Automotive Industry Navigates a Changing Economy
By Dr. Chris Kuehl | July 29, 2026
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The state of the economy affects the state of vehicle sales. It was only a few weeks ago that the data from GDPNow was trending very satisfactorily. The estimate was for Q2 growth as high as 4.0% at points. Even the Blue Chip forecasters (who are usually cautious) were suggesting that 3.5% was likely. Suddenly […]
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Dr. Chris Kuehl
Chris is the managing director of Armada Corporate Intelligence. Armada’s mission is to combine the traditions of corporate and competitive intelligence with strategic and tactical planning to provide clients with a clear view of the world they exist in and what they can do to advance their goals. Major clients include YRC Freight, TranSystems, Kansas City Southern Railroad, C-Biz, and others. Chris Kuehl serves as economic analyst for the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International® (FMA). One of his major roles at FMA is writing an economic e-newsletter titled Fabrinomics®, specifically designed to aid business decision-making by management and shop owners in the metal forming and fabricating industry. Chris also conducts workshops for FMA at major conferences and trade shows.
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