Roadway safety remains a persistent challenge, but what can we learn by looking beyond our borders and across state lines? Our recent assessment reveals that between 2016 and 2023, the U.S. reported approximately twice the motor vehicle fatalities per capita on...
Vehicle affordability is a critical concern for consumers, automakers, and policymakers, but looking only at sticker prices tells an incomplete story. This comprehensive white paper examines over two decades of data to unpack the true drivers of new vehicle...
In the Center for Automotive Research’s latest white paper, Rebuilding North American Tooling: Risk, Resiliency, and a New Economic Model, we examine a foundational part of the automotive manufacturing ecosystem that is increasingly becoming a strategic concern....
In the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) latest white paper, China’s Automotive Surge: The Six ‘S’ Framework Underpinning China’s Global Competitiveness, we examine the interconnected factors behind China’s rapid rise. CAR’s research identifies six reinforcing...
China’s automotive industry has rapidly evolved from a domestic manufacturing base into a global force that is impacting vehicle production, supply chains, technology development, and competitive dynamics across every major automotive market. At MBS 2026,...
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) MBS 2026 roundtable series convened automotive leaders from the U.S. and Canada to discuss one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: how tariffs are redefining manufacturing, supply chains, and the future of North...
Michigan Automotive Workforce Needs Assessment Part F Interim Report As the automotive industry navigates transformative shifts in manufacturing, propulsion technologies, and increasing vehicle complexity, it is essential to assess how these changes are redefining...
Smart Manufacturing in Automotive: Deployment and Impact The automotive industry is entering a new phase of AI/machine learning (ML) and automation. The question for manufacturers serving the automotive, tire, and battery markets is no longer whether to adopt, but how...
