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AutoTrends

By: Co-Host: Gideon Williams & Lucas Welk
  • Summary

  • The ultimate podcast for automotive enthusiasts! Dive into the world of aftermarket & OE parts with us as we explore the latest trends from industry leaders.

    With each new episode, we will touch on the latest trends and innovations with OE, Aftermarket, Warehouse Distributors, Etailers, Retailers, Buyering Groups, Surplus Markets, and how you can take advantage to build a thriving parts business.

    If you want to be featured as a guest on the AutoTrends podcast, please reach out via our AutoTrends Linkedin or team@2wautogroup.com

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Episodes
  • Automotive's Revolutionary Transformation: EVs, Autonomous Tech, and Market Adaptations
    Jul 27 2024

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    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

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    38 mins
  • Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump & Its Impact on Automotive Industry, EV Trends, & China's Influence in North America
    Jul 18 2024

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    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

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    49 mins
  • Navigating Automotive's Digital Shift Through Master Data Management With Nils Pedersen & Sam Russo
    Jul 11 2024

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    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

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    53 mins

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