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Webinar: The Playbook for Restarting Production
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...
Coronavirus Update
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...
Restarting Automotive Manufacturing After the Coronavirus Pandemic
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...
Advanced Vehicle Technology Development Investment in a Pandemic
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...
Opinion: There’s another crucial thing the Trump administration should do for the auto industry
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...
What Does the Coronavirus Mean To The Mobility Industry?
COVID-19 (also known as the Coronavirus) has hit high-density urban areas hard. Many cities around the world are currently experiencing lockdowns and “shelter at home” executive orders that have slowed the pace of urban life. Mobility is one of the industries that is...
CAR, Partners Lead Effort to Help Automotive and Mobility Companies
Automotive, business, and government leaders from across Michigan are joining forces with MICHauto to ensure the strength of Michigan’s automotive and mobility industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. MICHauto is taking the lead with our partners to safeguard Michigan’s...
Opinion: America must enlist the ‘arsenal of democracy’ to combat coronavirus
Fears that the COVID-19 outbreak will disrupt supply chains and hamper U.S. automotive and parts production have been circulating for months. Automakers and suppliers have “war roomed” strategies to mitigate the risks in supply chains. These responses have been...
Webinar: Coronavirus Update
The coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has spread now to South Korea, Europe, and the Middle East, even as the number of reported cases in China are steadily declining. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped sharply on 24 February 2020 as news of the spread of the...
EV and AV Outlook: Investors Flashing Mixed Signals
With Tesla shares (NASDAQ: TSLA) hitting all-time highs, up 74.1 percent YTD through 6 February 2020, the outlook for EVs—and autonomous vehicle technology (AVs)/intelligent mobility overall—is a hot topic once again among investors and industry participants. TSLA...
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