Best Auto PARTnered Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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309. UNPLUGGED: Why The Race To Build Robotaxis Is On 14:41

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Back by popular demand, Episode 309 - Unplugged: Why the Race to Build Robotaxis Is On was the most-streamed 2025 episode of SAE Tomorrow Today. Thanks to our audience for listening, sharing, and pushing the conversation forward. We’re just getting started. Robotaxis are scaling fast, logging millions of autonomous miles each month across the globe…

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312. UNPLUGGED: I Don't Want to Drive Anymore ... Here's Why 10:41

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What happens when driving becomes a burden? In this Unplugged episode of SAE Tomorrow Today, join host Grayson Brulte for a candid conversation sparked by his own realization: hesimply doesn’t want to drive anymore. Listen in to discover why more people are finding comfort, calm, and even joy in autonomous driving systems like Tesla’s Full Self-Dri…

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311. Powering the Next Wave of EV Adoption 40:59

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There’s no doubt that convenience is the new currency for EV owners. But given the tug-of-war between utilities, data centers, and EV charging infrastructure providers, what does it all mean for consumers and commercial fleets? Listen in as we sit down with Jason Greenblatt, Senior Practice Consultant at Energetics, to explore the latest data, tren…

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Cutting keys & cutting costs during repossessions and recoveries 34:08

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Drawing standing-room-only attendance in the second-largest setting at Used Car Week 2025, Ryan Miller led a six-executive panel session that focused on one of the most complex challenges in all of repossessions and recoveries.Now available through this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, a lively discussion about keys for repossessed vehicles…

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Four experts on automotive & the economy 33:50

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Used Car Week 2025 again brought together experts who can explain which parts of the economy impact automotive most.This year’s event included views from Laura Wehunt of Black Book, Tim Gill of the American Financial Services Association, T.J. Cox of TransUnion and Kevin Roberts of CarGurus that are now available through this episode of the Auto Re…

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Sponsored Episode: Winning Trade-Ins and Trust - Navigating Today's Affordability Challenges 13:42

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Affordability challenges are reshaping the automotive landscape—vehicle prices and payments are at all-time highs and negative equity is on the rise. In this episode, Micah Tindor offers a data-driven conversation with real-world strategies around acquisition tactics and long-term profitability to turn today's challenges into tomorrow's advantage.…

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310. Electrifying Europe’s Heavy-Duty Trucks 34:47

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When it comes to battery electric trucks, is real-world data beating consumer expectations? According to findings from The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the real-world driving range of heavy duty electric trucks is 10 to 20% better than what is communicated by truck manufacturers. It’s an exciting finding — and one that coul…

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Sponsored Episode: Winning Talent Strategies for Car Dealerships - with CDK & Industry Leaders 13:06

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In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, host Bruce Johnson from CDK sits down with Tyler Jones, President of EV Auto, and Joe Brown, CMO at Frank Leta, to explore proven strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in the dealership industry. Drawing on insights from CDK’s Dealership Workplace Study, the conversation dives …

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Dissecting evolving credit scores with Shams Blanc of FICO 18:43

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As much as auto-finance underwriting has become sophisticated, a potential starting point to determine if the applicant will be offered an installment contract is the credit score.Shams Blanc, who is vice president of auto scores at FICO, described the ongoing evolution of credit scores during this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast.Blanc also…

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308. Conquering the Australian Outback with Solar Power 23:33

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What does it take to race 3,000 kilometers across the unforgiving Australian Outback powered only by the sun? Listen in as we sit down with Martijn Boonen, Electrical Engineer & Driver, Brunel Solar Team, and Tony Mathew, Global Market Manager, Teijin Aramid, to reveal the secrets behind their record-breaking solar car victory at the 2025 Bridgesto…

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307. AI and Digital Engineering for Safer Defense 36:57

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Will the future of combat look like your smartphone? As the nature of warfare changes, new technology is driving smarter, faster decisions on the battlefield. BAE Systems is accelerating next-gen combat capability through Digital Engineering (DE), a data-driven approach that connects decades of real-world experience with advanced modeling, simulati…

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Used Car Week Hall of Famer Jerry Kroshus of Location Services 24:32

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Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees is a conversation with Jerry Kroshus, who is CEO of Location Services. Cherokee Media Group president Bill Zadeits talks with Kroshus about his career journey in the auto finance, collections/recoveries and remarketing industries. Plus, they chat about Kroshus' time playin…

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Used Car Week Hall of Famer Kathy Ruble of Ally 21:48

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Next up on our podcast series with 2025 Used Car Week Hall of Fame inductees, we catch up with Kathy Ruble, who is executive director of marketing, dealer financial services and communications at Ally. Ruble has been the longtime moderator of the Women in Remarketing panel at Used Car Week, and in her conversation with Auto Remarketing senior edito…

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SPONSORED EPISODE: From Acquisition to Sale — Winning Used Car Tactics from Autotrader and vAuto experts 10:00

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In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, host Bill Zadeits joins with Elizabeth Stegall of Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and ICO, and Bethany Johnson from vAuto to preview their Used Car Week workshop. Listen now and you'll get an early preview of their workshop: A 5-Point Plan to Optimize Used Vehicle Profitability.…

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Used Car Week Hall of Famer Becky Igo of Allied Solutions 23:51

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Becky Igo remembers the first few business trips she made going to industry conferences at a time when things like pay phones and fax machines were critical business-development tools.Now more than four decades later, the regional vice president for Allied Solutions remains a friendly and knowledgeable executive at industry events, including Used C…

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306. Your Order Has Landed: The Power of Drone Delivery 31:15

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From crispy French fries to critical medical supplies, one company is transforming how goods move around the world with autonomous drone delivery technology. In 2016, Zipline began with life-saving deliveries of blood and medical products in Rwanda and has since evolved into a global network expanding access to healthcare, consumer goods, and food.…

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SPONSORED EPISODE: Five questions to ask before choosing a transportation partner 19:18

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This sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast features two experts from Central Dispatch who offer valuable guidance for choosing a transportation partner.Shanna Wise, who oversees business strategy execution, and Blake Bentley, who leads enterprise client account success, take listeners through the importance of licensing and insurance, h…

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305. Fast-Tracking Hydrogen’s Role in Aviation 40:37

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If you still think hydrogen was the cause of the Hindenburg disaster, allow Danielle McLean, Founder and Executive Director of HYSKY Society, to debunk that myth for you. What first began as a hydrogen-powered eVTOL startup quickly revealed a bigger challenge for the aerospace engineer: the need for scalable, affordable clean hydrogen. In response,…

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Inside Auto Auction M&A with Mach10 CEO George Pero 23:51

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The auto auction industry has seen a spike in M&A over the last three years, similar to the consolidation in auto retail that has been going on much longer. And our guest today has experience with both.George Pero is president and CEO of Mach10 Automotive, an M&A firm specializing in auto retail. His 34 years of auto industry experience includes fo…

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Insight into Q3 Wolters Kluwer Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index 15:37

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While the year-over-year figure reflects broader market volatility, Matthew Babcock, who oversees digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, explained the strong quarter-over-quarter increase of the Q3 Wolters Kluwer Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index signals market re-engagement. Babcock elaborated about these points and more duri…

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304. Driving Sustainability Through Smarter Life Cycle Assessments 31:29

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From pinpointing greenhouse gas (GHG) hot spots to modeling decarbonization scenarios, life cycle assessments (LCAs) can be a powerful tool for sustainability. However, a lack of standardizedmethodologies across the automotive industry makes progress difficult. That’s where the SAE J3341 Task Force comes in. It’s a cross-industry initiative uniting…

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Zapmoto Co-Founder & CEO Clint Curtis 28:17

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We throw the keys to the valet on this episode. Clint Curtis is the co-founder and CEO of Zapmoto, which provides valet pickup and delivery of vehicles for servicing at car dealerships. He joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast for a conversation about the growth of mobile/remote service offerings in auto retail, the origin story of Zapmoto and how its…

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303. Solving the EV Charging Gap for City Drivers 39:59

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The future of urban mobility depends on one thing: accessible EV charging infrastructure. For the 40 million U.S. drivers who park on city streets, the lack of home charging options makes transitioning to an EV nearly impossible. And that’s where it’s electric comes in. Unlike traditional public EV chargers, it’s electric connects directly to nearb…

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SPONSORED EPISODE: Guidance to handle growing challenges of repossessions & recoveries 17:17

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Managing delinquencies and repossessions might be as complicated as anything auto lenders do nowadays.To help finance companies of all sizes handle those complexities, this special sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast features Anne Holtzman, who is senior vice president of client experience and risk management services at Allied Soluti…

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PureCars CEO Lauren Donalson 22:05

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Lauren joined PureCars in 2015 as a sales associate, later serving as regional manager, national director and senior vice president before moving up to chief operating officer in January 2023.She was promoted to the new role of president in February 2024.And last month, Donalson became the company’s CEO.She joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to tal…

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CarMax CMO Sarah Lane on Company's Journey from Used-Car 'Challenger' to 'Leader' 23:24

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CarMax chief marketing officer Sarah Lane joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to talk about the company's new “Wanna Drive?” branding, its omni-channel buying and selling experience, putting the customer in control and how CarMax sets itself apart in an era of new car-buying models, technology and changing means of vehicle ownership and usage.Plus, …

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Regulation like vacated CARS Rule rises in California 19:30

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Many dealers likely cheered when the CARS Rule from the Federal Trade Commission was vacated by a federal court at the beginning of the year. But long-time Arizona independent dealer Ace Christian believed it wouldn’t be long before similar regulations arrived on the state level.And it’s happened already in California. Christian, who is also CEO of…

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302. Introducing “TeleHealth” Video Chats for Car Repair 32:55

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Have you every wished you could call up an experienced auto tech to diagnose your car trouble? One company is doing just that by transforming the DIY auto repair experience. With nearly 1 million app downloads, Tinker DIY is the only platform that offers live video support with ASE-certified mechanics for auto repairs, rideshare inspections, and us…

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How EVAI became VMS with co-CEO David Prusinski 12:07

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Which Body Shops Survive After 2025? 18:20

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Send us a text This episode highlights an interview published by The Autobody Source in Summer of 2022. Enjoy the show! For generational body shop business owners who refuse to hire and train Millennials, it’s probably time to reconsider. It Matters because the old era of collision center management is over and the Millennial takeover has begun. Ac…

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Cox Automotive’s Andy Mayers on opportunity in subprime & elsewhere in auto finance 12:18

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Andy Mayers sees opportunity in subprime and other parts of auto finance.The associate vice president of business operations for retail solutions with Cox Automotive explained his reasons during this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast.Mayers also mentioned another part of the business where dealers and lenders are working even closer together …

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301. UNPLUGGED: ADAS Takeover: Are Drivers Ready to Let Go? 12:00

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With Ford’s BlueCruise logging 58 million miles in 2024 and GM’s Super Cruise generating hundreds of millions in revenue, more and more drivers are embracing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to arrive at their destination more relaxed and alert. In this Unplugged episode of SAE Tomorrow Today, host Grayson Brulte dives into reports from va…

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The Future of EVs & More From the OEM Lens 23:06

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Laurie Harbour is a partner at Wipfli, a top 25 accounting and advisory firm, and works with automakers and suppliers on how to adjust to changing winds of automotive. Harbour joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to discuss how automakers are rethinking their electric and hybrid vehicle strategies, impact of tariff and trade on the auto industry and …

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Chip Perry & Dom Pope of sellmyride 30:22

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Chip Perry, founding president and CEO of Autotrader and former CEO of TrueCar, has a new role: chairman of sellmyride, a startup seeking to help dealers source inventory from private sellers. Perry and sellmyride founder and president Dom Pope join the show to talk about the origin story of the company, how they connected, vehicle acquisition and …

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300. Why Vehicle Weight Matters More Than You Think 42:32

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When it comes to cars, it’s not just what’s under the hood that matters — it’s what’s on the scale. According to a new book, Critical Mass: The One Thing You Need to Know About Green Cars, a vehicle’s damage to the planet can be boiled down to a simple formula: mass multiplied by distance traveled. EVs tend to be around 700 pounds heavier than comp…

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A Look Back at Last Two Decades of the Used-Car Industry in Canada 27:25

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In the grand finale of our podcast episodes from Canada's Used Car Week in June, conference chair and Cherokee Media Group president Bill Zadeits is joined by Brad Hart and Peter Snoyer on a panel celebrating the 20th anniversary of the conference and reflecting on the past two decades in the Canadian used-car industry. They delve into the biggest …

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299. AVs in Europe: Balancing Innovation and Regulation 40:02

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What does it take to bring safe, reliable autonomous vehicles to Europe’s roads? From shifting to performance-based regulations for L3 and L4 Systems to the role of human oversight, the European Commission Joint Research Centre is using technology, policy, and collaboration to drive thefuture of autonomy. Listen in as we sit down with members Akos …

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SPONSORED EPISODE: AI & Big Data Deliver Significant Improvements to Inventory Management 15:53

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In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Merritt Critcher, Director of Product Management with CDK speaks with Bill Zadeits about the newest trends and potential for AI and big data to meet and exceed the inventory management needs of dealers. Highlighting speed and consistency, Merrit outlines the tremendous opportunity these tec…

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Experian on how much auto refinancing is gaining traction 8:24

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Melinda Zabritski, Experian’s head of automotive financial insights, said consumers are looking for ways to secure more favorable vehicle financing terms, especially with interest rates leveling out and perhaps a cut coming next week from the Federal Reserve.The base for Zabritski’s assertion came via Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Mark…

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298. Tracking Critical Minerals Across the EV Battery Lifecycle 39:45

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The battery supply chain is one of the most complex in the world, built on critical minerals that stretch across continents and raise tough questionsabout accountability. But how do you bring order and transparency to something so massive? Listen in as we sit down with Frank Menchaca, Founder, Auzolan LLC, and sponsor of SAE International Battery G…

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Follow the Money: State of Auto Finance in Canada 48:07

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In this panel discussion from Canada's Used Car Week in June, Cherokee Media Group president Bill Zadeits talks with leaders from auto finance institutions about the most important metrics, trends and macroeconomic factors in the Canadian used-car landscape. They discuss topics like vehicle affordability, tariff impacts, leasing data, fintech and m…

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Why Consistent, Accurate Inspections Matter More Than Ever 22:38

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Continuing our series of Auto Remarketing Podcast episodes from Canada's Used Car Week in June, Jameel Ghata of PAVE leads a discussion featuring leaders from across Canada’s automotive ecosystem — Jack Sulymka (PAVE), Mark Would (BMW Group Canada), Bryan McIntyre (EBlock Canada), and Lisa Prestidge (Element Fleet Management) — exploring why transp…

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Calm Counsel Amid Stormy Times: Leadership Strategy from Women & Automotive Honorees 30:46

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Next up on our series of Auto Remarketing Podcast episodes from Canada's Used Car Week in June is a panel discussion with honorees from the Women & Automotive Profiles in Leadership program, titled "Calm Counsel Amid Stormy Times."By Cherokee Media Group

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297. UNPLUGGED: Why Robo-Taxis Are Losing the Battle for Energy 12:10

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The staggering energy demands of AI data centers are set to consume 12% of America’s electricity by 2028 — and tech giants are investing billions to secure supply. This leaves robo-taxi operators fighting for scraps in an energy market dominated by hyperscalers who are set to spend $322 billion combined this year alone. In this Unplugged episode of…

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The Pohanka Legacy: A Century of Automotive Excellence 50:53

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Geoffrey Pohanka shares the remarkable story of Pohanka Automotive Group, founded by his grandfather in 1919 and now spanning 22 dealerships across three states. He reveals how the company's focus on service excellence helped them survive the Great Depression and World War II when many dealerships failed. • Third-generation dealer whose grandfather…

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Navigating Tight Credit & Negative Equity in Canadian Auto Finance 33:25

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Next up on our series of podcasts from Canada's Used Car Week Live Stage in June, Autocorp.ai founder and CEO Andrew Lemoine leads a panel discussion that seeks to answer this question: "Credit is tight. Negative equity is the new normal. Now what?"By Cherokee Media Group

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296. Powering A Cleaner Commercial Vehicle Industry 34:40

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From battery-electric trucks to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, the company behind Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF is leading the charge toward zero-emissions. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The company is also actively investing in zero-emission tech…

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SPONSORED EPISODE: Recommendations for evaluating your F&I product vendors 13:53

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James Virgoe, who is senior vice president and managing partner of GWC Warranty at APCO Holdings, made another appearance for a sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast.This time, Virgoe went through a series of recommendations to help dealers evaluate F&I product vendors and spot the difference between a good vendor and a great one.…

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Mandy Deveau of DriveHRIS on Leading with Confidence 23:17

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Mandy Deveau is marketing manager at DriveHRIS, where she leads dealer communication and engagement. In June, she joined Canada's Used Car Week Live Stage, presented by SYCN Auto Logistics, to talk about “How Women in Automotive Can Lead with Confidence.”By Cherokee Media Group

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295. How the NVIDIA-Magna Collaboration Is Redefining Autonomy 34:54

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From next-gen chipsets to scalable autonomous driving solutions, Magna’s groundbreaking partnership with NVIDIA is paving the way for the next generation of software-defined, AI-powered vehicles. By harnessing NVIDIA’s new Blackwell GPU architecture to enable ADAS and L2+ through L4 capabilities, Magna is blending its deep automotive expertise with…