AutoTrends | Leading Automotive Podcast

EPISODE #33 is launched and be sure to #LIKE and #SUBSCRIBE! - Automotive's Revolutionary Transformation: EVs, Autonomous Tech, and Market Adaptations! Watch it HERE: https://lnkd.in/gu28tjea In this episode, we discuss the latest happenings within the automotive industry, from political pressures and influence on the industry to the latest decisions of automakers to invest in AI, ICE, EV, etc. We dive into the impacts automakers have on the aftermarket industry and CarParts.com's opening of its flagship distribution center in Las Vegas. We touch on the CDK outage impacts and how it has negatively impacted the Q2 earnings for Sonic Automotive Group and AutoNation. - We discuss the impact of political pressures within the Automotive industry  - Aftermarket developments with Car Parts opening its flagship DC in Las Vegas - Hyundai is launching a campaign to invest in AI - Volkswagen is setting an aggressive goal to develop new autonomous vehicles - GM partners with Solar Companies to create the future  - Sonic & AutoNation Q2 financial reporting impacted by CDK outage Reach out at [email protected] Please like and subscribe to our LinkedIn & YouTube channel #autoparts #automotive #ecommerce #aftermarket #autodealers #OEM #EV #electricvehicle #catalog #automanufacturing #distribution #like #marketing #subscribe #manufacturing #follow #remanufacturing #subscribe Gideon Williams Lucas Welk, (LRW)

EPISODE #32 is launched and be sure to #LIKE and #SUBSCRIBE! - Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump & Its Impact on Automotive Industry, EV Trends, & China's Influence in North America! Watch it HERE: https://lnkd.in/g9TZaXjh In this episode, we touch on Donald Trump's assassination attempt and how current political pressures will impact the Automotive industry. With the current administration's major push for EVs and a 500B Global investment in EVs, will we see the tides shift if a change of power is made? How should you be thinking of your investment as all companies look to digitally transform the way buyers and sellers transact? - Political pressures will impact the path toward an EV industry - Will China push to be the global leader in automotive succeed - ICE, will we see a re-emergence of Hybrid over the next ten years with a change in political power - Lastly, we celebrate a 1K followers milestone Reach out at [email protected] Please like and subscribe to our LinkedIn & YouTube channel #autoparts #automotive #ecommerce #aftermarket #autodealers #OEM #EV #electricvehicle #catalog #automanufacturing #distribution #like #marketing #subscribe #manufacturing #follow #remanufacturing #subscribe Gideon Williams Lucas Welk, (LRW)

THANK YOU FOR OFFICIALLY 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS!! Please don't forget to also SUBSCRIBE to our channel on YouTube to help us further support the industry. A big shout out to our two great co-hosts who are dedicated to continuously improving our channel. Gideon Williams and Lucas Welk, (LRW)!

EPISODE #31 is launched and be sure to #LIKE and #SUBSCRIBE! - Navigating Automotive's Digital Shift Through Master Data Management With Nils Erik Pedersen & Sam Russo, MSIT, ACP 🏎️💨 Watch it HERE: https://lnkd.in/gXRezu9U In this episode, we sit down with Nils Pedersen SVP of Stibo Systems and Industry leader Sam Russo of Pivotree to talk about DATA. We discuss MDM (Master Data Management), PIM (Product Information Management) and the importance of how MDM will set you up for future growth. MDM has largely been overlooked within the automotive industry, but Nils & Sam simplified the importance of enabling your data strategy. - What is MDM (Master Data Management)?  - Differentiate between MDM and a PIM solution - Enabling a Multi-Domain Approach to Drive Growth  - Connecting your Data Strategy to Business Strategy to Data Process to Business Process to Data Initiatives to Business Outcomes - AI and how a sound MDM strategy can propel all growth levers within your organization - Real-life use case examples within the Automotive industry Reach out at [email protected] Please like and subscribe to our Linkedin & YouTube channel #autoparts #automotive #ecommerce #aftermarket #autodealers #OEM #EV #electricvehicle #catalog #automanufacturing #distribution #like #marketing #subscribe #manufacturing #follow #remanufacturing #subscribe Gideon Williams Lucas Welk, (LRW)

EPISODE #30 is launched and be sure to #LIKE and #SUBSCRIBE! - CDK Cyber Attack Costs Dealers an Estimated 1 Billion & How Will This Impact The Future Developments Within The Automotive Industry! Watch it HERE: https://lnkd.in/g8EQfsfe In this episode, we touch on the great presidential debate, the CDK cyber attack, and whether China has its eye on North America. During this episode, we get into the details of our industry and how we should think through navigating the world of inflation, the digital age and future growth levers. How should you be thinking about the future and position your automotive organization for growth and sustainability. - Presidential debate and what are the implications to the Automotive Industry - CDK Cyber attacks and how it costs 1 Billion in lost revenue - Will the Blacksuits attack again, and are they after the Automotive Industry - China, are they targeting Mexico to take over the US and Canadian market? - Rivian and VW Group find mutual partnership, and is it a genius partnership to uproot other EV companies? - Fisker is having EV recall issues for the third time - We discuss the Octopus effect of business development and staying ahead through partnerships. Reach out with any questions or comments, and as always, we welcome guests of the AutoTrends Podcast Reach out at [email protected] or hit us on #LinkedIn #autoparts #automotive #ecommerce #aftermarket #autodealers #OEM #EV #electricvehicle #catalog #automanufacturing #distribution #like #marketing #subscribe #manufacturing #follow #remanufacturing #subscribe Gideon Williams Lucas Welk, (LRW)

EPISODE #29 is launched and be sure to #LIKE and #SUBSCRIBE! - The State of Parts eCommerce Sellers & Is The Model Shifting to Manufactures? Watch it HERE: https://lnkd.in/gzyVzK2y In this episode, we dive deep into the history behind parts of eCommerce and how the major online sellers have risen from the 90's to today. We discuss the rise of Amazon and RockAuto, and we touch on the failures of AutoAnthing and much more. What will the future hold, and are manufacturers coming closer to distributors to disrupt the current digital parts model: - Why has RockAuto provided a negative experience for WDs and Manufacturers alike? Is it through margin erosion and bullying tactics? - Is Amazon's partnership with the industry cooling? - Margin erosion continues to create a relationship gap with major Online Parts Sellers, WDs, and manufacturers. - Manufacturers are closing the gap and tightening the relationship with WDs  - Is the industry ripe for disruption? Reach out with any questions or comments, and as always, we welcome guests of the AutoTrends Podcast Reach out at [email protected] or hit us on #LinkedIn #autoparts #automotive #ecommerce #aftermarket #autodealers #OEM #EV #electricvehicle #catalog #automanufacturing #distribution #like #marketing #subscribe #manufacturing #follow #remanufacturing #subscribe Gideon Williams Lucas Welk, (LRW)

EPISODE #28 is launched and be sure to #LIKE and #SUBSCRIBE! - Record Profits for Toyota & Details into Falsifying Safety Testing - Is Hybrid The Way for AutoMakers? Watch it HERE: https://lnkd.in/gKtmdwS9 In this episode, we dive deep into Toyota's record profits of 30 billion while also dealing with a lawsuit for falsifying safety testing. Will they recover from the safety concerns of their customer base? We also dive deep into whether we missed the EV and overlooked the hybrid model. - Toyota achieves record profits of 30 Billion  - Hybrid model is proving to be the effective next step for Automakers  - 40% of EV buyers say they are going back to the combustion engine - How will this impact the Aftermarket, and what does the future hold? Reach out at [email protected] or hit us on #LinkedIn #autoparts #automotive #ecommerce #aftermarket #autodealers #OEM #EV #electricvehicle #catalog #automanufacturing #distribution #like #marketing #subscribe #manufacturing #follow #remanufacturing #subscribe Gideon Williams Lucas Welk, (LRW)

Have we skipped the Hybrid era? Per McKinsey & Co, research shows 40% of EV buyers are electing to go back to the combustion engine. How is the change going to impact automakers heavily hedged into EV? or will Hybrid be adopted over the next 15 years? Gideon Williams & Lucas Welk, (LRW) talk about it in our latest episode of the AutoTrends | Leading Automotive Podcast

EPISODE #27 is launched and be sure to #LIKE and #SUBSCRIBE! - Luke Smith, IT Director at Momentum USA to Discuss Data Watch it HERE: https://lnkd.in/gtuCxqgQ In this episode, we sit down with Luke Smith, IT Director at Momentum USA, to discuss his path into this industry and how his early days of wrenching parlayed him into a career in leadership and the evolution of technology. We touch on immediate action steps to take to win and how the industry is evolving as we prepare for a changing way how parts buyers buy and sell. - The importance of data standards and strict governance  - PIMS solutioning; buy versus build - Telemetry and usage of AutoCare reference data - Open-source / Crowd source data and tools to leverage - Developing a universal repositor of vehicle maintenance transactions You can connect with Luke Smith on LinkedIn Reach out at [email protected] or hit us on #LinkedIn #autoparts #automotive #ecommerce #aftermarket #autodealers #OEM #EV #electricvehicle #catalog #automanufacturing #distribution #like #marketing #subscribe #manufacturing #follow #remanufacturing #subscribe Gideon Williams Lucas Welk, (LRW)

EPISODE #26 is launched and be sure to #LIKE and #SUBSCRIBE! - Ryan Henderson, Leader at CarParts.com to Discusses Generative AI, Machine Learning & How It Can Improve Business Outcomes Watch it HERE: https://lnkd.in/gEAkDZEQ In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Henderson of CarParts.com to discuss Generative AI applications and what steps you can take today to deploy in your business to increase productivity and improve your business outcomes. - Generative AI Applications and how to deploy them today - Status of our industry and Open AI, Education, and best practices - Data policy and why catalog data matters  - The importance of investing today in digital assets that will drive future growth  - $1,000 car is it a dream or a headache - Status of technicians and how they must evolve with technology - The end customer, a place to start with generative AI You can reach Ryan Henderson through his LinkedIn Reach out at [email protected] or hit us on #LinkedIn #autoparts #automotive #ecommerce #aftermarket #autodealers #OEM #EV #electricvehicle #catalog #automanufacturing #distribution #like #marketing #subscribe #manufacturing #follow #remanufacturing #subscribe Gideon Williams Lucas Welk, (LRW) Ryan Henderson CarParts.com