Ten Great Moments from CAR MBS 2018

From a hydrogen fuel cell truck debut to robo-gloves to a #MeToo discussion, CAR MBS 2018 covered the automotive industry’s important topics and issues The hallways and conference rooms of the Grand Traverse Resort were once again packed as more than 1,000...

By any measure, 25-percent auto tariffs will cost Americans dearly

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Story by Kristin Dziczek In the interest of protecting national security and strengthening the U.S. economy, the Commerce Department is considering imposing an additional tariff on U.S. imports of automobiles and automotive parts. According to the Center...

Remembering Marchionne

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The Center for Automotive Research joins the entire automotive community in mourning the loss of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne. Marchionne distinguished himself in our minds as the only CEO to open a presentation at CAR’s Management Briefing Seminars...

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Impact of Automated, Connected, Electric, and Shared (ACES) Vehicles on Design, Materials, Manufacturing, and Business Models

Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Group

Connected Vehicle Technology, Manufacturing, Materials

NAFTA Briefing: Review of current NAFTA proposals and potential impacts on the North American automotive industry

Industry, Labor, & Economics Group

Manufacturing, Regulations, Trade

The Great Divide: What Automotive Consumers are Buying vs. Auto & Supplier Investments in Future Technologies, Products & Business Models

Industry, Labor, & Economics Group, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Group, Transportation Systems Analysis Group

Connected Vehicle Transportation, Emerging Industry Trends, Forecasts, Mobility, Powertrain, Propulsion, Regulations, Workforce

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