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AUGUST 2022 EDITION
EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE
EU is still the leader in car parts export, while industry in China is gaining ground

Can Britain really be an electric vehicle powerhouse?

Germany to reduce electric car subsidies in 2023

European car sales are at their lowest point since 1996 because of supply-chain issues and plummeting demand

Europe’s carmakers will still need suppliers to realise their electric dreams

A top European carmaker suggests the global chip shortage is easing
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
This Interview features Ryan Robinson, research leader supporting the global Automotive sector for Deloitte’s Consumer Industry Center at Deloitte LLP. His primary focus is creating engaging, actionable insights to deepen the conversation around key trends and issues occurring across the global automotive sector landscape.
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EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

EU: Commercial vehicle registrations: -20.3% first half of 2022; -22.5% in June

EU: Fuel types of new cars: battery electric 9.9%, hybrid 22.6% and petrol 38.5% market share in Q2 2022

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess unexpectedly steps down

Tesla Giga Berlin is aiming for 3k Model Y per week starting October: report

EU exports of motor vehicles

NIO plans European plant to power expansion

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MEXICO INDUSTRIAL MARKET TRENDS REPORTS - Q2 2022

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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
EU: VAT impact of movement of own goods across EU borders - impact of EC Sales Lists for VAT-exemption

North Carolina-U.K. trade agreement focuses on ‘priority’ sectors such as clean energy, EVs

Rotterdam Port’s Resilience Gets Tested in Global Cargo Crunch

Carriers Urged to Stick to Schedule as North Europe Port Volumes Fall

State of play in EU trade policy

‘Unprecedented urgency’ may have pushed India and the EU to revive trade talks after 9 years

China-Europe rail shipping growth slows as Ukraine war pushes companies back to the seas

There’s a battle over inflation-linked pay adding to European port contagion
RECORDED WEBINAR

LEVERAGING MEXICO TO REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON CHINESE AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIERS
Because of US/China tariffs, high logistics costs from Asia, Covid, power outages in China, growing Chinese costs and other reasons, automotive suppliers are diversifying their global supply chain and manufacturing into Mexico ...

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FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
Technology industry M&A deals total $2bn in Europe in June 2022

EU General Court Recognises Broad EU Jurisdiction over Deals that Don't Trigger Any Merger Control Filing Requirements

European Union: Looming VAT liabilities for chain transactions?

EMEA Leveraged Corporates Face Higher Stagflation Risks Than U.S. Peers

As import costs leap, Hungary to allow corporate tax payments in euros or dollars

UK PE deals highest in Europe; global M&A records strong 1st half

EU Puts Key Plank of ESG Rulebook on Hold Amid Infighting

UK: Overseas Entities Register impacts UK land ownership from 1 August 2022
GLOBAL M&A OPPORTUNITIES | DEALS AVAILABLE

FOR SALE:
  • USA: Plastic-Injection Molding Supplier
  • TURKEY: Plastics Auto Parts Manufacturing Supplier
  • TURKEY: Metal-Alloyed Spare Parts Production Company
  • ARGENTINA: Plastics Manufacturing Supplier
  • VIETNAM: Plastics Manufacturing Supplier
  • ASIA: Automotive and Components Supplier
  • ASIA: Industrial Equipment, Chemical, Agricultural Equipment Distributor
  • VIETNAM: Largest Truck Logistics Company
  • USA: Automated Production Material Handling Systems Manufacturer
  • INDIA: Machining Supplier

LOOKING TO BUY:
  • U.S. EV Motor or EV Motor Controller Supplier
  • Multinational Automotive OEM Spare Parts Manufacturers (Looking to Buy or Invest)
  • Machining or Ductile Iron Casting Company
  • Energy Storage, Automotive & Mobility Manufacturers
  • OEM Parts Manufacturer
  • Suspension & Steering System Manufacturer
  • Aluminum Auto Components & Assemblies Supplier

FINANCING | FUNDING SOURCES:
  • SPACs – Special Purpose Acquisition Company
  • Auto Suppliers | Companies Seeking to Invest
  • Founders & Start-ups Seeking Investment

To learn more about the above opportunities, contact Ron Hesse (RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com), or visit our International M&A and Funding Sources page here.
MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY
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EU to Open San Francisco Office to Advance Its Digital Regulation Agenda

The Future of Photonics in Europe: A Cautionary Tale and a Call to Action

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UK factory growth hits two year-low; oil drops; German retail sales in record fall – as it happened

ECB announced first interest rate hike in a decade

3 charts show Europe’s unprecedented natural gas crisis

How can European countries slash their gas consumption?

France Invests Over €5B in Semiconductors

United Kingdom: The Government unveils its critical minerals strategy
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
E-Mobility: How to Build a Talent Pool

Germany: The implementation of the EU Working Conditions Directive - How should employers prepare now?

The EU’s minimum wage directive explained

Number of non-EU migrants and expats reaches pre-pandemic levels

Expats rank the best and worst European countries in 2022 for careers, social life and healthcare

Remote Work Series, Part 3: How Does Remote Work Compare in Madrid and Portugal?

London Housing: demand outstrips supply

Poland, Czech Republic struggle to replace the Ukrainian workers

Spain: Labor-law news - Reform of Pension Plans and Funds

Switzerland: Home-office work of cross-border commuters - Extension of the current flexible social security system until 31 December 2022 but tax risks as from 1 July 2022
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EVENTS

RECORDED WEBINAR (recorded June 29, 2022): By Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Leveraging Mexico to Reduce Dependence on Chinese Automotive Suppliers"
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CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (August 17-18, 2022): By MexicoNow
"Mexico's Auto Industry Summit" in Leon, Mexico
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RECORDED WEBINAR (August 31, 2021): By INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR (February 8, 2022): By Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
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