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Before Ford, Chrysler, or General Motors became household names, there was C.R. Patterson—a man whose determination and innovation broke barriers and built history. Charles Richard Patterson, born into slavery in 1833, forged his way into freedom and entrepreneurship, becoming the founder of the first African American-owned automobile company in the United States. He turned his experience as a blacksmith into a thriving business, producing horse-drawn carriages before transitioning to the automotive world under C.R. Patterson & Sons. The Patterson-Greenfield car, released in 1915, stood as a testament to the craftsmanship and forward-thinking vision of the Patterson family. It was more than just a car—it was proof that innovation knows no boundaries of race or background. But the challenges of competing with industrial giants like Ford made sustaining production a battle the company could not ultimately win. Though no Patterson-Greenfield cars are known to have survived to today, C.R. Patterson's legacy endures. He blazed a trail for Black innovation in the automotive industry—a trail that Pontiac Motor Company now seeks to expand upon as we revive a beloved brand and bring it into the future. At Pontiac Motor Company, we honor the spirit of C.R. Patterson—his resilience, his creativity, and his refusal to accept limitations. Our journey is inspired by pioneers like him, who proved that the automotive industry is a place for everyone, and that greatness can come from anywhere. We stand on the shoulders of giants as we build the next chapter of Black-owned automotive excellence. Together, we can drive change, one car at a time. #PontiacMotorCo #CRPatterson #BlackAutomotiveHistory #IworkforGM #LegacyOfInnovation #BlackOwnedBusiness #DriveWithUs Have you heard about C.R. Patterson's incredible journey? Share your thoughts below, and let’s celebrate those who paved the way for future generations of innovators! Bless - DXB

Every company has a different way of incentivize their employees. Here is how Anthony Gladney, the General Manager of Lithia Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines ,motivates his team to reach their goals . So, how do you motivate your team beyond cash? #autodealership #CarSales #autosales #cardealership #autoindustry #CarDealershipLife #AutomotiveRetail #usedcars #newcars #cardeals


🚗 Ford Pro CEO Ted Cannis to Retire After 35 Years at Ford. Ted Cannis, CEO of Ford Pro, is set to retire at the end of September, capping off a 35-year career at Ford. Since 2021, Cannis has led the commercial vehicle division to significant profitability and helped develop the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover. He also headed the Ford Customer Service Division during his tenure. Reflecting on his time, Cannis said: "It's been the most thrilling and rewarding chapter of my career to lead Ford Pro and FCSD. Ford Pro is a profitably growing business with unmatched scale, talent, and the best dealers and upfitters — all to serve the people and businesses who keep our economy and communities humming. I can't wait to watch Ford Pro and FCSD continue to innovate and grow." Andrew Frick, president of Ford Blue, will serve as interim leader while Ford searches for a permanent replacement. What do you think the future holds for Ford Pro under new leadership? #FordPro #LeadershipChange #TedCannis #CommercialVehicles #AutomotiveNews #MustangMachE #FordInnovation #FutureOfMobility #EVTech

🚀 Leaders on Wheels: Weekly Insights into Automotive History and Leadership: Enjoy! 🚗 The #Chevrolet El Camino's remarkable journey—an iconic blend of utility and style that reshaped automotive history. 📚 Emerging as Chevy's answer to the #Ford #Ranchero, the El Camino captivated with its #versatility and #innovation in an era dominated by utilitarian trucks, embodying the ethos of "work hard, play harder." 💪 Since its 1959 debut, the El Camino boasted #impressivesales, carving a path of success. Despite a brief hiatus, it triumphantly returned in 1964, captivating enthusiasts with its allure. 📈 Throughout the 1960s, Chevy refined the El Camino, enhancing suspension and introducing potent engines, appealing to a diverse clientele. 📊 The Third Generation, starting in 1968, brought sophistication and power, culminating in the iconic 1970 model year with its SS396 and LS6 454 options. 🏃♂️ As automotive landscapes shifted, the El Camino adapted, undergoing significant transformations while maintaining its legacy of excellence. Though the Sixth Generation marked its end in 1987, the El Camino's enduring legacy lives on, a testament to innovation and the American spirit. Let's celebrate and draw inspiration from its storied past. #Chevrolet #ElCamino #AutomotiveHistory #Innovation #Legacy 🌟 Let's explore the leadership qualities from within Chevrolet during this time: #Visionary: Invites exploration of the El Camino's journey, recognizing its significance. #Passion: Conveys deep emotional connection to the topic. #Strategic #Thinking: Highlights key milestones, engaging the audience. #Resilience: Acknowledges challenges and triumphs of the El Camino. #Adaptability: Showcases the vehicle's evolution across changing landscapes.

In periods of uncertainty, having a 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. Results come from 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆. Those who know me, know that we must work towards our collective goals, pause briefly (15 min? ) to enjoy our achievements, and then continue our journey.  Of course, there are intermediate milestones - some key moments to measure the trajectory. As a team we wanted to deliver year of year sales growth for 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆. We did this with 𝟭𝟱.𝟲% 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 and an increase of 17.4% compared to the first two months of last year, with LCV being at 27.9% (+10.1% vs. previous year). During this period, we lived and breathed the detail, building to our result hour by hour each day. Now with a deep breath we continue and focus on the next achievement. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 Stellantis UK – the 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀, on who’s support we rely, our 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, who communicate with and care for our customers and the 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, who connect us all. We are improving and 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, and, I believe, this is 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Good luck to you all as your work continues towards a successful March. Please remember …   “𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀, 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 - 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵.” #Tessarakontera Abarth & C. Spa, Alfa Romeo, Citroën UK, DS Automobiles UK, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Peugeot UK, Vauxhall Motors Ltd. Damien Dally, Jules Tilstone, Greg Taylor, Kristian Cholmondeley, Adam Wood, Nicola Dobson, James Taylor, Eurig Druce, Stephanie Howson, Lee Titchner, Jeremy Townsend, Tony Lewis, Sam Brandon, Steve Beattie, Ian Gardner, Chris Theobald, Tom Ray, Jamie Berry, Luis Fazendeiro, Anne Abboud, Gaetano Thorel, Simonetta Cerruti, Laurent Diot, Philippe Narbeburu, Eric Laforge, Antonella Bruno, Annika Löwe, Simon Kington, Matthew Boswell

The Sale of Dealerships Daimler's decision to sell its dealerships is a reflection of the changing consumer landscape. As online shopping and home delivery services become increasingly prevalent, the traditional dealership model is facing challenges. This shift could lead to job losses among dealership staff, including sales representatives, mechanics, and administrative personnel. However, it also presents opportunities for new roles, such as digital marketing specialists and customer service representatives. The Closure of Factories Volkswagen's closure of two factories is a direct response to changing market dynamics and the increasing demand for electric vehicles. While this decision will undoubtedly result in job losses, it is also a sign of the industry's transition to a new era. The closure of factories may lead to a shift in manufacturing operations to regions with more favorable conditions for electric vehicle production, potentially creating new job opportunities in these areas. Vehicle Recalls BMW's recall of vehicles is a common occurrence in the automotive industry, often triggered by safety concerns or technical issues. While recalls can temporarily disrupt production and lead to job losses in specific areas, such as quality control and manufacturing, they are generally not a long-term threat to job security. In fact, recalls can often create opportunities for engineers, technicians, and other professionals to address the underlying issues and improve product quality. Overall Impact on Job Security The combined impact of these developments on job security is complex and depends on various factors, including the specific regions affected, the nature of the jobs at risk, and the availability of alternative employment opportunities. While there is undoubtedly a risk of job losses, it is important to recognize that the automotive industry is constantly evolving. The transition to electric vehicles, the rise of autonomous driving technology, and the increasing emphasis on sustainability are all driving significant changes that could create new jobs and opportunities. As automotive engineers, it is essential to stay informed about these developments and to adapt our skills and knowledge to meet the changing demands of the industry. By embracing new technologies and focusing on innovation, we can help to secure our own job security and contribute to the long-term success of the automotive industry.

We want to recognize Caliber’s incredible automotive professionals! We're incredibly thankful for your dedication, expertise, and passion for the industry. What is your favorite part about working in the automotive repair industry? Comment below! 🚗🛠 #LifeAtCaliber #CaliberCareers #NationalAutomotiveProfessionalsDay

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Just some of the incredible speakers joining us NEXT WEEK at the 21st #ALSCEurope! 19-21 March Bonn, Germany https://bit.ly/49JRmxp You'll hear exclusive insights from representatives at JLR, Robert Bosch, Ford Motor Company, ASTON MARTIN LTD, AUDI AG, Renault Group, Toyota Motor Corporation, BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz AG, Volkswagen Group... and many more. Don't miss your opportunity to join your peers. #ALSCEUROPE #ALSCLIVE #AutomotiveLogistics #SupplyChainLogistics #SupplyChain