Gen Z Won’t Buy New Cars, Robots Are Coming & the Auto Industry Is Changing Fast

Automotive Informants · Aug 27, 2026 · 1h 1m · transcript

The conversation begins with introductions and a discussion about career transitions. It then delves into the topic of Gen Z and their resistance to new cars, followed by a conversation about the debt-to-income ratio and the used car market. The discussion then shifts to the challenges in the automotive industry, including the impact of tariffs. The conversation also covers night shift operations, technician recruitment, and training and career development in the automotive industry. The conversation delves into the rise of robotics and automation, discussing the capabilities of advanced…