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ABOUT CAR
The Center for Automotive Research,
a nonprofit organization, is focused on a wide variety of important
trends and changes related to the automobile industry and society
at the international, federal, state and local levels. CAR conducts
industry research, develops new methodologies, forecasts industry
trends, advises on public policy, and sponsors multi-stakeholder
communication forums. CAR staff possesses expertise in manufacturing
systems, economics and business policies, transportation systems,
supply chain relationships and general policy assessment. Our
research studies investigate how international, federal and local
issues influence the industry, and how the industry affects society
in such areas as employment, the environment and the consumer.
These studies are available to the public.
Affiliates Program
To fulfill its mission, CAR maintains strong relationships with industry, government agencies, universities, research institutes, labor organizations, and other major participants in the international automotive community, The Affiliates Program to strengthen those industry ties and build support of ongoing service activities. Use this link for more information.
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RESEARCH
The Center for Automotive Research is involved in the research of significant issues that relate to the future direction of the global automotive industry. CAR's automotive industry research is performed by distinct groups and programs.
Job Postings:
Business Manager-Connected Vehicle Proving Center
For a complete description and to apply for this position follow this link.
Administrative Assistant-Transportation and Information Systems Planning Group
For a complete description and to apply for this position follow this link.
WJR-CAR Reports
Use this link to listen to recent WJR-CAR Reports.
Publications
View recent publications: Publications
Link to Auto Communities Program
Staff
View a list of CAR staff: CAR Staff
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CONFERENCES
CAR Breakfast Briefing
The Future of Automotive Human Resources in the United States
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) is sponsoring a series of breakfast briefings to provide timely insight and research on critical issues facing the North American and international automotive industries. Join us for a seminar on the competitive meaning of the 2007 UAW-Big Three labor agreements, including an industry consensus forecast of human resource hiring and skill needs in the automotive industry through 2016.
When: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
7:30 -10:00 a.m.
Where: Ann Arbor Marriott
Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest
Use this link for more information.
Automotive News World Congress
January 21-24, 2008
Detroit Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA
The CAR conference team manages the registration logistics for the Automotive News World Congress.
This annual event takes place concurrently with the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.
Some of the industry's top leaders will share their insights at next year's Automotive News World Congress.
More information visit the ANWC event page; or to register use this link.
Join us next year for MBS 2008!
August 11-15, 2008
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Traverse City, Michigan USA
Use this link for more information.
Presentations are available (with speaker permission) from MBS 2007.
Instructions to view presentations:
To view the speaker presentations; visit the agenda page, click on the session name, and the presentations are in red next to the speaker name. Follow this link to the agenda page.
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