15 Headlines in 30 Minutes: Rapid Fire Automotive News For Shop Owners [RR 1091]

About this episode

Tom Ham discusses 15 major automotive industry headlines and their implications for shop owners in a rapid-fire format.

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode In this fast-paced episode, shop owner and founder of the Automotive Management Network, Tom Ham, breaks down 15 major industry headlines in just 30 minutes, offering insight into the rapid changes reshaping automotive service, technology, and consumer behavior. From artificial intelligence and electric vehicles to rising car ownership costs and the exploding demand for automotive repair, this conversation connects today’s news with what it means for shop owners, technicians, and the future of the industry. Along the way, Ham also shares several quirky and entertaining stories making waves across the automotive world. What You’ll Learn Why major tech companies are investing heavily in AI and what that could mean for jobs, pricing, and the future workforce How rising vehicle prices and soaring monthly payments are changing consumer behavior Why maintaining and repairing existing vehicles is becoming a smarter financial decision for drivers How the average age of vehicles on the road is creating unprecedented growth opportunities for auto repair shops Why automotive specialists and skilled trades are…

People in this episode

Host: Carm Capriotto

Guest: Tom Ham

Topics covered

• automotive news
• shop ownership
• technology trends
• consumer behavior
• repair industry
• electric vehicles
• artificial intelligence

Keywords

• automotive news
• shop owners
• technology
• consumer behavior
• repair shops
• electric vehicles
• artificial intelligence

Sponsors

NAPA Auto Care, NAPA TRACS

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Automotive Management Network, automotive service, artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, automotive repair, EV-trained technicians

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