Last year's show: https://youtu.be/FVz1qwp0v4YMore from UTSMA: https://www.ustires.org/More from TIA: https://www.tireindustry.org/More from Discount Tire: https://www.discounttire.com/Today is a big show. Not only in terms of the topic we will discussing, which is of course road safety thanks to the US Tire Manufacture Associations annual campaign, National Tire Safety Week, but also because of the panel of guests we have rounded up for you today. On that note, lets introduce today’s p...

Today on the show we are taking a look behind the curtain of fleet management, looking at the distinct and at times complex nuances of the industry. And our guest that will help guide us through this journey is the man for the job. Now with GeoTab as the AVP of Customer Care, a company we have featured on the show before, he previously was working with the Pepsico brand and was involved in a number of critical fleet management responsibilities, from telematics to predictive maintenance and ev...

On this episode, the Auto Tech Show is on the road, recording live from the TMC Automotive event in New Orleans, Louisianna. And we are sitting here with a veteran in the automotive space, Martin Redilla. He has over 30 years in the automotive space including a tenue as a high school automotive teacher and is now the Education Manager at HDA Truck Pride, North America’s largest and most trusted independent provider of parts and service to the commercial vehicle aftermarket. Their programs foc...

On this episode, we are set to discuss the growing topic of sustainability in the fleet industry and are very fortunate to be joined by Seth Clevenger, the Managing Editor of Features at Transport Topics. Transport Topics, of course, proudly owns the role as the fleet industry’s “go-to” source of breaking news, award-winning reporting, and insightful analysis. Be sure to catch them online, in print, or on their podcast, “RoadSigns”, which you can find on your favorite podcast platform.  More...

On this show, we are talking about the fantastic preventative maintenance potential when you merge cutting-edge hardware with modern software solutions. It is a time of exponential innovation in the fleet industry, and we are excited to talk about how you can take advantage of both the hardware and software sides to elevate your business's efficiency and ultimately, revenue.  To do this, I am very excited to bring in a giant of the automotive and fleet space, Michael Hartman. Michael is the...

On this episode I am excited to welcome the Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations at Fleet Advantage, Brian Antonellis. With more than 15 years of direct fleet operational experience, Brian is a well experience executive in charge of systems and programmes that optimise his fleet's efficiency. He has a proven track record of effectively overseeing extensive, intricate, superior, and economical fleet programmes, making him the perfect guest for our topic today on how fleet operators can...

Today we are not only back talking about the fleet industry, but we are doing so with a giant in the business. Bridgestone is the world's largest tire and rubber company, not to mention a household name, but more than that, they are rapidly becoming a global mobility solutions company with a strong eye on the future of the automotive evolution. And my guest knows this all to well. As a 26-year veteran, Brian Cunningham started his career with the brand in 1997 as an Area Sales Manager. Now,...

In a time of continued challenges and exponential change, bringing the industry together at events like TMC is more imporant than ever before. In this episode, we speak with the shows director, Robert Braswell, to discuss why this is the time to get involved.  Visit our website here: https://anyline.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anyline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anylinecom/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anyline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anyline_com/

It’s not often we get to pull back the curtain on the automotive servicing industry, but that is exactly what today's episode is all about.  And our guest is certainly no stranger to dealing with customers on the front line. As a Tyre expert at a prominent service centre in the UK, Sophie Lyden is also a rapidly growing social influencer in the automotive and driver safety space. She has numerous active campaigns and continuous content that drives home critical road safety tips. From...

Today, we are diving into the world of Fleet Management and Fleet Operations to look at how AI tech and recent advancements are creating groundbreaking opportunities for the industry in terms of efficiency, transparency, and strategic decision making. And as our listeners will know well by now, we cannot do this alone. And with that, I am excited to bring on the one and only Amir Sayegh, Ph.D. He is a self-proclaimed “serial dabbler” and manages Data Product Discovery over at Geotab, a...

On this episode, we are heading to the world of fleet management, talking about a critical topic that has a direct effect on literally every driver on the roadway. Of course, we are talking about fleet safety and looking beyond the driver themselves to the processes and procedures that happen in the background.  It is a rather complex topic, and one that I wanted to bring someone with a wealth of fleet experience into. As the host of the “Straight Talk on Fleet” podcast, Erin Gilchrist Roogg...

We attended the show and made our way through the 2.2 million square feet of show space – nearly 3.5 football fields of cars, parts, tires—anything and everything automotive – to see the top trends in the automotive this year. And while we had a lot of different angles and approaches, the trends are clear no matter which side of the industry you are on.  To help me go through these primary show trends, not only will be listening to live interviews from the show itself, but I am joined by the...

In this episode we sit down with Cecil Bullard, CEO and Owner at The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence. As a seasoned expert in the industry, we ask Cecil how technicians and advisors can best enhance the complexities of their relationship.  It is paramount that these two operations work as efficiently at possible to bring the customer the best service possible, and Cecil delivers some game-changing advice.  Episode Guest: Cecil Bullard Episode Host: Marc Babin Visit our website...

Hello and welcome to a special episode of the Auto Tech Show Podcast, of course our podcast that dives into everything automotive technology and innovation.   You join us for episode 2 of our AAPEX mini-series, recorded live from the AAPEX trade show floor in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada.   On this short episode, we sat down with MASS Service Technician, Clay Barr. With over 14 years of manufacturer and independent auto repair experience, as well as having served as a heavy equipment and...

Hello and welcome to a special episode of the Auto Tech Show Podcast, of course our podcast that dives into everything automotive technology and innovation.   You join us for episode 1 of our AAPEX mini-series, recorded live from the AAPEX trade show floor in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada.   On this short episode, we sat down with the CEO at Transformers Institute, Greg Bunch. Working with the top organizations within the Automotive Industry, Greg and his team at Transformers Institute work to...

This episode is one that I think many of you will find serious value in – and possibly even be lifesaving. Today we are looking at how you can become more actively involved in your tire maintenance, increasing the awareness of key factors that can keep you driving safely on the road.   To help me do this, I am excited to introduce the Founder at Treads, Zach Olson. Zach and his team at Treads work to make car ownership more enjoyable by eliminating the hassle of car maintenance while making...

On this pod, we are looking at how you can effectively bring innovation into your company culture at its deepest level to help foster creative thinking and empowerment amongst your team.     And to do this, I am honoured to bring in, all the way from Montreal Canada, Dave Caissy. Dave is an expert on all things innovation and is the Founder at Innovation Leaders Club, an elite club composed exclusively of senior executives in innovation leadership positions – with its primary purpose being to...

We are riding the hot trend that is Generative AI – something we have all seen on the front page of news sites and are already using in our daily lives. But how does Generative AI impact the automotive industry and what should OEMs and operators expect in terms of integrating it into their current processes.     To help me break down this conversation I am excited to welcome Rana el Kaliouby. She is the Deputy CEO at Smart Eye & Founder at Affectiva and has been recognized on Fortune’s 40...

In this episode, we are delving into fleet optimization, providing a comprehensive understanding of how technology is transforming this sector of the industry. And as automotive and customer-facing technology continues to evolve at a rapid rate, it is becoming clear that fleet operators who do not adapt will soon be left behind.    It’s a big topic and so I am excited to welcome the Vice President of Operations at FINN, Martin Rufo. Of course, FINN is a leading automotive subscription...

In this episode, recorded live from the show floor at AutoSummit 2023, we are breaking down the importance of connecting industry leaders to ambitious innovators and solutions! And what better way to do that than with great industry trade show events, just like where we are today, at AutoSummit Hamburg!   Joining me for this episode, I am honoured to welcome the Managing Director at Trailblazer Summits - for which AutoSummit is a part - Thomas Promny!   Host: Marc Babin, Podcast Producer,...

On this episode of the Auto Tech Show we are talking about a national awareness campaign in the United States, National Tire Safety Week. It is an especially important week for those in the industry as it is a primary opportunity, every year, to bring heightened awareness to our tire safety, from proper maintenance to routine checks and replacement.  Now, joining me for this episode I am overly excited to welcome two special guests. The first is the Vice President of Public Affairs at The...

In this episode, we back to the trending topic of data. We all have an abundance of it and as technology advances in data collection, that volume is only set to rise exponentially in the coming years. But once the data is collected, what are you doing with it and are you extracting the full potential of every byte of information? Joining me for this fascinating discussion, I am very excited to welcome Ralf Echtler, the Data Liberation Officer at Data Floss - a startup of the year nominee...

Hello and welcome everyone to a new episode of The Auto Tech Show, a podcast about everything automotive technology and innovation. In this episode, we'll talk about disruptive innovation and how it affects and ought to affect the automotive sector. With new trending technologies in the industry constantly changing and the future evolution of innovations and solutions, this is a topic that is sure to impact how your automotive business operates in the coming years. To help me tackle this...

Hello and welcome everyone to a brand new episode of The Auto Tech Show, a podcast that talks about everything automotive technology and innovation. On this episode, we are talking about the value of interconnected data within automotive servicing, and how the right solution suite can be a key success factor in the coming years. It's a big topic and one that many in the industry should pay attention to if they want to continue to see growing revenues! Joining me for this episode, I am...