2025 Industry Trends -- Continuing the Conversation Join the SAA and YPN for an insightful Coffee Break webinar on the Top 5 Industry Trends to Watch for post-election in 2025! Our experts will delve into key trends and provide actionable strategies to navigate the new environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip your organization with…

What does the future hold for the automotive industry? The answer might just surprise you because it can’t be found simply by looking at sales projections and the latest news on EV adoption and influencers—it’s just as important to take a step back and look at how the world is changing around us and how…

Join the SAA on March 12, 2025, for our next Coffee Break. These 15-minute sessions provide high-level overviews of some of the industry's hottest topics. Industry experts from Plante Moran will examine the implications of consolidations and mergers in the automotive industry. Amid the ongoing discussions between Honda and Nissan, Plante Moran will offer a…

Held in conjunction with: Bob Lee, president of LG Energy Solution North America, will briefly cover the market outlook for EVs in North America while addressing challenges to achieve higher growth and how they can be overcome from the perspective of one of the world’s top advanced automotive battery manufacturers. Attendees will learn about: The…

Held in conjunction with: The commercial deployment of autonomous systems has been slower and more challenging than anticipated, even in select cities with weather conditions favorable for autonomous driving. Many robotaxi programs have been scaled back, delayed, or canceled, while L2+ passenger vehicles remain largely confined to high-end price points. Yet, industry leaders are successfully…

Held in partnership with: In 2024, the number of vehicles affected by recall in the U.S. remained above 25 million, and the number of recall campaigns initiated was among the highest observed. Yet, the average recall size declined from 2023. Despite the relative stability in industry recalls, 2024 saw multiple recalls affecting more than 1…

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This coffee break will provide an overview of the mounting risk of EV programs and what automotive suppliers need to watch. What are SAA Coffee Breaks? We know your time is limited and valuable. SAA’s Coffee Breaks are 15-minute presentations on timely and relevant topics. SAA Coffee Breaks are free and open to the industry.…