The CAR Podcast

On this episode of the CAR Podcast, Carla welcomes guest speaker and CAR Affiliate, Justine Fonteyne, Area Sales Manager of the Americas at Schuler Group GmbH, to discuss laser blanking. They take a closer look at what laser blanking is and the various benefits of implementing laser blanking solutions.

CAR audience members are invited to attend a free online seminar hosted by Schuler on July 8 at 10 AM EDT to learn more about laser blanking technologies. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ixrOkuEkQISjHSyWEghwFA

On this episode of the CAR Podcast, Carla and Bernard cover insights into the recent $230M sale of the Lordstown Motors plant to Foxconn. They also discuss EcoMotion Week 2022 and the vast presence of innovative start-ups at the event.

On this episode of the CAR Podcast, Carla is joined by Alliance for Automotive Innovation President and CEO and veteran auto industry executive John Bozzella. Carla and John explore the overall impact of the auto industry and automotive manufacturing on the economic engine in the US, and they also discuss the various supply chain crises the auto industry is battling. 

On this episode of the CAR Podcast, Carla is joined by guest speaker Jeff Burnstein, the President of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). Carla and Jeff dive into automation and robotics and the implications they bring to the future of manufacturing. They also discuss the 2022 Automate Show, taking place June 6-9 in Detroit, Michigan. To hear Carla's talk at Automate 2022 or learn more, visit here.

On this episode of the CAR Podcast, CAR Director of Technology Brett Smith is joined by Terbine Founder & CEO David Knight to tackle big data management and data monetization as the auto industry transitions to an electrified and autonomous future. They also discuss Silicon Valley and why some companies are choosing to grow in other cities.

On this episode of the CAR Podcast, Carla is joined by SAP Chief Industry Executive Advisor Bill Newman to tackle electrification. They discuss how data can help maintain manufacturing quality and how data can improve the consumer EV charging experience. 

On this episode of the CAR Podcast, Carla is joined by CAR Senior Industry Analyst Edgar Faler to discuss automaker and supplier Q1 earnings. They also review key industry trends discussed on earnings calls and 2022 earnings guidance.

On this episode of the CAR Podcast, Carla and Bernard review recent EV investments made by automakers. They also discuss inflation trends and risk of recession as well as the semiconductor outlook.

On this episode of the CAR Podcast, Carla is joined by podcast guest Jan Griffiths, the President and Founder of Gravitas Detroit, to discuss the future of the workplace and the need for new management styles in a remote world. 

Links to books mentioned during the discussion:

Trust & Inspire by Stephen Covey

The Blueprint by Doug Conant

On this episode of the CAR Podcast, Carla and Bernard cover highlights and news from the 2022 NADA Show. They also discuss the global economic outlook.