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ABB and HASCO create joint venture to drive smart manufacturing in China’s auto industry

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The partnership between ABB Robotics and HASCO, which includes a 40% stake by ABB in the joint venture, will expand the use of smart technologies and artificial intelligence within the industry. Both parties agreed not to disclose any further details about the investment. —Sami Atiya, President of ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation.

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Fast evolving auto industry needs befitting HR solutions | Autocar Professional

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As a result of the dynamic nature of the sector and the ongoing technical breakthroughs, there is a significant demand for talented people in various fields, including engineering, design, production, supply chain management, and sales. Companies can implement an incentive and variable pay concept to manage compensation.

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NIO keeps goal of doubling sales this year despite price war causing greater challenges

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NIO maintains its previously mentioned goal of doubling sales, despite greater challenges to meet the goal, said William Li. NIO (NYSE: NIO) is confident it will see sales double this year, despite a rare price war that disrupted the Chinese auto industry in the first quarter. Photo taken by CnEVPost.)

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2024 trends in the auto industry promise a focused approach | Autocar Professional

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So, while the Covid-19 lockdowns severely affected the entire automotive industry’s value chain, it also began to embrace a fresh perspective amidst the global crisis. Domestic automobile sales saw a significant year-on-year growth of 20 percent, marking the first full year unaffected by the pandemic. Exports increased by 5.2

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EU auto sales expected to slow in 2024 as EV share increases: ACEA

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Automotive sales in European Union (EU) countries are expected to slow next year, though some are reporting that the slowdown will cause a sharp increase in electric vehicle (EV) market share. In January, the ACEA forecasted a 5-percent increase in 2023, showing the overall auto market slowing throughout this year. percent this year.

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Will the Japanese Auto Industry Completely Collapse?

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The Japanese auto industry is facing a potential demise due to its slow adoption of electric cars. However, the Japanese auto industry has been slow to adopt this technology, and has not been able to keep up with the competition from other countries. Add to that the huge debt burden already carried by the likes of Toyota.

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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

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—things are far from back to “normal,” or at least the normal defined by the consumer-incentive-induced sales levels of the past. —things are far from back to “normal,” or at least the normal defined by the consumer-incentive-induced sales levels of the past. million units in lost vehicle sales this year.