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NOVEMBER 2022 EDITION
EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE
EU Threatens US Over Electric Car Subsidies

EU finalises deal spelling death of diesel and petrol cars

Europe leans on Asia for 'homegrown' EV batteries

How Britain's electric car revolution took a wrong turn

Are German carmakers turning their backs on car-sharing?

Fuel types of new cars: battery electric 11.9%, hybrid 22.6% and petrol 37.8% market share in Q3 2022
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio Interview features David Shillingford, Chief Strategy Officer of Everstream Analytics, a leading supply chain risk analytics company that enables end-to-end predictive visibility to supply chain risk for many of the world’s best-known companies. David has led the development of several industry-wide data and analytics platforms both as an entrepreneur and as SVP Supply Chain at Verisk Analytics (a NASDAQ company).
Listen to David Shillingford Interview here
EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Lithium Mining Projects in Europe

Spain's potential in the raw material industry for batteries

France enters ‘white gold’ rush as top producer aims to supply Europe with lithium

Autonomy and data security central to Euro NCAP safety roadmap

New ‘Euro’ pollutant emission proposal risks slowing down transition to zero-emission transport

Fact sheet: ‘Euro’ pollutant emission standards
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UK Start-Up to Lock Horns with Hydrogen Truck Makers

Europeans Want City Parking Turned into Green Spaces, Says Lynk & Co

Europe’s First All-Season EV Tire Developed

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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights on Mexico Industrial Real Estate: Focus on the Automotive Bajio and Northeast Regions
This Interview features Fernanda Martinez and Edgardo Hernandez, both with NAI Mexico. Ms. Martinez is Regional Director serving the Bajio Region, and Edgardo Hernandez is Regional Director serving the Northeast Region. NAI Mexico, part of the NAI Global network, is a leading industrial and commercial real estate firm, and operates 25 offices across Mexico ...

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US Trade Representative 4-yr review of Section 301 Tariffs: China Imports
This Interview features Leslie Alan Glick, co-chair of the Butzel Long International Trade and Customs Specialty team. Les was recently appointed to be co-chair of the American Bar Association, International Law section, International Trade and Customs committee that has over 400 members ...

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ACCESS OVER 250 AUDIO INTERVIEWS
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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GLOBAL SURVEY: "SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS STUDY 2023"
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2022 has been very challenging year for business. We are interested in your outlook for 2023 and beyond to help us and help others see a path forward. We will be collecting the results and sharing them in articles and features on GlobalAutoIndustry.com later this year. This will help us focus on topics of interest and concern.

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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

How Germany is coping without Russian gas

The EU Wants to Control Company Supply Chains in Emergencies

Reimagining Europe’s transport system

Germany: The Hamamatsu TP/customs valuation case comes to a surprising conclusion

EU countries fear ‘race to the bottom’ on taxes for trucks

Czechia and Slovakia at loggerheads over border controls

New Zealand minister: Trade deal with EU set global example on sustainability

Russia’s Trade With Europe Is Drying Up, Shifting to China
MEXICO: NATIONAL MARKET TRENDS | Q3 2022 INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY
DOWNLOAD 8-PAGE NATIONAL REPORT HERE
The reports cover 5 Industrial Regions and 23 separate Mexican commercial and industrial real estate markets.

To access Q3 reports and download National Report, please visit here.
FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

German carmakers overturn IoT IP connected cars patent

Blow to EU after top court strikes down ‘sweetheart’ tax ruling

New EU rules on mandatory disclosure of cross-border tax arrangements by EU intermediaries

ESG Trends – What the boards of all companies should know about ESG regulatory trends in Europe

EU: The Court of Justice rules on trademark acquiescence (C-466/20)

Guide to Private Credit in Europe

German finance minister sceptical of new EU debt rules

The new EU Product Liability Directive proposal
GLOBAL M&A OPPORTUNITIES | DEALS AVAILABLE

FOR SALE:
  • USA: Plastic-Injection Molding Supplier
  • USA: Plastics, Non-Ferrous Metals, Composite Wood Products Manufacturer
  • 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
  • USA: Automated Production Material Handling Systems Manufacturer
  • INDIA: Machining Supplier

LOOKING TO BUY:
  • EUROPE: Manufacturer of shafts, gears, forging
  • MEXICO: Aluminum injection parts manufacturer
  • USA/EU: EV Motor or EV Motor Controller Supplier
  • GLOBAL: Multinational Automotive OEM Spare Parts Manufacturers (Looking to Buy or Invest)
  • GLOBAL: Energy Storage, Automotive & Mobility Manufacturers
  • GLOBAL: Suspension & Steering System Manufacturer

FINANCING | FUNDING SOURCES:
  • NEW: Patent Debt Funding
  • 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
European innovation scoreboard: Europe's Top 5 Innovative Countries

Decline of UK manufacturing accelerates as government ‘abandons’ sector

Will the energy crisis crush European industry?

Photonics: the next Delta Works of the Netherlands?

Strikes, protests in Europe over cost of living and pay

Outside the eurozone: runaway prices have central Europe on the ropes

Poland: Full steam ahead for the implementation of the Polish Hydrogen Strategy - Recent legislative developments

Euro zone factory downturn deepened in Oct as demand slumped
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

The World’s Most Talent Competitive Countries, 2022 (7 of top 10 countries are in Europe)

British tourists don’t know they will be charged to visit the EU in 2023 - ‘Concerning’

Slovak Republic: Amendment to Labour Code

EU Minimum Wage Directive Formally Adopted

EU Directive on adequate minimum wages to be implemented in Member States by November 2024

UK: Working with Unions bulletin | April to September 2022

UK: Employment law proposals - an update

European antitrust authorities target HR anticompetitive practices
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EVENTS

RECORDED WEBINAR (recorded May 24, 2022) by Harris Bricken and East West Associates
"Consolidation, Relocation & Closure of China-based Operations"
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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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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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