Auto Care ON AIR

Get ready for a complete unwrapping of the automotive aftermarket's premier event! In this engaging conversation, Mark Bogdansky, Vice President of Trade Shows & Community Engagement, and Ted Hughes,…

The relentless advancement of artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry, raising profound questions about the future of human work and creativity. What happens when technology doesn't just …

Your car is generating valuable data every time you drive, but who owns that information and how can it benefit you? In this illuminating conversation, Alex Rawitz, founder of DIMO, reveals how his c…

What makes collaboration truly effective? In this eye-opening conversation, the Auto Care Association team explores how physical spaces, team dynamics, and individual mindsets create environments whe…

The collision repair industry is undergoing a seismic transformation. Gone are the days when fixing a car meant simply restoring metal and paint. Ryan Mandell, with over two decades of collision indu…

Access to vehicle data sits at the heart of the automotive repair industry's future, yet many independent repair shops face growing barriers to the information they need. This eye-opening conversatio…

Have you ever wondered what race car drivers and automotive professionals could teach us about navigating career changes? At the iconic Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, we discovered that the win…

The AI revolution isn't coming, it's already here, reshaping how businesses operate across every industry. In this enlightening conversation with Clyde Calhoun, founder and CEO of Root Idea, we dive …

What separates those who achieve their goals from those who merely dream about them? In this illuminating conversation, Jacki Lutz brings together two remarkable individuals from vastly different wor…

Jerry Bender never set out to become a political advocate. As the Vice President of Midwest Wheel Companies, his journey from small-town Iowa to the halls of Congress reveals how ordinary industry pr…

Ever wondered why your perfectly crafted message falls flat with certain colleagues? The answer might lie in understanding your communication "voice" and how it resonates (or clashes) with others.

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The resilience of the automotive aftermarket might seem puzzling during economic uncertainty, but as our conversation with Olivia Droney-Newton reveals, this industry thrives even when consumers tigh…

Our Young Auto Care Network Group (under 40s in the Auto Care industry) gather at Auto Care Connect in Phoenix to discuss how mentorship, community building, and self-awareness shape career developme…

Kenny Meerschaertdidn't set out to revolutionize workforce development in the automotive industry. The Regional Operations Director for Michigan CAT simply faced a problem: traditional recruitment me…

Step behind the curtain of the automotive aftermarket and discover the passionate community that powers the digital backbone of the parts industry. In this revealing episode, Jacki Lutz sits down wit…

Could you be stifling your best ideas without even realizing it? Most people don't recognize their own creative potential, limiting themselves with the false belief that "creativity" belongs only to …

The digital revolution has transformed our lives, but it's also created unprecedented vulnerabilities. In this eye-opening conversation between our host, Stacey Miller, and cybersecurity expert Tony …

What does leadership look like in today's rapidly evolving mobility industry? Todd Hertzler, newly appointed Regional President of Bosch Mobility Aftermarket, brings a refreshingly balanced perspecti…

What happens when artificial intelligence meets automotive expertise? Tilak Kasturi, founder of Predii, takes us on a fascinating journey through the rapidly evolving landscape of automotive AI and i…

Sustainability isn't just a buzzword—it's deeply woven into the fabric of the automotive aftermarket, though many consumers remain unaware of this long-standing tradition. Mark Nugent, Chief Sustaina…