# car week (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover car week. Page: Feed: --- ## [Big Sur terrain challenges firefighters, possible bill would limit utilities' liability after fires](https://www.kazu.org/kazu-news/2026-08-20/big-sur-terrain-challenges-firefighters-possible-bill-would-limit-utilities-liability-after-fires) _2026-08-20 · Monterey Bay Today_ Firefighters say a challenge on the Timber Fire is getting equipment into the rugged terrain. And, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to limit utilities' liability for wildfire catastrophes their equipment causes. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s15/audio/2026/08/mbt-8-20-2026-mixdown-1-web.mp3) ## [CSUMB welcomes interim president, new polling on state billionaires' tax and voter ID](https://www.kazu.org/kazu-news/2026-08-19/csumb-welcomes-interim-president-new-polling-on-state-billionaires-tax-and-voter-id) _2026-08-19 · amy@kazu.org (Amy Mayer) · Monterey Bay Today_ A new leader at Cal State Monterey Bay. And, more Californians are likely to support the billionaires’ tax and oppose requiring voter ID. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s15/audio/2026/08/mbt-8-19-2026-mixdown-1-web.mp3) ## [Timber Fire base camp now in Marina, Trump honors local ocean guard](https://www.kazu.org/kazu-news/2026-08-18/timber-fire-base-camp-now-in-marina-trump-honors-local-ocean-guard) _2026-08-18 · Monterey Bay Today_ Cal Fire is now operating its response to the Big Sur Timber Fire from Cal State Monterey Bay. And, President Donald Trump has recognized a Santa Cruz teen lifeguard at the White House. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s15/audio/2026/08/mbt-8-18-2026-mixdown-1-web.mp3) ## [Additional insight into FTC’s move involving disparate impact from Hudson Cook](https://soundcloud.com/autoremarketing/additional-insight-into-ftcs) _2026-08-18 · Auto Remarketing Podcast_ The Federal Trade Commission recently announced it will not pursue claims based on disparate-impact or “unfair discrimination” theories. In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Hudson Cook partners Erica Kramer and Rob Tilley offered some historical perspectives and a big-picture views about what the regulator’s decision means for dealerships and finance companies. [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2383772238-autoremarketing-additional-insight-into-ftcs.mp3) ## [Timber Fire closes more of Los Padres National Forest, Waymo okayed for Sacramento and San Diego](https://www.kazu.org/kazu-news/2026-08-17/timber-fire-closes-more-of-los-padres-national-forest-waymo-okayed-for-sacramento-and-san-diego) _2026-08-17 · Monterey Bay Today_ The week-old Timber fire in Big Sur has exceeded 5,000 acres, and is 17% contained. Waymo has announced its robotaxis are coming to Sacramento and San Diego. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s15/audio/2026/08/mbt-8-17-2026-mixdown-1-web.mp3) ## [Monterey Bay This Week: Timber Fire, offshore drilling concerns, super El Niño effects, e-bikes, and more](https://www.kazu.org/kazu-news/2026-08-15/monterey-bay-this-week-timber-fire-offshore-drilling-concerns-super-el-nino-effects-e-bikes-and-more) _2026-08-15 · Monterey Bay Today_ In this week's roundup of local news: the Timber Fire grows in Big Sur, leaders address immigration enforcement concerns, Monterey Car Week makes charitable donations, and more. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s15/audio/2026/08/mbtw-aug15web.mp3) ## [Hundreds stay in Big Sur despite evacuation, El Niño may bring less common sea life to Monterey Bay](https://www.kazu.org/kazu-news/2026-08-14/hundreds-stay-in-big-sur-despite-evacuation-el-nino-may-bring-less-common-sea-life-to-monterey-bay) _2026-08-14 · Monterey Bay Today_ Big Sur's Timber Fire has exceeded 4,500 acres, but some people have stayed. And, a strong El Niño will continue warming Central Coast waters and likely bring marine visitors. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s15/audio/2026/08/mbt-08142026-mixdown-1-web.mp3) ## [Deeper dive into rising LTVs with TransUnion’s Satyan Merchant](https://soundcloud.com/autoremarketing/deeper-dive-into-rising-ltvs) _2026-08-14 · Auto Remarketing Podcast_ One of the notable findings from TransUnion's Q2 2026 Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) was how much loan-to-value ratios have changed in the past five years. Satyan Merchant, one of this year’s Automotive Intelligence Award recipients and senior vice president and automotive and mortgage business leader for TransUnion, recapped what exactly LTVs are, why they’re so important to auto… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2381646255-autoremarketing-deeper-dive-into-rising-ltvs.mp3) ## [PayNearMe chief product officer John Minor on intersection of payments & technology](https://soundcloud.com/autoremarketing/paynearme-chief-product) _2026-08-14 · Auto Remarketing Podcast_ PayNearMe recently shared new search, explaining that hidden costs sustained by auto lenders can show up as failed payments, borrower support calls, late payments, collections follow-up, reconciliation work and manual recovery effort. PayNearMe chief product officer John Minor elaborated about that research in this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, detailing how technology — especially… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2381643546-autoremarketing-paynearme-chief-product.mp3) ## [Timber Fire surpasses 4,000 acres, Car Week drawings support area charities](https://www.kazu.org/kazu-news/2026-08-13/timber-fire-surpasses-4-000-acres-car-week-drawings-support-area-charities) _2026-08-13 · amy@kazu.org (Amy Mayer) · Monterey Bay Today_ Gusty winds have hampered firefighting in Big Sur, where the Timber Fire has burned 4,245 acres. And, Car Week is more than a showcase for rare cars—various events offer fundraising opportunities. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s15/audio/2026/08/mbt-08132026-mixdown-1-web.mp3) ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vHsWVLz8IA4E) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Condors released early due to Timber Fire, leaders stand up for immigrants](https://www.kazu.org/kazu-news/2026-08-12/condors-released-early-due-to-timber-fire-leaders-stand-up-for-immigrants) _2026-08-12 · amy@kazu.org (Amy Mayer) · Monterey Bay Today_ The Timber Fire in Big Sur has burned about 3,775 acres as of midday Wednesday and cut off access to a condor sanctuary. And, Central coast leaders are reaffirming support for immigrants in the face of changing federal policies. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s15/audio/2026/08/mbt-08122026-web.mp3) ## [Timber Fire reaches 2,000 acres, new offshore drilling proposal worries locals](https://www.kazu.org/kazu-news/2026-08-11/timber-fire-reaches-2-000-acres-new-offshore-drilling-proposal-worries-locals) _2026-08-11 · Monterey Bay Today_ The Timber Fire in Big Sur has exceeded 2,000 acres, with four zones now evacuated. And, Central Coast leaders continue to oppose offshore oil drilling. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s15/audio/2026/08/mbt-08112026-mixdown-1-web.mp3) ## [Timber Fire evacuations, families put trust in district as kids return to school](https://www.kazu.org/kazu-news/2026-08-10/timber-fire-evacuations-families-put-trust-in-district-as-kids-return-to-school) _2026-08-10 · Monterey Bay Today_ The county has issued evacuation orders for parts of the Big Sur area due to the Timber Fire. And, class is back in session for Monterey County kids. Despite immigration concerns, headcounts are high. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s15/audio/2026/08/mbt-8-10-2026-mixdown-1-web.mp3) ## [Monterey Bay This Week: fear of lettuce hurts local farms, Car Week, Salinas tobacco shops, Bixby Bridge no parking signs, and more](https://www.kazu.org/kazu-news/2026-08-08/monterey-bay-this-week-fear-of-lettuce-hurts-local-farms-car-week-salinas-tobacco-shops-bixby-bridge-no-parking-signs-and-more) _2026-08-08 · Monterey Bay Today_ In this week's roundup of local news: local farms hit by lower lettuce demand, Salinas City Council extends a moratorium on new tobacco shops, Murray Street bridge work reaches midpoint, nurses protest layoffs, a local tribe regains stewardship of 84 acres, and more. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s15/audio/2026/08/mbtw-8-8-2026-mixdown-2-web.mp3) ## [Bridge construction reaches mid-point, quality of Head Start programs threatened](https://www.kazu.org/kazu-news/2026-08-07/bridge-construction-reaches-mid-point-quality-of-head-start-programs-threatened) _2026-08-07 · amy@kazu.org (Amy Mayer) · Monterey Bay Today_ In Santa Cruz, the three-year Murray Street Bridge seismic retrofit has reached its mid-point. And, the Trump administration wants to streamline Head Start regulations for class sizes, teachers’ qualifications and more. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s15/audio/2026/08/mbt-8-7-2026-mixdown-1-web.mp3) ## [Matt Babcock of Wolters Kluwer on how digital transformation continues to gain steam in auto financing](https://soundcloud.com/autoremarketing/matt-babcock-of-wolters-kluwer) _2026-08-07 · Auto Remarketing Podcast_ Matt Babcock, who heads up digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, returned for another visit on the Auto Remarketing Podcast. Wolter Kluwer recently released its latest quarterly Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index. Babcock recapped the sustained upward trajectory the industry continues to travel along with how else artificial intelligence can boost auto financing. [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2377405853-autoremarketing-matt-babcock-of-wolters-kluwer.mp3) ## [SPONSORED EPISODE: The Buy Online Shift & What Dealers Need to Know Now](https://soundcloud.com/autoremarketing/sponsored-episode-the-buy) _2026-08-04 · Auto Remarketing Podcast_ In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Cox Automotive's Jeri Reichel joins us to speak to the evolving Buy Online experience. She shares more about how shopper expectations are changing and what dealers should understand and do as more consumers search for flexible purchase options. Jeri unpacks how solutions like Accelerate My Deal Elite reduce friction and support the online… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374882748-autoremarketing-sponsored-episode-the-buy.mp3) ## [The Spark Between EVs & CPO](https://soundcloud.com/autoremarketing/the-spark-between-evs-cpo) _2026-07-16 · Auto Remarketing Podcast_ In light of electric vehicle maker VinFast launching a certified pre-owned program in the U.S., Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby connects with leaders from the EV space to discuss why the segment is a natural fit for CPO and the impact to EV accessibility, remarketing and battery health. Joining the conversation are Elena Ciccotelli of the EVs for Everyone Podcast, Jimmy Douglas of Plug… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2362243772-autoremarketing-the-spark-between-evs-cpo.mp3) ## [Vincenzo Ciampi of iA Financial Group](https://soundcloud.com/autoremarketing/vincenzo-ciampi-of-ia) _2026-06-30 · Auto Remarketing Podcast_ Next up on the Canada's Used Car Week Live Stage is Vincenzo Ciampi . who is senior vice president, of auto finance and dealer services for Canada at iA Financial Group. Ciampi talks with Cherokee Media Group's Joe Overby about the state of the Canadian auto finance industry and what metrics iA is watching, the role of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies, affordability,… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2350622606-autoremarketing-vincenzo-ciampi-of-ia.mp3) ## [Ted Berlovich of Clutch](https://soundcloud.com/autoremarketing/ted-berlovich-of-clutch) _2026-06-29 · Auto Remarketing Podcast_ Continuing the discussions from the Live Stage at Canada's Used Car Week, senior editor Joe Overby connects with Ted Berlovich, director of wholesale at online used-car retailer Clutch. Berlovich explained the company's wholesale process, how the company handles some of the ancillary tasks in remarketing, the biggest challenges and opportunities in the used-car market and more. [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2350084736-autoremarketing-ted-berlovich-of-clutch.mp3) ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/X7hNgaYjw3i2) _2026-06-29 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Moiz Khan of Driveline Technologies](https://soundcloud.com/autoremarketing/moiz-khan-of-driveline) _2026-06-29 · Auto Remarketing Podcast_ During Canada's Used Car Week, Auto Remarketing Canada senior editor Joe Overby caught up with Moiz Khan, co-founder of Driveline Technologies, to talk about the company, its growth and how it is addressing real challenges facing the automotive industry. Stay tuned for more from the CUCW Live Stage. [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2350078859-autoremarketing-moiz-khan-of-driveline.mp3) ## [United Car Dealers Association Leaders Join CUCW Live Stage](https://soundcloud.com/autoremarketing/united-car-dealers-association) _2026-06-25 · Auto Remarketing Podcast_ Next up on our series of Auto Remarketing Podcast episodes from Live Stage at Canada's Used Car Week is a conversation with United Car Dealers Association leaders Jim Hamilton, Christy Fines and John Tangreda. They talk with Cherokee Media Group senior editor Joe Overby about the biggest challenges facing dealers in Ontario and how UCDA is helping, the international trade/geopolitical landscape,… [Listen](http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2346962663-autoremarketing-united-car-dealers-association.mp3)