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    What Is Industrial Automation and Why?

    The fourth industrial revolution drove new technologies including machines capable of collaborative operations (Industry 4.0.). Now, industry is focusing on and developing plants where automation and humans operate collaboratively.

    By Marco Andriano • Sept. 25, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 24

    California to Ban New ICE Cars; EV Zones Force Rolls-Royce Into EVs; Lynk & Co Reveals 1st Electric Car

    Sept. 24, 2020
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    Automotive Manufacturing

    Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 23

    Chevy Trailblazer Impressions; Tesla Battery Day Disappoints Investors; Kia Unveils New Sorento

    Sept. 23, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 18

    Features That Make the C8 Stand Out; Kandi Reveals EPA Range; Top 10 Chinese OEMs by Market Cap

    Sept. 18, 2020
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    Brembo Looks to Future of Brake Technology

    Greentive is an environmentally friendly brake system with a new coating that produces a shiny mirror effect. When the Brembo logo wears off, it’s time to replace the disc.

    By Sebastian Blanco • Sept. 18, 2020
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    How to Fight Climate Change: Buy New Cars

    Trading emissions is one of the fastest ways of slashing pollution. The key is to include people, not just corporations. And that could really incentivize new car sales.

    By John McElroy • Sept. 18, 2020
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    Ex-UAW President Williams to Plead in Corruption Probe

    Williams’ guilty plea is certain to help the U.S. Justice Department build the case for federal supervision of the UAW to insure it remains clean following the conclusion of the DOJ investigation of the union.

    By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 17, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 9

    Land Rover Defender Updated; Genesis Unveils New G70; GM Develops Nearly Wireless Free Battery System

    Sept. 9, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 3

    GM & Honda Partner in N.A.; Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept Revealed; Nissan Making Carbon-Fiber Parts Faster

    Sept. 3, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Sept. 2

    Skoda Reveals ENYAQ iV EV; All-New Mercedes S-Class Debuts; How Ford Expanded Customer List for Trucks

    Sept. 2, 2020
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    JLR Has Canny Solution to Aluminum Recycling

    As the industry reels in a global war against the COVID-19 pandemic, Jaguar Land Rover is looking to build its products using aluminum waste from beverage cans, bottle tops and end-of-life vehicles.

    By • Sept. 1, 2020
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    Automotive Forecasters See Longer Product Cycles

    Automakers typically have redone models every five years. That could become every 10 years.

    By Steven Finlay • Aug. 31, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Aug. 27

    Ford Helps Make Self-Parking Cars; Lucid Air Impressively Efficient; BMW’s Diamond-Coated Motorcycle Chain

    Aug. 27, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Aug. 26

    Chevy Teases New Bolt EUV; U.S. Car Sales Slowly Rebounding; Hyundai Creates Soapbox Car

    Aug. 26, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Aug. 24

    Porsche Investigated Over Gas Engine Emissions; Peugeot Celebrates 210 Years; Rivian Focuses on Interior Luxury

    Aug. 24, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Aug. 21

    BMW Shares New M4 Details; Kandi Wants Plant in North America; Subaru Shows Off New Levorg

    Aug. 21, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Aug. 17

    Is the Polestar 2 A Tesla Killer?; U.K. Denies Bailout for JLR; Judge Throws Out GM Racketeering Case

    Aug. 17, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Aug. 13

    Hyundai Rejects Nikola; U.S. Production Recovery at Risk; Ford Bronco Customer Lifestyle Concepts

    Aug. 13, 2020
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    Virus Takes Financial Toll on Legacy OEMs

    Startup companies are mostly committed to electrified vehicles, have ready access to capital and don’t need to shore up their finances by selling internal-combustion-engine vehicles, analysts John Casesa and Rod Lache say.

    By • Aug. 10, 2020
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    Auto Sales Will Get Better; Growth’s Another Story

    Long-term, broad economic trends may suppress U.S. car sales for at least a decade.

    By Doug Mehl, Harris Ng and Ryan Jackson • Aug. 10, 2020
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    Autoline Daily 2020: Top Industry News for Aug. 7

    Why Is GM Showing Off Lyriq Now?; Kia Sonet Revealed; Electrified Vehicle Sales Up in July

    Aug. 7, 2020
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    Experts: Road to Manufacturing 4.0 Goes Through Cloud

    The fourth industrial revolution is starting slowly because of what consultant Brian Irwin calls pilot paralysis: The technology appeals to the “geeks” in the organization, but they often find it difficult to build a business case to support the investment required.

    By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 7, 2020
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    Defining Sustainability in the Automotive Landscape

    “Our goal is for 50% of the materials used in our products to be sustainable by 2030,” says Dane Parker, General Motors’ chief sustainability officer. “Vehicles today are 85% recyclable, so we’re working on that other 15% to attain circularity.”

    By Gary Witzenburg • Aug. 6, 2020
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    What-Ifs Cloud Auto-Sales Predictions

    Things are looking better than before, but analysts hedge their forecasts. Meanwhile, the used-car market makes an amazing recovery.

    By Steven Finlay • Aug. 6, 2020
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    Online Car Sales Valuable Tool in Canada’s COVID Era

    With physical distancing still required on dealership premises, online sales will continue to be attractive alternatives and retailers are innovating to generate internet traffic.

    By Keith Nuthall • July 31, 2020