With new U.S. tariffs enacted on August 22nd and swift Canadian retaliatory measures following on August 25th, cross-border automotive operations face disruption. In this edition, CAR analyzes the critical numbers behind the trade dispute and what this shifting policy landscape means for automakers, suppliers, and North America’s long-term global competitiveness.

This month, we are taking a dedicated deep dive into North American trade policy, examining Section 232 tariffs and the critical connection between Canadian vehicle manufacturing and U.S. suppliers.

In this issue, we dive into the insights from our June 2026 MBS Vehicle Experience Survey. Read on to see why features, connectivity, and direct experience might matter just as much as geopolitics in shaping the future of the U.S. auto industry.

Momentum is back with a look at three critical drivers in today’s landscape. In this issue, we break down:
Consumer Sentiment: Why EV range anxiety is fading as cost-savings take center stage.
Global Capacity: The growing pressure of China’s manufacturing surplus.
The “Elephant” in the Room: How Chinese tech debuts and USMCA tariff concerns are converging.

This month, we break down what’s driving U.S. roadway fatalities, the growing debate over EV fees, and how the battery recycling ecosystem is taking shape.

Momentum continues with a closer look at the forces shaping today’s automotive landscape. This month, we examine the growing pressure around vehicle affordability, emerging approaches to supplier risk monitoring, and the global implications of China’s accelerating automotive expansion.

In the fall of 1972, The Saturday Evening Post featured a smiling Richard Nixon on its cover, locked in the throes of Watergate. But tucked inside that same issue was an interview with a lesser-known name at the time - David E. Cole, a young associate professor of...

On a bi-weekly basis, the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) welcomes our audience to decompress with our President and CEO, Alan Amici, as he covers and shares his thoughts on the latest Hot Topics happening in the automotive industry. If you would like to receive...

On a bi-weekly basis, the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) welcomes our audience to decompress with our President and CEO, Alan Amici, as he covers and shares his thoughts on the latest Hot Topics happening in the automotive industry. This week we are joined by...