AFSVision

By AutoForecast Solutions

What's AFSVision about?

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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AFSVision episodes:

07.31.2023
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...
07.10.2023
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...
07.06.2023
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...
06.19.2023
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...
06.12.2023
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...
06.05.2023
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...
05.29.2023
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...
05.22.2023
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...
05.15.2023
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...
05.08.2023
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...
05.01.2023
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...
04.24.2023
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...
04.18.2023
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: [email protected] Sam Fiorani: [email protected]
04.18.2023
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. ...
04.17.2023
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...
04.16.2023
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 AFS...
04.15.2023
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 Fiorani: [email protected]
04.14.2023
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: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe...
04.13.2023
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...
04.12.2023
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...
04.11.2023
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...
04.11.2023
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: [email protected]...
11.10.2021
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]...
07.12.2021
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...
06.01.2021
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...
04.14.2021
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: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/video/manufacturing-semiconductor-chips-won-t-happen-over-night-autoforecast-solutions-ceo~2172779 Our thanks to Amanda,...
04.14.2021
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...
03.22.2021
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:...
01.18.2021
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...
01.04.2021
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...
11.02.2020
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...
09.21.2020
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...
09.14.2020
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...
09.09.2020
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]
08.20.2020
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...
08.10.2020
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]
07.15.2020
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:...
07.09.2020
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...
06.23.2020
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...
06.23.2020
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...
06.20.2020
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...

What's AFSVision about?

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AFSVision episodes:

90 Seconds with AFS - EV Market Shakeout

90 Seconds with AFS - Rolls-Royce Spectre

90 Seconds with AFS - Internet Rumors

90 Seconds with AFS - Internal Combustion Engine Future

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

90 Seconds with AFS - Lucid Motors

90 Seconds with AFS - North American Competitiveness

90 Seconds with AFS - 2023 UAW and Unifor Contracts

90 Seconds - April 2023 Americas Light Vehicle Sales

90 Seconds with AFS: MG and its Global Expansion

90 Seconds with AFS: EVs and the Inflation Reduction Act

90 Seconds with AFS - 2023 Shanghai Auto Show

90 Seconds with AFS - First Quarter North American Sales

90 Seconds with AFS - Rivian

90 Seconds with AFS - March 2023 Europe Sales

90 Seconds with AFS - US Sales February 2023

90 Seconds with AFS - Faraday Future

90 Seconds with AFS - Canoo

90 Seconds with AFS - Canadian International Auto Show

90 Seconds with AFS - Jan 2023 North American Sales

90 Seconds with AFS - New York International Auto Show 2023

90 Seconds with AFS - Excess Capacity

Great Wall Motors

Stellantis EV Day 2021

Ford Plus Plan May 2021

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

News - Ford Assembly Plant Shutdown (WDRB Interview)

Global Vehicle Disruption Analysis - March 2021

The Current Wave of Electric Vehicles

Automotive Industry Outlook after Donald Trump

Stellantis, the merger between Fiat Chrysler and PSA

Virtual Auto Show - September 2020

GM and Honda Strategic Alliance

September 2020 Sales Outlook

2020 Unifor Negotiations

August 2020 Sales Outlook

News - 2021 Ford Bronco

Renault and Nissan in a Post-Ghosn World

News - Industry Summer Shutdown

News - Ford to cancel next-gen Edge

Covid and It's Affect on the Automotive Industry