Michigan Business Network

Chris Holman welcomes Elizabeth Krear, new President and Chief Executive Officer, CAR, Center for Automotive Research, Ann Arbor, MI About CAR & Elizabeth Elizabeth, for those who may not be familiar, can you start by telling us a little about the Center for Automotive Research and its mission? Tell us a bit about your career and what drew you to CAR? About MBS 2025 CAR’s flagship event, the Management Briefing Seminars, is celebrating its 60th year in 2025. What makes this year special? You’re moving MBS to Detroit and hosting it at Michigan Central Station. Why was that location chosen, and what does it symbolize for the industry? What is the theme for MBS 2025, and why is it timely for the industry right now? On Industry Trends & CAR Research CAR recently released the quarterly update to its Book of Deals. Can you explain what that is and what trends it’s revealing about automotive investment in North America? What challenges do you think the industry will be talking about most at MBS this year?