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Matt van Hilst carefully plans a solo motorcycle ride and repeatedly chooses caution when conditions change. Yet the day still ends in DEEP TROUBLE, raising a difficult question: can every crash be traced back to a mistake—or a series of them?

Meet Noah: The AI Robot Delivering Your Next Meal w/ Steve Burns of NoTip - AZ TRT S07 EP15 (297) 9-13-2026       What We Learned This Week Food delivery may be ready for a robotics makeover. NoTip is testing a model where an EV gets the food close to the customer's home and an autonomous robot completes the final delivery. The expensive part of a delivery isn't necessarily the food—it's the last mile. Restaurants and consumers can face significant costs from today's delivery model. NoTip is trying to use automation and EVs to change that equation. Physical AI is moving into the real world. LiDAR, cameras, GPS, sonar and RTK positioning allow robots to understand and navigate physical environments—not just digital ones. The EV revolution isn't just about cars. Purpose-built electric vehicles can be dramatically smaller and lighter than conventional cars, potentially changing the economics of businesses that operate fleets all day. The future of autonomous delivery may involve two vehicles—not one. The delivery vehicle gets the order to the neighborhood, while a smaller robot handles the final few yards to the front door. That combination could allow companies to rethink how the entire delivery process works.     Guest: Steve Burns — Founder, NoTip Stephen S. Burns is a serial entrepreneur and technology executive with more than three decades of experience building disruptive companies across automotive, electric vehicles, telecommunications, and software. He is the founder of Lordstown Motors, where he served as Chairman and CEO, leading the acquisition and transformation of the former General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant into an electric vehicle manufacturing facility. He also founded Workhorse Group (NASDAQ: WKHS), an early pioneer in commercial electric vehicles and last-mile delivery technology, helping lay the foundation for today's commercial EV market. Prior to his work in electric mobility, Burns founded Mobile Voice Control, a pioneering speech recognition software company for smartphones that was acquired by Nuance Communications. Throughout his career, he has successfully founded, scaled, and exited multiple technology ventures, commercializing innovative products that have advanced mobile communications, enterprise software, and transportation technologies. He is widely recognized for identifying emerging technologies and transforming them into industry-leading businesses.     Company: NoTip Location: Mason, Ohio, outside Cincinnati Industry: Autonomous vehicles / Physical AI / Food delivery / EV technology https://notip.ai/index/home   NoTip is transforming food delivery in Mason, Ohio NoTip is redefining food delivery in Mason Ohio. We operate as a 3rd party delivery platform. We feature local restaurants on our platform and then use electric vehicles driven by our uniformed team members combined with and our specially designed robots to pick up your food and deliver it to your doorstep.  This approach enables dramatically lower costs, faster service, and greater reliability- while removing common pain points like tipping, hidden fees, food markups, and concerns around strangers on your doorstep.  Simple, Sleek, Easy-To-Use App Order your favorite food in seconds with NoTip's powerful, east-to-use app. Order from your favorite local restaurants and track your delivery in real time as our uniformed team member and advanced robotic system brings your food directly to your doorstep. No tipping, no food mark-ups—just seamless, reliable delivery at the tap of a button. Download the NoTip app today and experience the future of food delivery.     Segment 1 — Meet Noah: The Robot Changing Food Delivery Steve Burns introduces NoTip, a new autonomous food-delivery company operating out of Mason, Ohio. The company has spent approximately four years in stealth mode developing its technology. NoTip officially went live in the summer of 2026. The company's technology centers around Noah, an autonomous delivery robot built in-house. Noah is an example of what Steve describes as Physical AI—AI that doesn't just exist in software but interacts with the physical world. The company is essentially taking on the traditional food-delivery model represented by companies such as DoorDash and Uber Eats. Customers order through an app and pay before the delivery. Instead of a gig worker delivering the order, NoTip uses autonomous vehicles and robots. The initial focus is suburban food delivery. The basic proposition is simple: people are willing to pay for convenience. Steve uses Uber as an example of how consumers have demonstrated that they'll pay for convenience when the service solves a problem. NoTip's future delivery system combines: An autonomous EV Noah, the smaller autonomous robot The robot carrying the food from the vehicle to the customer's home The delivery vehicle can deploy the robot using a ramp. Noah uses a combination of: LiDAR Sonar GPS Cameras Mapping technology The robot has gone through thousands of modifications and improvements during development. Current testing includes a safety driver behind the wheel who can take over and make the delivery if the autonomous system encounters a problem. The Technology Business Steve points out the enormous valuations attached to technology-driven companies. DoorDash has reached a market capitalization far larger than many traditional vehicle manufacturers. His larger point: the software and technology layer can be more valuable than the physical vehicle itself. NoTip's concept is designed to be easy for consumers to understand: The delivery vehicle comes to your neighborhood. A small robot gets out. The robot takes your food to the door. Steve compares the concept to the familiar infrastructure of a UPS delivery fleet—but with autonomous technology replacing much of the human delivery process. Why Does Food Delivery Cost So Much? The NoTip Model NoTip plans to charge a flat $6 delivery fee. Traditional food-delivery services can charge restaurants significant fees, sometimes approaching 30%, depending on the arrangement. Those costs can ultimately be reflected in higher menu prices and delivery costs for consumers. Steve believes the current food-delivery model has become too expensive for restaurants, consumers and other participants in the food ecosystem. Automation could potentially change the economics of last-mile delivery. EV Economics Electric vehicles have substantially lower energy costs than gasoline-powered vehicles. Lower operating costs become particularly important in a delivery business where vehicles may operate for many hours every day. Amazon has already demonstrated the use of electric delivery vans through its Rivian fleet. NoTip is looking beyond conventional delivery vans toward smaller, purpose-built EVs. The Future NoTip Vehicle Steve envisions a future NoTip delivery vehicle that could be a three-wheel EV, more similar to a large motorcycle than a traditional automobile. The goal is to make the vehicle: Lightweight Efficient Less expensive to operate Purpose-built for delivery A lighter vehicle requires less energy to move, potentially helping reduce operating costs. Why Automation Could Matter Steve discusses some of the challenges and safety concerns associated with the current gig-worker delivery model. NoTip's objective is to create a delivery system that emphasizes consistency, safety and efficiency. The technology isn't simply about eliminating a driver—it is about redesigning the entire last-mile delivery process. Segment 2 — From EVs to Robots Steve Burns' EV Background Steve brings significant experience from the electric-vehicle industry. His background includes work with companies such as: Workhorse Lordstown Motors His experience gives him an understanding of: EV development Manufacturing Supply chains Automotive regulations Vehicle technology The challenges of bringing new transportation technology to market Lordstown Motors Steve discusses the bankruptcy of Lordstown Motors. He subsequently acquired intellectual property and physical assets from the company. That included EV-related assets and vehicles that could be useful in developing future technology. NoTip's Current Vehicles The company is experimenting with multiple prototype configurations. Some of the current vehicles are modified BMW i3s. These conventional vehicles weigh roughly 2,000 pounds. Steve discusses future vehicles that could be much lighter. One concept is approximately 1,500 pounds, including the battery. The battery system is designed to provide roughly 10 hours of operating time. Building the Robot Noah has gone through multiple prototype versions. The team has learned from putting the robots into real-world environments. One of the challenges is that a robot can't assume every customer's property looks the same. It needs to navigate things such as: Rakes Landscaping Driveways Sidewalks Other obstacles The robot can also be modified for different environments, including the use of snow tires for winter conditions. The Technology Behind Noah Noah combines several technologies to understand its environment. Sensors LiDAR Sonar Cameras GPS Optical sensors The vehicle and robot use these systems to understand and map their surroundings. RTK — Real-Time Kinematic Positioning Steve discusses RTK, or Real-Time Kinematic positioning. The technology can dramatically improve location accuracy and allow the system to map an area with extremely high precision—down to approximately the centimeter level under suitable conditions. That matters when a robot needs to know: "Exactly where am I on this property?" rather than simply: "I'm somewhere near this address." A Bigger Robotics Trend Steve points out that similar technology is being used in other industries. One example is autonomous robotic lawnmowers. As sensors, computing power and other components become less expensive, technologies that once required expensive R&D can become commercially practical. NoTip is essentially applying some of those technologies to food delivery. Segment 3 - How Does an Autonomous Delivery Actually Work? Getting to the House Google Maps can be used to determine the vehicle's driving route. The vehicle handles the trip from the restaurant to the customer's neighborhood. The robot then handles the final portion of the delivery on the customer's property. Current Regulatory Approach During the current testing phase, there is still a driver behind the wheel of the autonomous vehicle. This allows NoTip to operate within the existing regulatory framework while testing its autonomous technology. The robot itself operates on the customer's property after receiving permission. Customer Permission Customers agree to allow the robot onto their property through the NoTip app. The system can collect information such as: Email address Phone number Property permission This creates a defined interaction between the customer and the autonomous delivery system. What's Next for NoTip? NoTip is currently testing and refining its technology. The company expects to continue improving both the robot and the vehicle platform. Future plans include: Additional cities Purpose-built EVs More autonomous robots Expanded manufacturing capabilities Steve discusses eventually building a 22,000-square-foot facility for manufacturing and development. That facility could support production of the company's three-wheel EV and robotic delivery systems. Phoenix is one city Steve has identified as a potential future market. NoTip expects to announce its next city in fall 2026. The Bigger Idea The roads and delivery infrastructure already exist. Consumers already: Order food through apps Pay electronically Expect delivery Pay for convenience The question becomes: Can technology make the last mile faster, safer and less expensive? 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Mercedes has built a very special coupe that reminds us of something American; the luxury car market is falling apart; apparently Teslas are more dangerous than their competition; and Patreon questions include:Is a Lotus as exciting as my supercharged S2000?Will spyware ruin enthusiast cars?When a car comparison goes wrong for the OEMAudi RS3 + 718 GT4 = what?Automotive underdogs we root forWaymo dropped me in the middle of the roadCan Porsche solve the sporty EV problem?Cars we missed the boat onGetting comfortable on cameraTerrible specs that are hard to sellInfiniti G37 convertible thoguhtsAnd more!Recorded September 11, 2026 Show Notes:Casper Right now, save up to 20% on mattresses when you go to https://casper.com QuinceFind your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to https://quince.com/tire Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. AG1For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://DRINK AG1.com/tire. DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

Kevin Hackett and Craig Williams got a VIP tour of The Den, the career and technology education campus for Montgomery ISD, and superintendent Mark Ruffin walked them through it. The Den stands for Discover, Explore, Navigate. It is a standalone campus that serves students from Montgomery High School and Lake Creek High School, who either drive over or ride a shuttle, and most of the programs run two years and finish with a certification a student can take straight into a job. They go program by program. Law enforcement has situational shooting simulators. Automotive services the district's fleet vehicles and teachers' cars, and it is open to the public for basic work like oil changes and tire rotations. The construction and architecture shop has SawStop table saws and a four by eight CNC, and Ruffin talked about eventually building a small home start to finish. Welding students were running TIG and MIG while the guys were there. The health services wing looks like an emergency room, with about twelve beds, a full size ambulance box, programmable patient dummies, and certifications in phlebotomy, CNA work and even running a gurney. Audio and video production has a full soundstage with wraparound green screens, an isolation room, a news desk with teleprompters and two podcast studios. Engineering and robotics has rows of 3D printers, metal fabrication, a programmable robot arm and three arenas built for robot battles, with camera positions above and a second floor balcony for spectators. Culinary arts is a teaching kitchen with roughly twelve individual stations, each with its own grill, stove and oven, tied to the chef's station by closed circuit TV, and connected through service and dish lines to a restaurant inside the school. Cosmetology has around 30 haircutting stations plus nails and facials, is open to the public on Thursdays and Saturdays, and places students in internships where many start building a client base before they graduate. Every lab has its own dedicated classroom attached to it, and the animal science and agriculture program sits at a separate facility they have not toured yet. Before all of that, the two of them go through the college football weekend, including Texas Tech, Oklahoma's loss to Michigan, Alabama's close call at Kentucky, the Wake Forest and Purdue double overtime, Utah beating Arkansas 43 to 10, and former Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez recording 14 tackles in his Miami Dolphins debut while wearing the green dot. They finish with the Lindsay Clancy trial, the single juror who would not convict, the mistrial that followed, and a conversation about what an insanity finding should mean now that state hospitals are largely gone. That turns into bears, Anthony Hopkins, and a recommendation for the 1997 movie The Edge. Buy a Homeowners Show T-shirt: homeownersshow.com/merch Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH4BFMNUMhucjky9o9SWjSA?sub_confirmation=1 Every episode with full transcripts: homeownersshow.com/episodes Facebook: facebook.com/homeownersshow Instagram: instagram.com/homeownersshow X: x.com/HomeownersThe Questions or topic ideas: info@homeownersshow.com Sustained Growth Solutions: a lead generation system built specifically for your business, so you never have to search for leads again. sustainedgrowthsolutions.com Termisave: warranty your home against the threat of termites. Email info@termisave.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this 7th installment of the world infamous 'Automotive Would You Rather' game, the boys lob nefarious scenarios at one another with reckless abandon. There are no winners here… only varying levels of loss.***Want to support the pod? Join our Patreon for insultingly bad perks, including unlocking the APA Pod "Late Night Confidential" Episodes!***https://www.patreon.com/c/APApod

A single week on the calendar can hold the whole arc of car culture: obsession, innovation, shortcuts, and consequences. We start in 1948 with what sounds like a normal used-car buy, when Al Moss picks up an MG TC in Southern California. That small British sports car lights a fuse. Racing, driving around Los Angeles, and frustration with weak dealer support eventually push Moss to open his own shop, which grows into Moss Motors, one of the best-known sources for MG and British sports car parts in America.Then we jump to speed and controversy at Talladega. The inaugural Talladega 500 in 1969 brings the Dodge Charger Daytona to NASCAR, complete with the dramatic nose and massive rear wing that defined an era of homologation specials. We talk about the driver boycott over tire failure fears, why the Daytona still wins, and how the Plymouth Superbird fits into the same aero story, right down to the practical vinyl-top detail that helps you tell them apart.From there it's rapid product evolution with the first major 1966 Ford Mustang update and what those changes say about the Pony Wars and manufacturing pressure. We also highlight Road Atlanta's opening day with Can-Am and how it becomes a landmark American road course. Finally, the mood shifts hard with Dieselgate: the 2015 EPA announcement that Volkswagen and Audi diesels allegedly used software to recognize emissions testing, turning a technical issue into one of the biggest corporate scandals in modern American history.If you love automotive history, classic cars, NASCAR legends, the Ford Mustang story, and the real-world impact of emissions regulation, hit play. Subscribe, share with a car friend, and leave us a review with the moment that surprised you most.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

What if one of the biggest bottlenecks in your dealership isn't lead volume at all, but having the right people in the right seats? In this episode of the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast, Sean V. Bradley and LA Williams are joined by Brandon Anderson for a powerful conversation about automotive Outsource BDC, Internet Sales, recruiting, staffing, and dealership efficiency. "Respecting people and talent is crucial... Understanding their impact is a win for everyone." - Brandon Anderson Using comparisons from the world of professional sports, the conversation breaks down why dealerships should stop treating hiring like a last-minute emergency and start thinking more strategically about talent. Just like a winning team scouts, develops, and places players based on their strengths, dealerships need a smarter approach to building the people and processes responsible for handling customer opportunities. "Winners hang with winners... When I realized Sean was a winner, I wanted to be a part of that team." - Brandon Anderson The episode also explores when outsourcing makes sense, how expert BDC support can strengthen dealership performance, and why proper alignment between people, process, and expectations can have a major impact on sales and profitability. "Your time is important... Don't focus on things that aren't going to move you towards the goal line." - Sean V. Bradley If you're a Dealer Principal, GM, GSM, Internet Director, or BDC Manager trying to improve lead handling, recruiting, efficiency, and overall dealership performance, this episode gives you a fresh perspective on how to build a stronger operation without giving away the entire playbook.

The following article of the Automotive industry is: 'What Volkswagen's Global Restructuring Means for Latin America' by Raul Moreno, President Founder & CEO, NextGen Intelligence.

September 14, 2026"Believe HALF Of What You See | The Daily MoJo Ep:091426"The Daily Mojo, hosted by Brad Staggs and Ron Phillips, covers a range of compelling topics. Discussions include the significance of coins at the 9/11 Memorial, the ongoing 9/11 trials, and accusations against a former CIA official. The show also delves into misattributed quotes, potential media shifts, and product promotions. Special guest Lauren Fix, 'The Car Coach,' shares insights on automotive matters and personal anecdotes.Phil Bell's Morning Update - The blatant racism and sexism that stemmed from the Lindsay Clancy trial is almost impossible to believe! HERELauren Fix - Automotive Expert, Author, FOS - Introduces us to yet another way the government is trying to control you, your car, your driving habits, and where you go! As a bonus - find out why she raced PREGNANT and caused a rule change! Rebel!Lauren Online: HERELauren's Video: HERELauren's Brake Line Company: HERERon's TWISI: FIRE the LASER!: HEREBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-daily-mojo-with-brad-staggs--3085897/support.WATCH: TheDailyMoJo.comRUMBLE: HEREHelp Keep The Daily MoJo Going HERESAVINGS:GetMojoCBD.comCODE: 'dailymojo' 40% OFF!MoJoLaserProsFreaking Lasers customize EVERYTHING!SmellMyMoJo.comClean up and smell your best! CODE: 'dailymojo' 15% OFFMoJoMyPillow.comMike Lindell is a patriot. If you'd like a great deal and also support him, just do it!PrepareWithMoJo50.comBe prepared for life's emergencies!

Some opportunities don't wait around forever. Heather Lea's life has been shaped by the ones she chose not to let pass—from adventure and solo travel to motorcycles and a journey that would take her much farther than she ever expected.

Thanks to our Partners: NAPA TRACS, Today's Class, KUKUI, and Pit Crew Loyalty Watch Full Video Episode What if the best time to recruit your next technician is when your shop isn't looking to hire? Lisa Coyle, CEO of Promotive, and Sam Freeman, Partner Manager at Promotive, reveal why automotive recruiting has a cycle, and why understanding when technicians are looking can give shop owners a significant advantage. Lisa and Sam explain how recruiting data, market timing, candidate behavior, and consistent relationship-building can create a much more proactive hiring strategy. Download the 6 Month Promotive Hiring Insights Report for FREE: https://info.gopromotive.com/RRR What You'll Learn Why technician recruiting has a cycle and why timing matters.Why “post and pray” recruiting puts your shop at a disadvantage.Why finding a top technician can take 60 to 70 days.How local market data can improve your job postings.Why you should recruit even when you don't have an opening.What may really be behind candidate ghosting.Why a counter-offer doesn't have to end the relationship.How consistent communication can prevent first-day no-shows.Why complicated hiring processes can cost you great candidates.How the F.O.R.D. method can make interviews more personal and effective. Great recruiting is about timing, data, and relationships. Don't wait for an empty bay to discover you need a recruiting strategy. Understand when technicians are most likely to consider a move, know what candidates in your market are searching for, simplify your hiring process, and stay connected with good people even when the timing isn't right. Your next great technician may not be looking when you're ready to hire. The opportunity is to build the relationship when they're ready to listen. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit https://gopromotive.com/ Meet Paige: The Auto Repair Industry's First 24/7 AI Recruiter [THA 481]: https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/a481/  Lisa Coyle, CEO of Promotive Sam Freeman, Partner Manager at Promotive NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training, six days a week of support, and local representation. http://napatracs.com/ Optimize training with Today's Class: In just 5 minutes daily, boost knowledge retention and improve team performance. https://www.todaysclass.com/ Stop juggling multiple marketing tools. KUKUI's integrated platform delivers 4x better website conversions, automated follow-up, and real-time ROI tracking. https://www.kukui.com/ You're probably tired of chasing new customers who never return. Pit Crew Loyalty ends the one-and-done cycle, turning first visits into lasting, reliable revenue at https://www.pitcrewloyalty.com/ Connect with the Podcast: Download and Listen on Our Mobile App: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/app/Visit the Website:https://remarkableresults.biz/Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriottoFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club:https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmastersJoin Our Private Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976Join our Insider List:https://remarkableresults.biz/insiderAll books mentioned on our podcasts:https://remarkableresults.biz/booksOur Classroom page for personal or team learning:https://remarkableresults.biz/classroomBuy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carmSpecial episode collections:https://remarkableresults.biz/collections The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ Remarkable Results Radio Podcastwith Carm Capriotto:https://remarkableresults.biz/

Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast, talks auto trends with Steve Dale. Are EV's already passe? Even small car hybrids are hard to find with no shortage of crossovers and SUV's. What about the “tariff war” with Canada? Are car prices soon likely to go up? Steve finds out during his chat […]

It is going to be cooling soon and that means “so long summer”, which means getting that car winter ready and putting the time for maintenance in now, before its too late! We chat with Nick Stoffel of Lloyd's Automotive about this, keeping those brakes and tires in check, keeping those oil changes in check and much more! If you have a car question for Nick and his team visit lloydsautomotive.net or give them a call 651-228-1316!

After a motorcycle racing crash left his father with a traumatic brain injury, Ari Henning's family life with motorcycles came to a stop. Years later, a journey shaped by his father's past began leading Ari toward Motorcyclist, RevZilla and a career neither of them could have planned.

- VW Group Approves Massive German Job Cuts - SEAT Brand Likely to Be Phased Out - Porsche Consolidates Global Sales Operations - JLR Unveils New Military Vehicle - China Slowly Phasing Out NEV Subsidies - Stellantis Delays Jeep and Ram EREVs Again - Automakers Partner on European Hydrogen Infrastructure - Toyota Considers Hydrogen Power for Logistics - European Countries Launch Special EV License Plates - Ford Revives V10 Mustang Boss Prototype

- VW Group Approves Massive German Job Cuts - SEAT Brand Likely to Be Phased Out - Porsche Consolidates Global Sales Operations - JLR Unveils New Military Vehicle - China Slowly Phasing Out NEV Subsidies - Stellantis Delays Jeep and Ram EREVs Again - Automakers Partner on European Hydrogen Infrastructure - Toyota Considers Hydrogen Power for Logistics - European Countries Launch Special EV License Plates - Ford Revives V10 Mustang Boss Prototype

The Biggest Collaboration in Automotive is Back! Jeff Gonzales joins me to announce this year's Dealer Vendor Mixer at NADA 2027! Who's ready for unforgettable times and top tier networking? Learn more: https://dealervendormixer.com/ #automotive #dealership

Join Microwave Journal editors Tim Rainear and Jenn DiMarco as they take a ride through the September issue, focused on Automotive & Connected Vehicles. From automotive radar and vehicle connectivity to the technologies helping drive the future of connected mobility, they highlight some of the key stories and innovations shaping the industry. They also cover the latest RF and microwave news and events, with a look at what's happening across the industry.

Researchers from North Carolina State University recently found that composite metal foam (CMF) could significantly improve auto safety during frontal collisions. The team used computational models to run detailed simulations and found that adding CMF to a cars front rails would help absorb more energy during high-velocity impacts.These foams have hollow spheres made of metals or alloys embedded in a metallic matrix. The material is both lightweight and very strong at absorbing compressive and impact forces. The technology could also be used in aircraft wings to vehicle armor to body armor. You may remember from a few years ago, but CMF was the technology used to stop 50-caliber rounds and turn armor-piercing bullets to dust on impact. CMF can slow the rate at which a vehicle decelerates during a crash, improving driver and passenger safety. During a crash, the bumper transfers impact energy to the front rails, which are designed to absorb that energy. These front rails are meant to deform in a way that limits the amount of energy that is transferred to people in the vehicle, and to stop the vehicle from decelerating too rapidly. When you stop too fast severe injuries happen. .The industry has a pair of common front rail designs: rectangular cross-section rails, which are long, hollow steel rectangles, and double-octagonal rails that have two long, hollow aluminum octagons stacked on top of one another.Using publicly-available material and design data for the conventional front rails to conduct detailed computational modeling, the study found that CMF front rails allowed vehicles to withstand much higher impact speeds before things got dangerous. Compared with double-octagon rails, CMF of the same weight and length reduced the maximum deceleration experienced during a 55 mph crash by about 38%, reduced overall crash severity by about 45%, and reduced the likelihood of serious head injury by about 45%. Compared with rectangular rails at the same impact speed, CMF of the same weight and length, reduced maximum deceleration by about 84%, crash severity by about 94%, and head-injury potential by 83%.Combined with CMF's previously demonstrated resistance to heat and fire, the new findings also point to potential applications in electric vehicles, including structures designed to help protect high-voltage battery packs from crash-induced damage.Next, the team hopes to work with auto industry stakeholders to conduct testing in existing front rail designs and eventually develop new designs that use CMF to not only improve safety, but fuel efficiency as well. #CompositeMetalFoam, #CMF, #Automotive, #AutomotiveEngineering, #CrashSafety, #VehicleSafety, #MaterialsScience, #Engineering, #AdvancedMaterials, #ElectricVehicles, #EV, #Manufacturing, #Innovation, #NorthCarolinaStateUniversity, #AutomotiveManufacturing

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In Podcast #385, John Davis and the MotorWeek crew kick off the 46th season of the show! We hit the road running with the latest and greatest in new automotive hardware, starting with the first ever Toyota RAV4 tuned by the engineers at Ga-zoo Racing…the GR Sport. Then we always like to begin the season with a hot performer, and that's almost an understatement with the Porsche 911 Turbo S. And speaking of speed, we have something special on two-wheels–Italian by way of China–the Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 is on tap for today. Along with our usual topics including a lightning round about the relevance of sub-brands and we'll try and answer a fan mail about man's best friend and their cars.

We keep talking about China speed as if it were a new discovery. Early supplier involvement is presented as a fresh idea. Consultants are back in the building with slick decks about taking time out of the process, and the industry is nodding along as if none of us have seen this before. Jan has seen it before, so she went digging in her basement and came back with proof.A facilitator's guide from Allied Signal, dated 1993. Total Quality through Speed. One page asks the exact question the industry is asking again right now: What's the cause for the pause? Simplify, eliminate, integrate. Alongside the binder, two letters from Bill Wilcock, then president of Allied Signal Braking Systems, congratulated Jan's team for reducing the time to get an aftermarket lining assembly for the 1994 Acura Integra from months to 9 days on the shelf. They did it by mapping the process, stripping out approval levels, and bringing the suppliers in. The second letter admits the team wasn't even officially chartered. They just went and did it, and then the tools went back in the basement.In this solo episode, Jan makes the case that the barrier was never the methodology. It was leadership and culture. Speed was a value at Allied Signal under Larry Bossidy, something you were measured on, and somewhere along the way, it became a program with a binder instead of a way of operating. The one thing that has changed since 1993 is that we now question whether an approval level should exist at all, and that question carries a price. Fewer approvals mean people have to be trusted to decide. Plenty of leaders talk about that. Far fewer are ready for it.Jan also hands you the starting point. One process. Map it, find the whitespace, take out 50 percent, then do it again. China didn't invent speed. They just refused to let the approval chain eat it.Themes Discussed in this EpisodeWhy China speed is not a new ideaTotal Quality through Speed and the cause for the pauseNine days: what speed looked like in 1993Concurrent engineering and early supplier involvement since the 80sWhy the tools stalled, and the culture killed themEmpowerment as the real price of speedWhere to start: one process, one value streamLeading with conviction instead of complianceThis episode is sponsored by Lockton, click here to learn more

- Ford Wants to Sell 100K Fathoms - Significant Drop in August Sales - 35-Hour Work Week at Risk in Germany - EVs Help Improve China's Air Quality - Waymo Racking Up Parking Tickets - Owners Not Using Passenger Screens - Carvana Worries Dealers More Than Tesla

After 130 Episodes, many laughs, frustrations and amazing guests, the Porsche Talk Radio Show is coming to an end. The existing format which has barely had a pulse over the last year, with all the commitments both Ajmal and Marc have in their real life, they decided to call it a day. It is not the end though! Marc will host a new weekly show, with Ajmal as a regular guest, covering a wider range of Automotive topics. Stay tuned! It is coming soon. This final episode is an update of what the boys have been doing car wise, and the unending list of tasks needed on their respective cars. Some might surprise you, but suspect some won't. You hear us 996.... They throw in some token commentary about car week. If you have comments or input about this show or the new, please reach out to the boys. Ajmal is @flatcapdriver Marc is @marcandcars This is Porsche Talk Radio Show Hope you're listening from behind the wheel.

- Ford Wants to Sell 100K Fathoms - Significant Drop in August Sales - 35-Hour Work Week at Risk in Germany - EVs Help Improve China's Air Quality - Waymo Racking Up Parking Tickets - Owners Not Using Passenger Screens - Carvana Worries Dealers More Than Tesla

Car Guy Coffee Podcast Presents #5Liner feat. Joe Walsh Welcome to The #5Liner, the show dedicated to the individual journeys that power the automotive industry. It's not about the company; it's about the individual, their career, mindset, and personal story. In each episode, we sit down with a high-quality selection of Car Guys and Car Gals to get beyond the title and into the hard earned wisdom they've gained. Join us as we uncover the wins, challenges, and #5Liner takeaways that have shaped today's top talent.  In this episode of The Car Guy Coffee Podcast, hosts Lou Ramirez and Fred Lennartz welcome Joe Walsh, second-generation dealer and 100% owner of Freddy's Chevy in Fredericktown, Ohio, for a “five-liner” interview. They discuss a recent Women in Automotive event and highlight the empowerment and culture shift happening in Joe's store. Joe shares his “why” as personal growth and providing a valuable service to his family and community, and explains he stayed in automotive because it's in his blood and, today, because of the people, his team, customers, and community.

- Ford Develops 6-Wheel Ranger - Ford Fathom Doing Hot Weather Testing - Trucks Become Cars in NHTSA CAFE Regs - Honda Tells Suppliers: Cut Cost $9B - BYD's $3,800 Home Solar Package - Mitsubishi Brings Pajero Back - Range Rover EV Tops $200K - Get an App, Get Paid to Train a Humanoid - Robotaxis Popping Up Everywhere

- Ford Develops 6-Wheel Ranger - Ford Fathom Doing Hot Weather Testing - Trucks Become Cars in NHTSA CAFE Regs - Honda Tells Suppliers: Cut Cost $9B - BYD's $3,800 Home Solar Package - Mitsubishi Brings Pajero Back - Range Rover EV Tops $200K - Get an App, Get Paid to Train a Humanoid - Robotaxis Popping Up Everywhere

Dave is Head of Distribution Development at Black Horse, part of Lloyds Banking Group. He leads the team responsible for OEM partnership development, strategic growth initiatives and distribution development, helping bring new opportunities to life across the business. Before stepping into this role, he spent time leading the Jaguar Land Rover Financial Services team. He joined Lloyds from BMW Financial Services, where he spent twelve years moving through nine different roles.In our conversation we talk about Dave's upbringing in Keighley, West Yorkshire, as the oldest of three, raised by two police officers who met on the job. We explore his school years, and how genuine interest in a subject always brought out his best work, including moving schools to pursue his choice of A levels, and how it wasn't until university that he was diagnosed with dyslexia.We trace his path to Loughborough to study maths, two summers spent working Camp America, and on to a PhD at Nottingham. We discuss his rowing career, training alongside his now-wife Emily, who went on to compete at the London 2012 Olympics, and what it took to recognise when it was time to move on to the next chapter.We then move into his twelve years at BMW Financial Services, the early lessons in autonomy and communication that shaped his leadership style, and the move to the JLR Financial Services team and then a wider role within Lloyds Bank, including building a new Centre of Excellence from scratch. We finish with his leadership philosophy: setting a clear "why," trusting people to get on with it, and staying genuinely present with the people who matter, both at work and at home.Connect with DaveLinkedIn: Dave MarshallAbout AndyWe all carry more capability than we're consistently able to bring to what we do. Most of what gets in the way lies outside us, in the gap between us and the topic, and between us and other people, the space between, where hidden friction currently lies.I created Fulfilling Performance to help people examine that space, so they can see their challenges and opportunities more clearly, and have better-quality conversations about them, from a shared perspective, in a common language.Over the past 25+ years, I've led and developed businesses including Alphabet UK, BMW Financial Services in the UK, Singapore, and New Zealand, and Tesla Financial Services UK. Alongside this, I've coached individuals and facilitated leadership development programmes in 17 countries across Asia, Europe, and North America.In 2016, I founded Aquilae, and we now enable Fulfilling Performance through peer mentoring, one-to-one coaching, and full organisation-wide Activations.Learn more about Fulfilling PerformanceHead to our website: aquilae.co.ukConnect with AndyLinkedIn: Andy FollowsEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukThank you to our sponsors:ASKE ConsultingEmail: hello@askeconsulting.co.ukAquilaeEmail: cvm@aquilae.co.ukFollow our episode directory on Instagram: @careerviewmirrorIf you enjoy hearing our guests' career stories, please follow CAREER-VIEW MIRROR in your podcast app.Episode recorded on 6 August, 2026. 

Cole Conrad, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Milwaukee Tool, breaks down how Milwaukee Tool's growth into transportation trades wasn't a step-by-step plan—it was patience and instinct, one tool at a time. In this episode, recorded live at Milwaukee Pipeline 2026, Cole covers the shift into automotive as an all-in focus, how the team decides what's worth building next, and why trusting instinct over data was key to bets like the Hammer Chisel tool.Watch the video recording on YouTubeAbout the EpisodeHost: Jay Goninen, ASE, jgoninen@ase.comGuest: Cole Conrad, Milwaukee Tool, Cole.Conrad@milwaukeetool.comLinks & ResourcesGet notified of new episodes --> Join our email listMilwaukee PipelineJoin the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & Dealers (Free trial for shops until 12/31/26)ASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free for schools)Connect with us on social:FacebookInstagramXLinkedInYouTubeTikTok

Matthias Gruenwald shares his journey from automotive manufacturing to successful mobile home park investing, highlighting the importance of KPIs, technology, and an abundance mindset in scaling real estate portfolios. In this episode, Matias Grunwald shares his journey from managing small properties to overseeing over 1,100 units, emphasizing the importance of scalable systems, building relationships, and mindset shifts necessary for growth in real estate investing.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

- Model 3 Update Coming in 2028 - China Worried Price War Will Expand Overseas - BYD and Leapmotor Want Stellantis' Brampton Plant - VinFast Pulls Back in India - Stellantis Shakes Up Leadership - 'Leno Law' Passes California Legislature - Lexus NX Follows in RAV4's Footsteps - Ram Adds Cool-Factor to Chassis Cab Trucks - Autoline Viewer Fix for Exploding Sunroofs

- Model 3 Update Coming in 2028 - China Worried Price War Will Expand Overseas - BYD and Leapmotor Want Stellantis' Brampton Plant - VinFast Pulls Back in India - Stellantis Shakes Up Leadership - 'Leno Law' Passes California Legislature - Lexus NX Follows in RAV4's Footsteps - Ram Adds Cool-Factor to Chassis Cab Trucks - Autoline Viewer Fix for Exploding Sunroofs

- Honda and Nissan Partner on SDVs - Trump Administration Eases Biofuel Blending Rules - GM Invests Big in Canadian Plants - Lower Saxony Urges VW Restructuring Deal  - Volvo Closes Stockholm Tech Hub - Kia To Debut PV7 Electric Van - Pure Lithium Develops Graphite-Free Battery Anode - Exploding Sunroofs Spike Across U.S.

- Honda and Nissan Partner on SDVs - Trump Administration Eases Biofuel Blending Rules - GM Invests Big in Canadian Plants - Lower Saxony Urges VW Restructuring Deal  - Volvo Closes Stockholm Tech Hub - Kia To Debut PV7 Electric Van - Pure Lithium Develops Graphite-Free Battery Anode - Exploding Sunroofs Spike Across U.S.

In this episode, Lauren talks to the seller of an eCommerce and digital product business created in February 2024 in the automotive and travel niches. Listen in to find out how the business makes an average of $3,208.00 per month in net profit, why the seller has decided to sell, the lessons learned from running the business, and much more. Visit https://empireflippers.com/listing/94392 to learn more about this business.

In this episode, Lauren talks to the seller of an Amazon FBA business created in October 2023 in the automotive niche. Listen in to find out how the business makes an average of $4,911.00 per month in net profit, why the seller has decided to sell, the lessons learned from running the business, and much more. Visit https://empireflippers.com/listing/95901 to learn more about this business.

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Grayson's field work across the Bay Area, Tesla's September 3rd Cybercab launch and Nevada's authorization of 8,000 autonomous vehicles in Clark County.Fresh off a week of field work in California, Grayson shares firsthand impressions from his first rides in Waymo's Zeekr-built Ojai, including a visit to Waymo's Toland depot in San Francisco. While the Ojai rides lighter and less luxurious than the Jaguar I-PACE, its elevated sensor placement meaningfully reduces repair costs and insurance payouts in the event of a rear-end collision.Grayson views the Ojai as a stopgap vehicle on the path to the Hyundai IONIQ 5, which he believes will be Waymo's massive production ramp vehicle. After riding in the Zoox, the Ojai and the Jaguar back-to-back, and observing Waymo's infrastructure buildout from San Francisco down to San Jose, Grayson makes a prediction. When Waymo adds roughly 1,000 to 1,200 additional vehicles in the Bay Area, the company will capture a significant portion of the rideshare market share.Grayson also rode with Wayve with his AUTNMY AI co-founder Rob Grant in a fully dynamic, no-fixed-route supervised ride, noting the technology has accelerated meaningfully since his last ride in London as Wayve gears up for unsupervised operations.Turning to Tesla, the Cybercab is scheduled to commercially launch in Austin on September 3rd, with Grayson expecting a measured rollout of sub-30 Cybercabs in week one, driven by an internal safety metric and infrastructure that is still being built out.Meanwhile, Nevada's Transportation Authority unanimously authorized 8,000 autonomous vehicles in Clark County over 12 months. But the growth comes with a catch, as autonomy drop-off fees and exclusive resort partnerships threaten to bring Vegas-style nickel and diming to robotaxis in Sin City.On the foreign autonomy desk, China's Autonomous Belt and Road Initiative continues to take hold in Europe.Episode Chapters0:00 Grayson's Latest Bay Area Field Report19:30 How Many Cars Will Actually Be on the Road when Cybercab Launches?24:25 Tesla's Self-Certification Strategy for Cybercab25:31 Tesla Semi30:40 Waymo's 10 AI Lessons36:36 The Robotaxi Infrastructure, Energy and Manufacturing Layers37:38 Nevada Authorizes 8,000 Autonomous Vehicles in Clark County39:55 Uber's Robotaxi Playbook Raises Doubts42:08 Waymo Expands to Munich, Germany45:06 NVIDIA Earnings. Where is Automotive?49:53 Autonomous Food Delivery52:33 Who is Cheaper? Uber or Lyft?56:39 SFO Robotaxi Access58:10 Foreign Autonomy Desk59:53 Next WeekFollow The Road to Autonomy Indices--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary applied intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marc Weitz had never owned a motorcycle, wasn't much for a plan and had three sources pointing toward two different routes. Then he rented a bike in Kabul and set out across Afghanistan toward the Minaret of Jam. Which route would he trust—and how would he know whether he was still on a road at all?

Mike and Mark dip into our future behind the wheel, examining full self-driving capability in cars, the proliferation of robo-taxis, and the effect of all of this technology on the economy and safety. ----M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. -----Thank you to our amazing sponsors for supporting the podcast! PreBorn saves babies and souls, by providing free ultrasounds to women. When a young woman SEES her baby and HEARS her baby’s heartbeat, it doubles the chance she’ll choose LIFE!  Whether you want to save one baby or hundreds…you are just a call or a click away. Call 833-850-BABY that’s 833-850-2229 OR go to preborn.com/MMExtra! PHD Weightloss:If you're ready to finally take control of your health, PHD Weightloss has the plan that works. Real science. Real support. Real results. Visit PHDWeightloss.com or call 864-644-1900 and mention Mike and Mark. Relief FactorAre you in pain? When it comes to supplements, two things matter most: that it works, and that you can trust it. That's why we love Relief Factor. Get relief from pain at relieffactor.com or call 1-800-4-RELIEF to get your 3-Week Starter for $17.76. EKKL StreamingThe stars of Duck Dynasty, Willie & Korie Robertson, teamed up with EKKL to create a brand new, one-of-a-kind streaming platform built around faith and family with movies, TV series and podcasts. The best part? You get all of this for only $5.83 a month. Sign up for EKKL at ekkl.com today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Mark dip into our future behind the wheel, examining full self-driving capability in cars, the proliferation of robo-taxis, and the effect of all of this technology on the economy and safety. ----M and M EXTRA: Two iconic talk radio hosts. One unfiltered daily conversation. No scripts. No spin. Just Mike Gallagher and Mark Davis breaking down the news the way it should be — with decades of experience and zero apologies. If you love smart unscripted talk show chemistry, you’re in the right place. -----Thank you to our amazing sponsors for supporting the podcast! PreBorn saves babies and souls, by providing free ultrasounds to women. When a young woman SEES her baby and HEARS her baby’s heartbeat, it doubles the chance she’ll choose LIFE!  Whether you want to save one baby or hundreds…you are just a call or a click away. Call 833-850-BABY that’s 833-850-2229 OR go to preborn.com/MMExtra! PHD Weightloss:If you're ready to finally take control of your health, PHD Weightloss has the plan that works. Real science. Real support. Real results. Visit PHDWeightloss.com or call 864-644-1900 and mention Mike and Mark. Relief FactorAre you in pain? When it comes to supplements, two things matter most: that it works, and that you can trust it. That's why we love Relief Factor. Get relief from pain at relieffactor.com or call 1-800-4-RELIEF to get your 3-Week Starter for $17.76. EKKL StreamingThe stars of Duck Dynasty, Willie & Korie Robertson, teamed up with EKKL to create a brand new, one-of-a-kind streaming platform built around faith and family with movies, TV series and podcasts. The best part? You get all of this for only $5.83 a month. Sign up for EKKL at ekkl.com today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- U.S.-Canada Trade War Threatens Auto Industry - Volkswagen Management Pushes Job Cuts - VW In Talks to Build Military Equipment - BYD Q2 Profits Surge on Exports - BYD Planning Minicar for Europe - Stellantis Dealers Wary of Carvana - Ford Telematics Cuts Fleet Downtime Significantly - Ram ProMaster City Van Starts Under $40,000 - Ford's Lisa Drake Retires - Geely Reveals Off-Roading Architecture

- U.S.-Canada Trade War Threatens Auto Industry - Volkswagen Management Pushes Job Cuts - VW In Talks to Build Military Equipment - BYD Q2 Profits Surge on Exports - BYD Planning Minicar for Europe - Stellantis Dealers Wary of Carvana - Ford Telematics Cuts Fleet Downtime Significantly - Ram ProMaster City Van Starts Under $40,000 - Ford's Lisa Drake Retires - Geely Reveals Off-Roading Architecture

What happens when getting rejected from medical school completely changes the course of your career?In this episode, Brett Hopkins shares the unexpected journey that took him from aspiring anesthesiologist to CFO of the Salt Lake Olympic Committee, and ultimately to CEO of Ken Garff Automotive. Brett opens up about learning to recognize your natural strengths, taking risks, and finding success by pursuing the path that fits you—not necessarily the one you originally planned.He also reflects on working alongside Mitt Romney and Fraser Bullock during the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics, what he learned from their leadership, and how the experience shaped his approach to business. Brett discusses his transition into the automotive industry, why he wanted to make the dealership experience “un-car-like,” the future of the car business, electric vehicles and hybrids, and why Utah has become home to some of the most successful automotive groups in the country.Brett also shares his experience being named Mountain West Entrepreneur of the Year, and the personal reflection that came with the recognition. He explains why he believes entrepreneurship isn't limited to business owners—and why, in one way or another, we're all entrepreneurs.In this conversation:• Turning rejection into a career pivot• Lessons from the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics• Leadership lessons from Mitt Romney and Fraser Bullock• Building and scaling Ken Garff Automotive• Why Brett wanted to be “un-car-like”• The future of dealerships and mobility• Electric vehicles vs. hybrids• Utah's unique entrepreneurial culture• Being named Mountain West Entrepreneur of the Year• What it really means to be an entrepreneur• Taking risks and creating valueTimestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction and Early Career Aspirations00:00:28 - Failed Attempts at Medical School00:01:00 - Pivot to Business and Education00:01:42 - Realization of Natural Aptitude for Business00:02:22 - Graduate School and First Job in Corporate Finance00:03:03 - Expat Experience in France00:04:12 - Transition from Corporate Finance to Salt Lake Olympic Committee00:05:03 - Working with Mitt Romney and Frazier Bullock00:06:10 - Leadership Lessons from Mitt Romney and Frazier Bullock00:08:01 - Post-Olympics Career Decisions00:08:44 - Joining Ken Garf Automotive00:10:09 - Insights into the Car Dealership Business00:12:09 - Career Progression at Ken Garf Automotive00:13:09 - Utah's Success in the Car Dealership Industry00:15:14 - Future of the Car Industry00:18:43 - Electric Vehicles and Market Trends00:20:58 - Impact of Gas Prices on Electric Vehicle Demand00:21:17 - Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Nomination00:22:01 - Personal Reflection on Entrepreneurship00:24:07 - Encouraging Entrepreneurial Mindset in Teams00:25:21 - Conclusion and Final RemarksWatch the full conversation for a candid look at career pivots, leadership, entrepreneurship, Utah business, and the evolving automotive industry.

- Hertz Offers 3-Year/100K Used Car Warranty - Board Change Could Help VW Restructuring Plan - EV Sales Take Off in Australia - China Cracking Down on 'Irrational Competition' - Strong iX3 Demand Good and Bad for BMW - BMW Delivers 2 Million BEVs - BYD Opens 10,000th Flash Charger - Researchers Get More Energy Density from Lithium Batteries - Refreshed Z Car Goes On Sale

- Hertz Offers 3-Year/100K Used Car Warranty - Board Change Could Help VW Restructuring Plan - EV Sales Take Off in Australia - China Cracking Down on 'Irrational Competition' - Strong iX3 Demand Good and Bad for BMW - BMW Delivers 2 Million BEVs - BYD Opens 10,000th Flash Charger - Researchers Get More Energy Density from Lithium Batteries - Refreshed Z Car Goes On Sale

The best call-in car talk show in America! Under The Hood. We take your live calls and get you answers to all your car repair problems fast. Give us a call today. 866-594-4150 Here are today's callers! Finding a great rear bumper for a 9k mile classic Ford. Someone help a classic lady out! My Ranger has another dead battery 87 Chevy camper, yes, it gets 5mpg is that good? 20 F250 hard hot start 15 Impala whine around 35mph 22 BMW X3 tire rotation Jeep new car warranty is it legit? 12 Ram 1500 Engine noise again Farm Tractor using a house light switch for power

- Hyundai To Launch 100 New Models Globally - Soaring Metal Tariffs Hurt U.S. Automakers - New Honda Plant Depends on USMCA Extension - Li Auto Reports Q2 Net Loss - Aston Martin Dropped from FTSE Index - Creditors Challenge Aston Martin Debt Deal - Ford Dealer Tests Parts Drone Delivery - Drivers Debate Proper Steering Wheel Grip

Great service managers don't simply survive the month—they build stronger teams, improve the customer experience and create consistently profitable service departments. In this episode of Service Drive Revolution, automotive fixed operations expert Chris Collins reveals five overlooked habits that separate great dealership service managers from average ones. Great service managers: 1. Reject the status quo and continually improve their processes. 2. Know their numbers and understand how to change them. 3. Become "people collectors" who constantly recruit, develop and retain talented employees. 4. Make the customer experience easy, trustworthy and worth returning for. 5. Find coaches and mentors who challenge them to keep learning. Chris explains why dealership service departments are closed-loop systems, how tribal knowledge keeps managers trapped in outdated processes and why exceptional performance can actually make a manager's job easier—not harder. The conversation also examines service department profitability, net-to-gross, unproductive wages, CSI, NPS, technician recruiting, service advisor performance and customer retention. You'll learn why sales scripts and objection handling cannot replace customer trust, why technology such as video multipoint inspections cannot fix a broken process and why successful service managers are always recruiting. Chris also discusses former CIA intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante and his book Outsmart Everyone: Spy Skills to Gain an Unfair Advantage in Work and Life. The team explores charisma, vulnerability, intentional leadership, parenting and the ability to make genuine connections with people. This episode is for: Dealer principals General managers Fixed operations directors Service managers Parts managers Service advisors Automotive technicians Dealership and repair-shop leaders. If you want a healthier, more profitable automotive service operation, this episode provides a practical leadership framework you can immediately apply.

Adventure motorcycle training is everywhere today—but who worked out how these big motorcycles should be ridden off pavement, and how did those techniques become a formal curriculum? Clinton Smout joins Jim to explore where the training came from, why standards matter, and what riders of any brand should realistically expect from a professional course.