Steve Schmith

In March 2020, the Automotive News Data Center surveyed more than 300 dealers in the U.S. and Canada to understand how they are responding to the fight against COVID-19 and gain perspective on the impact to their businesses and the automotive industry. In this special report, we delve deeper into dealers' responses to the survey and share insight into what dealers are doing to drive revenue, their perspectives on the effectiveness of government action in response to the coronavirus, and… Show more

In March 2020, the Automotive News Data Center surveyed more than 300 dealers in the U.S. and Canada to understand how they are responding to the fight against COVID-19 and gain perspective on the impact to their businesses and the automotive industry. In this special report, we delve deeper into dealers' responses to the survey and share insight into what dealers are doing to drive revenue, their perspectives on the effectiveness of government action in response to the coronavirus, and dealers’ outlook on getting back to business and challenges that may slow the rebound. Show less

In this interview, GM’s Kevin Tierney speaks about how the company is engaging its ecosystem on cybersecurity, navigating global regulatory environments, and how the industry is preparing to meet the host of potential cyber challenges.

In this interview, GM’s Jeff Massimilla speaks about what the company is doing to protect its operations, vehicles, and consumers from cyber threats, and how the industry is moving forward in its pursuit of cyber safety.

The Duke of Richmond, founder of the Nucleus event, speaks with Deloitte’s US and Global Automotive practice leaders about the Goodwood Festival of Speed and why artificial intelligence is the theme of this year’s event.

Advancements in technology are affecting nearly every aspect of our lives, and transportation is no exception. Advancements in powertrain and battery, safety and connected and autonomous technologies are paving the way for a future of mobility that will likely include shared fleets of autonomous vehicles and flying cars, and will profoundly alter the customer experience. The article identifies several key trends for the future of mobility enabled by emerging technologies over the next 20-50… Show more

Advancements in technology are affecting nearly every aspect of our lives, and transportation is no exception. Advancements in powertrain and battery, safety and connected and autonomous technologies are paving the way for a future of mobility that will likely include shared fleets of autonomous vehicles and flying cars, and will profoundly alter the customer experience. The article identifies several key trends for the future of mobility enabled by emerging technologies over the next 20-50 years. Show less

A driverless future beckons car companies to build the most effective and efficient autonomous cars. GM’s Mandi Damman speaks about creating environment-friendly autonomous cars, integrating cross-functional teams to succeed together, and what it means to be a woman in the automotive ecosystem.

Led Deloitte Consulting's collaboration with AIAG to author this important report that discusses ensuring quality standards and procedures grow with industry needs. It is a critical point of discussion for OEMs and suppliers today. AIAG’s Quality 2020 report, developed in collaboration with Deloitte Consulting, shares the findings of a recent, groundbreaking industry quality survey. By understanding the results, AIAG, its members, and industry stakeholders are pursuing solutions that can be… Show more

Led Deloitte Consulting's collaboration with AIAG to author this important report that discusses ensuring quality standards and procedures grow with industry needs. It is a critical point of discussion for OEMs and suppliers today. AIAG’s Quality 2020 report, developed in collaboration with Deloitte Consulting, shares the findings of a recent, groundbreaking industry quality survey. By understanding the results, AIAG, its members, and industry stakeholders are pursuing solutions that can be implemented and measured by 2020 to address the top five issues . The report includes survey results, statistics, and other important information to give you the most up to date details on the current state of quality. Show less

Does Gen Y want the keys to the car? The results of an extensive study paint a complex mosaic of opportunities and challenges for automakers, with a large and powerful consumer segment more willing than prior generations to forego vehicle ownership altogether.

The 2013 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, a collaboration between Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited and The U.S. Council on Competitiveness, is based on data gathered from more than 550 CEOs and senior manufacturing leaders. The study examines the highly complex forces driving the future of manufacturing and many of the structural changes reshaping the global economy.

Based on interviews with more than 30 American manufacturing CEOs, this report captures a number of perspectives and recommendations executives believe are critical to improving U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.

The second installment in the Ignite series, this report is based on interviews with university presidents and America’s national laboratory directors and builds on the perspectives and recommendations by the CEOs participating in Ignite 1.0.

The third and final installment in the Ignite series, this report is based on interviews with a dozen leaders of America’s labor unions.

The Future of Manufacturing report identified a number of factors that will shape the future of competition between countries and companies. Three areas rose to the top as the most critical: human capital and talent development; innovation and technology advancement; and strategic use of public policy emphasizing collaboration between policy-makers and business leaders. This series of Manufacturing for Growth reports addresses these key competitive factors and defines
ways to drive economic… Show more

The Future of Manufacturing report identified a number of factors that will shape the future of competition between countries and companies. Three areas rose to the top as the most critical: human capital and talent development; innovation and technology advancement; and strategic use of public policy emphasizing collaboration between policy-makers and business leaders. This series of Manufacturing for Growth reports addresses these key competitive factors and defines
ways to drive economic growth and high-value job creation through manufacturing industry sectors. Show less

Many Americans take a dim view of the U.S. manufacturing sector’s current health and future prospects. Yet new pathways to manufacturing opportunity in America are both available and achievable. Public policies that support these directions - by encouraging advanced technologies and innovation, enhancing talent, and reforming taxes and regulations - can help the United States regain its global lead in manufacturing for many years to come. What are American citizens and business, labor, academic… Show more

Many Americans take a dim view of the U.S. manufacturing sector’s current health and future prospects. Yet new pathways to manufacturing opportunity in America are both available and achievable. Public policies that support these directions - by encouraging advanced technologies and innovation, enhancing talent, and reforming taxes and regulations - can help the United States regain its global lead in manufacturing for many years to come. What are American citizens and business, labor, academic and science leaders saying about manufacturing in the United States and how it can be improved? Find out in this report Show less

To investigate how globalization will continue to shape manufacturing, the World Economic Forum’s Mobility Industries team in January 2011 initiated the “Future of Manufacturing” project to address how the global manufacturing ecosystem is evolving. The project team, made up of manufacturing industry experts from the World Economic Forum and Deloitte LLP, explored the pivotal drivers of change, today and in the future, in order to generate insights and a platform for informed dialogue between… Show more

To investigate how globalization will continue to shape manufacturing, the World Economic Forum’s Mobility Industries team in January 2011 initiated the “Future of Manufacturing” project to address how the global manufacturing ecosystem is evolving. The project team, made up of manufacturing industry experts from the World Economic Forum and Deloitte LLP, explored the pivotal drivers of change, today and in the future, in order to generate insights and a platform for informed dialogue between senior business leaders and policymakers. Show less