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Fast evolving auto industry needs befitting HR solutions | Autocar Professional

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Some companies are also implementing in-house training workshops which facilitate employees to remain abreast with recent technological developments and trends in their respective industries. Diversity and inclusion in the workforce can foster innovation, creativity, and a competitive edge in the market.

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Capgemini and Audi launch XL2 joint venture to support digital transformation of auto industry

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Projects of the legally independent entity are to be carried out for Audi. XL2 is designed to enable end-to-end digital manufacturing, covering all central. processes, including production planning, logistics, finance, maintenance, quality and materials management.

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Dealer Groups are Up In Arms About Potential for Scout and Sony Afeela to Sell Cars Directly to Buyers

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Dealers are often the first group to sound concerns when something changes in the auto industry, whether they’re justified in their complaints or not. They warned that federal and local laws could prohibit selling directly to consumers and said that the groups could pursue legal options if they attempted to do so.

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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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Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 AlixPartners also estimates that on-going unemployment and underemployment could cost the auto industry up to 1.5 Another market headwind is the stagnant US housing market. AlixPartners finds that the global vehicle market is on track to be 76.4

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thyssenkrupp System Engineering business unit to be split into two independent companies; powertrain and battery unit to be sold or find partners

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In the coming months the current System Engineering business unit will be split commercially, operationally and legally into two independent business units. The market situation in automotive system engineering remains extremely challenging. The aim is to create two independent companies with different product ranges.

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Mercedes will take on Tesla’s FSD in China

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Mercedes made waves in the auto industry earlier this year when it became the first automaker certified to operate level 3 autonomous driving vehicles in the United States, with the first State being Nevada. it likely has a lot of growing to do. What do you think of the article?

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Minda Corporation, Pricol to present arguments to CCI over stake acquisition | Autocar Professional

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The move was labelled a “hostile takeover” by many in the auto industry, setting the stage for a potential battle before the antitrust regulator. While Minda initially brushed off the move as putting extra money to good use, the market speculated it was a hostile takeover. Minda Corporation and Pricol Ltd.