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Tenth Annual Automotive Outlook Symposium

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago May 29-30, 2003, will host its eleventh annual Automotive Outlook Symposium at the Detroit Branch of the Chicago Fed. The day-and-a-half conference will focus on the long- and short-term forces shaping the vehicle industry.

 

The event includes a presentation by Chicago Fed Senior Economist William Strauss who will give the consensus outlook from Symposium participants.

05/29/03
12:00 PM
Welcome
Technology and Regulation: Meeting the Challenges of the Future

Co-sponsored by J. D. Power and Associates.


  • CAFE: A Solution in Search of a Problem—History, Economics, and Policy
    • Tom Walton, Director of Economic Policy, General Motors Corporation

  • Small Line Diesel Engines as Winning Commercial and Regulatory Strategy
    • Kevin McMahon, Partner, The Martec Group, Inc.

  • Consumer Demand for Alternative Powertrain Vehicles
    • Walter McManus, Executive Director of Global Forecasting Services, J. D. Power and Associates
05/30/03
9:00 AM
Morning Presentations

  • Consensus Economic Outlook
    • William Strauss, Senior Economist and Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

  • Heavy Truck Industry Outlook
    • Ken Vieth, Co-principal, Americas Commercial Transportation Research Company

  • Sales Outlook from the Dealers' Perspective
    • Paul Taylor, Chief Economist, National Automobile Dealers Association
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM
Afternoon Presentations

  • Suppliers' Perspective
    • James Meil, Manager - Economic Analysis, Eaton Corporation

  • Used Vehicle Outlook
    • Tom Kontos, Vice President, Industry Relations and Analytical Services, ADESA Corporation
3:00 PM
Adjournment

Background Information

Event Information
Date
05/29/03 - 05/30/03
Location

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago - Detroit Branch
1600 E Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48207

Event Contact
Ella Dukes
(312) 322-5757
E-Mail