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December 2020 edition
EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE
Zero-emission vehicles: European Commission ambitions far removed from today’s reality, says ACEA

EU to target 30 million electric cars by 2030

Safety As The #1 Priority For Semi-Autonomous Vehicles Requires A Reform Of European Regulations

Ongoing COVID Sales Uncertainty in Europe, While Focus Turns to Opportunity for Green Recovery in the European Auto Industry

EU seeks competitive edge from green batteries

EU: Data for Road Safety moves from ‘Proof of Concept’ to long-term deployment

10 Electric Vehicles That Could Cross 100,000 Annual Sales In Europe
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INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio Interview features Andrew Jernigan, CEO and Founder of Insured Nomads, and brings rich experience as a travel risk management and insurance professional to cross-border enterprise. He is passionately driven to see insurance and technology advance the levels of service for the international assignee within the corporate environment. Married, with three children he has spent many years living in numerous countries and worked across five continents. In 2015 he was the recipient of the Pollock Scholar Award from Families in Global Transition.
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EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...

EU launches futuristic 2050 vision for vehicles, mobility

Can China’s Most Popular EV Conquer Europe?

British car parts maker prepares to move to Europe

BMW moves engine production out of Germany as plants there go electric

Tesla's Elon Musk: Why our new model could be a Europe-designed hatchback

Tesla: German court halts factory plan over snake and lizard habitats

BYD delivers 246 eBuses to Keolis in Europe’s largest ever electric bus order
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OUR MEDIA PARTNER:

UK’s First Gigafactory Planned for 2023 Battery Production
https://www.tu-auto.com/uks-first-gigafactory-planned-for-2023-battery-production/

Toyota Rolls Out Mobility Service Across Europe
https://www.tu-auto.com/toyota-rolls-out-mobility-service-across-europe/

Moscow Takes Punt on State-Run Car-Sharing
https://www.tu-auto.com/moscow-takes-punt-on-state-run-car-sharing/
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
This Interview features John Jalovec, CIO Partner with Fortium Partners. He has served as CIO or as an Executive Technology Leader at major Industrial companies that include General Motors, Delphi Automotive, Honeywell, Magna International, Pirelli Corporation, Babcock & Wilcox, and Avery Dennison. He successfully led global business transformations in excess of $500 million, including the $30 billion business carve-out of Delphi Automotive from GM (a Board driven initiative), cited as a best practice case study by Harvard Business Review.
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This Audio Interview features Mirko Woitzik, Manager EMEA, Risk Intelligence at DHL – Resilience360, and based in Germany. He is also the author of the report on ‘research showing the impact of COVID-19 on EMEA Automotive Industry.
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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
UK: Honda halts production at Swindon plant over supply chain issues

China Fast Replacing Europe In Global Supply Chain

Japan trade deal is a win for UK car and rail manufacturing

European transport’s green drive on the starting line

Recorded Webinar: Hot Topics in US, EU, Russian Trade Sanctions and Export Controls

‘Distrust’ of Brazil stalling EU-Mercosur trade deal: official

Europe: Port of Hamburg CEO underscores importance of cyber-security

EU Sanctions Explained
BREXIT - LATEST
Brexit: UK car production 'could halt early next year' if EU trade talks fail, union warns

Deal or no deal: where is Brexit heading?

Global contagion? Analysts predict what a no-deal Brexit could mean for markets

Brexit: UK eyes closer trade ties with Southeast Asia, Pacific nations

Long queues at French and UK ports as Brexit deadline looms

CANZUK — Could it be Britain's new EU?

Brexit: Is Nissan really closing its Sunderland plant?

'No Deal' Brexit Checklist: Key Implications for Business

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Free Trial: "Duty Explorer" - A Simple App to Determine 301 Tariffs from China and the EU

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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY
Further manufacturing strength as Germany closes down further

Germany, France, 11 other EU countries team up for semiconductor push

The tipping point for European high-tech: catch up or lose out

Germany likely to avert second recession despite new lockdown - minister

Can EU economies grow enough to repay the increasing debt?

European steel review, Part 1: Central, Eastern Europe offer mixed picture

EU rights watchdog warns of pitfalls in use of AI

GLOBAL MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

CHINA COMPANY FOR SALE:
A U.S.-based precision machining company is looking to sell their CNC machining operation in China with revenues of $12,000,000 and EBITDA $2.5 million.

LOOKING TO BUY COMPANY:
A Global Automotive Parts Manufacturer is looking to purchase a Manufacturer of Aluminum Automotive Components and Assemblies with an EBITDA between $1 and $5 Million.


To learn more about the above opportunties, contact Ron Hesse - RHesse@GlobalAutoIndustry.com

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FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
Radar Specialist: German Government Prohibits Takeover by Chinese Investor

German Tax Circular Has Wide-Ranging Implications for IP Transactions and M&A

Germany: Is a tax on people working from home justified?

EU Adopts Framework for Imposing Magnitsky-Like Sanctions Against Human Rights Violations

Poland Tax Alert: Changes in income taxes as from 1 January 2021

EU Council wants secure encryption and lawful data access

Russia: Draft amendments to the RF Tax Code: pricing agreements and other transfer pricing changes

HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Reskilling: billions of euros to be mobilised for making Europe’s automotive workforce future-proof

The U.K. is increasing the minimum wage. How does it compare with the U.S. and rest of the world?

Germany's economy ministry expects rise in short-time work agreements

Germans in UK navigate difficult plans amid further Brexit uncertainty

UK: Consultation launched on extending ban on exclusivity clauses in employment contracts

Unified e-visa to visit Russia

Why Europe must reskill workers to reach its climate goals

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This Interview features Chris Bowers, Managing Director of UK-based CMB Automotive Marketing Ltd. Mr. Bowers is a global automotive marketing and communications expert. CMB is a UK-based company, with international offices in Detroit.
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