This Week's Headlines: Ford Faces New Investigations and Advance Auto Parts' Turnaround Plan and more!

This Week's Headlines: Ford Faces New Investigations and Advance Auto Parts' Turnaround Plan and more!

Author: Braxton Critcher November 27, 2024 Duration: 8:32

Apply for a technician scholarship with the Aftermarket Foundation and NAPA

2024 Voice of Technician Survey Results Webinar Dec 10 at 2 EST

Register for the Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference

Ford faces two new investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after delays in recalling vehicles with defective rearview cameras, while Advanced Auto Parts unveils a strategic turnaround plan with significant store closures and a focus on enhancing its supply chain. Additionally, the 2024 SEMA Market Report shines a spotlight on the automotive aftermarket sector, revealing a record $52.3 billion in sales driven by high demand for accessories and performance parts from buyers under 40.


Braxton Critcher hosts Automotive Repair News Today, a podcast that feels like a direct line to the shop floor and the latest industry developments. It sits at a unique crossroads, blending the hands-on passion of a leisure project with the sharp insights needed for automotive business. Each episode digs into current stories and shifts within the repair world, moving beyond just technical manuals to explore the real people and innovative practices moving the field forward. You’ll hear straightforward discussions about operational changes, emerging tools, and the positive stories that often go unreported. This isn't about dry announcements; it's a conversation for shop owners, technicians, and enthusiasts who care about the craft's future. As part of the Changing The Industry family, this podcast focuses on actionable news and constructive dialogue, offering a grounded perspective you can use whether you're under a hood or running a service desk. Tune in for a clear-eyed look at where auto repair is headed next.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Automotive Repair News Today
Podcast Episodes
How Battery Technology Is Evolving for Modern Cars with Alan Kohler [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:12
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HEREIf your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE!In this episode, Braxton Cri…
Is Automotive Training Worth It? Tom Schearer Says Without Question! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:00
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HEREIf your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE!In this episode, Braxton Cri…