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Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for May 17
Ford Making Progress on Hybrids; Top 5 Automotive Suppliers; Peugeot Interested in JLR
May 17, 2019 -
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Experts Say New Emissions Standards Will Boost EVs
The European Union’s tougher emissions standards mean “the product mix will inevitably start to change towards EVs and potentially in the longer run, hydrogen or fuel-cell powertrains,” industry-watcher Jim Saker says.
By Liz Newmark • May 15, 2019 -
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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Autoline Daily: Industry News for May 13
2020 Toyota Supra Details; BAIC Wants to Buy Stake in Daimler; Dealer Inventory Expensive
May 13, 2019 -
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Autoline Daily: Industry News for May 10
Ford Creates Self-Driving Robot; Sales Slump Continues in China; Tesla Durability Remarkably Good
May 10, 2019 -
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U.S., Take Note: Mexico Emerging as World Trade Power
The new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement has ended concerns over Mexican access to the U.S. market. In addition, the imposition of U.S. tariffs on China has sharply strengthened Mexico’s appeal as a manufacturing hub.
By Alejandro A. Rodriguez, Lou Longo • May 1, 2019 -
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Autoline Daily: Industry News for April 24
Ford Invests in Rivian; Waymo Picks Facility in Detroit; LED Headlamps Increasing CO2
April 24, 2019 -
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GST Autoleather Opens Chinese Finishing Facility
Jiaxing, described by GST Autoleather as China’s largest leather production and trading base, becomes home to one of the Michigan-based company’s 14 global locations.
By Jim Irwin • April 24, 2019 -
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CVTs Still JATCO’s Bread and Butter
While bullish about the CVT market going forward – he sees at least 20 more years before full electrification adversely impacts JATCO’s main business – the electrification trend will continue, JATCO President and CEO Teruaki Nakatsuka says.
By Roger Schreffler • April 24, 2019 -
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Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for April 23
Tesla Autopilot Capabilities Grow; PSA Continues to Turn Opel Around; Ford Trademarks the Name "Scout"
April 23, 2019 -
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New Avis Partnership Takes Pain Out Of Parking By Putting It In App
Rental car company partners with parking service provider Arrive to help drivers find, reserve and pay for parking to save time and money, while businesses can better manage travel expenses.
By Doug Newcomb • April 23, 2019 -
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GPS Spoofing Mystery Affirms Need for Protection
The spoofing of GPS systems at the Geneva Motor Show gave us an unfortunate example of how vulnerable vehicles are to “spoofery.”
By Roi Mit • April 23, 2019 -
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Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for April 22
Honda Cuts Accord Production; Jose Munoz Joins Hyundai; BYD Creates Electric Supercar
April 22, 2019 -
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Winning the Talent War in a Changing Industry
With outside pressures threatening long-established organizations such as those in the automotive industry, in addition to an increased pool of employer options, it is critical for companies to create an authentic, trusted brand that embodies its employees’ experiences.
By Janet Tabor • April 22, 2019 -
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Genesis Mints New Concept in New York
“Innovative UX” can be found inside the all-electric coupe, including seven screens mounted on or around the steering wheel.
By Christie Schweinsberg • April 16, 2019 -
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Mitsubishi’s U.S. Chief Has Big Plans for Brand
Mitsubishi is targeting “90-plus” percent coverage of the U.S. market, says Fred Diaz, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors of America. “With this coverage, I know for a fact we can double our sales,” he says – without specifying a time frame.
By Jim Henry • April 16, 2019 -
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Insane Way to Recruit Car Dealership Sales Pros
The negotiating culture is a hurdle young and talented people aren’t going to consider leaping over.
By Mark Rikess of Rikess Group • April 15, 2019 -
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Aston Martin Supercars Pair Off
Aston Martin is building 19 units each of the futuristic DBS GT Zagato and the throwback DB4 GT Zagato Continuation to each customer’s specifications. The “DBZ Centenary Collection” will be sold in pairs.
By Giancarlo Perini • April 11, 2019 -
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Brazil Auto Industry Pleased Incentives Plan Intact
Route 2030, a 14-year offer of tax credits worth billions of dollars to auto and auto-parts manufacturers in Brazil, has been eagerly anticipated as the industry struggles to grow sustainably following the country’s exit from recession in 2017.
By Ciara Long • April 10, 2019 -
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Citroën Gearing Up to Enter India Market
CEO Linda Jackson says the brand will introduce a range of entirely new models, with the first of them slated to come to market by the end of 2021.
By Paul Myles • April 8, 2019 -
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Chevy Lands Twice on Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
The No.1 ad for the week of March 25 showcases real Chevy owners (not actors) who recently have switched to the brand, and the fourth-place commercial shows how people from all walks of life depend on the Chevy Silverado.
By Jim Irwin • April 3, 2019 -
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Ram Strong While Other FCA Brands Struggle in March
The March results take FCA further from the business of selling cars as 90% of the monthly sales mix was light trucks, including pickups, SUVs, CUVs and minivans.
By Tom Murphy • April 2, 2019 -
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What Dealership Salespeople Should Really Do
Too many salespeople wait to be told what to do, while their managers wonder why they aren’t doing their jobs.
By Richard Libin • April 2, 2019 -
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Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for March 27
Geely Nearing Deal to Buy Stake in Smart; China Slashes EV Subsidies; Lincoln Corsair to Debut in NY
March 27, 2019 -
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DrivingSales Confab Looks at Car Dealers as Disruptors
Presidents Club Keynote speaker Luke Williams, an NYU professor, will tell how dealers can transform their business before market forces do.
By Steven Finlay • March 27, 2019 -
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Gestamp Inaugurates New Plant in Mexico
The new plant includes hot-stamping production capabilities and Gestamp’s first hydroforming press in North America.
By Jim Irwin • March 26, 2019
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