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.

Use this link for more information.

Automotive Communities Program

The Automotive Communities Program is a unique, non-profit, community-industry partnership administered by the Center for Automotive Research.


Link to Automotive Communities Program


Staff
View a list of CAR staff: CAR Staff

Job Posting:

Systems Engineer: Connected Vehicle Proving Center

For a complete description and to apply for this position follow this link.

 

 

 

 

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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.

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Publications


View recent publications: Publications

New! Research Studies


Beyond the Big Leave: The Future of U.S. Automotive Human Resources

(in Adobe Acrobat)

Innovate or Die: The new business forces acting on the industry are challenging traditional beliefs, and only those capable of adaptation will survive. (in Adobe Acrobat)

Contribution of the Motor Vehicle Supplier Sector to the Economies of the United States and its 50 States
(in Adobe Acrobat)

 

WJR-CAR Reports

Use this link to listen to recent WJR-CAR Reports.


Link to Connected Vehicle Proving Center website

 


 

 

 


CONFERENCES

Transcending Turbulence

August 11-15, 2008

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

Traverse City, Michigan USA

Join the meeting of Automotive Leaders and Ideas at the industry’s most synergistic and influential event.

Additional speakers are being added almost daily to this year’s Management Briefing Seminars. In addition to Mark Fields of Ford, Tom LaSorda of Chrysler, Bob Carter of Toyota, and Bill Kozyra of Continental, Bennie Fowler, group vice president, Global Quality, Ford Motor Company, Jim Kamsickas, president and CEO, International Automotive Components Group North America and Asia; and Mike Stanton, president, Association of International Automotive Manufacturers will address attendees struggling with the current environment and planning for a smoother future.


For more information and to register. >>>

The CAR Conference Team

(734) 662-1287 or (866) 374-6227 or

dschilz@cargroup.org

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CAR Breakfast Briefing

The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) is sponsoring a series of breakfast briefings to provide timely insight and research on critical issues facing the North American and international automotive industries.

Join us for the next CAR Breakfast Briefing. Details available soon!

To download the presentation from the February 2008 Breakfast Briefing, select this link: The Future of Automotive Human Resources in the United States

For the full report : Beyond the Big Leave: The Future of U.S. Automotive Human Resources

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