Leo Michael cartoon: Apples and oranges
Average plant capacity utilization — or a plant’s actual production rate compared with its potential rate — is 70 percent in North America so far this year, according to GlobalData. That’s 10 points shy of the level most carmakers strive for. Capacity utilization will fall again starting next year and plunge to an average 65 […]
Editorial: Prioritizing flexibility could mean losing stability
If automakers don’t reassess their assembly plants over the next few years, underutilization could become another pain point of the EV transition.
Lexus EV concepts to make North American debut at Monterey Car Week
The Lexus LF-ZL and LF-ZC concept EVs feature styling cues and advanced technology that brand officials said will be coming to Lexus within the next several years.
Guest commentary: Overcoming legacy data constraints to unlock the potential of generative AI
Decades of siloed data management, outdated IT structures and a lack of visibility across the supply chain have created barriers to innovation.
Column: Realities of the EV transition are setting in
There is a downstream consequence of the automaker pull back on EV production plans. Just ask auto suppliers.
The EV sales reality has settled in — and suppliers worry they’ll be left holding the bag
The sunny electric vehicle forecasts of past CAR Management Briefing Seminars gave way to a cloudier picture this year.
Marissa West leaving GM after 8 months as North American president
Rory Harvey will take over management of North America, and Duncan Aldred is being promoted to vice president of commercial growth strategies and operations.
Marissa West leaves GM after 8 months as North American president
Rory Harvey has taken over management of North America, and Duncan Aldred is being promoted to vice president of commercial growth strategies and operations.
Panelists say treat talent recruitment like a supply chain to attract skilled workers
Recruiting and retaining top employees will require work by companies, schools and state policymakers, experts said at the 2024 CAR Management Briefing Seminars.
Ram Professional unit looks to grow truck brand’s commercial business
Ram’s commercial team is touting a product slate with the brand’s most diverse set of powertrains ever, including the new ProMaster EV that Amazon will use for last-mile deliveries.
