Tesla recalls almost 54,000 vehicles over an issue with its Full Self-Driving software, AV company Waymo sues the California DMV, and President Joe Biden supports the Right to Repair movement. 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: Tesla Recalls 54K Due to 'Full Self-Driving' Software Ignoring Stop Signs Waymo Sues California DMV over Information Request Biden Backs Right to Repair Movement US EV Sales Set Record in Q4 Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech. 

Despite the common assumption that EVs are more fire-prone than their ICE and hybrid counterparts, a study from AutoinsuranceEZ.com shows that electric vehicles actually have the fewest vehicle fires per 100,000 units. Laura Adams, a senior analyst from AutoinsuranceEZ, joins the show today to talk about EV fire risk and why shops should still work to maintain a safe work space that can lower the chance of fires. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech. 

General Motors announces a $7 billion investment in four Michigan EV facilities, the IIHS is set to unveil new safety ratings for autonomous systems in vehicles, and Kia switches off wireless telematic systems in new vehicles sold in Massachusetts. 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 to Invest $7B in Michigan EV Facilities IIHS Announces Autonomous Vehicle Safety Rating System Kia Disables Wireless Telematics in Massachusetts Vehicles Nissan, Mitsubishi, Renault to Jointly Develop EVs Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech. 

BMW has partnered with Blitzz, a remote visual assistance platform, to create a service in which BMW agents can work through issues on a customer’s vehicle and help work them through any possible solutions all through a video chat Noel Burris, manager of BMW’s roadside assistance program, and Rama Sreenivasan, CEO and co-founder of Blitzz, join the show today to talk about the new system and how video service could having lasting effects on the automotive aftermarket. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech. 

California prosecutors file two vehicular manslaughter counts against a Tesla driver, Ford gains $8.2 billion on its Rivian investment, and General Motors receives a tax abatement for a proposed $1.3 billion investment in its Orion Assembly facility. 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: Tesla Driver Faces Felony Charges following 2019 Crash   Ford Makes $8.2B Gain on Rivian Investment GM Receives Tax Incentives for $1.3B Investment in Orion Facility BP's EV Chargers 'On the Cusp' of Being More Profitable than Gas Pumps Toyota to Miss Production Goal Due to Chip Shortage Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech. 

Back in September, Jiffy Lube launched a pilot program testing a complete service package for electric vehicles. Jiffy Lube President Edward Hymes and Marketing Director Sara Smith join the show to talk about the success of the program over the last few months and how they see quick lubes fitting into an electric-focused future. Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech. 

Automakers are pushing to delay Massachusetts' Right to Repair law, Ford takes home two Vehicle of the Year awards, and hybrids post their best year of sales in the U.S. on record. 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: Automakers Pushing to Delay Right to Repair Until 2025 Ford Maverick, Bronco Win North American Car of the Year Honors Hybrid Sales Hit Record High in US Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech. 

The past year saw a lot of challenges thrown at the automotive aftermarket, but it's also seen quite a few fun advancements and opportunities for growth. Over the last several months, the ADAPT Podcast has had some great episodes, and to ring in the new year we're bringing you some of the best. Episodes featured: Mike Anderson on Industry Diversification CCC Intelligent Solutions on Aftermarket Access to New Tech ADAPT Summit - Chris Chesney Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.   

General Motors unveils its Chevrolet Silverado EV, Ford announces it will once again double production of the F-150 Lightning, and Chrysler plans to have an all-electric lineup by 2028. 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: General Motors Touts Electric Future at CES 2022 Ford to Double Lightning Production Again Tesla Delivers More than 300K Vehicles in Q4 Chrysler to Go All-Electric by 2028 Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech. 

The past year saw a lot of challenges thrown at the automotive aftermarket, but it's also seen quite a few fun advancements and opportunities for growth. Over the last several months, the ADAPT Podcast has had some great episodes, and to ring in the new year we're bringing you some of the best. Episodes featured: GM Touts Revisions to Post-Crash Inspection Policies More on ADAS from the CCC Crash Course Report Electrified Police Cruisers, Fleets a Sign of the Times Tune in next week for Part 2! Be sure to check out ADAPT Automotive on Facebook and Twitter, and visit adaptautomotive.com for latest on industry trends and tech.