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AFSVision

by AutoForecast Solutions

AFSVision powered by AutoForecast Solutions (AFS) is an automotive news and insight podcast. We will provide weekly looks into the world of automotive news and provide informative conversation about goings on in the industry.

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Episodes

  1. 90 Seconds with AFS - EV Market Shakeout

    Early adopters found #electricvehicles to be attractive alternatives to their ICE-powered prestige models, however the new-ness of buying an EV is wearing off. With that comes the need to compete for buyers. Despite #elonmusk 's belief that the only limit to Tesla sales growth was pricing, there...

  2. 90 Seconds with AFS - Rolls-Royce Spectre

    Few brands will hit their pure electric targets as they need to convert hundreds of thousands of buyers to the idea that an EV perfectly replaces their current model. Rolls-Royce, however only needs to find a few thousand buyers, and the appeal of an all-electric Rolls-Royce is obvious. Claimed…

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  3. 90 Seconds with AFS - Internet Rumors

    Internet rumors are a terrible source of information on the automotive industry. Here are a few that you need to avoid. The Ford Taurus - Clean Tech Yes, there is a new Ford Taurus coming and no it's not coming to North America. With the dramatic decline in the sales of sedans in the United…

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  4. 90 Seconds with AFS - Internal Combustion Engine Future

    Obituaries for the internal combustion engine are premature. Tighter emissions regulations have increased the demand for electric vehicles and better emissions controls make new gas engines amazingly clean. Despite that, the 1.5 billion vehicles on the road around the world still generate 12% of...

  5. 90 Seconds with AFS - May 2023 U.S., Canada, Mexico Light Vehicle Sales

    May ended with strong light vehicle sales in the U.S. approximately 3.5% better than expected. Improving on last May by 22.7%, the market was propelled by huge gains from Mazda and Honda with Subaru also beating the market average. All reporting brands, except for Lincoln, showed year-over-year...

  6. 90 Seconds with AFS - Lucid Motors

    Originally known as Atieva, Lucid Motors was founded in 2007 in California. In 2021, Atieva merged with the SPAC Churchill, changing its name to Lucid, and raising US$4.4 billion. Lucid is headed by Peter Rawlinson who came from Tesla. Alongside the CEO is an executive team with years of…

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  7. 90 Seconds with AFS - North American Competitiveness

    On May 25, twenty-seven Senators addressed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about the current push for tighter emissions. The letter to Administrator Regan asked for the EPA to "withdraw two recent proposals to regulate tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions" because "these proposals…

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  8. 90 Seconds with AFS - 2023 UAW and Unifor Contracts

    Rising public support for unions and the current level of inflation will be in favor of the UAW and Unifor as negotiations begin in September. Profit at the automakers is always a balancing act between keeping stockholders happy and not making too much money where the workers believe they're…

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  9. 90 Seconds - April 2023 Americas Light Vehicle Sales

    Light vehicle sales in the U.S. have been just as expected this year and continues the pace toward a year-end target of 14.77 million cars and light trucks. The estimated 2.7% growth in the Canadian market in April is on-par with the trend toward a 1.64-million-unit year. The continued recovery…

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  10. 90 Seconds with AFS: MG and its Global Expansion

    As the automotive industry in China began to blossom about two decades ago, domestic manufacturers looking to export needed marketable names. The quickest way to do this was to acquire an established brand and polish it for new life. Brands like Geely's Volvo have worked while names like Borgward...

  11. 90 Seconds with AFS: EVs and the Inflation Reduction Act

    The U.S. Treasury Department issued a revised list of electric and electrified vehicles that would qualify for up to $7,500 in tax credits for vehicles purchased on or after April 18th, 2023, under the terms of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Passed in August of 2022, the IRA requires that...

  12. 90 Seconds with AFS - 2023 Shanghai Auto Show

    While car shows around the world are downsizing, the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition is rising as one of the more important places for automakers to introduce new products. This year's event not only showed off new vehicles for the local market, but also provided the…

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  13. 90 Seconds with AFS - First Quarter North American Sales

    AutoForecast Solutions sales forecast for North America has been updated including changes to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico regional outlooks. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDMr-keq-0E Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe:...

  14. 90 Seconds with AFS - Rivian

    Rivian has been the darling of Electric Vehicle startups until very recently. Slow ramp up of the Rivian R1T pickup and Rivian R1S SUV have not helped. Here's the AFS analysis of where the electric truck maker stands today. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpeDghllDJo Find…

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  15. 90 Seconds with AFS - March 2023 Europe Sales

    Light Vehicle sales in the United Kingdom and European Union are struggling to recover from the market crash over the last few years, but better days are ahead. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uGc_qT3pV8 Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe...

  16. 90 Seconds with AFS - US Sales February 2023

    Light Vehicle sales in the United States were close to expectations in February, leaving the AutoForecast Solutions sales forecast unchanged. That doesn't mean there aren't interesting changes within those numbers. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKmgdJ7ndeY Find out how…

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  17. 90 Seconds with AFS - Faraday Future

    Faraday Future has been promising their luxurious FF91 for years and here's a little background on the EV startup. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shhYU02_uD4 Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam...

  18. 90 Seconds with AFS - Canoo

    Electric vehicle startups are everywhere, and AutoForecast Solutions can provide answers about them. Here we briefly outline where Canoo stands in the automotive market. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwZbIUp8fow Find out how AFS can work for you:...

  19. 90 Seconds with AFS - Canadian International Auto Show

    Electric vehicles from Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Lexus, and Vinfast joined the APMA's Project Arrow at the 2023 Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS) in Toronto. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=va1wOdtFMYM Find out how AFS can work for you:...

  20. 90 Seconds with AFS - Jan 2023 North American Sales

    Light Vehicle sales in the United States, Canada, and Mexico were close to expectations requiring only a slight change to the forecast for North America. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQTZQiOTuKc Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe:...

  21. 90 Seconds with AFS - New York International Auto Show 2023

    AutoForecast Solutions previews the 2023 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) which showcases the Ram 1500 REV, Hyundai Niro, Kia EV6, Toyota Prius Prime, Jeep Wrangler, Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, Chevrolet Trax, Koenigsegg Gemera among many others. For the YouTube video:...

  22. 90 Seconds with AFS - Excess Capacity

    Excess capacity in the automotive industry has been a growing problem as supply continues to outpace demand. Electric vehicles only make this worse. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APih1HB0rQI&t=3s Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe:...

  23. Great Wall Motors

    Great Wall Motors is preparing to take on the world and here's why they just my succeed. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_7SdAKiz2I&t=23s Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani:...

  24. Stellantis EV Day 2021

    Sam Fiorani of AutoForecast Solutions reviews automaker Stellantis' EV Day 2021. The July 8, 2021, review of the global automaker's plans include new electric vehicles for all 14 brands as well as new dedicated plants around the world. For the YouTube video:...

  25. Ford Plus Plan May 2021

    Jim Farley and the Ford Motor Company outlined their Ford + plan and the changes planned within the automaker. AutoForecast Solutions VP Sam Fiorani outlines many of the expectations from Ford + and how it will change the way Ford interacts with its customers. Find out how AFS can work for you:...

  26. Manufacturing semiconductor chips won't happen over night (BNN Interview)

    AFS President, Joe McCabe, sits down with Amanda Lang of BNN Bloomberg to discuss the ongoing issues of the semiconductor chip shortage and the effects it will have on future production. Link to source:...

  27. News - Ford Assembly Plant Shutdown (WDRB Interview)

    AFS President, Joe McCabe, discusses the chip shortage and the Ford plant shutdowns with Chris Otts of WDRB News. This is an episode of the Uncovered podcast, brought to us by WDRB. Link to source: PODCAST | What's causing so many Ford shutdowns? | In-depth | wdrb.com Our thanks to Chris, and…

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  28. Global Vehicle Disruption Analysis - March 2021

    Supply chain issues with semiconductor chips, hot rolled steel, and foam products are disrupting the production of light vehicles. AFS reviews the problems and causes of the disruptions within the car and truck assembly industry worldwide. For the YouTube video:...

  29. The Current Wave of Electric Vehicles

    Electric vehicles are coming and there's no stopping them. Tesla, Volkswagen, Ford, General Motors, Lucid, Faraday, and NIO are among the companies leading the charge. AutoForecast Solutions is following this new market and presents the latest in the market developments. For the YouTube video:...

  30. Automotive Industry Outlook after Donald Trump

    With the Joe Biden/Kamala Harris Administration heading toward the White House on January 20, 2021, what changes can we expected from the automotive industry over the next four years? How has the Donald Trump Administration helped and hurt the industry since 2016? How will emissions regulations…

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  31. Stellantis, the merger between Fiat Chrysler and PSA

    With the merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA (Peugeot, Citroen, DS) right around the corner, Sam Fiorani goes over the problems and benefits of the new entity to be called Stellantis. With twelve brands selling around the world, where does that leave plants in North...

  32. Virtual Auto Show - September 2020

    With the lack of in-person auto shows in 2020, AFSVision will be providing "virtual" auto shows to keep you up to date on the latest vehicle announcements. In this first episode, Sam Fiorani walks you through the release news for September 2020. For the YouTube video:...

  33. GM and Honda Strategic Alliance

    AutoForecast Solutions (AFS) explains the General Motors (GM) and Honda Strategic Alliance and how it could affect each company going forward. Autonomous Vehicles, Fuel Cells, Electric Vehicles, Pickup Trucks and more. Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe:...

  34. September 2020 Sales Outlook

    AFS's Sam Fiorani breaks down the September 2020 sales outlook. Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]

  35. 2020 Unifor Negotiations

    AutoForecast Solutions gives its analysis of the 2020 Unifor labour contract negotiations in Canada. Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Fiat Chrysler-FCA are looking to sign a new four-year contract with the union and AFS shows the pitfalls in the negotiations. Find out how AFS can work for...

  36. August 2020 Sales Outlook

    AFS's Sam Fiorani breaks down the August 2020 sales outlook. Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]

  37. News - 2021 Ford Bronco

    Ford recently introduced the new 2021 Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Sport. AutoForecast Solutions own Sam Fiorani breaks down the details of what is known so far. Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani:...

  38. Renault and Nissan in a Post-Ghosn World

    After the departure of Carlos Ghosn, how will Renault and Nissan work together to stay a player in the global automotive market? AutoForecast Solutions own Sam Fiorani provides a detailed look into this topic. Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe:...

  39. News - Industry Summer Shutdown

    AutoForecast Solutions discusses the automotive industry plant shutdowns for the summer of 2020 in North America. Fiat Chrysler (FCA), Ford, General Motors (GM), and Toyota covered. Find out how AFS can help your business: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe…

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  40. News - Ford to cancel next-gen Edge

    AutoForecast Solutions reports the news that Ford Motor Company has cancelled the next-generation Ford Edge CDX777 planned for production in Canada. Find out how AFS can help your business: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani:...

  41. Covid and It's Affect on the Automotive Industry

    In a continued effort to provide critical information to the automotive community, AFS has created the AFS Vision podcast. Our focus it to provide thought-provoking content designed to help automotive stakeholders make better decisions to enhance their competitiveness. The team of AFS automotive...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

AFSVision powered by AutoForecast Solutions (AFS) is an automotive news and insight podcast. We will provide weekly looks into the world of automotive news and provide informative conversation about goings on in the industry.

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Produced by Joseph McCabe

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