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The Briefing keeps consultants ahead by unpacking essential trends and emerging questions they can answer through market research.

On this week’s issue: The Biden administration imposed new tariffs on Chinese imports, targeting electric vehicles. Researchers are exploring infrastructure for self-driving cars, but safety remains a challenge. Tesla laid off hundreds of employees, including top executives and Supercharger staff. As the EV market cools, manufacturers seek to boost sales. Investigations revealed automakers shared car location data with police.

The Briefing keeps consultants ahead by unpacking essential trends and emerging questions they can answer through market research.

On this week’s issue: Cars are reportedly sharing data via in-vehicle apps. Startups are tackling the barrier of inconvenient EV charging. Chinese automakers face tighter import regulations as they seek global expansion. Safety concerns persist for autonomous vehicles despite their growing popularity. The RV market thrives with new high-tech models and innovative travel concepts.

The Briefing keeps consultants ahead by unpacking essential trends and emerging questions they can answer through market research.

On this week’s issue: California's strict emissions and EV laws are influencing other states. Although the Baltimore bridge collapse is causing short-term auto supply chain issues, it isn't expected to cause long-term delays. Despite a broader EV market slowdown, automakers are focusing on electric trucks. In the UK, lawmakers are investigating vehicle headlight brightness for safety. Meanwhile, Tesla is making major changes due to poor sales and lawsuits.