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THE VALUE OF BENCHMARKING & COST REDUCTION TO THE MOBILITY EVOLUTION

Join us on June 27 for a free Lunch & Learn webinar featuring WiTricity. Presenters will discuss why it’s time to change our mental model for fueling EVs. This free event requires registration.

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THE VALUE OF BENCHMARKING & COST REDUCTION TO THE MOBILITY EVOLUTION

Join us on June 20 for an exclusive tour of the Caresoft Global facilities. In addition to the tour, Caresoft executives will be speaking about how benchmarking is playing a critical role in driving down costs and aiding in the mobility evolution. Attendees will see how 12 EVs are currently being benchmarked with parts on display.

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SAA's NEW COFFEE BREAK SERIES

SAA knows 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.

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MEMA/SAA 14TH ANNUAL PURCHASING SUMMIT

The 14^th Annual MEMA/SAA Purchasing Summit as held on May 23, in front of a sold-out crowd at Marelli's Customer Experience Center in Southfield, MI. The summit offered a unique opportunity to hear directly from OEM purchasing representatives.

10TH ANNUAL AUTOMOTIVE RECALLS SUMMIT

After a record-breaking number of recalls in 2021, the number of automotive recalls in the past year remained elevated and consistent with the upward trajectory of the last 5 years. Indeed, 2022 had the second highest number of automotive light vehicle recalls, second only to 2021. Experts from Stout and LexisNexis provided their thoughts at the 10th Annual Automotive Recalls Summit on April 19.

In the latest SAA Industry Insights video, S&P Global Mobility's Mike Wall discusses the company's latest sales outlook.

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INDUSTRY UPDATE

Winter is Coming: The Auto Industry Faces Significant Risk Exposure from the Looming European Energy Crunch

Oct 11, 2022

With energy prices in Europe skyrocketing, placing business bottom lines in triage mode, a harsh winter could place certain automotive sectors at risk of being unable to keep their production lines running.

Traditional Automakers to Ramp Up EV Competition in China

Jul 16, 2022

Traditional automakers in China are likely to boost their electric vehicle (EV) market shares by absorbing more of the cost increase caused by ongoing supply-chain bottlenecks, says Fitch Ratings. They will be supported by their more profitable internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) and more robust funding access, compared to the EV start-ups.

Toyota, Honda Finish 1-2; General Motors Finishes at 3rd in Annual Supplier Working Relations Study

Jun 12, 2022

Results of the 22nd annual North American Automotive OEM – Supplier Working Relations Index® (WRI®) Study show in spite of supply chain shortages and production volatility, transition pains to electric vehicles, logistics constraints, and increasing raw material costs impacting automakers and suppliers, two of the six major U.S. OEMs made substantial improvement in their WRI® scores and two held steady, while two others fell – one significantly.

This is Where Electric Vehicle Adoption is Headed Between 2022 and 2025

Jun 21, 2022

The number of consumers looking to buy EVs globally has hit 52%. This is the first time 50% has been exceeded, and it represents a rise of 22 percentage points in just two years.