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At today’s Senate Finance Committee hearing, Paul McCarthy , CEO of MEMA. The Vehicle Suppliers Association was the sole automotive voice at the table discussing USMCA’s impact. The data speaks for itself: U.S. parts production is up $37B since 2019, and more than 70% of suppliers now identify North America as their primary sourcing region. Automotive supply chains depend on long-term certainty. As review approaches, maintaining the Automotive Chapter and rules of origin is critical to continued investment and competitiveness. #USMCA #AdvancedManufacturing #Mobility

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Great discussion with Laurence Iliff from Automotive News last week. We covered several themes that continue to define where the global auto industry is heading—and why China remains the reference point, not just a competitor. Key takeaways from our conversation: 🔹 China is no longer “catching up.” It is setting the pace on EVs, software-defined vehicles, supply-chain integration, and speed-to-market. The competitive gap is now structural, not cyclical. 🔹 The real disruption is organizational, not technological. China’s advantage comes from ecosystem orchestration—what I often describe as Tier-0.5 logic—where hardware, software, and manufacturing are co-developed rather than sequentially integrated. 🔹 EVs are just the entry ticket. The battleground has shifted to software architectures, AI-enabled features, cost discipline, and the ability to scale platforms globally. 🔹 Western OEMs face a strategic choice. Compete on legacy processes and incrementalism—or rethink operating models, partnerships, and decision velocity to match a very different system logic. 🔹 Globalization isn’t ending—it’s being re-written. The next phase will be defined by selective localization, ecosystem partnerships, and cross-border technology flows—not simple export models. More to come. #Automotive #ChinaAuto #EVs #MobilityTransformation #Automobility #Tier05 #SoftwareDefinedVehicles #GlobalCompetition #AutomotiveNews

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Excellence in transition requires a disciplined start because a legacy isn't built overnight—and it shouldn't be transitioned in a rush. Proactive planning ensures that you are the one defining the terms of your future, rather than reacting to the constraints of the market. I’d value the opportunity to hear your perspective on how you are timing your next strategic move. #LegacyBuilding #BusinessTransition #FamilyOffice

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“As I’m watching the consolidation happen, I think this has been imminent,” Mach10 Automotive president and CEO George Pero said of the recent runup in auto auction buy-sell activity. “It has been in the works for quite some time from a planning perspective,” he said.  “And what we’re now seeing is the execution of this that has been thought about probably for the last five to 10 years. And it’s now being executed and quite successfully, I must say.” Pero would know. He leads an M&A firm specializing in auto retail. His 34 years of auto industry experience includes founding, operating and successfully selling Auctions in Motion to what is now known as America’s Group In a preview of what's to come at #UsedCarWeek25, Pero joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast to share his perspective on M&A activity in auto retail, auto auctions and where the two might overlap. https://lnkd.in/e6NttvXH

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🎯 Why the Used Car Manger is the most critical role in the dealership. Used car managers today have to do far more than just price and appraise inventory. They are data-driven retail strategists, profit margin guardians, and often, the dealership’s frontline response to fast-changing market shifts. The most successful operators understand this is no longer a static role. It requires: • Continuous education • Deep understanding of local and national market data • Mastery of inventory management • The ability to make pricing, merchandising, and sourcing decisions in real-time • Leadership in reconditioning speed and lot turn efficiency Without an experienced, certified, and continually learning used car manager, a dealership will quickly find itself outpaced by the competition and the market itself. 💡 Agile Auto Was Built for This Moment At Agile Auto, we designed our platform and services with this exact market and role in mind. Our mission is to empower dealers to run world-class used car operations through: • Inventory intelligence that helps you buy, price, and retail smarter • Retail optimization tools to move inventory faster and more profitably • Used Car Manager certification programs focused on upskilling for today’s dynamic market • Ongoing education to help your team stay ahead of shifting trends We’re not a vendor, we’re a partner in building a dominant used car department that thrives, even in post-COVID conditions. Want to Win in Used? If you’re ready to invest in turning your used car operation into a competitive advantage, reach out to the Agile Auto team here. We’re here to help you grow, adapt, and lead because in a market like this, there’s no room to rely on past knowledge alone. #usedcars #dealerships #agileauto JR Toothman #inventorymanagement #automotiveindustry #retailoptimization #carbusiness Keith Shrader #automotivestrategy Frank Knox Andrew Ryan Scott Simons

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The big reveal! The Reynolds and Reynolds Company unveils Rey, their new Agentic AI, with Vanessa Collins and Katrina Ness of the Ted Ings' Fixed Ops Roundtable® at the 2026 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Expo! Rey is a cutting-edge, powerful tool that brings everything dealers need together into a single, connected experience.  It can do everything from: - Complex reporting. You can ask Rey to pull metrics and information and it’s served up immediately across connected systems. - Providing operational recommendations – identifying trends and providing personalized recommendations. - Support. Connecting dealership employees to software support and help documentation. Within Rey, you can access help videos, help documents, and communicate live with our support teams. Learn more about what innovations and best practices are raising the bar for the automotive industry at the next Ted Ings' Fixed Ops Roundtable® virtual event - Fixed Ops Week - May 11 - 15! Sign up for your complimentary spot now at FixedOpsRoundtable.com. Message Ted Ings, Sarah Vantine, or Angie Pascotto for more information. Jason Aubry

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“Putting the Brakes on Fraudulent Parts in the Global Automotive Industry” GlobalAutoIndustry.com Interview with Ron Hesse features Roei Ganzarski, CEO of Alitheon. To listen to Interview, visit here: https://lnkd.in/gu3sSeRn In the 24-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Roei discusses these questions: • Could you start by outlining the scale and impact of counterfeit and gray market parts within the automotive supply chain? Is there any impact from the recent tariffs on this? • What are the most significant risks these parts pose to both manufacturers and consumers? • Beyond the obvious fakes, gray market parts also pose challenges. What are the key differences between counterfeit and gray market issues in the auto industry, and why are both difficult to control effectively? • Traditional methods for part authentication often involve physical markers or basic serialization. What are the limitations of these conventional approaches in the face of increasingly sophisticated fraudulent activities? Why is what you are proposing any better? • Looking ahead, what do you believe are the most critical steps the automotive industry must take collectively to build a truly secure, transparent, and trusted parts supply chain for the future? Chad Upton Lis McNeil Cathie Bliss John Horrell Ron Hesse #automotive #automotiveindustry #automotiveparts #autoparts #OEMs #suppliers #US #global #import #export #manufacturing #production #fakeparts #customs About Roei Ganzarski: Roei is CEO of Alitheon®, whose FeaturePrint® technology provides for items what fingerprints are for people – a unique, persistent identifier, for any and every item, including the automotive industry products. Prior to Alitheon, he was CEO of magniX, an electric aviation propulsion company, and was invited to testify in front of US Congress on the future of aviation. He was recognized by Business Insider as one of ‘100 People Transforming Business’. Prior to magniX, Roei was CEO of BoldIQ, and before BoldIQ, he was with the Boeing family of companies in continuously increasing roles of responsibility, including Chief Customer Officer for Boeing’s Flight Services. To listen to Interview, visit here: https://lnkd.in/gu3sSeRn

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