May 15, 2020 | Feature Story
The future of personal mobility likely includes a greater reliance on shared transportation (ride-hailing, ride-sharing, carsharing). However, the COVID-19 health crisis has intensified the debate on the health risks in the shared mobility world. The interior of...
May 8, 2020 | Feature Story
As the coronavirus crisis continues to disrupt the global economy, North American vehicle sales have dropped sharply, and production has come to a nearly complete stop. Given the complexity of automotive manufacturing, the tremendous capital required to restart...
May 7, 2020 | Feature Story
Although many companies around the globe are anxious to get their production efforts back on track, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many automakers and suppliers to accept a new normal. Companies are implementing various safety precautions for this challenging...
May 7, 2020 | Feature Story
In the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak, automakers and suppliers were concerned about supply chain disruptions—primarily with parts sourced from China and other Asian countries. Sales and production in China were down approximately 80 percent in February, and...
Apr 23, 2020 | Feature Story
CAR researchers are monitoring the impact of the coronavirus outbreak (officially known as 2019-nCoV)—especially as it may impact the auto industry globally. Here are CAR resources and a selection of external resources to keep you informed on the automotive impact of...
Apr 23, 2020 | Feature Story
As the coronavirus crisis continues to disrupt the global economy, North American vehicle sales have dropped sharply, and production has come to a nearly complete stop. Given the complexity of automotive manufacturing, the tremendous capital required to restart...
Apr 21, 2020 | Feature Story
As CAR continues to address the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization is also working on understanding how a possible economic downturn resulting from the disruption may affect the many facets of the automotive sector. Technology development is...
Apr 1, 2020 | Feature Story
Last week, the U.S. Congress passed the largest spending bill in its history to respond to what may be the most significant public health and economic crisis the United States has ever seen. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides...
