EV project, and GM has begun lifting restrictions on some Chevrolet Bolt models put in place due to a battery fire recall. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Dodge to Phase Out Charger, Challenger by 2024 Ford, Rivian Cancel Joint EV Project GM Lifts Parking,...
CCC Intelligent Solutions on Aftermarket Access to New Tech
November 23, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBMark Fincher, marketing solutions vice president for CCC Intelligent Solutions, talks about how important it is for aftermarket shops to have access to new repair information and tools, and what role companies such as CCC play in getting shops what they need. In the weeks leading up to the ADAPT Summit, a three-day conference in December in Nashville focusing on the most pressing and progressive trends facing the automotive industry, we'll spend time talking to some of the keynote speakers...
ADAPT News Roundup - Nov. 19, 2021
November 19, 2021 11:00 - 6 minutes - 8.25 MBMazda announces it will bring vehicle production back to the U.S., MotorTrend names the Lucid Air EV as its Car of the Year, and the NHTSA is investigating a crash involving a Tesla using the company's full self-driving software. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Mazda to Make CX-50 in the US Lucid Air Named 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year NHTSA Investigating Complai...
Trouvé Victory Luxury EV
November 16, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBOver the last few months on ADAPT, we’ve covered what’s turned out to be a meteoric rise in electric vehicle startups entering the market and trying to differentiate themselves among the competition. This week, Chairman Faruk Rama and CFO Peter Monchuk of Trouvé Victory, a Canadian-based luxury EV startup that is aiming to launch a line of three luxury EV models in 2023, talk about the process of bringing Trouvé to market over the past five years and how they plan to separate themselves in...
ADAPT News Roundup - Nov. 12, 2021
November 12, 2021 11:00 - 5 minutes - 6.86 MBGeneral Motors and Ford sign a pledge to work toward all new car sales being zero emissions by 2040, Rivian reaches a valuation near $86 billion in its first day as a publicly traded company, and Stellantis will cut around 400 more jobs at its Jeep Cherokee manufacturing plant in Belvidere, Ill. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: GM, Ford Sign Zero Emissions Pledge Rivi...
Bob Stewart on OEM/Aftermarket Relations
November 09, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 24.7 MBBob Stewart, aftermarket service manager for General Motors, talks about how GM is working toward making new vehicle tech accessible to customers and why working with the aftermarket, instead of against it, is so crucial in today's industry. In the weeks leading up to the ADAPT Summit, a three-day conference in December in Nashville focusing on the most pressing and progressive trends facing the automotive industry, we'll spend time talking to some of the keynote speakers and other presenter...
ADAPT News Roundup - Nov. 5, 2021
November 05, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.71 MBEleven governors petition congress to drop a plan for extra incentives for union-made electric vehicles, Stellantis offers voluntary retirement options in its push for electrification, and Ford customizes a 1978 F-100 pickup to show off its aftermarket electric offerings. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: GOP Governors Urge Congress to Reject Union EV Incentives Stellan...
ADAPT Summit Preview
November 02, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBWe're taking a break from our Summit Speaker Feature series tis week and are instead focusing on you, your shop and the Summit itself. 10 Missions Media Editorial Director Anna Zeck spoke with Vice President of Content and Events Bryce Evans about what exactly the Summit is, what you can expect while you're there, and why the event is so important for the automotive aftermarket. Spots are still open for the Summit! Register online at adaptsummit.com/register. Be sure to check out ADAPT...
ADAPT News Roundup - Oct. 29, 2021
October 29, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 7.1 MBGeneral Motors will reopen all of its manufacturing plants for the first time since February, Stellantis announces a new EV battery factory for the second time in as many weeks, and EV sales hit an all-time high in Q3. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: All GM Plants to Reopen as of Nov. 1 Stellantis, Samsung Partnering for EV Battery Plant EV Sales Hit All-Time High...
John Sweigart on Customer Relations and Third-Party Networking
October 26, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBJohn Sweigart of TRUE Collision Centers joins Digital Multimedia Editor Noah Brown to talk about some of the biggest trends revolving around customer relations and a lack of networking between the repair space and other third-party automotive groups. In the weeks leading up to the ADAPT Summit, a three-day conference in December in Nashville focusing on the most pressing and progressive trends facing the automotive industry, we'll spend time talking to some of the keynote speakers and othe...
ADAPT News Roundup - Oct. 22, 2021
October 22, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.25 MBTennessee lawmakers approve an $884 million incentive package for a new Ford EV facility in the state, Stellantis and LG announce a preliminary agreement to build a joint EV battery plant, and Amazon's AV unit will start testing vehicles in Seattle. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Tennessee Approves Incentives for New Ford EV Facility Stellantis, LG Announce Joint U...
Ben Johnson on Evolving Information Technology
October 19, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBBen Johnson of Mitchell 1 joins Digital Multimedia Editor Noah Brown to talk about how evolving information technology can help repairers more efficiently fix and service vehicles in their shops. In the weeks leading up to the ADAPT Summit, a three-day conference in December in Nashville focusing on the most pressing and progressive trends facing the automotive industry, we'll spend time talking to some of the keynote speakers and other presenters about the topics they plan to discuss. S...