Torque Factor

Torque Factor


Latest Episodes

Episode 16: Ben Cruz, Director, Macomb Community College
August 09, 2021

Ben Cruz joins Scott Brown to discuss a new vehicle engineering technician program

Episode 15: Steve Ford, Youth Education & Solutions
April 05, 2021

Mr. Steve Ford, A.K.A. "The Car Guy," joins Scott Brown to discuss the state of the service industry and the U.S. educational system of the '80s.

Episode 14: IIHS - David Aylor on Vehicle Safety Systems and ADAS Performance
February 11, 2021

Mr. David Aylor from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) joins Scott Brown to discuss vehicle active safety systems and how they are assessed at IIHS.

Episode 13: Donny Seyfer on NASTF Update
January 29, 2021

Mr. Donny Seyfer joins Scott Brown to chat about the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF).

Episode 12: Bob Pattengale on Opus IVS ADAS Service
January 07, 2021

Bob Pattengale with OPUS IVS joins Scott Brown to chat about Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) service.

Episode 11: Joe Register on Auto Care Association and Right to Repair
December 18, 2020

Joe Register with the Auto Care Association joins Scott Brown as the pair discuss the general elections extending the Right to Repair framework to address new technologies around wireless communications and more.

Episode 10: Mark Quarto on Tesla, Battery Day, and electric machines
November 19, 2020

Dr. Mark Quarto with Quarto Technical Services joins Scott Brown as the pair discuss Tesla, its recent Battery Day event, its electric machines, and their place in the market.

Episode 9: Technical training, history of networking, tribute to Mac VandenBrink
October 22, 2020

Worldpac Technical Institute training manager Mark Warren joins Scott Brown to discuss training, education, and networking during COVID-19.

Episode 8: Education, new technology, certification and licensing
September 03, 2020

Professor Ken Mays from Central Oregon Community College joins Scott Brown for a discussion around what the future holds for vehicle technology and what impact it will have on service.