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Thanks to AutoFix AutoShop Coaching for their support of this podcast. Get one-on-one personalized coaching with a free strategy call HERE Braxton Critcher and Elle Lawhead, from Women in Auto Care, discuss how women impact the automotive industry. Elle highlights the success of Women in Auto Care's scholarship program, which has awarded $425,000 t…

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File your Beneficial Ownership Report here In this episode of Automotive Repair News Today, key stories include the reinstatement of the January 13 deadline for small businesses to file beneficial ownership information reports, highlighting compliance criteria and detailed reporting requirements. Additionally, there's a focus on the waning interest…

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More on the Senator's letter to automakers In this episode, Braxton Critcher covers a merger discussion between Honda and Nissan, highlighting their plans to compete better with Toyota, Tesla, and Chinese EV makers. He also delves into a bipartisan call from U.S. senators urging automakers to support Right to Repair legislation. Additionally, Braxt…

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Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Uwe and Krista are from AutoTechIQ In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Krista Erickson and Uwe Kleinschmidt. Uwe shares historical insights about…

Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Visit the Charge Ahead Partnership In this episode, Braxton Critcher and Ryan McKinnon discuss the interplay between electric vehicles (EVs) and internal co…

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Nominate someone today for the AACF Humanitarian Award! Watch back the NASTF General Meetings AAA Automotive Apprenticeship Program Today's top stories on the podcast include the passing of Sam Meineke, founder of the Meineke brand, and his influential legacy in the auto repair industry. The Auto Care Association's critique of proposed tariffs by t…

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Find out more about Camp Drive! Thanks to our sponsor AutoFix AutoShop Coaching! Tenise Chapman started Camp Drive. An innovative program focused on introducing kids ages 12-15 to the automotive industry through hands-on activities. She highlights the camp's aim to ignite interest in automotive careers and the significant community support that has…

Help CNCDA Take the ASE Survey Submit a Speaker Proposal for SEMA 2025 Colorado is now the leading state for electric vehicle sales, overtaking California due to generous tax credits and an extensive network of charging ports. Meanwhile, over 70 workers at the Faurecia Auto Parts factory in Missouri are striking for better safety measures and wages…

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Nominate someone today for the SEMA Board! Braxton covers major shifts in the automotive industry. Carlos Tavares has unexpectedly stepped down as CEO of Stellantis. Amazon is growing its footprint in the auto parts market, and SEMA is actively lobbying against electric vehicle mandates.By Braxton Critcher

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