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Automotive Connectivity Presents New Challenges and Opportunities for OEMs

Recently, I went to have lunch with a service technician friend at a Ford dealership. When I got to the service area, he was sitting in a Ford Explorer and had a computer out running diagnostics. This struck me as so much different from the job I remembered him doing when we were in high […]

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Millennials: The Downfall or Catalyst for Change in Automotive?

Today, millennials represent 32% of the automotive market shoppers, and by 2030, that number will increase to 50%. Soon, half of all automotive shoppers are folks who have depended on computers for most of their lives. Because of this huge shift, millennials are not likely to respond to the same marketing strategies used to target […]

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AI Transformation in Automotive is Not Just Autonomous Vehicles

For many, the idea of AI in the automotive industry brought up images of autonomous (self-driving) vehicles. These vehicles are certainly one of the more visible applications of the technology, but there is so much more behind the scenes and under the proverbial hood. AI and automation have become essential in the design and production […]

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State of the Automotive Industry: The First Half of 2023

All eyes are on the automotive industry as the great electric vehicle transformation is sweeping the United States. With an administration that is pushing big goals for EV adoption by 2030, and consumer demand ramping up for the latest vehicle technology, OEMs and dealers are scrambling to ensure they stay on top of the game. […]

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Solutions to the Biggest Issues with EV Batteries: Manufacturing, Misconceptions, and Compliance

If you’ve been paying close attention to the automotive market lately, specifically the electric vehicle market, you will have noticed that OEMs are beginning to invest in battery production as a critical component of their overall electric vehicle transition. Most notably, they are doing so within their own borders. This begs the question: Why would […]

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In-Vehicle Personalization Isn’t Fuzzy Dice Anymore

Personalization in the automotive industry is something that every OEM is actively thinking about and working on right now – and I’ve covered this trend in its most birds-eye view form when it comes to personalization at scale. With new technology such as AI and machine learning accelerating, it is table stakes for OEMs to […]

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OEM Mobile Apps Are Here, But Dealerships Hold the Key

One great consumer convenience is the OEM mobile application that allows consumers to manage their vehicles and accounts right from their smartphones. These apps are becoming standard operating procedure for most OEMs. On my Ford app, I can access important functions like locking and unlocking, locating my vehicle, remote starting, and real-time diagnostics. We’ve come […]

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Here’s How OEMs Should Adapt to the Latest Trends

OEMs are sitting at a critical moment in automotive history – they will either take part in the greatest transformation ever or get left behind. Adoption will look different for every organization, but all will need to address the major trends driven by consumer preferences, technology, data, and climate concerns. Overall, the most transformational trends […]

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OEMs: Put Customers in the Center of the Automotive Experience

In the new world of automotive – where advanced technologies like generative AI personalization, connectivity, autonomous driving, subscriptions, electrification, and more are taking over – customers have new preferences and demands that OEMs and dealers must address. Ultimately, success will come when the customer is put at the center and asked what they want. The […]

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Where Do Dealerships Fit Into a Landscape of Automotive Loyalty, Data, and Mobility Transformation?

The automotive industry has 3 overarching priorities that every OEM is wrestling with and thinking about: Gaining a close relationship with their consumer Discerning who controls the data and how they leverage it to create a better consistent omnichannel experience for the consumer Successful dealer transformation to address changing consumer preferences and the evolving automotive […]

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What If College Was Just a Pit Stop? An Interview with Luca Ranzani

Most of us always hoped to apply what we learned in the classroom to our daily lives. In this episode, Jim Hertzfeld talks with Luca Ranzani, Team Captain & Manufacturing Lead, Mechanical and Industrial at MRacing, about his experience building racecars and leading the team in global competitions. This is a must-listen, be sure to check […]

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The EV Leadership of Luca Ranzani Proves Automotive Has a Bright Future

As the season for Formula SAE ends, our company’s podcast “What If, So What” decided to interview the University of Michigan team captain, Luca, about his experience as an engineer for these incredible formula-style vehicles. I just finished listening to the episode, and I couldn’t believe how many parallels there were to the automotive industry. […]

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