Gary Jones' decision to resign came shortly after the UAW's International Executive Board voted unanimously at an emergency meeting to seek the permanent removal of Jones and regional director Vance Pearson. The UAW confirmed his resignation and Jones issued a statement.

James Dixon, general manager of Nelson Mazda Cool Springs in Franklin, Tenn., said free car washes, a no-hassle three-day return policy and efforts to make the car-buying process take only an hour are the primary best practices he uses.

The strike that halted GM's production for 40 days could have a lingering effect on many suppliers in North America. It might also serve as a taste of things to come.

The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium recommends that an in-vehicle safety driver receive automated driving system in-classroom instruction and participate in closed-course operation, supervised operation and the use of simulators.

Ford, GM and Linamar have taken a different path to advanced tech centers, investing in Ontario's technology corridor.

The joint venture in Huntsville is attracting more suppliers to the area, including some that are new to the U.S. market.

Magna says it now expects total sales this year of between $38.7 billion and $39.8 billion, a reduction of $1.3 billion on the top end of the range. A strike by UAW workers at General Motors plants across the United States lasted 40 days, costing suppliers.

Scott Griffith previously led car-sharing service Zipcar as CEO from 2003 until 2013. This week he joined Ford Autonomous LLC as the director of AV product, marketing and operations. 

Consumers are generally enthusiastic about self-driving cars, SAE says, but other surveys have found consumer perception of AVs has flatlined.

Gentex Corp. and Magna International want to claim a stake in advanced driver-assistance systems by putting a modern twist on century-old technology.

The supplier said it has revised its 2019 financial targets "to reflect the expected impact of the GM work stoppage" on its full-year sales.