‘Speed dating’ event connects auto suppliers, makers

Amid tariff costs, a ‘speed dating’ event helps connect Southern auto suppliers, makers. For 13 years, the Southern Automotive Conference has held this matchmaking event to help kindle sparks between manufacturers and suppliers in the South’s booming auto industry with a speed dating spin. U.S. companies get the full attention of household names like Hyundai and Mazda to pitch them on a partnership — at least until the buzzer signals them to move on to the next “date.”