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2019 CAR Annual Report
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Opinion: Why Tesla’s weird new Cybertruck could be a hit
When Elon Musk introduced Tesla's Cybertruck, it sent the Internet into a frenzy of memes and social media posts, comparing the truck to everything from a doorstop to the SpongeBob Squarepants character Flats the Flounder. But those who have been in the...
Estimated Costs of the 2019 UAW-GM Strike
Many estimates of the cost of the UAW strike focus on how much the work stoppage is costing GM, but few have estimated the broader costs of the strike to the U.S. economy or individual states. The Center for Automotive Research’s (CAR’s) estimates put the...
Center for Automotive Research Announces New Directors
The Center for Automotive Research is pleased to announce two members have been added to its Board of Directors. Ami Dotan, CEO and co-founder, Karamba Security and Jada Smith, vice president, advanced engineering and external relations, Aptiv, have...
The Issues in 2019 UAW-FCA, Ford, & GM Negotiations
The current contracts between the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) and the Detroit Three automakers – FCA, Ford, and General Motors – expire at midnight on 14 September 2019. During the...
The Shift from Autos to Mobility Center-Stage at CAR MBS 2019
Guest Feature Story by David KileyMore than 1,000 auto industry stakeholders gathered at the 54th annual CAR Management Briefing Seminars to discuss and debate the mobility revolution that is gripping the global industry. Indeed, more than one attendee...
Big Ideas and Shiny New Objects: Where Are We Headed? Autoline This Week LIVE at CAR MBS 2019
The closing session at MBS was a taping of Autoline This Week (ATW), moderated by John McElroy. The panel considered the big ideas they have heard throughout the conference, and discussed how to put those plans into action.
The Process of 2019 UAW-FCA, Ford, & GM Negotiations
The quadrennial contract talks between the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) and the Detroit Three automakers – FCA, Ford, and General Motors – are underway. The UAW is, in essence, the...
Opinion: U.S. car makers need stable standards
On May 6, seventeen of the world’s largest automakers sent a letter to President Trump asking him to consider making his proposed fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) standards more stringent. The letter also encouraged the president to reach a compromise...
5 Questions for Susan Brennan, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operations Officer, Bloom Energy
Susan Brennan brings more than 24 years of manufacturing experience, including automotive vehicle, powertrain and components assembly. Ms. Brennan has dedicated her career to improving American manufacturing and assuring that the United States maintains a...
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