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Scandal Has Hurt UAW Organizing Efforts, Gamble Says
Union President Rory Gamble says the UAW has overhauled and tightened its internal procedures to prevent officials and officers, such as former presidents Gary Jones and Dennis Williams, from embezzling union money.
By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 15, 2021 -
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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for Feb. 12
Citroen Unveils New C3 Aircross; BMW Delays iX Production; Infiniti Shares New QX60 Details
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TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Enterprise Machine Learning Guide update from February 2021
Transform your enterprise with machine learning.
Feb. 8, 2021 -
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Unions Determined to Cope With Changing Technology
Union responses to the technological changes sweeping the auto industry range from demands for new investment in unionized plants to negotiating special agreements with automakers.
By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 8, 2021 -
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CVI Initiative Aims to Simplify Connected-Car Language
“The system is so large and full of independently sourced parts, with numerous teams writing their own code, the industry simply needs a common language for all of these things,” says Gunnar Andersson, development lead at the Genivi Alliance.
By Sebastian Blanco • Feb. 5, 2021 -
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Clicklane Online Sales Platform Clicking, Asbury CEO Says
Closing rates for transactions on Clicklane are up “dramatically” compared to Asbury’s current online sales and lead generation platform, called PushStart, CEO David Hult says in a conference call announcing record fourth-quarter earnings.
By Jim Henry • Feb. 4, 2021 -
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COVID-19 Boosts Pace of Change in Urban Mobility
When it comes to new technologies, automotive already has crossed a line that most people outside of the industry don’t see or haven’t noticed, electric-vehicle developer Daniel Barel says during Wards Automotive Tech Week: Megatrends conference.
By Sebastian Blanco • Jan. 28, 2021 -
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How to Identify the Best Sales Opportunities From Your Data
Most dealership software platforms capture customer data in some way, but the sheer volume of data available can be overwhelming. With a few key tools and processes, you can find the best sales opportunities, without any manual data analysis.
By DDS • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Auto Industry CEOs Launch Diversity Initiative
CEO Coalition for Change members believe fostering and growing a diverse talent pipeline, developing diverse leadership talent and providing growth opportunities will drive social justice and equity and will take actions to prove it.
By Jim Irwin • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Brexit Deal Puts Focus on U.S. Export Opportunities
The just-negotiated Brexit clears the way for U.S. bilateral trade deals with the U.K. and EU, which could be negotiated with a Biden Admin. seen as less likely to wage trade wars than that of former President Donald Trump.
By Nicholas Wallace • Jan. 22, 2021 -
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Industry 4.0 Made Real: Practical Insights Today Enabling Profits Tomorrow
Join us for this exclusive event on Wednesday, February 17th at 10AM ET, sponsored by Cloudera.
Jan. 19, 2021 -
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How Digital Sales Will Reshape Automobile Sales, Service and Showrooms
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated Internet buying throughout the retail sector – including for cars and trucks. On average, automobile dealers believe digital will account for more than half their sales in three years.
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Biden Appointee Outlines Economic Priorities at CES
Brian Deese, a former Obama Admin. adviser who played a key role in the 2009 auto industry bailout, says Biden intends to make good on his “Build Back Better” campaign theme by addressing the structural challenges that have held back economic opportunity.
By Jim Irwin • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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Pivet-Motional Partnership Expected to Spur Robotaxi Services
A Motional-Lyft partnership has provided thousands of robotaxi rides to paying customers – with human backup drivers behind the wheel.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 8, 2021 -
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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for Jan. 7
Chevy Launches Virtual Shopping; All-New 3-Row Jeep Grand Cherokee; U.S. December BEV Sales Up Big
Jan. 7, 2021 -
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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for Jan. 5
GM, Ford Convert More Temps to Full-Time; Foxconn to Make EVs with Byton; Ford a Force for Social Good?
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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for Jan. 4
Toyota Launches New Compact EV; Tesla Sets Records in 2020; Mustang Mach-E Winter Range Disappoints
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Detroit Three Won’t Mandate COVID Vaccine for Workers
UAW President Rory Gamble is encouraging union members to get vaccinations but doesn’t believe they should be mandatory, a position shared by General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
By Joseph Szczesny • Dec. 23, 2020 -
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Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Dec. 23
Startup Unveils Retro Styled EV Coupe; Subaru Crosstrek Impressions; Musk Claims Apple Passed on Tesla
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Skilling Up Through Apprenticeships for Automotive Future
Forward-thinking companies are demonstrating how apprenticeship programs can help solve problems facing American businesses and society: skilled labor shortages in the auto sector and a growing rate of youth unemployment largely due to COVID-19.
By Nicholas Wyman • Dec. 23, 2020 -
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Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Dec. 21
VW Shows Off Augmented Reality HUD; Chrysler The Crown Jewel of Stellantis; China Updates BEV Sales Target
Dec. 21, 2020 -
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Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Dec. 18
Mercedes Prepares EV Onslaught; NACTOY Finalists Announced; Hyundai Shuns Chinese Investments
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UAW Reforms May Face Top-Level Resistance
The settlement with the government provides for a vote of UAW members on whether to elect top officers directly. But President Rory Gamble says direct election has long been anathema to members of the UAW’s executive board, who argue union-wide election would allow outsiders to influence union policy and internal politics.
By Joseph Szczesny • Dec. 18, 2020 -
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Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Dec. 17
Ford Tests Dynamic Geofencing; Canoo Reveals New Delivery Van; ZF Improving Vehicle Communications
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Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Dec. 15
UAW Agrees to Independent Oversight; VTOLs Tested for Emergency Use; Ford Mustang Mach-E Impressions
Dec. 15, 2020
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