Tariff Impact Analysis on Automakers in the United States The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) released a new analysis of the impact of potential tariffs on imported auto parts and light vehicles. The analysis addresses the critical question: What impact will a...
The Ramifications of the UAW’s Victory at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee Assembly Plant White Paper This white paper examines the implications of the UAW’s historic unionization vote at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant. Here’s a glimpse of what...
UAW’s Next Frontier: Mercedes-Benz in Alabama White Paper This white paper examines the upcoming unionization vote at the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, scheduled for May 13-17, 2024. The paper explores the significance of this...
Impact of 2023 UAW-Detroit Three National Contracts on the U.S. Auto Industry Whitepaper On October 30, 2023, General Motors (GM) and the United Auto Workers (UAW) reached a tentative agreement, bringing an end to the longest UAW strike against an automaker since...
U.S. trade policy changes are projected to raise consumer prices for new and used vehicles and lower U.S. light vehicle sales, employment, and economic output. The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) estimates that the cumulative effect of current and potential U.S....
The U.S. Department of Commerce is currently investigating whether U.S. automobiles and automotive parts constitute a national security threat under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) estimates that...
The U.S. automotive industry is in the midst of a critical period. U.S. light vehicle sales are plateauing at a very high level and include a rich mix of pickup trucks, SUVs, and CUVs that are producing record profits. Despite all the new truck, SUV, and CUV launches...
Major technological advances to both products and manufacturing processes are accelerating innovation throughout the automotive industry. To capture the scope of these technologies, CAR has developed a technology roadmap for the automotive sector to provide a broad...
