News & Events
More AFS events to come!
2/25 – 2/27/25 <pending exact date>
Automotive Sector Outlook with Asset Impact
Webinar in the format of a Q&A / panel discussion.
Focus of the webinar on how FI’s use our data to assess the credibility of corporate claims. We will talk about how AFS builds its production metrics, how and why company targets can differ from AFS’s data – with examples, and a quick look back at 2024 and some thoughts on trends to look out for in 2025 onwards.
Wed Jan 22, 2025 @11am EST
Driving into the Future
2025 promises to be yet another year of upheaval and renewal with new cars and new technologies due over the next 12 months. So, not only will Driving.ca answer questions about what has happened over the last 12 months but where the industry in the next 12. There will be discussions of new technologies, new market trends and pricing/availability issues.
Wed Feb 6, 2025 @9:15am EST
York University, Ontario
The Automotive Outlook: Forecast, Disruption & Industry Transition. The global automotive industry is experiencing unprecedented volatility, with little stability expected soon. Factors such as new market entrants, consumer sentiment, and geopolitical pressures are driving daily critical business decisions. Key issues include production locations, powertrain portfolio mix, tariffs, supply chain viability, and shareholder value. This presentation will address these topics, focusing on global and North American vehicle outlooks, manufacturing plans, opportunities, risks, and strategies through the decade’s end.
Wed Feb 19, 2025 @ 3-5pm EST
Joe Presenting
Global Automotive Outlook
<pending link>
Jackson, Mississippi
Butler Snow Law Firm
Ridgeland (Jackson MS area)
Thurs Feb 13, 2025 @3:05 p.m.-3:55 p.m. EST
Chinese automakers are a significant presence in the global automotive landscape and now have North America firmly in their sights. This panel aims to explore the implications of Chinese automakers entering the North American market and the potential economic, security, technological and regulatory impacts. How will tariffs on Chinese vehicles and components shape the competitive landscape in North America, and what challenges or opportunities could arise from changes in trade policies? What is the technological prowess of Chinese automakers, and how does it compare to establishedNorth American and global counterparts? What are the supply chain impacts for domestic and global automakers who rely on China for materials for their own production?
Current Events
Check out upcoming speaking engagements below
Wed Feb 12, 2025 @ 8am-12pm EST
Casey Selecman presenting
2025 Q1 MEMA Chief Purchasing Officers Council Meeting
24925 Telegraph Road, Ste. 350
Southfield, Michigan