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As vehicles and the components inside of them get more complex with every passing model year, the one thing that shops need now more than ever is information.

Scott Van Hulle, Manager of RTS and OEM Relations at I-CAR, joins the show today to talk about I-CAR’s Repairability Technical Support service and how shops can take advantage of the information available.

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Ford announces a $3.7 billion EV investment, Cruise receives a commercial operation permit, and Cadillac teases its next EV.

This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news.

Stories featured in this week's episode:

Ford Announces $3.7B Investment in EVs, New Mustang

Cruise, GM Awarded Driverless Deployment Permit by CPUC

GM Teases Latest Cadillac EV

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The next generation of shop owners and technicians is going to be very different than the previous.

Ratchet+Wrench Editor Chris Jones chats with shop owner Andrew Marcott about the skillsets young techs have, why your shop needs to embrace the digital age, and how to make your shop more appealing to young talent.

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Buick unveils its first EV concept, a Tennessee community college secures a $350,000 EV grant, and Cadillac's first EV sells out in hours.

This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news.

Stories featured in this week's episode:

Buick Unveils Wildcat EV Concept

Tennessee College Secures EV Program Grant

Cadillac Lyriq Sells Out in 4 Hours

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Donny Seyfer, executive officer for NASTF, joins ADAPT Automotive's Hanna Bubser for a conversation spanning the state of the aftermarket, EVs, ADAS and what your shop should be doing to make sure its ready to handle those changes.

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This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news.

Stories featured in this week's episode:

Hyundai Confirms $5.5B Plant in Georgia

Tesla Driver Faces Charges in Autopilot Crash

Stellantis to Build EV Battery Plant in Indiana

Model Showcase: 2022 Ford Bronco

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Last month, I-CAR executive Jeff Peevy joined the show to talk about the organization's new tech center in Chicago, which looks to be the preeminent hub for industry workshops and high-tech training.

This week, I-CAR President John Van Alstyne talks about the changing landscape of the the automotive industry and how shop owners can start to take on some of the challenges that new tech creates.

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Registrations of new EVs spike in Q1, Nissan mulls adding a third U.S. plant, and Lordstown Motors sells its Ohio EV plant to Foxconn.

This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news.

Stories featured in this week's episode:

EV Registrations Spike in Q1

Nissan Weighs 3rd US Plant Specifically for EV Production

Lordstown Sells EV Factory to Foxconn

Study: More People Want Better ADAS, Not AVs

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Over the last several months, several major quick oil and maintenance brands have started to rollout services specifically developed for electric vehicles, and now FullSpeed Automotive is joining the ranks.

FullSpeed Automotive CEO Kevin Kormondy joins the show today to talk about why the company thinks now is the time to jump into EVs and how he sees the overall car parc evolving over the next several decades.

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Hyundai plans an EV plant for the U.S., Ford sells 8 million Rivian stocks, and Toyota approaches its EV rebate cap.

This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news.

Stories featured in this week's episode:

Hyundai to Bring EV Plant to US, in Talks with Georgia

Ford Sells 8M Shares of Rivian Stock

Toyota Close to 200K EV Rebate Limit

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