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Kumho Expanding Tire Making Capacity in Vietnam, U.S.
In addition to expanding its Vietnamese plant, Kumho plans to increase the capacity of its North American facility in Macon, GA.
By Paul Myles • April 7, 2021 -
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Auto Inspire Interview: Joann Jung, Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors’ Joann Jung is enjoying a stellar automotive design career using a fascination with 3D shapes and sculpture that started with Legos.
By Drew Winter • April 6, 2021 -
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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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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for March 30
VW of America Changes Its Name; Lexus’ Wild LF-Z Concept; Battery Maker Threatens to Leave the U.S.
March 30, 2021 -
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Cybersecurity Is Companywide Effort, IT Expert Says
Companies need to train employees to recognize fishy circumstances in the first place, and “empower employees to slow down the process without pressure” when they see warning signs, he says.
By Jim Henry • March 30, 2021 -
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Land Rover Awarding Defender Models to U.S. Charities
The seven categories are Search and Rescue, Coastal and Marine Conservation, Animal Welfare, First Responders, Environmental, Urban Improvement and Fire Services.
By Jim Irwin • March 26, 2021 -
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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for March 23
Tesla Expanding In-House Insurance; Cadillac to Offer ICE & EV Escalade; Kia K8 Powertrain Details
March 23, 2021 -
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Chasing Down the Direct-Sales, EV and Used-Car Pucks
Volvo says it will be an all-electric vehicle company by 2030 and by that time will convert entirely to online sales, essentially relegating dealers to delivery and service centers. Such an announcement puts car dealers on notice as to where OEMs want the “puck to go.”
By John F. Possumato • March 19, 2021 -
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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for Feb. 19
Volkswagen Considers Porsche IPO; Hyundai & Kia Deny Ransomware Attack; Honda Names New CEO
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Russians’ Choice of Auto Models in Sharp Decline
Auto analyst Sergei Udalov says the Russian market’s middle price segment not only has not recovered from the crisis of 2014-2015, but the sector also has suffered further because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Eugene Gerden • Feb. 19, 2021 -
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Dealer Blueprint for Closing Digital Sales
Use this guide to learn a suggested process for your business development company.
Feb. 17, 2021 -
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Five Ways to Refresh Your F&I Sales Strategies in 2021
Much of what makes a dealership stand out is the personality of the staff, experience in the store and trust in the process.
By Gerry Gould • Feb. 17, 2021 -
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Autoline Daily 2021: Top Industry News for Feb. 15
Chevy Unveils New Bolt EV & EUV; Nissan Shoots Down Apple Partnership; Peugeot Launches New Pickup
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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
Feb. 12, 2021 -
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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.
Jan. 13, 2021 -
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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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