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Vehicle Production, Sales Expected to Fall in Second Half
The U.S. light-vehicle forecast for 2021 is now about 16.5 million units – down from 17 million – says LMC Automotive’s Jeff Schuster at this week’s CAR Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, MI.
By Jim Henry • Aug. 6, 2021 -
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How Many Cars Needed in ‘Smart Cities’ of Future?
“The ugly truth is… We need to cut in half our production of automobiles,” consultant Gabe Klein says during a CAR MBS panel session focused on smart cities.
By Glenn Sanders • Aug. 6, 2021 -
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Partnership Announces Parking Research Space in Detroit
The Detroit Smart Parking Lab's open innovation platform will offer multiple ways for mobility organizations to use the facility independently, work together with founding members on a specific project or apply for grant projects.
By Jim Irwin • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Singing, Dancing on Precipice of Change with Jan Griffiths
“We are on the precipice of massive transformation in this industry. Do you see this as an opportunity or not?” asks Griffiths, the president of Gravitas Detroit.
By Drew Winter • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Agility Empowers Transformative Change in Automotive
The current pace of change in the automotive space – due to factors ranging from disruptive new technologies to pandemic-influenced supply chain challenges – requires extraordinary flexibility.
By Cheryl Strait • July 23, 2021 -
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Germany Leads EU Countries in Recycling End-of-Life Autos
The study by SaveOnEnergy finds Germany outperformed the European Union’s average vehicle recovery and reuse score by 7.75%.
By Paul Myles • July 12, 2021 -
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Distracted Driving Webinar – The Smartphone Paradox
Can the smartphone seen as the ultimate distraction be the paradoxical key to safer teenage driving? Parents in a recent survey believe so. Join our July 13 webinar on distracted driving to find out more.
By Steve Bell • July 8, 2021 -
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Service Department: Major Road to Car Dealership Vehicle Sales
“A good service department is the reason customers buy from a particular store,” says Outsell’s Gary Marcotte.
By Steve Finlay • July 6, 2021 -
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Women’s Leadership Ranks Grow in Auto Technology
Employee diversity fosters innovation, conference panelists say.
By Steve Finlay • July 6, 2021 -
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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for July 1
Analysts Can’t Agree on Tesla’s Valuation; Who’s Best Handling the Chip Shortage?; Volvo to Offer Lidar As Standard
July 1, 2021 -
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Car Buying Frenzy Eases, But Auto Dealer Sales Remain Brisk
“It’s hard to envision a better time for the industry, which should see several years of growth,” says Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke.
By Steve Finlay • July 1, 2021 -
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Survey Underscores Prevalence of Distracted Driving
The survey of 1,021 randomly selected motorists 18 and older and having a valid U.S. driver’s license showed 64% acknowledging they multitask while driving.
By Jim Irwin • June 30, 2021 -
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Gamble Stepping Down as President of Embattled UAW
Gamble, 65, is resigning effective June 30 and will be replaced by Ray Curry, the union’s secretary-treasurer. Curry was elected by the UAW’s Executive Board, but the union rank-and-file will vote later this year on whether top officers should be chosen by direct election.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 29, 2021 -
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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for June 28
VW To Dump ICEs in EU by 2035; Honda Names Electric SUV; Tesla Builds Own Supercomputer with NVIDIA
June 28, 2021 -
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Franchised Dealers Will Outperform Direct Sales to Consumers
Despite a public image that often disparages dealers, the traditional franchise model will trump the direct-to-consumer model. The direct model has worked well in other industries. But we’re talking cars here, not laptops or tablets that can be delivered to your doorstep.
By John McElroy • June 28, 2021 -
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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for June 24
Used Car Prices About to Go Down; All-New Infiniti QX60 Debuts; Ford Offers Pay-As-You-Drive Insurance
June 24, 2021 -
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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for June 18
Baidu Introduces Level 4 Robotaxi; Senators Propose Tax Credit for Chip Makers; Mazda Lays Out EV Plans
June 18, 2021 -
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Lordstown Motors Still Viable, Company Executives Say
Company President Rich Schmidt is confident Lordstown Motors can survive through the winter and into next spring, even though documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission indicated the company was in danger of running out of cash.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 16, 2021 -
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What’s Driving Automotive Dealmaking in 2021?
Coming out of 2020, strong companies have managed to recover, continue to take advantage of access to relatively cheap capital and accommodate fiscal policies in the U.S. and Europe.
By Christopher Boll and Steve Hilfinger • June 16, 2021 -
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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for June 15
Ford Kicks Off Bronco Production; JLR Develops Fuel Cell Defender; VW & Audi Hit by Hackers
June 15, 2021 -
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Mack Site Lives On As New Grand Cherokee L Launches
Planning for the new Grand Cherokee assembly plant began in 2019, when a $1.6 billion investment was announced for a retooled generally assembly hall and body shop, as well as an all-new five-story paint shop.
By Tom Murphy • June 11, 2021 -
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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for June 11
Tesla Reveals Model S Plaid; VW ID.4 Test Drive Impressions; Jeep Grand Cherokee L Rolls Down the Line
June 11, 2021 -
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Take Technology 1 Byte at a Time, Says Car Saleswoman
“Before, I would clench up with new technology,” says Robin Hill of Hendrick Lexus of Charlotte. “I didn’t think it was dangerous. I was just uncomfortable with it.”
By Steve Finlay • June 11, 2021 -
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Jones Second Ex-UAW President Sentenced in Corruption Probe
Gary Jones’ sentencing leaves the UAW facing an internal tug-of-war between union members demanding reform of what they see as a corrupt system and the union’s old guard, which insists the scandal is an aberration and the current system has worked well over the years.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 10, 2021 -
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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for June 9
Nissan Pathfinder Impressions; Lordstown Motors Struggling to Survive; BMW Introduces New X3 & X4
June 9, 2021
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