{"id":2110,"date":"2019-03-27T16:36:34","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T21:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev-mhisolutionsmag.officialdirectory.com\/?p=2110"},"modified":"2019-06-19T16:21:23","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T21:21:23","slug":"industry-focus-automotive-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/index.php\/2019\/03\/27\/industry-focus-automotive-2\/","title":{"rendered":"INDUSTRY FOCUS: Automotive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dev-mhisolutionsmag.officialdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Auto_450x300.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2061\" src=\"http:\/\/dev-mhisolutionsmag.officialdirectory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Auto_450x300-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Auto_450x300-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Auto_450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Most breakthroughs in the automotive industry impact the material handling side of this industry, but some trends have a more direct impact\u2014such as sensors and self-driving options.<\/p>\n<p><em>* By Sandy Smith *<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There is no doubt that the automotive industry is shifting gears\u2014and quite dramatically.<\/p>\n<p>At year\u2019s end, a number of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) announced significant changes in their lineup, with some well-known models going by the wayside. Around the world, automakers like General Motors, Ford and Jaguar announced major cuts and layoffs. Even China\u2019s auto sector was under pressure, though there was speculation that the government would prop it up to fend off slowing sales.<\/p>\n<p>Closer to home, the changes have largely hit the sedan market with \u201cautomakers focusing on larger vehicles and away from small cars. We\u2019ve seen several OEMs reduce or eliminate car models from their lineups in favor of trucks and SUVs,\u201d said Steve Juckem, senior product manager for MHI member ORBIS Corporation.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with <em>Ward\u2019s Auto Intelligence<\/em>, TrueCar\u2019s Eric Lyman reported that current auto sales are heavily dominated by light pickups. \u201cThat trend will continue, built on the momentum of the new Chevy Silverado, Ram and GMC Sierra pickups, as well as the Chevy Blazer SUV and rumors about a new Ford Bronco that everyone seems to be waiting for. Those will continue to stoke the fire,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>That same demand is starting to shift into late-model used cars as well, Lyman said.<\/p>\n<p>Whether trucks are simply having a moment\u2014buoyed by lower gasoline prices\u2014or part of a wholesale shift to that type of vehicle, it is clear that the auto industry is in the midst of significant changes\u2014some of which trickle down to impact material handlers working in that sector.<\/p>\n<p>Before exploring these broader issues more in-depth, pause for a moment on gasoline. Prices have been low, in part by increased supply and decreased demand. But there are signs that oil prices might begin to rise in 2019, as OPEC tightens up production. Regardless, diesel prices are expected to move upward. By 2020, maritime fuel must drop the percentage of sulfur content in fuel from 3.5 percent to 0.5 percent.<\/p>\n<p>While following commodities pricing can be a challenge because of volatility and unpredictability, there are a few other slower-moving trends worth noting.<\/p>\n<p>While we\u2019re not at full-blown autonomous vehicles yet, each successive model continues to step along the way to self-driving. More and more cars are connected in new and interesting ways.<\/p>\n<p>At January\u2019s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), <em>Digital Trends<\/em> magazine noted that \u201cimportant car-related announcements were made by century-old automakers, tech giants, and game-changing startups no one has heard of before. Connectivity, autonomy and electrification reigned supreme once again, with varying degrees of realism and feasibility. While full driving autonomy remains years away, CES confirmed 2019 will be the year of in-car connectivity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhisolutions-digital.com\/mhiq\/0219_volume_7_issue_2\/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1475586#articleId1475586\"><em>Read More&#8230;<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most breakthroughs in the automotive industry impact the material handling side of this industry, but some trends have a more direct impact\u2014such as sensors and self-driving options. * By Sandy Smith * There is no doubt that the automotive industry is shifting gears\u2014and quite dramatically. 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