The Auto Tech Show
You are listening to The Auto Tech Show, a podcast dedicated to the evolution of technology in the automotive industry! Join your host, Marc Babin, as he talks shop with industry experts on this ever-changing landscape. From the latest in tech to groundbreaking new processes, you won’t want to miss a single episode.
Episodes
38 episodes since 2021
Using Proactive AI to Keep Drivers Safer
Today we are looking how automotive companies are proactively using AI to help keep drivers safer on the roads – and its not how you may expect. To help me dive more into this topic, I am excited to welcome Vania La Rocca, the Director of Produ...
September 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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31:28
Unleash Ultimate Fleet Transparency and Control
On this episode, I am speaking with the Co-Founder & Managing Director at Motum, Dr. Moritz Weltgen, about enhancing fleet transparency and control. As a former German professional handball player, Dr Weltgen knows what it tak...
September 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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37:04
Enabling a Data Driven Revolution
In today's episode, we are entering the realm of data-driven innovation and its profound impact on automotive companies. From OEM manufacturers to service centers and niche operators, data has become the fuel propelling innovation forward. But ...
August 19, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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29:30
What is Driving the Future of Mobility and Tire Innovation
What a show we have for you today, where we ask the all-important question – what is driving the future of mobility and tire innovation. Obviously we have a ton of variables involved, but by understanding those driving forces, perhaps we can ge...
August 05, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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56:51
Lasting Impacts of the Pandemic on Tire Retail and Wholesale
This episode, we are discussing the lasting impacts that the covid pandemic has had on both the tyre wholesale and retail markets. While the pandemic is visually behind us, its effects have made significant changes on these industries.
July 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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28:23
Closing Tire Retail Gaps with Cutting-Edge Automotive Technology
On today's podcast, we are discussing how cutting-edge technology in the automotive space can help close the tire retail gaps that exist. To help me do this today, I am excited to welcome Tony Mann, the Managing Director at Tyresc...
July 08, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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22:03
Talking National Tire Safety Week 2024
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 ...
June 17, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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51:27
The Complex and Critical Nuances of Fleet Management
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 Geo...
April 28, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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32:33
The value and edge that education and collaboration bring
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 ...
April 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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29:03
Achieving Fleet Sustainability with Transport Topics
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 ow...
April 08, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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29:22
Preventing Tire and Wheel Failures on Fleet Vehicles with SKF
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 ab...
April 01, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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27:09
Using Data to Manage the Lifecycle of your Truck Fleets
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 system...
March 24, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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31:56
Tires: The Make or Break Element for Fleet Operators, ft. Brian Cunningham of Bridgestone
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 bec...
March 18, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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22:09
The Importance of the Fleet Industry Coming Together with Robert Braswell
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 t...
March 11, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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8:25
The Untold Stories of Road Safety and Dealer Responsibility
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 T...
February 26, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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39:12
Unleashing AI in Fleet Management with Amir Sayegh, Ph.D
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 ...
February 12, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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30:07
Automotive Fleet Safety Beyond the Driver
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 the...
February 04, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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30:50
The Trends from SEMA 2023
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 ...
January 08, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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29:59
How to connect automotive service advisors and technicians
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 relati...
December 11, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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35:48
Can Technology Close the Automotive staffing issues?
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 th...
December 04, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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21:11
Building Trust within Automotive Servicing
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...
November 27, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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19:10
The Secret Value to Being More Tire Aware
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 ...
November 06, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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30:26
Developing a Culture of Innovation
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 brin...
September 29, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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43:56
Unleashing Generative AI in the Automotive Industry
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 operator...
September 15, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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29:57
Tech-Driven Solutions for Fleet Optimization: A Conversation with Martin Rufo of FINN
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...
July 17, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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27:32