Welcome to
The Automotive Mentor
The Automotive Mentor – Voices from Inside the Industry is a bilingual automotive podcast spotlighting the real people behind the automotive ecosystem across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
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REAL VOICES.
This isn’t scripted commentary or surface-level updates.
It’s a platform for authentic, unscripted conversations with automotive professionals who have built systems, led operations, developed talent, solved problems, and shaped generations.
REAL INDUSTRY.
From vehicle manufacturing and fleet operations, to automotive sales, aftersales services, and dealership management, from workshops to boardrooms, this podcast captures the full rhythm of how the mobility industry works.
REAL IMPACT.
This podcast is for students, industry professionals, automotive enthusiasts, and anyone who finds passion or purpose in the way we move.
Meet the Host
Shady Mohamed
With over 25 years of hands-on experience in automotive sales, aftersales, and leadership, Shady has worked with multinational automotive groups across passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and heavy machinery throughout the MENA region and Africa.
Through The Automotive Mentor, he brings the mic to those who’ve shaped the industry from within, creating a space for mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and meaningful networking between generations, disciplines, and communities.
WHAT’S COMING
Season One takes a wide-angle look at the automotive industry, from technical education and dealership operations, to service networks, automotive innovation, digital transformation, and R&D.
Future episodes will evolve based on your feedback, regional relevance, and the questions that matter most to people working in or curious about the industry.
COMMUNITY
This is more than a podcast. It’s a conversation hub.
The blog offers behind-the-scenes context, reflections, and contributions from voices across the field.
It’s also where sales consultants, engineers, technicians, educators, automotive industry lovers, and curious individuals can engage directly with professionals. Whether you're shaping the industry or just passionate about it, this is where ideas grow and networks form.
CONTRIBUTE
Have a story to tell, a guest to recommend, or an idea worth exploring? Let’s talk.
The Automotive Mentor was built to connect people — across borders, career levels, and experiences. It bridges academic learning with real-world practice, making it easier for anyone to access genuine industry insight.
