The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) will host its Auto Industry Mid-Year Recalibration briefing and networking event on Thursday, July 24, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Midland Country Club, 1120 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI, 48640. Tickets will be available for purchase through Eventbrite; the link can be found at the bottom of this press release.
Admission is $25 for CAR Partners and $60 for Guest Admissions. A limited-capacity small group tour of the DOW Michigan Operations Headquarters will be available for separate purchase (no competitors).
The full day includes the DOW site tour, the industry breifing, and concludes with an evening of networking, dinner, and baseball at DOW Diamond as the Midland Loons face off against the Beloit Sky Carp.
This will be a valuable opportunity to connect with industry professionals and gain strategic insights from CAR’s latest research, market intelligence, and policy analysis. Attendees will also benefit from firsthand perspectives shared by leading figures in the automotive sector as they navigate today’s evolving landscape.
What to expect at the briefing:
- Mid-Year Market Outlook: A deep dive into vehicle production, sales, supply chain conditions, and macroeconomic indicators.
- Policy, Trade & Regulation: Updates on federal and global emissions policy, EV incentives, and trade relationships.
- Sustainability & Manufacturing: Strategies for deploying sustainable materials, advancing energy efficiency, and regulatory readiness.
- Automaker & Supplier Voices: Firsthand perspectives on how companies are adapting operations and investments to stay competitive.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mark Garrison at mgarrison@cargroup.org or call 734-607-7095. To register or learn more, please visit the CAR Eventbrite page.
Event Details:
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-automotive-industrys-mid-year-recalibration-tickets-1417169314569?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
- 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – DOW Facility Tour (by registration) at 3606 S. Saginaw Road, Midland, MI 48640
- 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Industry Briefing at Midland Country Club, 1120 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland, MI 48640
- 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Networking & Baseball at DOW Diamond at Dow Diamond, 825 E. Main Street, Midland, MI 48640
