Episode 58: NexaMotion Group CEO Neil Sethi on Keeping the World Moving

In this episode of Drivetime, Sethi highlights NexaMotion Group’s mission to simplify complex vehicle repair and support the broader industry through innovation. At the heart of NMG’s strategy are its core values—commitment, humility, optimism, integrity and respect—which are deeply ingrained in the company’s culture and operations. This commitment to values is reflected in its continuous efforts to evolve as a business, including recent acquisitions and significant expansions in both product lines and team growth. NexaMotion Group has seen notable growth in 2024, with over 1,500 team members, 125 locations and the addition of 30 new locations. Its proprietary e-commerce platform, Transend, has grown significantly, now offering approximately 700,000 SKUs, with plans to reach one million soon, Sethi said. NMG is also focused on developing technology solutions that address industry challenges. “Our goal is to start with what are the problems and what are the challenges of the industry? And can technology be an enabler to help solve those issues,” explained Sethi. As an example, NMG recently launched an AI tool for catalog assistance to improve inventory management, pricing and availability, which demonstrates its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency.Looking ahead to 2025, Sethi added that NMG plans to continue expanding its product offerings, especially in undercar products, and further integrate its locations into a comprehensive auto care mindset. The company aims to continue growing through acquisitions, particularly targeting businesses that align with its values and are looking to join a larger organization, Sethi said, and takes the decision to bring in new partners seriously, ensuring that values alignment is a key consideration in any partnership.To hear more about NMG’s initiatives, be sure to watch the video above.

Episode Overview:

• Sethi explains NMG’s commitment to serve, passion to innovate and commitment to its core values (0:57)
• Sethi explains the vision behind why the company was created (Transtar Holding Company formed NexaMotion Group in December, 2023), and defines its value proposition to the aftermarket (2:48)
• What NMG “one year later” looks like, and how NMG’s mission statement, “Simplifying complex vehicle repair to keep the world moving,” sets the stage for everything the company does (4:35)
• Sethi provides examples of how NMG is a problem solver, helping customers “navigate a maze of challenges” (6:45)
• How leveraging technology and eCommerce enables NMG to provide next-level service to customers (8:55)
• Overview of NMG experience at AAPEX (10:40)
• Outlook for NMG and the aftermarket in 2025 (11:49)
• Launch of additional product lines across NMG’s entire network and expansion through adding new business partners (12:50)
• Lightning Round (15:00)