Supply chain constraints inside the global auto ecosystem have dampened overall sales as producers struggle to keep up with demand until advanced microchip production ramps up. Lack of inventory and access to sophisticated technology that consumers demand in new automobiles will almost certainly ... READ MORE >
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CHART OF THE DAY: Auto inventory slump may be sign of upcoming sales strength
Auto sales have accelerated over the past three months, with July U.S. new vehicle sales hitting their highest point since mid-January, according to data compiled by Ward’s Automotive Group. This has resulted in historically low inventory levels at dealer lots across the United States, with 371,000 unsold ... READ MORE >
As cars become increasingly connected, the prevalence of autonomous vehicles will grow
In recent years, auto companies have developed more technologies that enable autonomy for their vehicles. As the number of sensors and technologies in cars has increased, so too has the amount of data available for machine learning algorithms to harness for potential innovation. These data points are ... READ MORE >
SCOTUS rejects challenge to administration’s steel tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a case seeking to deny the administration's power to impose more than $4 billion in steel tariffs, turning away an appeal that challenged its use of national security as the legal justification for the United States' trade agenda. The appeal, led by a ... READ MORE >