Associates trained for new tasks in a virtual environment using touchscreens that allowed them to practice on virtual elements before handling physical parts to install, says Acura training director Joey Sippel.
The strategy spelled out by CEO Luca de Meo also commits the group’s brands to a shift away from traditional manufacturing and toward becoming a service provider in the areas of energy, technology/data and mobility.
This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Friday, we will post GM's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors.
The factory already builds the XC40 Recharge BEV, as well as plug-in hybrid versions of the XC40, and will launch production of a second BEV model later this year.
For Wards Intelligence Subscribers General Motors is betting big on the delivery market, Audi showcases a high-performance BEV made for the track and Sono hopes to make the solar car a reality.