The full extent of a recent fire at auto parts maker Meridian Magnesium Products of America in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, is beginning to come into view. The fire disrupted production at the plant and the ripple effect is now being…
This article was originally published in The Hill on May 8, 2018: https://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/transportation/332358-google-sits-at-epicenter-of-auto-industrys-future To date, California has issued 30 Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permits to a variety of different companies pursuing the golden ring of self-driving capability. The list includes many…
This article was originally published in The Hill on April 17, 2018: https://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/finance/329097-how-can-ford-gm-regain-edge-on-tesla-they-must-find-their-why The annual New York International Auto Show rolled into the Big Apple this week, packing the Jacob Javits Center with intriguing new cars, trucks and SUVs from…
Earlier today, as widely expected, the Federal Reserve raised the official short-term rate policy by .25 points. This move by the Federal Reserve is seen by most economists as a signal the U.S. economy continues to grow at a strong…
This article was originally published in The Hill on February 22, 2017: https://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/transportation/320635-todays-infrastructure-plans-must-account-for-tomorrows Finally, after chunks of concrete came loose and left gaping holes in the Rouge River Bridge, southbound I-75 closed for desperately needed repairs. It will be a…
This article was originally published in The Hill on January 26, 2018: https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/316285-big-3-to-dc-auto-ceos-must-remind-trump-of-consumers-needs It was no surprise that Detroit’s auto chiefs were among the first to visit newly-minted President Trump, who had taken shots at them throughout his campaign regarding…
This article was originally published in The Hill on Sept. 6, 2017: https://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/energy-environment/349487-hurricane-harvey-the-worst-disaster-for-automobiles Once damages are finally tallied, Hurricane Harvey will likely prove to be among the worst, most-costly natural disasters to hit our United States. In addition to the…
