The group's research areas include automotive business, markets, economic contributions, investments, plants, products, people, and communities.
A significant effort continues to support improving the performance of vehicle development through research in manufacturing systems, tooling, and new technologies of car and light-truck bodies.
Research is directed at reducing new vehicle development costs and lead time while improving product quality.
Recent efforts have been aimed at technology assessment to support improved fuel economy through advanced powertrains and vehicle mass reduction.
[citation needed] The Transportation Systems Analysis group is concerned with the broad context within which motor vehicles are operated.