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  Episode 95: Litens Aftermarket's Scott Howat on Being a Brand Champion 01.10.2026 15λ

  Howat said the company's engineering-driven approach is what differentiates its belt drive tensioners.With a history of innovation dating back to its founder's invention of the first belt tensioner in 1979, Litens has developed an extensive portfolio of patented technologies. Unlike manufacturers focused primarily on individual components, Litens engineers complete belt drive systems, with the tensioner and pulley system playing a central role in their operation.
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  Episode 94: Continental Tire Head of Marketing Brian Beierwaltes on Driving Brand Promise 17.09.2026 26λ

  Brian Beierwaltes, head of marketing, U.S. Passenger & Light Truck, Continental Tire, said he has institutionalized a simple question within the company — “Does this sell tires?” — as a key filter for marketing decisions. More specifically, it's about whether such decisions help Continental Tire's dealer customers sell more tires and grow their business. Beierwaltes said the mindset helps the marketing team prioritize investments, evaluate new ideas and avoid programs that may be interesting but do not deliver meaningful results.
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  Episode 93: Cloyes Chairman, President and CEO John Hanighen on Being the ‘Gold Standard’ 20.08.2026 21λ

  Hanighen discusses how Cloyes leverages its OE engineering heritage by developing aftermarket solutions that make repairs more efficient for technicians.One of the company's most significant innovations has been its timing kit strategy, which packages all required components into a single solution to help technicians complete repairs correctly the first time while reducing warranty claims. Hanighen notes that kits now account for approximately 80% of Cloyes' sales.
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  Episode 92: Premium Guard CEO Anan Bishara on Best-in-Class Solutions 09.07.2026 26λ

  This episode of DriveTime features Anan Bishara, founder & CEO, Premium Guard, Inc.Following Premium Guard's acquisition of key intellectual property and related assets from First Brands Group, Bishara said the company's strategy for revitalizing legacy brands—including Autolite, FRAM, TRICO, ANCO, LuberFiner and StrongArm—was built around three priorities: people, intellectual property and physical assets.He said PGI began recruiting key engineering, sales and product management talent months before the acquisition closed, ensuring the company had the expertise in place to successfully integrate and grow the brands
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  Episode 91: Gates' Americas President Tom Pitstick on Being Driven by Possibility 12.05.2026 21λ

  In this episode of DriveTime, Tom Pitstick, president, Americas, Gates Corporation talks about the company’s “Driven by Possibility” motto that influences not only his leadership approach and strategic direction with the aftermarket, but also how his teams are driven to support customers from the shop level all the way up to its big distribution partners.
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  Episode 90: FORVIA HELLA President and Managing Director Mike DeWitt on 'Zero Failures' Benchmark 07.05.2026 12λ

  In this episode of DriveTime, Mike DeWitt, president and managing director, FORVIA HELLA, explains that the combination of HELLA with Faurecia under the FORVIA umbrella represents a strategic evolution that brings together two highly regarded Tier 1 suppliers with complementary strengths in innovation, engineering and quality.
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  Episode 89: D-A Lubricant Company EVP John Noal on Synthetic Supply Constraints 05.05.2026 15λ

  D-A Lubricant’s John Noal discusses synthetic shortages, rising costs and how supply chain issues are impacting service and inventory decisions.
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  Episode 88: MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers' President Emily Poladian on Driving Value 04.05.2026 23λ

  In this episode of DriveTime, Emily Poladian, president of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, talks about her admiration for the aftermarket after a successful 27-year career at Bridgestone where she led two different business units. Despite its size and influence, she says the industry maintains a close-knit, relationship-driven culture that makes her feel right at home.On Right-to-Repair legislation, Poladian is seeing stronger momentum than at any point in recent years, though outcomes remain uncertain given competing priorities in Congress. She emphasizes that the issue ultimately centers on consumer choice and affordability. Poladian notes that meaningful progress will require alignment across the aftermarket ecosystem—including suppliers, distributors, retailers and repair shops—to present a unified voice and find a common ground.
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  Episode 87: MPA VP of Sales Ron Aparicio on 'Honoring the Sales Cycle' 29.04.2026 8λ

  In this episode of DriveTime, Ron Aparicio, vice president of sales, Motorcar Parts of America (MPA) discusses how the company is reinforcing its position in the aftermarket by focusing on relationship-driven sales, customer alignment and product quality rooted in both new and remanufactured offerings. He said success in today’s environment depends on “honoring the sales cycle,” meaning respecting customers’ time, understanding their business pressures and bringing meaningful solutions rather than simply pushing products.
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  Episode 86: NTN Bearing Corp. President and CEO Tom Mohrdieck on Premium Brands 28.04.2026 13λ

  In this episode of DriveTime, Tom Mohrdieck, president and CEO, NTN Bearing Corporation of America, discusses how the company is leveraging the OEM pedigree it built over 108 years in OEM and industrial markets, according to Tom Mohrdieck. He said the company has spent the last decade investing in aftermarket growth, with a global goal of generating 40% of turnover from the aftermarket by 2035.
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  Episode 85: Schwartz Advisors' Co-Founder and CEO Rick Schwartz on the Next Wave of VIO Growth 27.04.2026 21λ

  In this episode of DriveTime, Rick Schwartz, Co-Founder and CEO, Schwartz Advisors, talks about Schwartz Advisors’ new VIO forecast report, the SA Mobility Aftermarket Report, is designed to give the industry a clearer picture of where the vehicle fleet is headed by analyzing the VIO by powertrain rather than relying only on total vehicle count.Schwartz said simply citing a U.S. parc nearing 290 million vehicles can be misleading without understanding the mix of internal combustion vehicles, hybrids, EVs and eventually autonomous vehicles. While total VIO growth remains modest, the average age of vehicles continues to climb, supporting aftermarket demand. With projections extending to 2050, the report is intended to help executives and investors plan for long-term structural change.
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  Episode 84: NEXUS' Robert Roos and Thierry Mugnier on Global Collaboration 27.04.2026 20λ

  In this episode of DriveTime, Robert Roos, president and CEO of the Pronto Network, as well as president of NEXUS North America, and Thierry Mugnier, the co-founder and chief finance and innovation officer at Nexus Automotive International, discuss the Nexus Business Forum in Lausanne, Switzerland, and the growing importance of global collaboration across the automotive aftermarket.The event brought together hundreds of leaders from around the world, including a larger-than-usual North American presence, allowing distributors and manufacturers to build relationships, compare market challenges and prepare for the future of vehicle service.
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  Episode 83: Advance Auto Parts President & CEO Shane O'Kelly on Saying 'Yes' to Customers 22.04.2026 44λ

  Advance Auto Parts President & CEO Shane O'Kelly on Saying 'Yes' to CustomersIn this episode of DriveTime, Shane O’Kelly, president and CEO of Advance Auto Parts, discusses how the company's blended box strategy remains central to the company’s direction, serving both professional installers and DIY customers. He said the model is built around three pillars: right parts, right place and right service. The top customer question, he noted, is whether the needed part is in stock, followed by how quickly it can be delivered. Price often becomes secondary to availability and speed.
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  Episode 82: U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno Addresses Right to Repair and First Brands Fallout 18.03.2026 20λ

  Sen. Bernie Moreno, a native of Colombia, and former owner of 15 Mercedes-Benz dealerships, shared his thoughts on the importance of Right to Repair legislation to the automotive aftermarket and how the REPAIR Act (H.R. 1566) could gain more traction. He believes progress will depend on broad agreement across the entire industry and stressed that any policy must prioritize vehicle safety and ensure consumers remain at the center of the conversation.
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  Episode 81: YANG Chair Tanya Hunt on Being an Aftermarket Ambassador 17.03.2026 10λ

  In this episode of DriveTime, Tanya Hunt, YANG Chair and Commercial Project Manager, TERREPOWER, discussed the features and benefits of Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) membership. She highlighted how YANG continues to expand networking and professional development opportunities for emerging leaders in the automotive aftermarket.
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  Episode 80: AACF Executive Director John Kairys on ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ 17.02.2026 29λ

  In this episode of DriveTime, John Kairys, executive director, Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation, talks about the AACF’s origin, reach and significance in the automotive aftermarket.Kairys emphasizes that while the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) has evolved significantly since its founding in 1959, its mission remains unchanged: helping industry members facing financial hardship. What began as a small effort to support widows of aftermarket professionals has grown into a structured, well-funded organization serving individuals and families impacted by illness, accidents, death or natural disasters.
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  Episode 79: MANN+HUMMEL Filtration Director of Sales Jeff Blocher on ‘Grabbing Mindshare’ 09.12.2025 18λ

  In this episode of DriveTime, Jeff Blocher, Director of Sales, Traditional Aftermarket, MANN+HUMMEL Filtration, talked about MANN+HUMMEL’s brand lineup (MANN, WIX and Purolator) and the unique brand strengths that differentiate the company’s products in the competitive automotive filtration category.Blocher also discussed how the company prioritizes education in the field to ensure customers choose and install the right filters for every application. He referenced the important interaction between the counter professional and the technician; the most important link in the chain of distribution many would agree.
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  Episode 78: DRiV VP and GM of US, Canada Joseph Saoud on Setting Expectations 02.12.2025 19λ

  In this episode of DriveTime, Joseph Saoud, VP and GM of US, Canada at DRiV discussed the principles he believes are most essential to driving growth and delivering exceptional service for DRiV customers.It starts with a great team — and how you lead them, how you set the right expectations, how you put the right people in the right role and how you track performance, Saoud explained.
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  Episode 77: Morgan Stanley Managing Director Simeon Gutman on the ‘Big Getting Bigger’ 13.11.2025 29λ

  Morgan Stanley Managing Director Simeon Gutman breaks down the real forces shaping today’s automotive aftermarket—from tariff uncertainty and pricing pressure to shifting consumer behavior and the accelerating “big getting bigger” trend. Gutman explains the stark divide between large public companies with sophisticated analytics and smaller private businesses still wrestling with inventory movement, vendor shifts, and rising costs.He also highlights where pricing has already landed, what’s still coming, and why failure-driven categories remain resilient even as discretionary spending shows early signs of softening.
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  Episode 76: SEMA & PRI CEO Mike Spagnola on ‘Giving Back’ 02.10.2025 27λ

  Mike Spagnola is passionate about ensuring that SEMA gives back to the community by helping bring the next generation of students successfully into the industry. One way is through the SEMA scholarship program that it gives out hundreds of thousands of dollars to students every single year, Spagnola said.“We offer a scholarship program for students. I’m really passionate about that. My ability to come through the automotive network really affords me the opportunity to give back now in so many ways.”