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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. Join the SAA and Stout for the 10th Annual Automotive Recalls Summit on April 19 to learn more about the state of recalls and their impact on the industry.

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MEMA/SAA 14TH ANNUAL PURCHASING SUMMIT

The 14^th Annual MEMA/SAA Purchasing Summit will be held on May 23, 2023, and will be hosted by Marelli at its Customer Experience Center in Southfield, MI. The summit offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from OEM purchasing representatives.

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EV SUPPLLY CHAIN RISILIENCY

The Foley and Lardner 2023 Automotive EV Outlook took place on March 20 at the Detroit Athletic Club. Discussion on resiliency and other key issues in the electric vehicle supply chain. A diverse panel of industry experts analyzed the opportunities and unique challenges suppliers face as they work to align with the industry transition to electrification.

FORD 2023 TREND REPORT

This webinar examined how society is adapting – how consumers, communities and businesses alike are rewriting the rules of living, working, buying, traveling and more. Jen Brace, Ford’s Trends and Futuring Manager, discussed consumer trends to watch and presented highlights of the automaker’s annual Further with Ford Trends Report.

36th ANNUAL AUTOMOTIVE OUTLOOK CONFERECE

The 36^th Annual Automotive Outlook Conference, SAA’s flagship event, looked at what 2023 has in store for OEMs and suppliers and provided updates and forecasts on North American economic outlook, sales dynamics, vehicle production, electrification and autonomous vehicles. The event was held Feb. 2 at Marelli in Southfield, MI.

In the latest SAA Quarterly Insights, get to know Foley & Lardner and learn more about the firm's automotive practice.

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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.