Panel discussion about NAFTA and it's future as government negotiations approach. #internyazaki #CARMBS pic.twitter.com/TSyAD1Urfu

— Eric Mitchell (@E_Mitch3232) August 2, 2017

Autoline is partnering with Yazaki to offer a unique perspective of the 2017 CAR Management Briefing Seminars. During the week of CAR MBS, Yazaki interns will be posting their insights to Instagram and Twitter using #InternYazaki as well as Snapchat. We’ll be sharing some of the most interesting of those posts right here on Autoline.tv, so check back often. The opinions and reports from the intern correspondents are their own and do not reflect the editorial position of Autoline.

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In 1950, VW came out with the microvan, or Bulli, which became instantly popular and over time developed into a cultural icon. Now Volkswagen is reaching into the past to present its vision of the future. Matthias Erb explains VW’s plans for an electric and autonomous version of this van.

If autonomous and electric cars are going to be built in mass production numbers, then the supply chain must be developed to build them. But Magna believes that adoption of these vehicles will come far slower than some are predicting. Nonetheless, it’s laying the groundwork to get ready.

Larry Dominique: Cost of ownership, urbanization, and congestion are factors that led to growth of mobility services. #internyazaki #CARMBS

— Eric Mitchell (@E_Mitch3232) August 2, 2017

Autoline is partnering with Yazaki to offer a unique perspective of the 2017 CAR Management Briefing Seminars. During the week of CAR MBS, Yazaki interns will be posting their insights to Instagram and Twitter using #InternYazaki as well as Snapchat. We’ll be sharing some of the most interesting of those posts right here on Autoline.tv, so check back often. The opinions and reports from the intern correspondents are their own and do not reflect the editorial position of Autoline.

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Everyone talks about the cost of EV batteries coming down and how that will spur sales of electric cars. But will the charging infrastructure keep pace? Kregg Wiggins talks about the need to standardize charging systems on everything from the types of plugs being used to the adoption of inductive charging.

Welch: In 2005 9.5% of income needed for new vehicle purchase; in 2017, 12%. More and more consumers turning to loans #CARMBS #InternYazaki

— Timothy Kennedy (@TKO_Yazaki) August 1, 2017

Autoline is partnering with Yazaki to offer a unique perspective of the 2017 CAR Management Briefing Seminars. During the week of CAR MBS, Yazaki interns will be posting their insights to Instagram and Twitter using #InternYazaki as well as Snapchat. We’ll be sharing some of the most interesting of those posts right here on Autoline.tv, so check back often. The opinions and reports from the intern correspondents are their own and do not reflect the editorial position of Autoline.

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Forecasters like to project what car sales and production are going to be. But those numbers may not be specific enough or as forward-looking as suppliers need. Eric Fedewa talks about the kind of metrics that Eaton Vehicles monitors to better plan for the future.

26 years ago Peugeot left the American market, but parent group PSA recently made the decision to bring it back. It’s mapped out a 10-year plan that first starts with mobility services, called Free2Move. A unique aspect to the service is that it lets you get into vehicles from brands outside of PSA. But the ultimate goal is to once again sell vehicles in North America. North American President & CEO, Larry Dominique says he has a lot of work to do and are probably a few years away from that.

Steve Banfield compares ride share to Netflix. Buy a $40,000 car, or use it for $0.41/minute #CARMBS #InternYazaki

— Joe Alarcon (@JAlarconYaz) August 1, 2017

Autoline is partnering with Yazaki to offer a unique perspective of the 2017 CAR Management Briefing Seminars. During the week of CAR MBS, Yazaki interns will be posting their insights to Instagram and Twitter using #InternYazaki as well as Snapchat. We’ll be sharing some of the most interesting of those posts right here on Autoline.tv, so check back often. The opinions and reports from the intern correspondents are their own and do not reflect the editorial position of Autoline.

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Disruptive trends, like autonomy and ride-sharing will play a big role on the interior of the future. Seats and consoles will move so passengers can look at and speak to one another. Storage will be key. If the vehicle is in autonomous mode, you’re not going to want to reach into the trunk to get an item. Surfaces will not only need to be functional, but also smart and interactive. Han Hendriks of Yanfeng Interiors believes the interior will be the #1 purchasing decision in the future.