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Infographic from ABB titled “The Intelligent Factory is Accelerating as Automation Investment Increases.” It shows a robotic manufacturing assembly line on the left and key statistics on the right. Highlights include: 33% of manufacturers prioritize cost control, 31% are increasing investment in automation and robotics, 30% cite labor shortages and rising wages as challenges, and 34% identify energy and material costs as a leading concern. Additional sections explain competitive pressures and how automation technologies like robots improve efficiency, consistency, and productivity in modern manufacturing.

News•by Lauren Lawrence•March 19, 2026

Automation Acceleration Seen in Manufacturing

Labor shortages, material costs and tariffs are just a few of the reasons automakers are looking to expand their investments in automation and robotics this year.

News•by Staff•September 16, 2019

Cox: Franchised, Independent Dealers See Two Different Markets

Cox Automotive’s latest Dealer Sentiment Index shows a marked disparity in optimism and fear factors between America’s new- and used-car dealers.