AMN Drivetime: Auto Care's Bill Hanvey

AMN Drivetime: Auto Care’s Bill Hanvey

In this latest episode of AMN Drivetime with Bill Babcox, we hear from Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association.

From our friends at aftermarketNews: A conversation with Bill Hanvey.

In this latest episode of AMN Drivetime with Bill Babcox, we hear from Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association. In this rich and candid conversation, Hanvey not only shares a little bit about the leaders and mentors who “took a chance” on him at the start of his career, but also shares his most memorable career highlight, sitting down with President George W. Bush.

Babcox and Hanvey also dive deep into a number of important industry topics including the supply chain shortage, the outlook for EVs, and the years of grassroots advocacy that went into the association winning “Essential Business” status for the automotive aftermarket. Relatable and relevant, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

The AMN Drivetime podcast entertains and educates 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.

Bill Babcox is the third generation to run the Akron, Ohio-based media business and not only has a number of great stories and insights to share, but also has had the good fortune to get to know a number of fascinating people in the automotive aftermarket today. Tune in to these captivating conversations covering topics ranging from key industry issues to the deep personal insights developed over years of experience in this dynamic industry.

View or listen to the full episode here.

You May Also Like

Yoshi Mobility plans to expand into EV charging, preventative maintenance, virtual inspections

The company is also commercializing its mobile EV charging platform to address challenges related to charging EV fleets.

Yoshi-Mobility-EV-charging-1400

Yoshi Mobility recently closed its $26 million Series C funding round. The round includes strategic investors General Motors Ventures and Bridgestone Americas, as well as international investors Universal Motors Agencies and Shikra Limited. Launched out of Y Combinator in 2016, the company is also backed by ExxonMobil, DN Automotive, NBA All-Star Kevin Durant, and NFL legend Joe Montana. Yoshi Mobility has raised more than $60 million to date. In addition to scaling its core business, the company said Series C funding enables it to expand three new business lines: preventative maintenance, virtual vehicle inspections and electric vehicle (EV) charging.

LG Energy Solution’s $5.5B battery facility to be completed by 2026

LG Energy Solution said the cylindrical battery plant, called LG Energy Solution Arizona, will produce 46-Series batteries for EVs.

LGES_Arizona-Construction
MoveEV introduces new CTO

Lindsey Bleimes will oversee the technological advancement and expansion of the company’s flagship product, ReimburseEV.

Lindsey-Bleimes
Canoo to export LDV 130 and LDV 190 delivery vehicles to Saudi Arabia

Jazeera Paints will be deploying Canoo’s LDV 130 and LDV 190 delivery vehicles within its existing fleet in Saudi Arabia.

CanooCargoVan_Front
Lime, Hight Logistics and Forum Mobility strike deal for zero-emissions EV shipping

Lime anticipates the agreement will shift more than 300 port-to-hub shipments to electric, zero-emission trucks annually.

Forum_Mobility_lime_hight

Other Posts

EV tire satisfaction gap widens as wear rates increase, J.D. Power finds

The study shows that EV owners have similar expectations for tire wear as owners of gas-powered vehicles do.

Tesla-Cheapest-EV-to-Run-Model-3-1400
Canoo’s Oklahoma City manufacturing facility approved as a Foreign Trade Zone

The company said the approval will accelerate its made-in-America EV manufacturing strategy, improve unit profitability and enable a faster path to break even.

Canoo-OKC-Factory-1400
Unico releases the BAT300 Series, an EV battery testing solution

Unico said the BAT300 Series is based on the Unico IDAC power platform and offers performance, efficiency and versatility at a reduced cost.

idac-combo
AMN Drivetime: Grace Hovis, Hovis Auto & Truck Supply

Grace Hovis’s journey in Hovis Auto & Truck Supply blends tradition with digital innovation in the automotive aftermarket industry.

Drivetime_-Hovis-1400x700-1