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ABOUT CAR
The Center for Automotive Research,
a nonprofit organization, is focused on a wide variety of important
trends and changes related to the automobile industry and society
at the international, federal, state and local levels.
CAR conducts
industry research, develops new methodologies, forecasts industry
trends, advises on public policy, and sponsors multi-stakeholder
communication forums.
Programs
Affiliates Program
To fulfill its mission, CAR maintains strong relationships with industry, government agencies, universities, research institutes, labor organizations, and other major participants in the international automotive community, The Affiliates Program to strengthen those industry ties and build support of ongoing service activities.
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Automotive Communities Program
The Automotive Communities Program is a unique, non-profit, community-industry partnership administered by the Center for Automotive Research.
Automotive Communities Program >>>
Program for Automotive Labor and Education
This new program at CAR brings together leaders in the automotive industry, education, training, organized labor, workforce development and government with the goal of sustaining and improving the quality of the automotive workforce in North America's automotive manufacturing and engineering center.
Program for Automotive Labor
and Education >>>
Staff
View a list of CAR staff >>>
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RESEARCH
The Center for Automotive Research is involved in the research of significant issues that relate to the future direction of the global automotive industry. CAR's automotive industry research is performed by distinct groups and programs.
Publications
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WJR-CAR Reports
Listen to recent WJR-CAR Reports >>>
Connected Vehicle Proving Center website >>>
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CONFERENCES
IMTS
September 8-13, 2008
McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
Three CAR sessions will be offered during the 2008 IMTS Manufacturing, Business and Technology Forum. Information on the CAR sessions can be found at www.imts.com.
Please note: When registering for the IMTS, check the box that you are a "CAR Partner" and you will save $100 on your registration fee. Registration may be accessed at www.imts.com.
Community & Economic Development Responses to a Rapidly Changing Automotive Industry
September 30-October 1, 2008
Chicago, Illinois, USA
The U.S. auto industry is changing rapidly and its effects can be felt in many regions of North America. People in communities in Canada and the United States are struggling to understand how to respond to these changes. Join CAR at the inaugural “Roads to Renewal: A Summit on the Midwest’s Industrial Future,” Sept. 30 and October 1, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois at the Renaissance Chicago Hotel to hear from, and network with, companies, communities and other leading experts regarding the challenges ahead.
CAR, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration and the University of Michigan’s Institute for Research on Labor, Employment and the Economy, is sponsoring a Midwest summit designed to help communities gain a greater understanding of the restructuring underway in the automotive industry, advance their automotive activity, enhance related industries, and build on their current assets through dissemination of best practices and networking.
Confirmed speakers include Sandy Baruah, Assistant Secretary of Commerce, Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce; Lee Fisher, Lieutenant Governor of Ohio; Ernie Fletcher, former Governor of Kentucky; Dennis Cuneo, Senior Advisor to Toyota and Toyota Boshoku and Pin Ni, President, Wanziang America Corporation. Additional speakers will be confirmed shortly.
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Transcending Turbulence
August 11-15, 2008
Traverse City, Michigan USA
Speaker Presentations
Speaker presentations are available with permission. To view speaker presentations click on this link. >>>
CAR Breakfast Briefing
The Center for Automotive Research is sponsoring a series of breakfast briefings to provide timely insight and research on critical issues facing the North American and international automotive industries. More information available soon!
Conference Information >>>
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