BMW has partnered with Blitzz, a remote visual assistance platform, to create a service in which BMW agents can work through issues on a customer’s vehicle and help work them through any possible solutions all through a video chat

Noel Burris, manager of BMW’s roadside assistance program, and Rama Sreenivasan, CEO and co-founder of Blitzz, join the show today to talk about the new system and how video service could having lasting effects on the automotive aftermarket.

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California prosecutors file two vehicular manslaughter counts against a Tesla driver, Ford gains $8.2 billion on its Rivian investment, and General Motors receives a tax abatement for a proposed $1.3 billion investment in its Orion Assembly facility.

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

Stories featured in this week's episode:

Tesla Driver Faces Felony Charges following 2019 Crash

Ford Makes $8.2B Gain on Rivian Investment

GM Receives Tax Incentives for $1.3B Investment in Orion Facility

BP's EV Chargers 'On the Cusp' of Being More Profitable than Gas Pumps

Toyota to Miss Production Goal Due to Chip Shortage

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Back in September, Jiffy Lube launched a pilot program testing a complete service package for electric vehicles.

Jiffy Lube President Edward Hymes and Marketing Director Sara Smith join the show to talk about the success of the program over the last few months and how they see quick lubes fitting into an electric-focused future.

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Automakers are pushing to delay Massachusetts' Right to Repair law, Ford takes home two Vehicle of the Year awards, and hybrids post their best year of sales in the U.S. on record.

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

Stories featured in this week's episode:

Automakers Pushing to Delay Right to Repair Until 2025

Ford Maverick, Bronco Win North American Car of the Year Honors

Hybrid Sales Hit Record High in US

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The past year saw a lot of challenges thrown at the automotive aftermarket, but it's also seen quite a few fun advancements and opportunities for growth.

Over the last several months, the ADAPT Podcast has had some great episodes, and to ring in the new year we're bringing you some of the best.

Episodes featured:

Mike Anderson on Industry Diversification

CCC Intelligent Solutions on Aftermarket Access to New Tech

ADAPT Summit - Chris Chesney

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General Motors unveils its Chevrolet Silverado EV, Ford announces it will once again double production of the F-150 Lightning, and Chrysler plans to have an all-electric lineup by 2028.

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

Stories featured in this week's episode:

General Motors Touts Electric Future at CES 2022

Ford to Double Lightning Production Again

Tesla Delivers More than 300K Vehicles in Q4

Chrysler to Go All-Electric by 2028

Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech. 

The past year saw a lot of challenges thrown at the automotive aftermarket, but it's also seen quite a few fun advancements and opportunities for growth.

Over the last several months, the ADAPT Podcast has had some great episodes, and to ring in the new year we're bringing you some of the best.

Episodes featured:

GM Touts Revisions to Post-Crash Inspection Policies

More on ADAS from the CCC Crash Course Report

Electrified Police Cruisers, Fleets a Sign of the Times

Tune in next week for Part 2!

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Ford will recall nearly 185,000 F-150 pickups due to a faulty driveshaft issue, Lansing's city council approves tax incentives for a new General Motors EV facility, and Goodyear debuts an EV-optimized tire. 

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 Recalls 185K F-150 Pickups Due to Driveshaft Issue

Lansing Approves Tax Exemption for GM Battery Plant

Goodyear Launches EV-Optimized Tires

GM Looking to Build EV Battery Plant in Lansing Area

GM to Build 2 More US EV Materials Factories

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Smart technology is a very broad term that covers a lot of different economic sectors, but it's becoming increasingly associated with the auto industry.

Chris Piche, founder and CEO of Smarter AI, joins the show to talk about how cars can communicate with smart cities and the role the aftermarket plays in that communication.

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Telematics is an industry-favorite buzzword that to a vehicle’s ability to capture, store and transmit any sort of data from diagnostics and repair history to location services and user preferences.

Derek Kaufman, managing partner with Schwartz Advisors, breaks down how shops can tangibly use telematic systems to optimize relationships with their customers.

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