The second day of the 2022 ADAPT Summit dove into the details of technician training and education as well as solutions for a variety of potential challenges in a shop environment. 

The ADAPT Summit began on Sept. 24 with a day full of topics that included everything from high-tech repairs to electric vehicles, ADAS and more. 

Aaron Stokes of EUROFIX delivered the closing keynote address about aftermarket staying power on the final day of the 2022 ADAPT Summit. 

Mike Buzzard, partner at Schwartz Advisors, gave the opening keynote address at the 2022 ADAPT Summit. 

Thomas Tucker is with the Auto Care Association, and he will deliver the Aftermarket Repair Information keynote at the upcoming ADAPT Summit.

Thomas Tucker of the Auto Care Association discusses the importance of bringing all corners of the automotive industry together to tackle topics such as Right to Repair.  

Darrell Amberson and Jason Zeise of LaMettry’s Collision share their perspectives on high-tech repairs, data, and preparing for the future of vehicle repair.  

Mike Buzzard of Schwartz Advisors shares his thoughts on how shop owners should approach new and emerging technology in their shops.

Chris Cloutier of Golden Rule Auto Care and autotext.me joins the show to talk about problem solving, shop productivity, and what he will be sharing at the ADAPT Summit this fall. 

Chris Cloutier of Golden Rule Auto Care and autotext.me shares his perspective on finding solutions for today’s unique industry challenges.  

Ross Colket is the CEO of Colket Automotive Technical Services, and he joins the show to discuss why effective technician training and access to technology is crucial for shops to incorporate. 

Ross Colket, CEO of Colket Automotive Technical Services, explains why it’s important to prioritize technician training, technology, team management, and more. 

Auto Care Association President and CEO Bill Hanvey stresses the importance of awareness, education, and advocacy surrounding the most pressing issues across the industry right now. 

Mike Mertes, Learning Innovation and Technology Manager at I-CAR, joins the show to give a sneak peak of some of the topics he will discuss at the ADAPT Summit, including the fascinating world of virtual reality and how it relates to the automotive aftermarket. 

Mike Mertes, Learning and Innovation Technology Manager at I-CAR, explains why the industry shouldn’t fear technological advancements, and should learn to embrace it all instead. 

Northeast State Community College in Blountville, Tennessee, recently received a near-$350,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to ensure local techs are getting that information.

Northeast State Community College in Tennessee recently received a nearly $350,000 grant to integrate electric vehicle technology into its automotive curriculum. 

Mike Tanner of the Auto Care Association explains how emerging technology could be an aftermarket advantage. 

A quarter of Americans want an electric vehicle, Chevy unveils the electric Blazer mid-size SUV, and the United States Postal Service increases its EV purchase commitment to 40 percent.

Fyusion combines 360 degree 3D imaging with AI technology to create products that support the automotive industry.

I-CAR’s Repairability Technical Support is a time-saving resource amid a constantly changing industry. 

This podcast from the ADAPT Automotive archives features Darrell Amberson, President of LaMettry’s Collision, who spoke with ADAPT's Hanna Bubser in April 2022 about why investing in ADAS calibration can be a huge boon for your shop. 

Polestar unveils a new electric SUV, Stellantis tests wireless EV charging, and Ford considers ADAS subscriptions.

The Repairability Technical Support service from I-CAR offers a compilation of resources for answering repair questions.

Donny Seyfer addresses the state of the aftermarket, EVs, ADAS and what your shop should be doing to make sure it's ready to handle those changes.