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April 2021 edition

U.S. & CANADA AUTOMOTIVE
GM President Reuss says chip shortage is 'worst' auto supply issue ever as sale prices rise

The Apple Car Is Still in the Works (Here’s the Word on the Street)

US: Georgia poised to seize big role in electric vehicle industry

South Korean EV Battery Companies Increasing Presence in U.S. Market

U.S. auto dealers are winners as chip shortage lifts vehicle profits

Chip Shortage Could Cut US Vehicle Production by More than a Million, AAI Warns

Canadian Auto Industry Shows Signs Of Recovery As Sales Mount In Q1

Canada Could Become A Superpower In The Global Battery Market
"INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK"
The latest Audio Interview features Alejandro Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez is Principal and Country Manager in Mexico with Plante Moran, and is based in Monterrey, Mexico. He helps clients explore, establish, startup, and operate business ventures in Mexico and Latin America, and mainly advises manufacturing & distribution companies that range in size from privately held middle-market businesses looking to complete their first international venture to multinational corporations with global operations. Specializes in automotive, supply chain & operations, global expansion, manufacturing and more.
Listen to Alejandro Rodriguez Interview here
U.S. & CANADA AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...

Report: Michigan's mobility industry supported 1 in every 5 jobs in 2019

With Biden as an Ally, United Auto Workers Union Prepares to Fight for EV Jobs

North American recreational vehicle shipments surge in Q1

Ontario Invests in Automotive Sector

CarGurus Study Finds Over Half of Canadian Car Owners Plan to Invest in Electric Vehicles in the Next Ten Years

Virus Surge Slows Ram Truck Plant
U.S. Needs a National Industrial Strategy

Auto-Recall Attention Turns to Integrated Electronics
Red Lights Surround the Electricity Reform

Challenges of the Supply Chain in 2021

Informality, Outsourcing and PTU Talks Rattle Mexico’s Employment Landscape
GM Customer Care And Aftersales Announces Rebranding Campaign

EVgo Opens New Lab In Southern California
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
This Interview features Todd Sutherland, Director of Research Tax Credit Practice for UHY U.S. Mr. Sutherland has over 20 years of accounting experience across a wide industry spectrum. He specializes in helping clients claim research and development tax credits, and defending research and development tax credit claims under IRS examination.
Listen to Todd Sutherland Interview here
This Interview features Leslie Alan Glick, co-chair of the Butzel Long International Trade and Customs Specialty team. He is a specialist in international trade and customs for over 30 years, and is the author of 5 books on international trade and customs topics, including NAFTA and USMCA.
Listen to Leslie A. Glick Interview here
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MEXICO MANUFACTURING & MEXICO INDUSTRIAL PARKS
INTERMEX AT A GLANCE
Intermex provides the competitive edge for success and profitability of your operations in Mexico.

About Intermex
  • Intermex has been part of the success of over 200 multi-national companies manufacturing in Mexico. The process of combining foreign capital and technology with Mexican labor, industrial facilities, and our community, has been the core value of Intermex for over 40 years.
  • Our integrity and commitment to service are reflected in the structure of our Company and the different solutions we offer.
  • To learn more about Manufacturing in Mexico, or find an available industrial property, or join the Shelter program, please visit here.


"Doing Business in Mexico", download report here.
SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

‘Just so big’: China’s outsize role in trade at Texas border crossings

US Court Questions Whether Importers Can Rely on “First Sale” Rule on Imports of Goods from China or Other Nonmarket Economies

Regional Report: Southeast Ports Expand Capacity

Higher Shipping Costs Are Here to Stay, Sparking Price Increases

Canadian consultant appointed to Mexican plan for $3.3bn North American logistics corridor

Prologis CEO Says Business Demand Is Strongest of His Career

Canada May Run Out of Warehouse Space This Year

March U.S.-bound imports set a new record, reports Panjiva
OEMs & SUPPLIERS: VISIBILITY INTO YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN & OPERATIONS
Tada Cognitive Solutions for OEMs and Suppliers

With product demand changes OEMs and suppliers both need a system to address supply chain constraints, visibility, collaboration across multiple levels of suppliers and assurance of supply from the globally sourced supply base. OEMs and Suppliers have been using the following solutions from Tada to gain market share, operate profitably, effectively plan for risks and introduce new designs and upgrades on an aggressive timeline:

To learn more about Tada, download case studies below or sign up for online demo, please visit here.
Demand Navigator – download here

Supplier Readiness – download here

Material Availability – download here

Digital Command Center – download here

Multi-Tier – download here
MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY

Apple commits $430 billion in US investments over five years

As Biden works to fix chips shortage, Intel promises help for automakers

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Call for Priority Vaccination of Essential Manufacturing Workers in Ontario

Ensuring the Continued Resiliency of US Manufacturing

Federal budget: A lot at stake for the Canadian manufacturing sector

Survey: Economists Optimistic About U.S. Growth

Canada's economy grows for ninth month as pandemic recovery takes hold
GLOBAL M&A, JOINT VENTURES, FUNDING

FOR SALE:
  • China Rubber Spare Parts Automotive Manufacturer
  • U.S. Auto Spare Parts Supplier
  • India Automotive Supplier
  • U.S. Automated Production Material Handling Systems Manufacturer
  • India Machining Supplier
  • Czech Republic Aircraft Manufacturer

LOOKING TO BUY:
  • Energy Storage, Automotive & Mobility Manufacturers
  • OEM Parts Manufacturer
  • Suspension & Steering System Manufacturer
  • Aluminum Auto Components & Assemblies Supplier

LOOKING FOR JV / TECH PARTNER:
  • India Automotive Tier 1 (seat maker)
  • India Automotive Tier 1 (electronics)

To learn more about the above opportunities, visit our International M&A, JVs/Tech Partners and Investment page here.
FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

These six patents may shed light on the possible key features of Apple's car — from concealed touch controls to holographic images

The state of US mid-market mergers & acquisitions

U.S. Effective Corporate Tax Rate Is Right in Line With Its OECD Peers

Canadian Budget Proposes New Cross-border Interest Deductibility Limit

Leveraging E/AV Patent Portfolios During a Pandemic

U.S. bankruptcies increased in March in sign backlog may be clearing: Epiq AACER

Canada to likely benefit from U.S. support for global minimum corporate tax: experts
GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest OnDemand Seminar, “The Future of Global Healthcare: Post Covid-19” features Allen C. Koski. Mr. Koski is President of Insured Nomads, the first insurtech in global benefits. Previously Allen was a Senior Vice President at United Healthcare Global and prior to that instrumental in the growth and development of Cigna Global in roles that ranged across sales and sales leadership.

To watch Webinar, visit here.
Listen to Allen Koski Interview here
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

US: Employers May Encourage Employees to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine, But Requiring It Raises Issues

New York Enacts COVID-19 Vaccination Leave Law

10 Best States for Working Remotely

Canada Looks to Immigration to Boost Economic Recovery

More H-2B Visas To Be Released, DHS Announces

US employment growth picks up, but hiring remains a challenge: Beige Book

Canada adds 303,100 jobs in March, unemployment rate now at 7.5%
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE & SECURITY
International insurance for the remote worker, traveler and expat now available for the automotive industry worldwide (family members included)

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Insurance options for automotive industry professionals (and their families), OEMs, suppliers and related companies: Health | Travel | Group | Tailored | Life | Disability.

Get a Quote or Purchase Insurance or learn more, visit Insured Nomads here now.
EVENTS

WEBINAR (recorded December 10, 2020): By MexicoNow
"Mexico’s Heavy Vehicles Industry Outlook 2020 - 2025"
To watch video webinar, visit here.

VIRTUAL EXPO (April 26-29): By Uludag Turkey Automotive Industry Exporters' Association (OIB)
"Auto Expo Turkey 2021"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

WEBINAR (May 17-21): By WardsAuto + TU Automotive
"The Intersection of Smart Vehicle Architecture & Connectivity"
To learn more or to register, visit here.


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