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High-Horsepower Truck Wars are Heating Up in the U.S. Market
In an ever-tightening world of CO₂ emission restrictions and rising fuel economy targets, we are seeing engine downsizing and the addition of boost or electrification trending across the Truck industry.
Read MoreApril 1 Q’d Up: Navigating the Path to an All-Electric World with Three Parts of the EV Value Chain
Mark your calendars for the North American International Auto Show’s Q’d Up Mobility event on April 1 to hear three top experts as they discuss the current power landscape in the EV market, where we’ll be by the end of 2021 and what the future holds.
Read MoreGen Y, Z Lead The Way With EVs
It has to be music to the ears of General Motors, Tesla, Rivian and other electric-savvy automakers.
One in four Gen Y and Z auto intenders say electric vehicle technology is a “must-have” in their next car.
Manufacturing & Distribution 2021 Outlook
As we head into 2021, middle-market manufacturers have many reasons to be optimistic about the coming year, but headwinds persist. What lies ahead? Plante Moran experts share the key themes and trends likely to have an impact.
Read MoreStudent Chapters
SAA is working with local universities to create SAA Student Chapters to help prepare tomorrow’s automotive leaders. The mission of SAA’s Student Chapters is to provide students with access to industry leaders in order to gain valuable insight into the automotive industry throughout the value chain. The first SAA Student Chapter is in operation at…
Read MoreJob Openings
Industry Forecast Consultant Toyota Motor North America Plano, TX Toyota’s Corporate Strategy & Planning Business Insights Group is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Industry Forecast Consultant (this is manager level position.) The primary responsibility of this role is to is to manage Toyota Motors North America’s (TMNA) industry and segment forecasts for mid-to-long term,…
Read MoreMembership Value
SAA MEMBERSHIP SAA Membership Value Information SAA is the source for the most up-to-date industry data and insight SAA disseminates timely and pertinent information at a variety of events such as the Annual Outlook Conference and OEM Purchasing Summit. SAA covers a wide range of topics such as an outlook on suppliers, the latest production forecasts,…
Read MoreYPN Leadership
Joe Tenbusch YPN President Click here for Joe’s LinkedIn profile Joe is a Manager in in Plante Moran’s Strategy and Automotive consulting practice. Prior to joining Plante Moran, Joe held roles in Sales, Program Management, and Engineering at both Freudenberg and Mubea. His experience spans both automotive suspension and E-mobility products including lithium ion batteries.…
Read MoreNetworking Breakfast which examined mergers and acquisitions and price fixing (10/26/11)
← Back to Dashboard PRESENTATION ARCHIVE PRESENTATIONS: Networking Breakfast which examined mergers and acquisitions and price fixing (10/26/11) Mergers & Acquisitions The global automotive industry M&A deal market showed a significant increase in deal value during the first half of 2011, with 303 deals closed with a disclosed value of $18.8 billion. What do…
Read MoreSAA Strategic Planning Summit (9/28/11)
← Back to Dashboard PRESENTATION ARCHIVE PRESENTATIONS: SAA Strategic Planning Summit (9/28/11) PDF Downloads Itay Michaeli, CITI Investment Research [PDF] Allen Kudla, Panasonic [PDF] Jeff Klei, Continental [PDF] Rick Bond, Dupont [PDF] Tony DiSalle, Buick/General Motors [PDF] Kevin Cramton, CEO, Revstone Industries, LLC [PDF] Jacqui Dedo, Chief Strategy and Procurement Officer, Dana Holding Corporation [PDF]…
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