Ben Shimkus

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Ben Shimkus has been covering the automotive industry's shift toward AI, from automakers teaming up to tackle challenges to GM using the tech to avoid supply chain disruptions. They also recently test-drove a tech-filled Lincoln Navigator and explored Walmart’s World Cup store tour.

Recent articles

• Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road aheadBusiness Insider · Apr 3, 2026
• AI is helping General Motors to avoid expensive supply chain interruptions like hurricanes and material shortagesBusiness Insider · Sep 19, 2025
• I drove the new Lincoln Navigator Black Label. It's basically a rolling tech lab.Business Insider · Apr 4, 2026
• I went on Walmart's last World Cup store tour. It was peak America.Business Insider · Jul 19, 2026

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