We Were Promised Jetpacks
In this blog, I’ll talk about some of our forecasting failures – things we thought would take the market by storm but never did.
Coopetition – The Future of OE Dealerships and IAM Shops
Managing Partner Derek Kaufman says it’s time to work with competitors to satisfy the same customer.
Why the Grid Can Handle BEVs
The major utility-centric hub and spoke grid system is morphing into a more distributed power network.
The Emerging Circular Aftermarket
Disruption in the aftermarket is coming from radical sustainability and the formation of a circular aftermarket.
Battery Swapping – The Best BEV Business Model
Battery swapping and the supply of “Batteries as a Service” (BaaS) is a superior way to build vehicle brand value, says Schwartz Advisors Derek Kaufman.
RIP Alfa Romeo: Charting out the Future of ICE Powertrains
Alfa Romeo recently announced that its 2023 Tonale plug-in hybrid crossover will be the last to have a gasoline engine.
Domestic BEV OEMs – Be Very Afraid
China is well-positioned to flood the BEV market with low-priced BEVs. But will it undercut US and European vehicle OEMs?
The Shot NOT Heard Around the World
Thanks to the EU, eFuels have the potential to open a host of ICE solutions for our carbon-neutral future.
Guest Commentary: SA Perspective – 5 Things To Consider, And 2 To Avoid Before Investing In the Automotive Aftermarket
Schwartz Advisors Managing Partner Derek Kaufman poses important questions an investor should consider before buying an aftermarket business.
Guest Commentary: That’s It. We’re Done. Nice To Know You.
A recent report by the Bay Area think tank RethinkX, titled, “Rethinking Transportation 2020-2030,” has been picked up by numerous news organizations. It’s a report sure to concern the automotive industry and especially potential investors in the automotive aftermarket. We believe the report warrants some careful analysis.
Guest Commentary: Don’t We All Need A Personal Automotive Assistant?
What will a future conversation with your car sound like? There’s a high chance that it will go beyond just reporting the weather.
Guest Commentary: Will It Go Round In Circles?
Amazon’s market cap is $434 billion. Walmart’s is $222 billion. Amazon’s market cap is, in fact, more than Walmart, Costco, Target, Macy’s and Kohl’s … combined. What could that mean for the automotive aftermarket?
