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In this episode, automotive expert Paul Marinelli delves into a recent study conducted by Aumovio, surveying 1,000 motorists across Germany and China. The findings reveal fascinating differences in vehicle preferences, technology adoption, safety priorities, and more.

In this podcast episode, Paul Marinelli unpacks the global noise surrounding the US tariffs and what they really mean for the automotive aftermarket.

While most media paint a picture of crisis, Paul explains why the reality is far more balanced and in some cases, even beneficial. Tariffs have long been part of the global trade landscape, and it’s time to tune out the exaggeration and take a closer look at the real impacts on our industry.

Welcome to our second podcast episode, hosted by Paul Marinelli, where we dive into the challenges and opportunities facing the automotive aftermarket industry. In this episode, host Paul Marinelli explores a critical question: how do we attract the next generation of talent to this evolving and opportunity-rich field?

In our debut episode, Paul examines how today’s vehicles have transformed into complex computer systems on wheels. With technology designed to improve safety, performance, and convenience, modern cars are equipped with powerful telematics systems that do far more thanjust assist the driver.

This episode uncovers a side of connected car technology that often goes unnoticed: data collection. From drivinghabits and location history to phone calls, music preferences, and even physical gestures, our vehicles are silently gathering vast amounts of personal information. And while you may own the car, the data it produces is oftenowned—and monetized—by the manufacturer.