Research

Economic Contribution of the Ford Motor Company Michigan Assembly Plant

This report examines the extensive supply chain that supports one assembly plant – Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant (MAP) in Wayne County, Michigan. Read More >

International Survey of Best Practices in Connected Vehicle Technologies: 2012 Update

This report investigates connected vehicle and connected vehicle-related activities underway outside Michigan, especially international examples of connected vehicle work, for the purpose of understanding and describing overall best practices in connected vehicles. Read More >

After the Bailout: Future Prospects for the U.S. Auto Industry

This CAR report reviews the “comeback” of the automotive industry over the last three years in the North American market, including the entire U.S. motor vehicle and parts manufacturing industry. It details a series of forecasts to estimate where the U.S. auto industry is heading in terms of sales, production, and employment. Read More >

Financing the Infrastructure to Support Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Regulatory requirements to improve fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles are encouraging automakers to sell alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). There are many challenges to increasing AFV market share and providing appropriate support of fueling infrastructure for these unconventional vehicles. Read More >

Events

CAR Management Briefing Seminars

August 5–8, 2013
Traverse City, Michigan

Register now to secure your room and hear from over 75 industry leading speakers at the 2013 MBS!

Mobility. Profitability. Sustainability. 

With the foundation of CAR’s research behind the development of the formal sessions, and the numerous opportunities to network in a relaxed setting, attendees will receive a vision of what’s happening as the industry balances between short-term profitability, medium-term growth and long-term sustainability. 

Newly added speakers include executives from Ford, Chrysler, GM, Volkswagen, and Nissan. Click here to view the full speaker lineup.

For the latest conference updates, please visit the event page. To learn how your company can be engaged with CAR's flagship event, contact Lisa Hart at bGhhcnRAY2FyZ3JvdXAub3Jn or (734) 929-0465.

Other Events

For more on the latest CAR and industry events, please visit the CAR calendar. 

Automotive Communities Partnership (ACP) - Please visit the ACP website for more event news. 

Coalition for Automotive Lightweighting Materials (CALM) - Please visit the CALM page for more event news.