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November 2020 edition
EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE
'Every second electric car' in Europe comes from Germany

France introduces "SUV Tax" to curb sales of heavier cars

UK: A deal with the EU can help reboot production

Interactive map: Affordability of electric cars, correlation between market uptake and GDP in the EU

Fuel types of new cars: petrol 47.5%, hybrids 12.4%, electric 9.9% market share third quarter 2020

Raw materials: the missing link in Europe’s drive for batteries
"Autonomous Vehicles Fundamentals" Online Course
"Connected Vehicle Professional Certification" - Online Course
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio 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.
Listen to Chris Bowers Interview here
EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...

Are German carmakers too dependent on China?

Germany plans to legalise self-driving cars

BMW Will Produce All-Electric Cars At All Plants In Germany

Lithuania to build one of the largest battery parks in the world

Charging points: Growth not keeping pace with rising demand for electric vehicles, new data show

British car parts maker prepares to move to Europe
"Connected Vehicle Professional Certification" Online Course

Lessons Drawn from Mercedes-Benz CAV Software Bug Issues

Bentley Spells Out its Battery Future

VW to Electrify Greek Island
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
This Interview features Allen C. Koski, President of Insured Nomads, the first insurtech in global benefits. Previously Allen was a Senior Vice President at United Healthcare Global and prior to that instrumental in the growth and development of Cigna Global in roles that ranged across sales and sales leadership.
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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.
Listen to Mirko Woitzik Interview here
Listen to over 100 Interviews with Experts on global automotive related topics:
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SUPPY CHAIN AND TRADE
Benchmarking Europe’s road networks: aiming for excellence

European companies demand Brussels COMPROMISE with Britain on Brexit deal

A "Global Britain" – the UK’s changing role at the World Trade Organisation

EU to impose tariffs on US goods over Boeing dispute

Russian Exporters Faced with EU's Non-Standard Dumping Methodology: What Does the EU's Recent Report on Market Distortions in Russia Really Change?

Boycott call tests France-Turkey trade relations

'It'll be carnage': British companies dread a Brexit border breakdown
Download: "Covid-19: Challenges in the Automotive Industry Amid Factory Restarts in Europe"
"Intelligent Transportation Fundamentals" Online Course
Free Trial: "Duty Explorer" - A Simple App to Determine 301 Tariffs from China and the EU

Listen to over 30 Interviews on global supply chain and purchasing related topics.
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MANUFACTURING & ECONOMY
European recovery slows downs amid high uncertainty

Can Europe lead Industry 4.0?

Euro zone factories boomed in October as Germany roared: PMI

Germany October flash manufacturing PMI 58.0 vs 55.0 expected

French economy operating down 12% under new lockdown - central bank

'Technology quests': the 55 innovations needed for Europe to reach net-zero by 2050

Europe to see additional 11.6 mln sqm of warehouse demand due to manufacturing sector
GLOBAL PURCHASING & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
Germany Poised For Big Step Towards Corporate Restructuring Best Practice

€35 million fine issued under GDPR for employee monitoring and IT security failings in Germany

EU M&A Regulation is getting tougher – what you need to know in 2020 and beyond

Turkish central bank under pressure as fears of currency crisis loom

Emerging Europe’s capital markets need to collaborate to boost the attractiveness of corporate bonds

EU business registrations decline in Q2

Cyprus risks EU legal threat over selling 'Golden Passports'
ONLINE COURSES, CERTIFICATION
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HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Commission makes it clear: Same minimum wage for all EU countries is impossible

Manufacturing and apprenticeships - a view from Germany

German unemployment drops unexpectedly

UK: Calls for reform to the incoming points-based immigration system

France: Substantial increases to paternity and parental leaves proposed

Germans in UK navigate difficult plans amid further Brexit uncertainty

How ‘Feierabend’ helps Germans disconnect from the workday

Listen to over 30 Interviews on international HR related topics.
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This Interview features Quan Bill Yang and Mitch Zajac, both of Butzel Long’s Detroit office. Mr. Yang concentrates his practice in commercial litigation supporting, international merger and acquisition, regulatory compliance, and transactional negotiations. Mr. Zajac concentrates his work in the areas of automotive, intellectual property, regulatory and emissions compliance. He is also a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Listen to Quan (Bill) Yang and Mitch Zajac Interview here
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EVENTS
VIRTUAL SUMMIT (November 11-13) by Reuters Events
"Automotive Summit & Exhibition"
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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (November 17): by Automotive Futures Group and Univ. of Michigan
13th Annual Inside China Conference:
“Understanding China’s Current and Future Automotive Industry”
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WEBINAR (November 19): by Harris Bricken
"Investing and Business in Spain: A Legal Perspective"
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SUMMIT (December 9-10) by MEXICONOW
"Mexico's Auto Industry Summit"
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