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Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Suppliers Explained
A plain-language guide to the automotive supplier pyramid: what Tier 1 suppliers do, what sits in Tier 2 and Tier…
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Automotive Tariffs and Their Effect on Car Prices
A plain-English guide to the 25% U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles and parts: what they cover, which exceptions and offsets…
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OEMs in the Car Industry: What the Term Means
OEM usually means the maker of the complete vehicle, but suppliers, OE parts and aftermarket parts blur the label. Here…
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Inside the Multi-Year Process of Developing a New Car
Typical programs run about two and a half years from concept to launch, but the best finish in 24 months…
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How Vehicle Recalls Are Triggered and Handled
A plain guide to how a U.S. vehicle recall moves from a defect decision to an NHTSA filing, an owner…
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From Raw Materials to Showroom: The Automotive Supply Chain
Raw materials move through tiered suppliers to an assembly plant, then on to dealers and the aftermarket. Here is each…