Hi Colleague,

With automakers embracing and investing in mobility services, including hailing and sharing ventures, will vehicle ownership become a thing of the past?

General Motors and Maven.
Ford and Chariot. Volkswagen and Gett. Daimler and Car2Go.
Toyota and Getaround.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg of automakers’ efforts to embrace and invest in new-mobility services, which encapsulate ride-hailing, ride-sharing (also known as carpooling), car-sharing and, in the case of Ford, even bike-sharing endeavors.

But are these efforts destined to help or hurt automakers’ core business of selling vehicles to those who choose to own them? And do people really want to share or hail instead of own? It depends on whose crystal ball you’re staring into.

WardsAuto Senior Editor Christie Schweinsberg will explore the implications of automakers diving into new-mobility concepts at the WardsAuto Outlook Conference on June 6 in Birmingham, MI.  She'll be joined by her colleagues sharing the latest WardsAuto industry forecasts, as well as insights on vehicle autonomy, revolutions in retail, and more.  Sign up today to claim your spot (early registration discount of $75 expires May 5!)


Top Benefits of Attending WardsAuto Outlook:

• Valuable insights to help you chart your organization's course.
  
  
• Networking with your auto industry peers and a chance to make new connections at automotive OEMs and suppliers.
  
  
• Face time with WardsAuto analysts, allowing you to pick our brains on issues that matter most to your organization.
  
  
• Slides and videos of each presentation posted for you to view after the event -- even if you can't attend in person, you'll still get all the content.
  
  
• PLUS: our registrants get free breakfast and parking at Birmingham's exclusive Townsend Hotel.

FULL AGENDA

LONG-TERM NORTH AMERICAN SALES FORECAST:  In-depth detail on our outlook for sales volumes in North America through 2024. Presented by Haig Stoddard, WardsAuto Senior Industry Analyst.

AUTONOMY: We examine the current state of autonomous technologies, with an eye on the landscape, including government regulations, consumer acceptance, safety and insurance implications, and other issues surrounding autonomy. Presented by WardsAuto Senior Industry Analyst Denis Ulicny.

MOBILITY: OEMs are making major plays in the world of new mobility, with attention-grabbing investments and strategies that anticipate changing transportation needs in the decades to come.  Presented by WardsAuto Senior Editor Christie Schweinsberg.

TECHNOLOGY CHANGES IN RETAIL: From virtual reality test drives to software helping customers build to order, dealers are rolling out new innovations to meet demands of tech-savvy buyers. WardsAuto Senior Editor Steve Finlay will share the latest retail technologies and how dealerships of the future will look and operate.

WARDSAUTO BAROMETER: Latest industry forecasts, including automaker score cards. Presented by Haig Stoddard, WardsAuto Senior Industry Analyst.

Q&A SESSION: We'll address your comments and questions on all topics discussed. Moderated by John Sousanis, WardsAuto Managing Director.