In The News

BEV Market Challenges
December 10, 2024
While BEV adoption is increasing, Derek Kaufman emphasizes that challenges persist…read more or...
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Things Done Quietly
October 25, 2024
Derek Kaufman, Futurist and Partner with Schwartz Advisors, discusses how major automotive plans simply...
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When Proof was Possible
October 14, 2024
Derek Kaufman, Futurist and Partner with Schwartz Advisors, writes about the best promises and worst...
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It's a Small World After All | Lessons in Packaging
August 8, 2024
Small package differences equaling big value A lesson learned in packaging and sustainability through...
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Thoughts on Autonomous Commercial Vehicles
June 13, 2024
Everyone has an opinion on the viability of autonomous vehicles and their ultimate impact on the transportation...
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Factors Affecting M&A Activity in Today’s Aftermarket
October 10, 2023
Merger and acquisition activity in the automotive aftermarket changes over time. Sometimes, there’s high...
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Appearances

Derek Kaufman and BEV adoption
BEV Market Challenges
December 19, 2024
While BEV adoption is increasing, Derek Kaufman emphasizes that challenges persist…read more or...
Aftermarket News Schwartz Advisors Report
Takeaways from Automotive Service Summit
October 14, 2024
Rick Schwartz shares key takeaways from the Automotive Service Summit, which his firm co-hosts with Piper...
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Distribution Mergers and Acquisitions Lessons Learned
October 8, 2024
Mike Buzzard highlights the unique dynamics of family-owned businesses in the automotive aftermarket,...
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The Current Landscape of Mergers & Acquisitions
September 6, 2024
Curtis Draper discusses the current state and future outlook of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in...