AFSVision
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -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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90 Seconds with AFS - EV Market Shakeout
July 31, 2023 23:50 - 1 minute - 1.41 MBEarly 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 aren’t 20 million buyers just waiting for an affordable #tesla Improving production methods and lowering prices has become the latest step in the EV transition. Unanticipated snags at #generalmot...
90 Seconds with AFS - Rolls-Royce Spectre
July 10, 2023 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBFew 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 on their website, this is “the beginning of an era that will see the entire model portfolio electrified by 2030” and that the new Spectre is “setting a clear path toward the marque’s first all-electri...
90 Seconds with AFS - Internet Rumors
July 06, 2023 11:48 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBInternet 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 States, there aren’t many American automotive enthusiasts chomping at the bit to get their hands on a new Taurus. Sales of the last generation Taurus peaked just under 80,000 units in the U.S. in 2013, th...
90 Seconds with AFS - Internal Combustion Engine Future
June 19, 2023 16:40 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBObituaries 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 all greenhouse gases. Today’s EVs are practical for most everyday drivers leading governments to propose ICE bans. Laws limiting the use of ICE vehicles are on the rise. EV sales are growing year ove...
90 Seconds with AFS - May 2023 U.S., Canada, Mexico Light Vehicle Sales
June 12, 2023 19:09 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBMay 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 gains with only Toyota not improving by double-digits. While the month performed very well, the sales forecast for 2023 remains unchanged as the growing anxiety over interest rates and the rising pote...
90 Seconds with AFS - Lucid Motors
June 05, 2023 20:36 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBOriginally 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 automotive experience; a rare quality in the world of EV startups. Rather than finding an existing manufacturing space, Lucid constructed a new plant in Arizona, thousands of miles from the center of the U.S...
90 Seconds with AFS - North American Competitiveness
May 29, 2023 16:30 - 1 minute - 2.14 MBOn 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 effectively mandate a costly transition to electric cars and trucks.” Using the Biden Administration and EPA’s exaggerated numbers, the letter claimed “the proposal will require approximately 67 percent of ne...
90 Seconds with AFS - 2023 UAW and Unifor Contracts
May 22, 2023 15:35 - 1 minute - 2.12 MBRising 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 losing out. Unfortunately for those automakers, profits have been especially good in recent years, adding another support for raises to union members. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com...
90 Seconds - April 2023 Americas Light Vehicle Sales
May 15, 2023 13:19 - 1 minute - 2.16 MBLight 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 of the Mexican market rolled through April with nine straight months of double-digit growth pushing the AFS forecast up 1.19 million units this year. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/w...
90 Seconds with AFS: MG and its Global Expansion
May 08, 2023 19:42 - 1 minute - 2.19 MBAs 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 have languished. And then there was the state-owned SAIC, which is playing the long game. When BMW decided to sell the former Rover Group, local investors were there to keep the British automaker go...
90 Seconds with AFS: EVs and the Inflation Reduction Act
May 01, 2023 13:15 - 1 minute - 2.08 MBThe 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 manufacturers follow increasingly restrictive battery manufacturing rules so that customers can receive the tax credits for purchasing electric vehicles assembled in North America. For the YouTube vid...
90 Seconds with AFS - 2023 Shanghai Auto Show
April 24, 2023 14:36 - 1 minute - 2.08 MBWhile 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 backdrop for new global products. As important as China is to foreign automakers, the local brands are also looking outside of the country’s borders for new markets and expansion. Here are some of the highl...
90 Seconds with AFS - First Quarter North American Sales
April 18, 2023 18:00 - 1 minute - 2.08 MBAutoForecast 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: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
90 Seconds with AFS - Rivian
April 18, 2023 16:00 - 1 minute - 2.09 MBRivian 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 out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
90 Seconds with AFS - March 2023 Europe Sales
April 17, 2023 16:00 - 1 minute - 2.15 MBLight 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 McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
90 Seconds with AFS - US Sales February 2023
April 16, 2023 16:00 - 1 minute - 2.16 MBLight 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 AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
90 Seconds with AFS - Faraday Future
April 15, 2023 16:00 - 1 minute - 2.16 MBFaraday 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 Fiorani: [email protected]
90 Seconds with AFS - Canoo
April 14, 2023 16:00 - 1 minute - 2.08 MBElectric 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: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
90 Seconds with AFS - Canadian International Auto Show
April 13, 2023 16:00 - 1 minute - 2.09 MBElectric 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: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
90 Seconds with AFS - Jan 2023 North American Sales
April 12, 2023 16:00 - 1 minute - 2.08 MBLight 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: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
90 Seconds with AFS - New York International Auto Show 2023
April 11, 2023 17:13 - 1 minute - 2.08 MBAutoForecast 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5p_-5_K2YA Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
90 Seconds with AFS - Excess Capacity
April 11, 2023 15:07 - 1 minute - 2.08 MBExcess 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: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
Great Wall Motors
November 10, 2021 19:10 - 7 minutes - 5.32 MBGreat 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: [email protected]
Stellantis EV Day 2021
July 12, 2021 17:31 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MBSam 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhbqTScxkqA Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
Ford Plus Plan May 2021
June 01, 2021 18:39 - 8 minutes - 6.39 MBJim 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: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected]
Manufacturing semiconductor chips won't happen over night (BNN Interview)
April 14, 2021 14:22 - 7 minutes - 5.32 MBAFS 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: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/video/manufacturing-semiconductor-chips-won-t-happen-over-night-autoforecast-solutions-ceo~2172779 Our thanks to Amanda, and BNN Bloomberg for this opportunity to share our knowledge on the subject. Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolution...
News - Ford Assembly Plant Shutdown (WDRB Interview)
April 14, 2021 13:12 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBAFS 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 WDRB for this opportunity to share our knowledge on the subject. Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected]
Global Vehicle Disruption Analysis - March 2021
March 22, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.98 MBSupply 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJCSU3NihlA Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
The Current Wave of Electric Vehicles
January 18, 2021 20:57 - 8 minutes - 6.28 MBElectric 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_mj50HW09o Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolu...
Automotive Industry Outlook after Donald Trump
January 04, 2021 14:35 - 11 minutes - 7.6 MBWith 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 for passenger cars and light trucks be changed? What can we expect for the electric vehicle market in North America in the near term? For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyutgA5Av...
Stellantis, the merger between Fiat Chrysler and PSA
November 02, 2020 18:31 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MBWith 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 America, South America, and Europe? AutoForecast Solutions produced a white paper on the topic and here are the highlights. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnCKiBHSBuM&feature=yo...
Virtual Auto Show - September 2020
September 21, 2020 13:20 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MBWith 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC_1EcNQVqI&t=8s Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
GM and Honda Strategic Alliance
September 14, 2020 13:07 - 7 minutes - 5.78 MBAutoForecast 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: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
September 2020 Sales Outlook
September 09, 2020 13:57 - 7 minutes - 5.34 MBAFS'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]
2020 Unifor Negotiations
August 20, 2020 12:36 - 6 minutes - 4.79 MBAutoForecast 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 you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
August 2020 Sales Outlook
August 10, 2020 13:01 - 4 minutes - 3.07 MBAFS'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]
News - 2021 Ford Bronco
July 15, 2020 13:33 - 4 minutes - 3.59 MBFord 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: [email protected]
Renault and Nissan in a Post-Ghosn World
July 09, 2020 14:20 - 10 minutes - 7.96 MBAfter 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: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
News - Industry Summer Shutdown
June 23, 2020 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.66 MBAutoForecast 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: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
News - Ford to cancel next-gen Edge
June 23, 2020 13:17 - 2 minutes - 1.57 MBAutoForecast 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: [email protected]
Covid and It's Affect on the Automotive Industry
June 20, 2020 15:58 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn 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 industry experts will address the concerns pertinent to the current and future automotive landscape. Future content will include interaction between the AFS team and others in the industry; including...