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JUNE 2022 EDITION

EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE
Electric cars: Half of all chargers in EU concentrated in just two countries

Revealed: How Italy tried diluting EU car emission rules

Tesla CEO Elon Musk calls Berlin, Texas factories 'gigantic money furnaces'

Here are the only 5 countries opposing Europe’s 2035 electric car-only rule

EU: Suppliers reiterate the need for an automotive-specific legislation on access to data

Ford To Close Its German Plant In 2025, Ford Of Europe Chairman Confirms
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio Interview features Gary Swedback, CEO of NAI Mexico and NAI PanAmericas, part of the NAI Global network, a leading industrial and commercial real estate firm. NAIMexico operates 25 offices across Mexico and Latin America, and works with many global customers, including those in the auto industry. Gary is a sought-after speaker on Mexico & Latin America industry and business issues.
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EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

EU Lawmaker: ‘Europe needs the internal combustion engine’

China Scales Down Car Exports to Russia – Kommersant

11% Of New Car Sales In Europe Electric (19% Plugins)

European Parliament vote on CO2 for cars and vans: automobile manufacturers react

EU car bill highlights Poland's lack of charging points

Passenger car registrations: -13.7% five months into 2022; -11.2% in May

‘The return of banditry’: Russian car industry buckles under sanctions
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Listen to any of over 250 Audio Interviews with Experts on global automotive related business and operational topics such as HR, supply chain, legal, finance, M&A, markets and more.
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
The Size & Scope of the Performance and Racing Industry Segment within the Aftermarket Globally
This Interview features Francisque Savinien. A former race car driver raised in France, Mr. Savinien is the Founder & CEO of EPARTRADE, The Global Platform for the Performance and Racing Industry. Prior to EPARTRADE, he was ...

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Global Risks: Why Good Risk Management Practices are Essential for the Automotive Industry
This Interview features Zachary Collier, president of Collier Research Systems and Assistant Professor of Management at Radford University. With over 10 years of consulting experience specializing in modeling complex decision ...

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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
Containers slow major ports

Supply chain disruptions “could cost Europe almost €1 trillion in lost GDP”

EU to strengthen sustainability enforcement in trade deals

Johnson's move to rewrite Brexit rules clears 1st hurdle

The EU's fault! Sunak rails against Brussels' Brexit meddling leaving Britons worse off

A trade dispute between the U.K. and the EU erupts over post-Brexit deal

Transit row between Russia and Lithuania heats up

WTO strikes global trade deals after ‘roller coaster’ talks
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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
ACEA Tax Guide 2022: detailed overview of specific taxes that are levied on motor vehicles in Europe

European Union: Board gender quotas a step closer

Hungary blocks EU clearance of minimum corporate tax

UK ranks third in Europe for most unpaid corporate tax with over £21bn owed

Euro seen as most resilient to climate change, yuan most exposed: Barclays

Technology industry M&A deals total $7bn in Europe in May 2022

Risk sharing in European M&A: is normal service resumed?

Public M&A in the UK in 2022: a snapshot

EU: VAT impact of transfer pricing adjustments
GLOBAL M&A OPPORTUNITIES | DEALS AVAILABLE

FOR SALE:
  • 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
The Cost of Shanghai’s Lockdowns for European Companies

EU: Stakes are high ahead of the Council decision on CO2 for cars and vans

Germany and five other EU countries commit to solidarity as blackouts loom

A Look at the European Semiconductor Industry

Can Finland and Sweden help decarbonize EU economies?

EU agrees deal on company disclosures to combat greenwashing

Turkey: Erdogan's fiscal policies fuel skyrocketing inflation

Open letter to EU governments on the importance of technology open CO2 standards for climate protection and mobility
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
The ‘Great Reallocation’ of European talent

Munich and Frankfurt ranked among most expensive cities for expats in Europe

A Guide to Effective Mentoring of International Employees

Airport chaos: European travel runs into pandemic cutbacks

Europeans pay the most for public transport

Summertime sadness for Europe’s air passengers

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Germany: Legislation on Transparent and Foreseeable Work Conditions Expected
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EVENTS

LIVE WEBINAR (also recorded) June 29: By Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Leveraging Mexico to Reduce Dependence on Chinese Automotive Suppliers"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION (August 17-18, 2022): By MexicoNow
"Mexico's Auto Industry Summit" in Leon, Mexico
To learn more or to register, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (August 31, 2021): By INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
To watch webinar, visit here.

RECORDED WEBINAR (February 8, 2022): By Harris Bricken
"Moving Your Manufacturing from China to Mexico"
To learn more or to register, visit here.

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