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July 2020 edition

EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE Overview - Electric vehicles: Tax benefits & purchase incentives in the European Union Europe’s Auto Makers, Weakened By Coronavirus, Vulnerable To Chinese Incursions WardsAuto: Missing EU Emissions Targets Costly for Automakers Turkish auto industry ready to fill vacuum left by China after pandemic Volkswagen hunts for informer who leaked secret talks Can the Czech and Slovak automotive industries power through the pandemic? "Autonomous Vehicles Fundamentals" MicroTraX Online Course INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK The latest Audio Interview features Brodie Cobb. Mr. Cobb is Founder and CEO of San Francisco-based The Presidio Group, a private investment bank engaged primarily in mergers and acquisition and fund raising for automotive dealerships and auto retail services firms. The Presidio Group has collectively done 190 transactions worth more than $10 billion. Listen to Brodie Cobb Interview here EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ... Can German technology feed Europe's lithium appetite? Finland: Europe’s battery producing Shangri-La Germany’s automobile production to fall 25% in 2020 - trade group Europe: Passenger car registrations: -38.1% first half of 2020; -22.3% in June VW to ditch petrol and diesel cars manufacturing at key factory Turkey launches national auto industry with electric-car factory Tesla Autopilot name banned in Germany "Connected Vehicle Professional Certification" Online Course Remittances Are Almost Immune to COVID-19 Uncertainty Lowers FDI in Northern Mexico Mexico Has Notable Role in Bombardier’s Global 7500 Jet Build THOUGHT LEADERSHIP This Audio Interview features Simon Kessler, Managing Director at Greensill. Mr. Kessler joined Greensill in January 2020 to lead the firm’s origination in the global Mobility & Automotive Industry. Prior to that he spent more than 12 years in senior positions at Citigroup in Germany and Singapore; most recently, he was the Automotive Industry Head, Corporate & Investment Banking Asia-Pacific, covering the industry across 15 markets. Listen to Simon Kessler Interview here This Audio Interview features Cynthia Hutchinson, Vice President of Michigan-based Automation Alley. Ms. Hutchinson is responsible for managing the nonprofit association’s membership portfolio of 1,000-plus technology and manufacturing businesses across Michigan, enhancing the overall member experience and helping members succeed during the digital transformation known as Industry 4.0. Listen to Cynthia Hutchinson Interview here Listen to over 100 Interviews with Experts on global automotive related topics: View over 100 Interviews here

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SUPPY CHAIN AND TRADE

UK: Why securing trade deals is vital for automotive Better communication remains key for VW Group’s global logistics post-Covid UK anticipates sweeping tax cuts and planning ten new “free-ports”, after final divorce with EU Jobs, investment, resilience and robust supply chains: Why Rail Baltica is more than just a high-speed railway Sweden’s night train to Brussels to debut in 2022 13 member states falling behind on supply chain evaluations: European Commission EU to Focus on Diversifying Crucial Supply Chains Watch: The Future of U.S.-U.K. Trade After Brexit

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Listen to over 30 Interviews on global supply chain and purchasing related topics.

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PRIVATE WEBINAR SERIES

"Managing Upcoming Volatilities in the Global Automotive Supply Chain: Taming the Bullwhip Together"

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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY

Is emerging Europe set for a manufacturing boom? European steel industry looks for way forward amid coronavirus demand blow Eurozone: Confirmation of an economic upturn German industry pleased with EU summit result Switzerland fears losing its location advantage Vestager launches investigation into internet of things Report: 30 years of American investments in Poland Is emerging Europe’s population really set to fall more than 50 per cent by 2100?

FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Germany to raise taxes on high-emission cars for climate change The EU’s Tobin Tax Is Being Resurrected Moscow cries foul over EU’s planned carbon border tax Germany: No all-clear for foreign currency loans in groups Private equity investments reach all time high in CEE, with prospects remaining strong European Loan Issuance Increases, Defaults Steady Corporate finance: Months late, Germany’s bailout fund gets to work Apple tax ruling for Ireland shines light on global tax avoidance

12th Annual Powertrain Strategies for the 21st Century Conference: "What Are the Tipping Points for EVs?” Virtual Event was held July 15 & 16, 2020 - you can now get access to the recorded presentations! $200 registration fee to access recorded Event. Aisin, Escalent, and CARB Joined Toyota, EPA, BCG, LG Economic Research, and Automotive Futures Researchers To Discuss EV Tipping Points

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HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

Automotive sector responds to the Commission’s European Skills Agenda There Are Some Important Exceptions to the EU Travel Ban, Including for Family Members Robots and the gender pay gap in Europe Croatia’s young people lead EU in digital skills European Union revamps Europass to get people working COVID-19 entry assessment for Switzerland The best international schools in France, Spain and Portugal for Brits moving to Europe Best Places To Live In Spain For Expats

Listen to over 30 Interviews on international HR related topics.

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This Audio Interview features Chris Bowers, Managing Director of UK-based CMB Automotive Marketing Ltd., and a global automotive marketing and communications expert.

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EVENTS

PRIVATE WEBINAR SERIES by Involvation and Flostock Apply to participate on any of these dates: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26 "Managing Upcoming Volatilities in the Global Automotive Supply Chain: Taming the Bullwhip Together” for automotive suppliers with revenues of $50+M To learn more or to register, visit here. RECORDED VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (held July 15 & 16): by Automotive Futures & Univ. of Michigan “12th Annual Powertrain Strategies for the 21st Century Conference: What Are the Tipping Points for EVs?” To learn more or to register to gain access to recorded presentations, visit here. VIRTUAL SUMMIT 2020 (August 5): by ETAuto "Smart Factory: Factory Automation & Re-Aligning Human Resources" To learn more or to register, visit here. VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (August 18-20): by TU-Automotive, WardsAuto, Wards Intelligence "Summer Festival of Automotive" To learn more or to register, visit here. SUMMIT (August 12) by MEXICONOW "Mexico's Manufacturing Supply Chain Summit" To learn more or to register, visit here. VIRTUAL SUMMIT (November 11-13) by Reuters Events " Automotive Summit & Exhibition" To learn more or to register, visit here. SUMMIT (December 9-10) by MEXICONOW "Mexico's Auto Industry Summit" To learn more or to register, visit here.

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