It's a simple social-media hashtag: #IWorkForGM. Although not started by GM CEO Mary Barra, the hashtag's statement of passion and pride is a testament to the cultural change that our choice for Industry Leader of the Year has led within the organization since being appointed to the top job nearly five years ago. Other honorees include an executive who has helped bring Lincoln back from the brink and the man chosen to follow a legend at Fiat Chrysler.

26th annual Automotive News PACE Awards, celebrating innovation excellence among automotive suppliers.

Attention traditional and non-traditional global suppliers:

If you’ve developed a product, process, software/IT system or new material that has revolutionized an automaker’s business, get the recognition you deserve.  

Apply today and have your innovation rigorously evaluated by an independent panel of judges. 

Attracting and retaining the best employees is a perennial challenge for U.S. auto dealers. Employee turnover is mounting, costing dealerships billions of dollars every year. Dealers can stem those losses by finding ways to hire and keep great people.

Some dealers have figured it out, creating excellent work places that result in amazing employee satisfaction. 

Every five years since 2000, Automotive News has compiled the list of 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry, recognizing top female executives at automakers, suppliers and dealerships. We'll publish the next list in 2020.

On July 18, 2019, we'll host 40 Under 40 Live, a live, interactive online conversation with four dealership superstars from this year's 40 Under 40 class moderated by F&I Editor Hannah Lutz. 40 Under 40 Live is free — and you attend from your desk. Click here to learn more and save your seat for the interactive discussion — we'll remind you when 40 Under 40 Live is about to begin.