Ford job cuts in Europe: Where the ax will fall

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A spokesperson at the automaker’s headquarters in Michigan said on Monday that discussions with the German works councils were continuing and that the company needs to be “more competitive” as it transitions to EVs. He would not comment on specific job plans. Workers were told to expect concrete numbers of job losses from the automaker in mid-February, according to Cologne’s daily paper, the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger. Industrial action threats Ford’s plans triggered a union threat of Europewide disruption. “If negotiations between the works council and management in coming weeks do not ensure the future of workers, we will join the process.…
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These Are The Best Year-End New-Car Deals For 2022

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Tesla is dropping the price of its popular Model Y compact SUV by a whopping $7,500 through the end … [+] of the month. AFP via Getty Images Traditionally, the best time to go new-vehicle shopping is New Year’s Eve and the days leading up to it. Dealerships are more inclined to haggle with shoppers to meet year-end quotas and clear their inventories of last year’s models before they become as stale as week-old bread. The deals may not be as rich or plentiful heading towards 2023 as they may have been in past years due to lingering supply-chain issues,…
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Ola partners with Dbest Cars to dispose of over 5,000 used cars

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By: HT AutoDesk | Updated on: Jan 25, 2023, 10:24 AMOla Fleet Technologies has partnered with Dbest Cars India to dispose of its used commercial fleet vehicles in a deal worth over ₹125 crores. The company is undertaking the process to dispose of over 5,000 used commercial cars because the existing fleet is now obsolete. Thanks to the introduction of regulatory changes such as BS6 emission norms and scrappage policies, an ecosystem has been created for utilization and demand for used cars in India.File photo of Ola cab used for representational purpose onlyWith increasing motorization rates, lower…
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Family owned auto repair shop to nearly double in size | Local News

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Scott and Wendy Bean built their auto repair and tire center, Scott’s Garage, in 2016 and already need to add on to their building. The Beans plan to build a 2,400-square-foot addition to their original building at 514 Coombs St., just a few blocks southwest of downtown Lebanon. The addition will almost double the family business started by Scott’s father, Dave Bean, in the 1980s. Dave’s Auto Repair operated on a smaller scale in rural Lebanon, and Scott grew up working in his dad’s shop and eventually took over. But he and Wendy needed a bigger building when his father…
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Car Care Products Market 2023-2027: Highlights on Global Supply Chain, Covid Analysis and Recovery

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NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — According to Technavio, the global car care products market size is estimated to grow by USD 3585.56 million from 2022 to 2027. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.48% during the forecast period. The COVID-19 outbreak had a severely negative effect on the global automotive components and accessories market’s growth in 2020. Additionally, trade operations were negatively impacted in the first half of 2020 as a result of the rigorous social distance and travel limitations that were put into place. This impacted the expansion of the market for automotive…
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How to Defog Your Car Windows in Arizona Winters

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Although Arizona winters are mild compared to other areas of the country, fogged windows are still a serious problem on those chilly winter mornings. The air inside your car is usually warm. When the cold night air makes contact with your car windows, condensation can collect on the windows, making it difficult to see when you first get in your car in the morning. It can especially be a problem if you need auto glass repair in Arizona. The good news is that there are options when it comes to defogging your windows. The following tips will help you see…
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This Artist Captures Richly Detailed Images that Echo the Work of The Old Masters » Design You Trust

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Contemporary artist Mitch Griffiths is a master of oil painting, capturing richly detailed images that echo the work of the old masters.Drawing on the traditions of representational painting, Griffiths uses his art to reflect the complexities of the modern world. With an approach that may seem loose at first glance, he deftly manipulates abstract forms and shapes until they emerge as intricate details that breathe life into his work. More: InstagramBut while his paintings are complex and nuanced, they are anything but cold and sterile. Instead, they are imbued with a sense of warmth and vibrancy that speaks…
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Join the AutoForm Global Webinar: Kickstart Your Stamping Process Feasibility by Using Smart Frontloading Technology, March 02, 2023

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Accelerating Part and Process Maturation Industry 4.0 is characterized by increased digitalization, thus for the stamping industry, the focus is now shifting to robust process engineering, and from single-part feasibility to assembly feasibility. This results in huge savings during tryout and production, but this requires more upfront engineering efforts. In this webinar, we will demonstrate a state-of-the-art front-loading methodology that can assist stamping engineers in getting a matured starting point of advanced feasibility engineering, with a clearer understanding of the draw design criticalities and of the inputs required like blank shape, drawbead distribution and so forth. This can result in…
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