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At the heart of The Prophets' vision are “The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes.” What are they? Find out, and see the future yourself. Click here The Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast is relaunching with a significant milestone—10,000 downloads—and a new partnership with QAD and AIAG. To mark the occasion, Jan Griffiths sits down with Anton Chilton, CEO of QAD, and Matt Pohlman, CEO of AIAG, to tackle the pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the future of automotive supply chains.The automotive industry is undergoing a massive transformation. Traditional supply chain strategies are no longer enough. The old belief that "big fish eat small fish" is outdated—today, fast fish eat slow fish. Between ongoing disruptions, economic uncertainty, and the push toward electrification, the industry can no longer afford to rely on slow, outdated processes.So, how do companies keep up? Both leaders believe speed, collaboration, and real-time data are the keys to survival. Companies stuck in outdated ways of thinking—focusing on their operations rather than the entire supply network—will struggle to compete. But why hasn't the industry mastered speed and collaboration despite decades of talking about them? It points to one key issue: while technology and automation have advanced, manufacturing productivity has been stagnant since 2010. The reason? There is too much focus on efficiency and not enough on adaptability. We have to embrace change and empower people with the right data. AIAG proves that this kind of reinvention isn't just talk—it's essential. Once focused on compliance, it has become a key industry player, connecting the right people to solve the supply chain's toughest challenges.So what's next? Both leaders agree that radical collaboration and data-driven decision-making will define the industry's future. The challenge isn't just about having the right technology—it's about using it to create a culture of innovation within your company.Their advice to leaders? Empower your people, understand your supply chain from end to end, and stop thinking of speed as just a tech problem—it's a leadership problem, too.Themes discussed in this episode:The need for speed and adaptability in today's automotive supply chainWhy traditional supply chain strategies no longer work in a rapidly changing industryHow real-time data and technology can improve decision-making—but only if people are empowered to actThe biggest risks facing the industry, from geopolitical tensions to supply chain disruptionsThe reinvention of AIAG from a compliance organization to a true industry connectorHow QAD is leveraging tech and AI to deliver practical, real-time supply chain insightsWhy leaders must break silos and rethink their approach to supply chain managementFeatured on this episode: Name: Matt PohlmanTitle: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) About: Matt Pohlman, CEO of AIAG, leads the organization in tackling the automotive industry's most pressing challenges in quality, supply chain efficiency, and corporate responsibility. With decades of leadership experience in global supply chain management, supplier quality, manufacturing, and logistics, he has held senior executive roles at Federal-Mogul, Delphi, Tenneco, and WABCO/ZF Group. Now in his third year at AIAG, Matt is driving a transformative vision focused on speed, relevance, and accountability.Connect:

For Mike Mohler, it all began in Monroe, Louisiana, where he worked for his father, Ray. Throughout high school and college, he honed his skills at the family's warehouse distribution center, mastering tasks like loading trucks, receiving stock, and managing the will-call counter.Graduating from high school in 1984 and college in 1989, Mohler gained a thorough understanding of how a warehouse distributor operates. This foundational knowledge set the stage for his future success. After college, a pivotal moment came when he joined Federal-Mogul as a territory sales manager, covering a vast region that included East Texas, Northern Louisiana, Southeastern Oklahoma, and Southwestern Arkansas. This role involved calling on warehouse distributors, engine rebuilders, fleets and service dealers, providing him with a comprehensive view of the industry.His tenure at Federal-Mogul lasted until 2000, during which he rose through the ranks to become a business development manager. This position required him to identify new business opportunities across various sectors, including small OEM, industrial and heavy-duty markets. This experience broadened his perspective on the automotive aftermarket.In June 2000, he transitioned to the National Pronto Association, eventually becoming its Vice President and Director of Product Management. His role at Pronto expanded his understanding of the industry from the distributor's viewpoint, enriching his knowledge and expertise.By 2015, the automotive aftermarket landscape was evolving. The launch of the Automotive Parts Services Group (APSG), a joint venture between Pronto and Federated Auto Parts, marked a significant milestone. The collaboration focused on combining resources for vendor relations, procurement and data management, setting a new standard for co-opetition in the industry.In recent years, Mohler's role has involved managing vendor relations for APSG, working closely with suppliers to maintain relevancy and drive strategy. His unique position, balancing responsibilities between Pronto Network and the Federated-Alliance Joint Venture, underscores the collaborative spirit essential to modern automotive aftermarket success.Episode OverviewBeginnings in Monroe, Louisiana (1:53)Time spent at Federal-Mogul (4:27)An overview of what Mohler sees as challenges for distributors (16:10)Discussing Section 301 Tariffs and the future of the aftermarket (20:49)Procurement and procurement strategies (30:27)Mohler's board and organizational involvement (36:47)Lightning Round (40:57)

Jeff Koviak describes his “master's degree” in the automotive aftermarket as owning two muffler shops in Port Huron, Michigan, for a few years. He was at the ripe, young age of 24 and this stint came after he served as a Walker Exhaust territory manager with Tenneco in Detroit.Koviak calls that his first official job in the aftermarket, but in reality, his first experience in our industry dates back to his days in vocational auto mechanics class in high school. At the time, Koviak told his teacher he wanted to be involved in cars but didn't want to work at a dealership or be a technician. That's when his teacher reached out to Northwood University, where Koviak found a great fit in their automotive aftermarket management program. Since then, Koviak has spent his career in the aftermarket, navigating the changes Tenneco has experienced throughout the years.Today, Koviak serves as vice president of sales, customer service and sales operations, the Americas, at DRiV, and in this episode of AMN Drivetime, sponsored by AISIN, he delves into how his role and the company's strategies have shifted, especially when Tenneco merged with Federal-Mogul in 2018 and formed DRiV, as well as how the company has changed since being bought by private equity in November 2022. EPISODE OVERVIEWKoviak's career trajectory in the automotive aftermarket (0:39);Koviak's thoughts on the “transformational” merger of Tenneco and Federal-Mogul and how he played a role in combining the two businesses (8:01);Changes Tenneco/DRiV have experienced since being acquired by private equity and how the company is able to make quicker decisions (11:42)DRiV's plans for 2024- new products and a focus on improved fill rates (15:07)Koviak delves into the strategic direction of some of Tenneco's storied brands and what to expect from them in the future (19:32)The importance of giving back to the industry and Koviak's continued connection to Northwood (25:31)Lightening Round questions⚡ (28:57)Watch more episodes of AMN Drivetime here.

Joe Hart is the CEO of Dale Carnegie Training, one of the world's oldest and largest training companies, located in over 80 countries. He started his career as a practicing attorney at two prominent law firms, focusing primarily on contract-related litigation. Before becoming CEO of Dale Carnegie Training, Joe chose to follow a dream and start an innovative venture and angel-backed e-Learning company called InfoAlly, which developed important digital learning solutions for leading businesses such as Dale Carnegie (US and Internationally), McGraw-Hill, Motorola and Federal-Mogul, among others. Joe is a contributor for Newsweek and Rolling Stone and helps leaders take command of their teams, future, and lives. In 2019, he received The Transformative CEO Award in Leadership from the CEO Forum. Joe is an expert in professional and personal development, performance improvement, leadership training, and employee engagement. He has spoken in the past on leadership strategies for building a positive workplace culture, developing a team mindset and culture of resilience, digital transformation strategies, and lessons for building connections in a digital world. He is also the host of Take Command: A Dale Carnegie Podcast which ranks in the Top 50 Leadership Podcasts. https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/joe-hart --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mentors/support

Türk Metal Sendikası Kocaeli Şube Başkan adayı Nagihan Özcan “Delegelik seçimlerinde işçi arkadaşlarıma çok baskılar yapıldı. Oy kullanırken temsilciler başlarında dikilmişler. Bir baskı ve korku var. Sen orada işçini temsil etmek için varsın. Federal Mogul'un iki fabrikasında da işçiler atılıyor ama sendikacılar ortada yok” dedi.

AMN Drivetime with NGK's Brian Norko: Identify the Need, Provide the Solution [Podcast]When Brian Norko, senior vice president - commercial business operations, NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Inc., interviewed for the management trainee program at Federal-Mogul, he says he “didn't know anything about manufacturing and … wasn't a car enthusiast.” That didn't slow him down when it came to carving out an incredibly successful career in automotive. Now with roughly 35 years under his belt, Norko says he still lives by the guidance he was given by the mentors he had while just starting out.“Fortunately, I had an angel in Southfield, Michigan, who was keeping his eye out for me,” said Norko. “His name was Don Thorpe, God rest his soul. He was the national sales manager for the sales division that called on NAPA and every time I would come back to Southfield, he would always look me up and we'd have lunch or have dinner. He wanted me in the sales group and he got his wish and I went into to NAPA sales for Federal-Mogul. I spent some time there and then I went into heavy-duty sales, and then into distribution. Then, they brought me back to be in finance. So, the first eight years, I really got a good dose of being a management trainee in different functional areas from sales to distribution and finance.”Norko credits another important mentor in his career as helping him learn the key to being a successful sales professional."Another strong mentor was Bob Show, God rest his soul as well,” said Norko. “Bob was the national sales manager of heavy-duty sales at Federal-Mogul and really taught [me] the foundation that I still use with my group. The first thing he said to me when I took the job up in Minnesota in heavy-duty sales was, ‘You know, Brian, I really don't care about writing big orders here. The next three or four months, what I care about is you get to know your customers and establishing a very good relationship with your customers. When I come back up in four months, I'm going to talk to some people and see if they know you,' and he did.”The experience Norko gained while working in a variety of roles in the Federal-Mogul management trainee program made him a firm believer in the value not only of relationships, but in having a wide variety of skills as an aftermarket executive. When speaking to students about potential career paths in the aftermarket, this is something Norko is passionate about.“When I speak to classes or I speak to students, the one thing they ask me is how can they find that type of job, and why is it important? And what I always come back to as I deal with this today at NGK is an organization can't have all specialists. They can, but it may make the process of strategy or problem-solving a little bit more cumbersome or time-consuming than having maybe 30-40% of your population that has spent time in sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, finance, etc. By having that background, those people are able to help others understand who the customer is and, and maybe some of the problems or challenges they have with the organization. “I mentioned Bob Show earlier. Bob always said there's really two functions of a company from his viewpoint. His two focuses of a company were to get a customer – which if you work for a company like NGK or a company that has a lot of strong brands and high market share, that's pretty easy to do because people want your product. Sometimes the more difficult thing to do is to keep a customer,” Norko says. “When you're trying to keep a customer and you have people working in your team who are just not sales people, but also come from the distribution side, the manufacturing side, the finance side, they're able to bring solutions to help you keep that customer. So, I think it's really important to have some generalists within your team and not all specialists. That's a message I share here at NGK all the time as I try to get people to move around within the organization just to become stronger. And really it makes the career more interesting. I've loved my career for the last 30-plus years. I wouldn't change it for anything with the experience that I had and and the people that I've met.”In this episode, Bill and Brian also dive into:In this episode, Bill and Brian also dive into:•8:29 Mentors;•10:45 Identify the need and provide the solution;•12:10 The value of brands and quality products; •12:15 The value of strong brands in making life easier in sales;•14:35 The technician shortage;•20:30 AMN Drivetime's NEW “Lightning Round”

A civic crisis rooted in racial inequity. A chance visit to an Atlanta retail attraction. A commercial developer persuaded to step outside his own comfort zone. Three events converged in 2015 that put in motion a $230 million redevelopment in St. Louis's urban core—an effort that launched like a cannonball from Steve Smith's imagination but came within a hair's breadth of dying.In this episode of On Principle, we look at the moment when inspiration launches a transformative project. What prompted the inspiration? What were the considerations? In what ways did reality temper the inspiration? How far did the reality stray from the inspiration itself? And what are the takeaways for listeners?The story of how The City Foundry in St. Louis came to be includes a wake-up call to developers, several strokes of spectacularly timed luck and a clandestine, cellphone-lit tour of an abandoned factory. The 15-acre retail, residential and dining project—built in and around a transformed automotive brake-parts factory—began when Smith visited a similar venue in Atlanta as his son graduated from Georgia Tech in May 2015.“My son took us to a foundry there, a food hall,” said Smith, CEO of real estate development firm the Lawrence Group. “It was exuding energy. Dynamism. I'm sitting there thinking, ‘This is what St. Louis needs.' I can tell you exactly what I was thinking and where I was sitting at the time.”And that was the pivotal moment.Seven days after graduation, Smith and his son visited an abandoned industrial site they knew was for sale in St. Louis' midtown. Rebuffed by a guard when they asked to take a look, the pair snuck around the back of the building, jumped a fence and toured the site by the light of their cellphone flashlights. Within a few months, the project had its first seed funding and Smith was on his way to buying the property. The $6.4 million purchase closed in December 2015.Along the way, Smith contended with:Internal company debates over assuming the environmental liability for a brownfield factory that had been idle since 2007.Civic debates over applications for tax incentives to redevelop the property.A high burn rate on capital and slow-to-close leasing commitments threatened to scuttle the entire project. This was so serious in February 2019 that Smith and his firm were seriously looking at the cost of closing down the project.Then luck kicked in.First, the federal Investing in Opportunity Act had passed in December 2017, creating a new tax incentive mechanism to pump development dollars into underserved and impoverished communities. That helped Smith raise $50 million in June 2019, later prompting Forbes to name his project among the nation's top 20 most transformative Opportunity Zone projects.Then, an angel investor facilitated a $15 million “patient capital investment”—a “gift from heaven,” Smith said—that allowed project construction to commence. “It was a civic leader stepping up to do something very nontraditional, who made a lot of other civic leaders feel this was an important project to make happen,” he said.Related LinksThe Foundry's back story as told by the Lawrence GroupThe Lawrence Group websiteNews about the opportunity zone funding Steve Smith secured for the projectKrog Street Market in AtlantaThe City Foundry in St. LouisFrom the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: “Midtown project to redevelop Federal-Mogul site should get city help, but how much remains the question”CreditsThis podcast is a production of Washington University in St. Louis's Olin Business School. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick and Judy Milanovits, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact checking and creative assistanceHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website supportMark P. Taylor, strategic supportPaula Crews, creative vision and strategic supportSpecial thanks to Ray Irving and his team at WashU Olin's Center for Digital Education, including our audio engineer, Austin Alred.

The kind of price action we have been witnessing for the last few days, the commentary would sound a bit repetitive because there is nothing different to talk about. As we have been mentioning, every 100 points upside should be treated as immediate resistance and now this level comes at 15,800. Considering the Fibonacci ratios, we do not see any major hurdle before 16,000 and hence, even if this has to be met in the near term, the move would continue to be slow and steady in nature. One key factor is the significant drop in India VIX which is back to the pre-COVID levels which bode well for the bulls. The levels of 15,600–15,525–15,450 are the key support levels. Only a handful of index heavyweights are giving some notable moves while the real action still continues in the broader end of the market. Stocks from the cash segment are roaring so it is advised to stick to this approach. We reiterate when the market moves in such a manner, it's better not to get complacent and one should take one step at a time. It would be a prudent strategy to avoid aggressive leveraged bets, especially overnight, because any in-between hiccup may spoil your short-term trading journey.

Guest Name: Rohit Sathe, Chief Procurement Officer at Sunrise Medical, Language: English, Publication date: Jan, 02. 2021 Rohit is a supply chain and procurement leader. He is Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) at Sunrise Medical where he leads the global procurement organization with a mandate to transform and build a world-class operation spanning distribution in 130 countries and 15 manufacturing centers worldwide. Sunrise Medical is a world leader in the development, design, manufacture, and distribution of manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, motorized scooters, and both standard and customized seating and positioning systems. Prior to this role, Rohit spent his career at several multinational-corporations such as: Cooper Standard, Federal-Mogul holding corporation, Electrolux and AIESEC. His specialization focus on Procurement & Supply Chain Transformation, Strategic Sourcing, Business Strategy, Private Equity, Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing. Connect him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitsathe/ Some of the highlights from the podcast: The Year 2020 has become a challenging time and the Covid-19 crisis puts a lot of pressure on procurement and supply chains. Can you please share with us some of the success stories of how you managed supply chains within the company during this period? How is the covid19 transforming global supply chains? what are some reflections in 2020 and how does the company prioritize the supply chain’s strategy for 2021? Note: Opinions expressed are solely his own and do not express the views or opinions of his employer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bicarasupplychain/message

Topic Discussed : North American Class 1-3 Steering and Suspension Components Aftermarket, Forecast to 2025Speaker: Vasanth RajKey Takeaways:Being a mature market with declining demand other than the control arms product sub-type, steering & suspension components do not offer scope for players to grow other than acquiring competitors share. However, due to the growth in the control arms segment, the overall Steering & Suspension market is expected to go over $900 million by 2025. Market share of Steering & Suspension components have fluctuated in the recent past and are expected to get more competitive in the future. Market players would be able to gain market share by enhancing their product coverage and offering better services such as refill rate, rebate offers to the distribution channel partners. Declining demand in overall market and a consolidated market will be the major barriers for growthFor further insights, please join us for future podcasts and to know more about our Growth Partnership Services, reach out to digital@frost.com or click here to Contact Us.Related Keywords: Frost & Sullivan, Automotive Aftermarket, Ball Joints, Control Arms, Dorman, Federal Mogul, Mevotech, North America, Steering & Suspension, Sway Bar Links, TRW, Tie Rod Ends, Dorman Products, Federal Mogul, MOOG, Mevotech, TRWWebsite: www.frost.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 10: Have you ever been faced with an expensive repair bill? It is very stressful and having to decide whether to rebuild an engine is one of the most expensive repairs decisions you will face.   To help us understand when you should rebuild an engine and what the best options are for engine parts I would like to introduce you to Bill Mirth, Director of Business Development at IPD. Bill spent 20-years at Federal-Mogul in their Powertrain Division and now is responsible for the leadership and coordination of all sales activities at IPD in America.To learn more about IPD go to IPDParts.com.Next Steps:Visit HeavyDutyPartsReport.com to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite podcast player. If you would prefer to watch these episodes go to The Heavy-Duty Parts Report YouTube Channel, subscribe and make sure to click the bell so that you are notified when a new episode goes live. This Episode is Sponsored by:If you are a mobile heavy-duty mechanic, please check out Zerk.work.Disclaimer: This podcast and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Heavy-Duty Parts Report may receive a small commission.Apply for the SAP Truck and Auto Parts Regional Sales Manager Position: SAPCorp.net/apply Look up heavy-duty parts without a VIN: https://parts.diesellaptops.com/

Kurz Wind Division’s Dan Frantz had the pleasure of interviewing Kumar Nainani of Federal-Mogul.  We sat down with Dr. Kumar to understand more about how Federal-Mogul has become a rapidly growing player in the Wind Energy sector.  

About This Episode In this episode, I interview Dr. Dale Thompson about the concept of Worthy Leadership.  Dr. Thompson talks about the fact that even leaders who appear to be at the top of their game can experience catastrophic failure without one very important personal quality.   About Our Guest Dale Thompson is a seasoned business executive and consultant, a licensed psychologist, and Founder and CEO of Leadership Worth Following, LLC (LWF). Established in January 2004, LWF helps organizations identify and develop talent with the capacity, commitment, and character to become top-performing leaders worthy of followership. Dale’s more than thirty years of business, consulting, and leadership experience have focused heavily on helping individual leaders, groups, teams, and organizations address critical talent-related issues including top leadership selection, development, and succession; Board and CEO-team effectiveness; and creating sustainable leadership systems and processes. His most recognizable clients have included prominent global firms such as 7-Eleven, AIG, BNSF, Boeing, Federal-Mogul, Freescale, Rackspace, Texas Instruments, and Walmart, as well as dynamic domestic companies such as Advance Auto Parts, H-E-B, Neiman-Marcus, NuStar Energy, PetSmart, SCAN Healthplan, USAA, and Valero Energy, to name a few. His varied business experiences include co-founding a truckload transportation company in 1986 that served as a test bed for then cutting edge Global Positioning technology and operations-research driven business models; directly leading and supporting a leadership consulting-firm’s aggressive global expansion to more than 30 markets in 14 countries and ultimately leading all of its North American operations throughout the 1990’s; and in 2001 co-founding a significant competitor to IBM’s Global Services consulting business. He founded LWF in 2004. Beyond consulting, Dale has made a number of recognized contributions to the fields of business and psychology. In 1986, he published what has been acknowledged as the first formal study of executive coaching. His pioneering research focused on evaluating the emerging practice of executive coaching and its effectiveness, and identifying “who changes, how much, and why” among coaching participants. In 2008, he was first author of the landmark article, “The Search for Worthy Leadership;” one of the most downloaded articles in the leadership literature since it was published. And in 2010, he was co-author of “The Character to Lead: A Closer Look at Character in Leadership;” a critically acclaimed study showing that character in leadership can be reliably defined and measured – and that character in leadership is directly related to important leadership and business outcomes. Dale’s professional contributions were acknowledged in 2004 when The Society of Consulting Psychology presented him with the prestigious RHR International Award for Excellence in Consultation. His contributions to leadership theory and practice were acknowledged by the Society of Psychologists in Management when he was named The 2011 Distinguished Psychologist in Management; and by The Goolsby Leadership Academy at The University of Texas at Arlington when he was named its 2011 Distinguished Visiting Leader. Dale received his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. He is a Member and Past-President of The Society of Psychologists in Management, and was a founding member of the Advisory Board of the Goolsby Leadership Academy at the University of Texas-Arlington. He has been affiliated with the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University, and the Industrial/Organizational Psychology Programs at the University of North Texas and at The University of Texas at Arlington. He is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Texas, and a member of the American Psychological Association, The Society of Consulting Psychology, The Society of Psychologists in Management, and Dallas Executive Connection.(Taken from Dale's bio on the Leadership Worth Following Site)

We focus on emobility for this episode as Gareth Price sheds light on Volkswagen's Transparent Factory. The unconventional facility in Dresden repurposed to assemble the eGolf is also a showcase for the VW’s e-mobility philosophy. We hear too from Mike Nash and his visit to Honda's manufacturing facilities in Indiana. The plant recently began production of the 2019 Insight hybrid model, one of five electrified vehicles Honda has launched in just the past 18 months. The company is striding hard into emobility as, by 2030, Honda wants two-thirds of its global sales to be electrified vehicles. In the second half of this episode, we look at how the automotive industry's powertrain component suppliers are responding to the technological shift brought about by electrification. Is the noise around the battery electric vehicle drowning out the real story, one which sees the internal combustion sticking around for a couple more decades, made cleaner and more efficient by innovation? Gareth Price speaks to some of the key players from powertrain component supply sector; Borg Warner, Federal Mogul, Delphi and Honeywell. The onset of the electrified age has sparked hybrid innovations – so there's plenty life yet in the internal combustion engine... AMS Podcast Episode 2 is produced and presented by the AMS editorial team, Nick Holt, Gareth Price and Michael Nash.

Jim Lang, industry guru and president of Lang Marketing, joins the show to discuss three major issues that will impact the independent repair industry in 2018 and beyond. 1:20: Lang discusses Tenneco purchasing Carl Icahn's Federal Mogul in a $5.4 billion deal. What does this mean for Icahn's empire, and where do independent shops fit in? 6:00: Several months ago, Lang put out a report dissecting how dealerships have steadily been gaining a larger share of the repair market. Lang details why dealerships have been taking more of this market share, and where independent repair shops still have the upper hand. 11:00: Lang discusses the future of ride-sharing and autonomous vehicles, and how it will impact the automotive repair industry. 

- VW Ousts CEO Matthias Mueller - California Ready to Compromise - Tenneco Acquires Federal-Mogul - CES Teams Up with Paris Auto Show - Buick Teases Velite 6 In China - Hub Motors Breakthrough? - 2019 Volkswagen Jetta Driving Impressions

- VW Ousts CEO Matthias Mueller- California Ready to Compromise- Tenneco Acquires Federal-Mogul- CES Teams Up with Paris Auto Show- Buick Teases Velite 6 In China- Hub Motors Breakthrough?- 2019 Volkswagen Jetta Driving Impressions

Meet Paige Paige Kassalen is a market analyst for the future of mobility at a material science company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Kassalen began her career in material science as a process control technology intern at a Baytown, Texas, plant site. One of Kassalen's first jobs was representing her company as an electrical engineer on the ground crew for Solar Impulse. In this role, she traveled with the world's first solar-powered airplane (Solar Impulse 2) as it completed its historic flight around the globe. On the ground crew, Paige was the only American, only female engineer, and youngest member. Her experience with Solar Impulse not only gave her the opportunity to apply her electrical engineering background in a new and exciting way, but it also marked the beginning of Kassalen's role as a spokesperson for young women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). She continues to be a voice for the company in inspiring the next generation to create their own path in STEM fields. Prior to graduating college, Kassalen gained valuable experience in her field completing her Electrical Engineering capstone project with Intel and internships with Westinghouse Electric Company and Federal Mogul. The Pittsburgh native graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. Kassalen is an active member of the IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Pittsburgh Chapter, serving as co-chair from 2015-2017. She is also involved in the Women's Leadership Council – United Way of Allegheny County and the Pittsburgh Social Exchange. She landed a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 energy list for her work with solar impulse as a ground crew member. Now in her role as a Market Analyst, she explores how new mobility trends, like autonomous vehicles and ridesharing, will create new material demands. She works on a team to identify how highly engineered materials can solve the technical challenges and leads projects to uncover the unmet needs of the industry. What we discuss - Where science and creativity meet - The importance of a support network & diversity in the workforce - Identifying & pushing your limits - The potential of technology.

Learn from your industry peers in a round-table forum. Get new ideas, perspectives, trends, insights, best-practices and expertise from aftermarket professionals. Watch like a DOCUMENTARY … Learn like a SEMINAR. Helping automotive aftermarket professionals improve; one lesson at a time. Academy Panel: Sheri Hamilton is ASA Midwest Executive Director. She not only leads the shop owners in six Midwestern states, Sheri is also the Conference Manager of the VISION Hi-Tech Training and Expo in Kansas City. Sheri and her team are the driving force behind this event held every March. Her passion for education and training is also shown through her service as the Chair of AMi – the Automotive Management Institute. You can hear Sheri in podcast episode 84 and 204. Pete Meier is the Director of Training for the UBM Advanstar Automotive Group, which includes the training event NACE/Automechanika, Motor Age, ABRN, and Aftermarket Business. His primary goal is to bring working technicians the information they need to succeed. Pete is an ASE certified Master Technician and sponsoring member of iATN. He has over 35 years practical experience as a technician and educator, covering a wide variety of makes and models. You can hear Pete in eppisode 36, 59, and 90. Matt Fanslow  is the diagnostic tech/shop manager at Riverside Automotive in Red Wing, MN. His primary responsibilities are to diagnose drive-ability and electrical/electronic issues, and perform most all programming, coding, initializing, adaptions, etc. Basically, if it needs to be figured out or has wires, it goes to Matt. He’s been a tech since 1996. Matt is also a subject matter expert for ASE. Matt has participated on 18 ASE technical committees for the ASE Practice Test, A6, A7, A8, and L1 tests. He’s also done case studies for Standard Motor Products.You can hear Matt in episodes 122, 146, 200, 206, and 230. Brent Berman has been involved in the Automotive Industry for over 25 years primarily in the technical field evolving from mechanical to digital.  In his eighteen years at Federal-Mogul, Brent has held roles of increasing responsibility in technical training then marketing and now manages the Garage Gurus training group that include Gurus ON-Call, Gurus On-Demand, Gurus On-Line Learning and the On-The Go product technology vans. Brent also leads the Catalog and Research team, overseeing critical activities from training, tech support, cataloging, e-Data and digital media. Brent also oversees the company’s “Tech First” initiative that seeks to simplify and improve the many touch points it has with all levels of customers.  You can hear Brent in episode 110. Highlights: Training budgets must be established in every professional shop so technicians don’t have to pay for these top events out of their own pocket. Training policies need to be established for every technician educational program. What needs to change is the culture in the shops themselves. Too many shop owners won’t support their technicians in getting the training that, in the end, benefits them too. How to get the most out of training events. Pete Meier, “The best training event is the one you can get to.” Sponsoring vendors at these training events need to be supported. They help keep the costs low. And more! Sign up to be in the live Academy audience on Friday’s at Noon EST here. (http://bit.ly/2l64FPK) (http://eepurl.com/bhqME9) Be socially involved and in touch with the show: Email (mailto:carm@remarkableresults.biz)

Automakers may have their logo on cars and trucks, but more than any time in history, what they produce is a team effort. And much of that team consists of Tier One Suppliers. Joining John McElroy to discuss the relationship of Suppliers and the OEMs are Lon Offenbacher, President and CEO, Inteva Products along with Rainer Jueckstock, Co-CEO and Co-Chairman of the Board, Federal-Mogul.

Automakers may have their logo on cars and trucks, but more than any time in history, what they produce is a team effort. And much of that team consists of Tier One Suppliers. Joining John McElroy to discuss the relationship of Suppliers and the OEMs are Lon Offenbacher, President and CEO, Inteva Products along with Rainer Jueckstock, Co-CEO and Co-Chairman of the Board, Federal-Mogul.

Steve Miller is an automotive turnaround specialist. His bona fides date back to the bankruptcies of Chrysler and Delphi with stops at Federal-Mogul and Ford for good measure. Now he presides over the International Automotive Components Group as it moves from a private Wilbur Ross company to a publically traded firm. Mr. Miller joins John McElroy as his special guest for this week’s Autoline discussing the consolidation of the automotive interior business and where he sees it going. Joining the panel are Jeff Bennett of the Wall Street Journal and Tom Murphy from Wards Auto.

Steve Miller is an automotive turnaround specialist. His bona fides date back to the bankruptcies of Chrysler and Delphi with stops at Federal-Mogul and Ford for good measure. Now he presides over the International Automotive Components Group as it moves from a private Wilbur Ross company to a publically traded firm. Mr. Miller joins John McElroy as his special guest for this week’s Autoline discussing the consolidation of the automotive interior business and where he sees it going. Joining the panel are Jeff Bennett of the Wall Street Journal and Tom Murphy from Wards Auto.

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Just as you could get the Ford Model T in any color, as long as it was black, when the company brought the C-MAX stateside, it declared you could get any powertrain, as long as it was a hybrid. This week the C-MAX Energi rolls into the Autoline studio with John Davis, Chief Program Engineer, in tow. We'll be asking him all about the car and about what challenges Ford faces in trying to sell a plug-in. We'll also want to know why the C-MAX struggles, in testing, to meet the fuel economy ratings on the EPA label. And, yes, we will also get to the top news of the week. GM earnings are disappointing; 2013 just may be the year of the diesel as Ram and Subaru both announce new entries; and Federal Mogul says goodbye to spark plugs while Chevrolet says hello to shape memory alloys. Joining John McElroy in studio to talk about all that and much more, is Peter De Lorenzo, the Autoextremist, and Todd Lassa from Automobile.

The production version of the Alfa Romeo 4C finally hits the Geneva show next month. In our New Technology segment, we take a look at Federal Mogul’s ACIS program, which stands for Advanced Corona Ignition System. Find out which hot-button vehicle from GM may be the first production car in the world to use shape memory alloys. All that and more, plus Autoline Daily correspondent Isaac Bouchard takes us for a ride in the 2014 Mazda6.

Yazaki is hit with a massive fine for its bid-rigging scheme. Aussies are experiencing the lowest car prices in 36 years. And, just like a good pork roast, the economic recovery continues low and slow. All that and more, plus a look at Federal-Mogul’s innovative lighting solutions.

Brendon Burchard is the author of "The Millionaire Messenger" and “Life’s Golden Ticket” and a highly-acclaimed leadership speaker, seminar leader, and business consultant.Brendon was blessed to receive life’s golden ticket –a second chance– after surviving a dramatic car accident in a developing country. Since then, he has dedicated his life to helping individuals, teams and organizations create and master change. His clients have included Accenture, Alcoa, JC Penney, eBay, Best Buy, Nordstrom, Levi’s, Gateway, Walgreens, Federal Mogul, and thousands of executives and entrepreneurs in speeches and seminars across the country. His media appearances have included ABC World News, NPR stations, Oprah and Friends, and other popular programs. His life-changing speeches and events have been sponsored by Wachovia, Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Morgan Stanley, Washington Trust Bank and other major companies.Brendon’s books, newsletters, products and appearances now inspire nearly 2 million people a month.As one of the top leadership and motivational speakers in the world, Brendon’s authentic, powerful and hilarious presentations have become legendary. He has shared the stage with the greats like Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, John Gray, Mark Victor Hansen, Andy Andrews, Keith Ferrazzi, Harv Eker, Les Brown, and Jack Canfield. He’s also shared the stage with the Dalai Lama and Sir Richard Branson in inspiring others to be more giving and compassionate while building their businesses. What questions do you have for Brendon on his Success Blueprint? http://SuccessBlueprintRadio.com

Brendon Burchard is the author of "The Millionaire Messenger" and “Life’s Golden Ticket” and a highly-acclaimed leadership speaker, seminar leader, and business consultant.Brendon was blessed to receive life’s golden ticket –a second chance– after surviving a dramatic car accident in a developing country. Since then, he has dedicated his life to helping individuals, teams and organizations create and master change. His clients have included Accenture, Alcoa, JC Penney, eBay, Best Buy, Nordstrom, Levi’s, Gateway, Walgreens, Federal Mogul, and thousands of executives and entrepreneurs in speeches and seminars across the country. His media appearances have included ABC World News, NPR stations, Oprah and Friends, and other popular programs. His life-changing speeches and events have been sponsored by Wachovia, Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Morgan Stanley, Washington Trust Bank and other major companies.Brendon’s books, newsletters, products and appearances now inspire nearly 2 million people a month.As one of the top leadership and motivational speakers in the world, Brendon’s authentic, powerful and hilarious presentations have become legendary. He has shared the stage with the greats like Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, John Gray, Mark Victor Hansen, Andy Andrews, Keith Ferrazzi, Harv Eker, Les Brown, and Jack Canfield. He’s also shared the stage with the Dalai Lama and Sir Richard Branson in inspiring others to be more giving and compassionate while building their businesses. What questions do you have for Brendon on his Success Blueprint? http://SuccessBlueprintRadio.com

Could Range Rover be spun off as its own high-end brand? VW gets a new head honcho in America. And here's a shocker: a new report says Chinese consumers prefer large vehicles with handsome styling. All that and more, plus our first drive of the Chevy Cruze.