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General Motors halts production at Factory Zero for EV production upgrades, EV raw material prices have soared through the pandemic, and Cadillac's new EV will be built in Michigan. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: GM's Factory Zero Halts Production for EV Upgrades EV Raw Materials Double in Price during Pandemic GM to Build New Celestiq EV in Michigan Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.

Polestar unveils a new electric SUV, Stellantis tests wireless EV charging, and Ford considers ADAS subscriptions.  This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Polestar Unveils New Electric SUV Stellantis Tests Wireless EV Charging ADAS Subscriptions? Ford Considering It Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.

As vehicles and the components inside of them get more complex with every passing model year, the one thing that shops need now more than ever is information. Scott Van Hulle, Manager of RTS and OEM Relations at I-CAR, joins the show today to talk about I-CAR’s Repairability Technical Support service and how shops can take advantage of the information available. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.

Ford announces a $3.7 billion EV investment, Cruise receives a commercial operation permit, and Cadillac teases its next EV. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Ford Announces $3.7B Investment in EVs, New Mustang Cruise, GM Awarded Driverless Deployment Permit by CPUC GM Teases Latest Cadillac EV Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.

The next generation of shop owners and technicians is going to be very different than the previous. Ratchet+Wrench Editor Chris Jones chats with shop owner Andrew Marcott about the skillsets young techs have, why your shop needs to embrace the digital age, and how to make your shop more appealing to young talent. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.

Buick unveils its first EV concept, a Tennessee community college secures a $350,000 EV grant, and Cadillac's first EV sells out in hours. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Buick Unveils Wildcat EV Concept Tennessee College Secures EV Program Grant Cadillac Lyriq Sells Out in 4 Hours Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.

Donny Seyfer, executive officer for NASTF, joins ADAPT Automotive's Hanna Bubser for a conversation spanning the state of the aftermarket, EVs, ADAS and what your shop should be doing to make sure its ready to handle those changes. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.

Hyundai confirms a $5.5 billion EV facility coming to Georgia, a Tesla Driver faces charges after a deadly crash, and Stellantis announces a new battery factory in Indiana. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Hyundai Confirms $5.5B Plant in Georgia Tesla Driver Faces Charges in Autopilot Crash Stellantis to Build EV Battery Plant in Indiana Model Showcase: 2022 Ford Bronco Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.

Last month, I-CAR executive Jeff Peevy joined the show to talk about the organization's new tech center in Chicago, which looks to be the preeminent hub for industry workshops and high-tech training. This week, I-CAR President John Van Alstyne talks about the changing landscape of the the automotive industry and how shop owners can start to take on some of the challenges that new tech creates. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.

Registrations of new EVs spike in Q1, Nissan mulls adding a third U.S. plant, and Lordstown Motors sells its Ohio EV plant to Foxconn. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: EV Registrations Spike in Q1 Nissan Weighs 3rd US Plant Specifically for EV Production Lordstown Sells EV Factory to Foxconn Study: More People Want Better ADAS, Not AVs Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.

Over the last several months, several major quick oil and maintenance brands have started to rollout services specifically developed for electric vehicles, and now FullSpeed Automotive is joining the ranks. FullSpeed Automotive CEO Kevin Kormondy joins the show today to talk about why the company thinks now is the time to jump into EVs and how he sees the overall car parc evolving over the next several decades. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.

Hyundai plans an EV plant for the U.S., Ford sells 8 million Rivian stocks, and Toyota approaches its EV rebate cap. This is the ADAPT News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news. Stories featured in this week's episode: Hyundai to Bring EV Plant to US, in Talks with Georgia Ford Sells 8M Shares of Rivian Stock Toyota Close to 200K EV Rebate Limit Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.