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.

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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.


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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

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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.

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Research Reports and Studies

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Just Released: CAR Research Memorandum: The Economic and Fiscal Contributions of the "Cash for Clunkers" Program-- National and State Effects

Press Release: CAR Trade Mission to Italy Promotes Business and Investment from Fiat and Italian Automotive Suppliers

The Economic and Environmental Impacts of a Corporate Fleet Vehicle Purchase Program

Testimony of Sean P. McAlinden, Ph.D., Congressional Oversight Panel Hearing on TARP/Automobile Industry Financing Program (AIFP), Detroit, Michigan, July 27, 2009

CAR Research Memorandum: The Impact on the U.S. Economy of Successful versus Unsuccessful Automaker Bankruptcies

 

WJR-CAR Reports

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CONFERENCES

CAR MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS

August 2-5, 2010
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Traverse City, Michigan USA

The Center for Automotive Research has been a leader in identifying and analyzing critical industry issues and offering the forum to address them: the annual CAR Management Briefing Seminars. Our research staff and conference team collaborate on offering the latest from a wide variety of industry leaders, government officials and other experts.

The CAR Management Briefing Seminars are an extraordinary automotive industry event that has taken place for more than 40 years, one that has attracted international attention and provided a laser beam focus on one of the most complex manufacturing industries in the world. The event has been a platform for luminaries and dignitaries to share perspective and vision; and is a major traditional gathering in a state known as the birthplace of the American automotive business. Attendees represent manufacturers, suppliers, media, labor, and the government.

Mark your calendar to attend the 2010 event, August 2-5.

2009 CAR MBS Speaker Presentations >>>

CAR Breakfast Briefing Series

Picking Up the Pieces:
The Forecast for 2010

More than 200 people attended Picking Up the Pieces: The Forecast for 2010 on Tuesday, December 15, 2009.

Speakers included: Dave Andrea, OESA; Sean McAlinden, CAR; and Michael Robinet, CSM Worldwide.

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The Business of Plugging In
A Plug-In Electric Vehicle Conference

October 19-21, 2009
MotorCity Hotel and Conference Center
Detroit, Michigan USA

The inaugural Business of Plugging Insm conference brought together nearly 700 representatives from vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, energy companies, government agencies, financiers, and researchers to address the challenge of creating a viable plug in electric vehicle paradigm.

On behalf of DTE Energy, General Motors and the University of Michigan - the Founding Partners of this important event- the Center for Automotive Research would like to thank the speakers, moderators, sponsors, and attendees.

We have posted complete audio from the 12 Breakout Sessions. We hope that you will take time to listen to the discussions, and we hope to see you at BPI 2010.

Audio from the 12 Breakout Sessions >>>

Roads to Renewal: A Summit on the Changing Automotive Industry-How Communities Can Thrive

Planning is underway for the 2010 event.

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