AMN Drivetime
The AMN Drivetime podcast will entertain and educate listeners, conversing with today’s top aftermarket drivers and industry leaders who are having an impact on the automotive aftermarket industry. This bi-monthly podcast offers candid, one-on-one conversations between Babcox Media CEO Bill Babcox and notable figures in the automotive aftermarket, sharing their experiences and life lessons as they have traveled the aftermarket.
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October 1, 2026 • 15 mins
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 pl...
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 pl...
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September 17, 2026 • 26 mins
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 t...
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August 20, 2026 • 21 mins
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 accou...
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 accou...
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July 9, 2026 • 26 mins
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 ass...
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 ass...
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May 12, 2026 • 21 mins
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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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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May 5, 2026 • 15 mins
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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May 4, 2026 • 23 mins
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 ...
On Right-to-Repair legislation, Poladian is seeing stronger ...
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April 29, 2026 • 8 mins
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’...
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April 28, 2026 • 13 mins
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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April 27, 2026 • 21 mins
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 b...
Schwartz said simply citing a U.S. parc nearing 290 million vehicles can b...
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April 27, 2026 • 20 mins
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 lea...
The event brought together hundreds of lea...
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April 22, 2026 • 44 mins
Advance Auto Parts President & CEO Shane O'Kelly on Saying 'Yes' to Customers
In 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 ...
In 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 ...
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March 18, 2026 • 20 mins
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...
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March 17, 2026 • 10 mins
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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February 17, 2026 • 29 mins
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. W...
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. W...
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December 9, 2025 • 18 mins
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 r...
Blocher also discussed how the company prioritizes education in the field to ensure customers choose and install the r...
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December 2, 2025 • 19 mins
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.
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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November 13, 2025 • 29 mins
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 s...
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October 2, 2025 • 27 mins
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 th...
“We offer a scholarship program for students. I’m really passionate about that. My ability to come through th...
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