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DECEMBER 2021 edition

EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE

For many Europeans, the electric vehicle revolution is a mirage

Europe's car industry too reliant on other regions, says Bosch chairman

Overview – Electric vehicles: tax benefits & purchase incentives in the European Union (2021)

Solid European Car Sales Expected After Chip, Virus-Hit 2021, But Profits May Sag

UK: Battery EV uptake doubles, but new car market remains well adrift of pre-pandemic levels

Will Germany’s new ‘advocate of the motorists’ surprise with clean mobility shift?
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio Interview features Oliver Bridge. Mr. Bridge leads Grant Thornton’s global automotive team, and is Head of Operational Consulting, Business Consulting, Grant Thornton UK. He has over 20 years of advisory and industry experience. For the past twelve years he has worked on complex international advisory assignments, including transactions, supply chain optimisation and operational cost reduction.
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EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE (continued) ...


Coronavirus: Central Europe's focus on cars backfires

Mercedes Beats Tesla to Hands-Free Driving on the Autobahn

UK to Make Electric Car Charging Ports Compulsory in New Buildings

Lithium from German geothermal plants could supply a million electric vehicles a year from 2025

Poland: Quarterly report Automotive industry - Edition Q4/2021

Slovakia not ready for dramatic changes in automotive industry

Volkswagen Creates European Battery Company

Germany: Mercedes-Benz Gets Green Light for Level 3 Automated Driving

Russia: Government EV Strategy might Hinder Private Investments

Nissan Aims for 100% Green Produced European Leaf
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
India’s Export Trade Controls: Automotive Sector
This Interview features Krishna Barad, Partner with the Indirect Tax practice of BDO India, with a special focus on Customs & International Trade. He has over 27 years of experience in Customs, Foreign Trade Policy, International Trade, Shipping & Logistics related matters ...

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New U.S.-EU Steel and Aluminum Deal on Section 232 Tariffs: Impact on the Automotive Industry
This Interview features Leslie Alan Glick, co-chair of the Butzel Long International Trade and Customs Specialty team. He is a specialist in international trade and customs for over 30 years, and is the author of 5 books on international trade and customs topics ...

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Listen to over 200 Audio Interviews with Experts on global automotive related topics such as HR, supply chain, legal, finance, M&A, markets and more:
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WEBINAR: "MOVING YOUR MANUFACTURING FROM CHINA TO MEXICO"

WEBINAR: FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Moving Your Manufacturing
From China to Mexico

by Harris Bricken.


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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE

With geopolitics in mind, EU Commission presents new tool to deter trade wars

Carriers Skipped Quarter of European Port Calls due to Congestion

Asia-North Europe spot rates resume record-setting run

Turkey’s industrial sector exports reach all-time monthly high of $16B

European Supply Chains Slow to Adopt Supply Chain Visibility Tools

EU unveils 'Global Gateway' €300 billion global infrastructure plan

Can the EU's global investment scheme rival China's Belt and Road?

German exports rebound in October despite supply bottlenecks

UK ports to take five years to return to pre-pandemic volumes after worst year since 80s
WEBINAR: "GAIN INSIGHTS INTO YOUR GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN"
EV Supply Chain Solutions
GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest OnDemand Seminar (recorded webinar) features TadaNow executives. Recorded October 2021.

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To schedule an Online Demo, register here.
FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A

Report: Guide to Taxes on Real Estate in Central and Eastern Europe

VAT reform: EU paves way for cheaper internet, bicycles, solar panels

UK: Important recent FTT ruling for SME R&D tax claimants

Expense reports are disappearing for corporate travelers in U.S. and Europe - Here's why

M&A Radar: Russia

Hungary: Major amendments to the Patent Act from 1 January 2022

Belgium: Towards a digitalization of tax audits

German Tax Monthly December 2021

ICEX Launches INNOVA Invest, a Programme Designed to Help Foreign Companies Invest in R&D in Spain

Germany: Start-ups in a crisis - what to watch out for? Evaluation of recent German court decisions
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GLOBAL M&A & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

FOR SALE:
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  • VIETNAM: Plastics Manufacturing Supplier
  • ASIA: Automotive and Components Supplier
  • ASIA: Industrial Equipment, Chemical, Agricultural Equipment Distributor
  • VIETNAM: Largest Truck Logistics Company
  • INDIA: Automotive Supplier
  • USA: Automated Production Material Handling Systems Manufacturer
  • INDIA: Machining Supplier
  • USA: Machine Shop (1)
  • USA: Machine Shop (2)

LOOKING TO BUY:
  • U.S.-based Automotive Company
  • India-based 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 page here.
MANUFACTURING, ECONOMY & TECHNOLOGY

Position paper – EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for road transport

The Gig Economy’s Days in Europe Are Numbered

EU sets conditions for joint high-end research with China

Record number of UK manufacturers raise prices in Q4

German factory orders go into reverse in October slump

US-Business in Germany 2022

German inflation hits highest in decades, increasing pressure on ECB

Climate protection ranking: Germany and its economy in international comparison
As Global Travel Returns to Auto Industry: Protecting You, Your Family, and Employees
Interview features Allen Koski, President of Insured Nomads. Previously Allen was a Sr. VP at United Healthcare Global and Cigna Global.

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HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT

German carmakers race to retrain workforce for electric age

Study Evaluates EU Job Losses with Full EV Use

Flexible working needs to be law, say UK workers

EU Council agrees negotiating position on minimum wage directive

HR leaders must look after their foreign workforce since pandemic

Poland: HR Alert | December 2021

The Great Resignation: Is the American workplace revolution coming to Europe?

As Europe’s Teleworking Laws Evolve, Portugal’s Meets Skepticism
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EVENTS

RECORDED WEBINAR (August 31, 2021): By INDEX
"Lessons Learned: CEO Insights for Manufacturing in Mexico"
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RECORDED WEBINAR (October 15, 2021): By TadaNow
"EV Supply Chain Solutions"
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RECORDED WEBINAR (December 10, 2020): By MexicoNow
"Mexico’s Heavy Vehicles Industry Outlook 2020 - 2025"
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WEBINAR SERIES (December 2021 - January 2022): By Baker McKenzie
"Nuts and Bolts of Trade Compliance in Asia Pacific: Spotlight on Warehousing"
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WEBINAR SERIES (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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