As we prepare for the new year here at CAR, we have released our 2nd annual report.
The 2020 report provides an overview of the research and related content completed by CAR this year. It is not an exhaustive list, and there are new topics of relevance to research that we will explore in 2021 and beyond. We value your input in shaping those topic areas. Our work is collaborative, and this unparalleled year has further amplified the value and importance of industry-wide collaboration. Through the unique position that CAR holds in the industry, we work together to enhance the recovery and success of the automotive and mobility industry.
We wish you a happy and healthy New Year and look forward to providing you more great content in 2021.
Shared below is the full report:
On behalf of the team at CAR, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support throughout this challenging year. The engagement and support of the automotive industry have never been more critical to the success of the Center for Automotive Research since our founding as an independent nonprofit in 2003.
This year, CAR recognizes its 17th anniversary as a standalone nonprofit organization. Our mission is:
To produce independent research, convene stakeholders, and analyze critical issues facing the mobility industry and its impact on the economy and society.
As an independent, nonprofit research organization with a multi-disciplinary approach, CAR engages with leaders in the global automotive and mobility industry to support technology advancements and improve the U.S. automotive industry’s competitiveness. We succeed through close collaboration and strong relationships with automakers, suppliers, industry associations, educational institutions, government, nonprofits, and labor organizations.
CAR is well known for its flagship conference, the Management Briefing Seminars, which has been in existence for 55 years. While the event traditionally takes place each year near Traverse City, Michigan, the conference went virtual this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 600 people attended the 2020 virtual event.
CAR’s research is the engine that drives the conference and all of our other work. The automotive industry is increasingly dynamic, and 2020 has been a unique example of that. We understand that as automotive manufacturers and suppliers work to shape the future, you must still meet near term goals in an uncertain business and regulatory environment. CAR’s research supports your efforts and provides critical insights to help you achieve your goals and further the automotive industry’s recovery and success.
This report provides an overview of the research completed by CAR in 2020. It is not an exhaustive list, and there are new topics of relevance to research that will need to be explored in 2021 and beyond. We value your input into shaping those topic areas. Our work is collaborative, and this unparalleled year has only further amplified the value and importance of industry-wide collaboration. Through the unique position that CAR holds in the industry, we work together to enhance the recovery and success of the automotive and mobility industry.
I wish you a happy and healthy 2021.
Kind regards,
Carla Bailo
President & CEO
