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      • Walbridge: Video | Walbridge Chairman on how automotive companies are navigating the electrification boom
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      • Wipro: How to address safety and security for software-defined vehicles
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      • Ally: Navigating the future of automotive retailing
      • Google: How a century-old brand is transforming the auto industry
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      • Solera | DealerSocket: Four real-time integrations that can save your dealership time
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