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General Motors hires new head of strategy from Lucid Motors:  GM said on Monday that Claudia Gast will be the automaker's deputy chief financial officer and vice president of strategy, corporate development and technology partnerships. In the role, Gast will help shape GM’s long-term strategic direction while identifying and developing partnerships across technology, mobility and innovation-focused sectors. #electricmotors #electricandhybridvehicles https://lnkd.in/gGaF3KA4

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The automotive industry faces a unique time and set of challenges – meeting today’s consumer demands, while building the mobility solutions of tomorrow. Learn more about the forces of change shaping the industry’s future, the weaknesses that threaten Michigan’s global leadership and the strengths that reinforce it in the latest State of Automobility report. Read the full report at: https://lnkd.in/gS-_i4fZ

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[NEWS] The Detroit Three are under fire over vehicle affordability: Sen. Ted Cruz wants Ford CEO Jim Farley, GM’s Mary Barra, and Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa to testify on Jan. 14 about why new cars now cost ~$50K. Ford has already said Farley won’t attend, citing a scheduling conflict. But the tension runs deeper than attendance. Because the hearing would publicly scrutinize pricing… All while OEMs are lobbying Washington on tariffs, trade rules, and labor costs. Big picture: How automakers show up (or don’t) could shape the tone of affordability debates in Washington, and the policy backdrop dealers will be operating under in 2026. Read today’s top automotive stories, presented by DAS Technology: https://lnkd.in/e5KpWMjp (Data source: Detroit News)

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Want to Work for GM, Ford, or Stellantis? Master These 3 Skills First. Dreaming of a career at Michigan’s automotive giants like General Motors, Ford, or Stellantis? Before you send out that résumé, make sure you’ve mastered the skills they’re really looking for: 1. Advanced Manufacturing Technology Skills From robotics to automated assembly lines, today’s auto plants demand tech-savvy workers. Understanding programmable logic controllers (PLCs), machine diagnostics, or even 3D printing gives you a major edge. 2. Data & Quality Control Analysis Big auto is driven by data. Employers need team members who can interpret production data, spot quality issues fast, and keep operations lean. Familiarity with Six Sigma or statistical process control (SPC) is a bonus. 3. Adaptability to Fast-Changing Work Environments The auto industry is shifting fast—think EVs, AI, and supply chain innovation. Companies want workers who can think critically, learn quickly, and thrive in high-tech, fast-paced environments. 💼 Want in? Don’t just apply—prepare. These three skills can get you noticed and in the door. #Michigan #Jobs #AutoCareers #GMJobs #FordCareers #StellantisJobs #WorkforceDevelopment #GetHired #JobFairGiant

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GM’s Third Autonomy Act: Inside the New Push for Personally Owned Autonomous Vehicles David Welch, Detroit Bureau Chief, Bloomberg joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss General Motors' renewed interest in autonomous vehicles. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/egi_-XZU 🎧 Listen/Watch on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e3DEe4Er 🎥 Watch on X: https://lnkd.in/e_UpQ8Dy 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ew-3SBb2 #RoadToAutonomy #AutonomyEconomy #GM #AutonomousVehicles

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