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Google sits at epicenter of auto industry’s future

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 well-known auto companies — Ford, General Motors, BMW, Honda — and the tech companies you’d … Continued

How can Ford, GM regain edge on Tesla? They must find their ‘why.’

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 most every major auto maker. Just as intriguing was what company wasn’t there — Tesla. … Continued

Cox Automotive Commentary: Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates

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 pace. The Cox Automotive Industry Insights team is carefully monitoring federal interest rate activity, as … Continued

Today’s infrastructure plans must account for tomorrow’s technology

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 two-year project. Built in 1922 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the … Continued

Big 3 to DC: Auto CEOs must remind Trump of consumers’ needs

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 jobs and Mexican-based vehicle production. The Detroit CEOs, who represent Ford, General Motors (GM) and … Continued

Hurricane Harvey: The worst disaster for automobiles ever

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 heartbreaking loss of life, damages have been estimated by Moody’s Analytics to be in the … Continued