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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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    • Apr 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 8m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    90 Seconds with AFS - New York International Auto Show 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 1:31


    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 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5p_-5_K2YA Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com

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    90 Seconds with AFS - Excess Capacity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 1:31


    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: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com

    Great Wall Motors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 7:07


    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: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com    

    Stellantis EV Day 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 10:35


    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 the world. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhbqTScxkqA Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com        

    Ford Plus Plan May 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 8:01


    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 interacts with its customers. Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 7:06


    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, and BNN Bloomberg for this opportunity to share our knowledge on the subject. Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com

    News - Ford Assembly Plant Shutdown (WDRB Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 20:53


    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 so many Ford shutdowns? | In-depth | wdrb.com Our thanks to Chris, and WDRB for this opportunity to share our knowledge on the subject. Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com

    Global Vehicle Disruption Analysis - March 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 8:10


    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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJCSU3NihlA Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com  

    The Current Wave of Electric Vehicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 8:58


    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 in the market developments. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_mj50HW09o Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com  

    Automotive Industry Outlook after Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 11:17


    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 since 2016? How will emissions regulations for passenger cars and light trucks be changed? What can we expect for the electric vehicle market in North America in the near term? For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyutgA5AvQA&t=23s Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com  

    Stellantis, the merger between Fiat Chrysler and PSA

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 13:10


    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 world, where does that leave plants in North America, South America, and Europe? AutoForecast Solutions produced a white paper on the topic and here are the highlights. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnCKiBHSBuM&feature=youtu.be Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com  

    Virtual Auto Show - September 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 9:22


    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 September 2020. For the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC_1EcNQVqI&t=8s Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com  

    GM and Honda Strategic Alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 7:40


    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 Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com

    September 2020 Sales Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 7:06


    AFS's Sam Fiorani breaks down the September 2020 sales outlook. Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com  

    2020 Unifor Negotiations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 6:14


    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 negotiations. Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com  

    August 2020 Sales Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 4:23


    AFS's Sam Fiorani breaks down the August 2020 sales outlook. Find out how AFS can work for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com  

    News - 2021 Ford Bronco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 4:45


    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: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com

    Renault and Nissan in a Post-Ghosn World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 10:26


    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 for you: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com

    News - Industry Summer Shutdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 3:44


    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 business: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com

    News - Ford to cancel next-gen Edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 2:01


    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: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com

    Covid and It's Affect on the Automotive Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 30:29


    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 of AFS automotive industry experts will address the concerns pertinent to the current and future automotive landscape. Future content will include interaction between the AFS team and others in the industry; including a Q&A section focused on questions submitted by you. We welcome your feedback on how to constantly improve our services and we look forward to you input. Stay tuned! In the podcast, Joe McCabe, President & CEO and Sam Fiorani, VP of Global Vehicle Forecasting, discuss the issues shaping today’s global automotive space. Topics discussed include: The impact of COVID on the automotive outlook; short- and long-term Production, demand, sales, stakeholder involvement, risks & opportunities The importance of a successful supply chain - Disruption: the new norm and the restart imperative COVID 2.0: preparing for a second wave and how it reshapes the industry The rebirth of key marque brands in North America Find out how we can help: www.autoforecastsolutions.com Joe McCabe: jmccabe@autoforecastsolutions.com Sam Fiorani: sfiorani@autoforecastsolutions.com

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