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Trump Auto Policies Draw Experts’ Fire
Kristin Dziczek of the Center for Automotive Research questions whether the Trump Admin. is “out of ammunition” in its multifront trade war. “Does the administration have anything other than tariffs in its tool chest?”
By Roger Schreffler • Aug. 23, 2019 -
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Jim Dunne, Wards Contributor for 30 Years
An Army sergeant, fortune teller, tennis player, mentor, adventurous spirit and father of eight, Dunne pioneered the art of automotive spy photography before dying this week at the age of 87.
By David C. Smith • Aug. 21, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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 2019: Top Industry News for August 20
Shareholder Value Not Main Concern of Corps; Tesla Spends Less on R&D; Lincoln Aviator Impressions
Aug. 20, 2019 -
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The Mobility Disruption Is Well Under Way
What’s so remarkable is that only a decade ago no one would have dreamed of doing any of this.
By John McElroy • Aug. 19, 2019 -
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Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug. 14
Cyber Attacks Soaring; Finalists for Massive Postal Contract; GM & Ford Preparing for a Downturn
Aug. 14, 2019 -
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Canada Targets Interprovincial Trade Barriers
The Canada Free Trade Agreement commits all parties to scrapping any measure “that restricts or prevents the movement of goods across provincial or territorial boundaries.”
By Keith Nuthall • Aug. 13, 2019 -
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No Quick Resolution Seen to U.S., China Trade Spat
China’s demands for local partnerships and technology sharing over the years gave it economic and industrial footing, and for good reason it now feels it stands toe-to-toe with America.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 9, 2019 -
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Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Aug. 8 update from August 2019
Mahindra Could Buy Old GM Plant; Knee Airbags Provide Little Benefit; BMW EV Partnership Hits Snag
Aug. 8, 2019 -
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Promoting Great Places to Work in Automotive
Workers who learn to learn, then unlearn and relearn will find the most success in modern work environments, says Kerry Brown of SAP.
By Steven Finlay • Aug. 8, 2019 -
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Smart Doors Are Next Big Thing
Anyone who has helped an elderly parent into a vehicle or watched a drunk stagger out of an Uber without closing the door can see the value.
By Drew Winter • Aug. 8, 2019 -
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Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for August 7
Nissan Drops Titan Trims From Lineup; USMCA Contains EV Supply Chain Provisions; Ford Tests Dealer Storefronts
Aug. 7, 2019 -
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Youthful Debt Takes Toll on New-Car Sales, Author Says
“Used-car sales are on fire right now for many reasons,” says industry veteran Lisa Copeland.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 7, 2019 -
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Unhappy With Tech Industry’s ‘Chaos,’ He Tried Something New
Menlo Innovations regularly draws visitors who are interested in an atmosphere that fosters amicable collaboration and bold experimentation.
By Steven Finlay • Aug. 6, 2019 -
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UAW’s Jewell Facing 15 Months in Prison for FCA Scandal
Norwood Jewell, who was the UAW’s top negotiator with FCA US, had pled guilty in April to charges of violating the Taft Hartley Act. The case highlights the divide between the union’s executive board and its secondary leadership, which interacts daily with union members.
By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 6, 2019 -
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How Automotive/Technology Partnerships Can Succeed
By reaching agreement on critical issues at the outset, both parties can maximize the chances that the partnership will be successful and mutually beneficial.
By Nicholas J. Ellis • Aug. 2, 2019 -
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Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for Aug. 1
BP Partners With Didi on EV Chargers; Details on Ford's New Engine and Trans; What Car Thieves Like Most
Aug. 1, 2019 -
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Auto Marketers, Are You Talking to Me?
Personalize messaging to better speak to customers based on their preferences and needs.
By Rachel Pierson • July 30, 2019 -
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Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for July 26
Too Much Production Capacity, California and 4 Automakers Strike MPG Deal, Cadillac Refreshes the XT5
July 26, 2019 -
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Report Cites U.K. Automotive Sustainability, Productivity Gains
Automotive manufacturing is one of the U.K.’s most important economic assets, turning over £82 billion ($101.8 billion) in 2018, up 70% since SMMT’s first Sustainability Report was published in 1999.
By Alan Harman • July 24, 2019 -
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Whole Lotta Shaking Going on in Auto Industry
We’ve seen tremendous changes take place, some of which have been initiated and some of which are responses to consumer demand.
By Richard Reina • July 24, 2019 -
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Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for July 23
Tesla’s Amazing New Wiring Architecture; BAIC Buys Stake in Daimler; Volvo Could Add More SUVs
July 23, 2019 -
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Mobility Remains Highly Emotional Issue
The supposed golden age of traffic seems far away.
By Alyssa Altman and Wolf Ingomar Faecks • July 23, 2019 -
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2020 Corvette Stingray Makes Historic Debut
The heart of the Corvette always has been its naturally aspirated pushrod V-8, and the next-generation LT2 6.2L V-8 will make up to 495 hp and 470 lb.-ft. (637 Nm) of torque. It mates to an all-new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
By James M. Amend • July 19, 2019 -
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Takata Airbag Recall Campaign Gets Personal
The Carma Project relies on so-called ambassadors to use social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, and person-to-person communication, such as emails and text messages, to persuade owners of cars equipped with defective Takata airbags to get them fixed.
By Jim Irwin • July 18, 2019 -
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China Sales Slide Shutters Nemak Plant in Canada
The plant in Windsor, ON, will close by mid-2020 due to the early phaseout of an export program with a customer in China, which would bring capacity utilization at the facility to less than 10%.
By James M. Amend • July 17, 2019
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