June 2019 edition
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EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE
German carmakers want the government to help promote e-cars
EU Auto Makers Have to Sell More Electric Cars as New Emission Targets Loom
Voxeljet's mass 3D printing system for automotive to debut in Germany
The Car, A Key Sector In Europe: Stimulates The Rest Of The Sectors Of The Economy
Revealed: The true scale of Britain's automotive job losses will be 60,000
Passenger car registrations: -2.1% five months into 2019; +0.1% in May
Can UK take advantage of electric vehicle revolution?
Austro-German road-charging debacle reignites pan-EU toll debate
Norway's love of EVs will force it to spend big bucks on its electric grid, report says
Dawn of the noisy electric car: EU laws requiring audible warning sounds take effect July 1
Can Austria Fire Up Central Europe's Appetite For LNG Fueled Vehicles?
Europe's small cars an endangered species
WardsAuto: GM Uzbekistan Looks to Crack Russian Market
WardsAuto: Ford to Shutter Engine Plant in Wales
SUPPLY CHAIN & TRADE
Europe Must Invest to Meet Lithium Supply Chain Goals
Understanding 2019 Supply Chain Risks in Eastern Europe
Europe's aluminium industry has its own tariff problems
Brexit planning hits UK with 122m euro transport bill
Beer run: Uber Freight moves first European load, a trailer full of Heineken
Ongoing Advances in the China - European Container Trade
EU says G20 summit priorities to be multilateralism and WTO reform
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
China: The Future of New and Smart Mobility
The State of New Mobility - A Global Perspective
US-China Trade War: What is Going On, and What You Should Do About It
Developing Your Brand for International Automotive Markets
Hot Button Patent Topics in the Global Automotive Space
Setting Up Manufacturing and Related Operations in Vietnam
Labor and Employment Issues are Causing Major Disruption in Mexico's Automotive Supply Chains
How Trump Trade Actions are Disrupting the US Auto Industry
Application of U.S. Federal Intellectual Property Laws to Foreign Businesses and Activities
The Age of 'Automobility': How Driverless Vehicles Will Reshape Our World
International Media Interviews: Top Tips for Executives
Key Skills Your Global Team Needs During Product Launch
Hackers Taking the Wheel: The State of Autonomous Vehicle Security Worldwide
IP & NEW AUTO TECHNOLOGIES
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HR and TALENT MANAGEMENT
East German workers push for same reduced hours as west
Eastern Germany Really Needs Immigrant Workers In The Future
Overseas assignees 'getting raw deal' in the UK
Netherlands: Government seeking to restore the balance between flexible and permanent employment
Volkswagen Declares War against Works Council and German Union
Ireland: Bill would introduce government-paid parental leave by end of 2019
UK companies "wasting skills of EU workers"
Is it ever legally too hot to go to work or school in Germany?
New Aston Martin factory in Wales gives hope to workers at Ford engine plant
EVENTS
June 27-28 - in New Delhi
CONFERENCE: "
ETAuto Tech Summit 2019
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July 17 - in Ann Arbor (or register for presentations after event)
CONFERENCE: "
Powertrain Strategies for the 21st Century
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September 4 - Save the date!
CONFERENCE: "
Leading the mobility transformation: The future of the EU auto industry
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October 1 - in Novi, MI (USA)
CONFERENCE: "
UX User Experience
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TAX, FINANCE & LEGAL
Overview - CO2-based motor vehicle taxes in the European Union
Ensighten: Where are businesses one year after GDPR?
U.K. tax havens promise greater transparency on company ownership
VW wins copyright case over Beetle design
Competitive Edge: Competition & EU law news - June 2019
The eurozone's Japanification - more to come
Draft amendments to the Russian Tax Code regarding controlled transactions involving intangibles
Germany won't enter race to bottom with corporate taxes - minister
EU Copyright Directive: A nightmare for S and ME?
GLOBAL SALES & MARKETING
Audio Interviews:
"Developing Your Brand for International Automotive Markets" -
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"Building a Global Sales Team" -
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"Managing a Global Sales Team" -
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"Biggest Challenges Your Global Sales Team Faces" -
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"Key Skills Your Global Team Needs During Product Launch" -
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White Papers:
"The Three Biggest Sales Mistakes You Should Never Make"
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"6 Ways to Personalize Your Pitch with Social Selling"
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"3 Questioning Strategies to Help You Close the Sale" (10-pages)
"Why Sales People Fail ... and What You Can Do About It" (31-pages)
MANUFACTURING
Should you keep your electronics manufacturing in the UK?
Britain has the fewest robots in manufacturing, but Brexit might change that
European champions vs. hidden champions: What's the future of European Industry?
In race for 5G, European companies hope to profit from security doubts over Chinese giant Huawei
Laser additive manufacturing moves forward in Eastern Europe
Local and global issues hit UK manufacturing
ECONOMY
Euro-Zone's Manufacturing Index Advanced Below Estimates In June
German Business Confidence Dives Again as Economy Wobbles
Why Europe needs to monitor China's rare earths threat
Russia: Growth plummets in Q1 on broad-based frailties
Economic Snapshot for Central & Eastern Europe
Disappointment reigns after EU summit fails to deliver on carbon neutrality goal
Germany business chief says Merkel coalition harms firms
EU says Italian debt a threat to stability