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SEPTEMBER 2022 EDITION
EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE
Accelerating European Electric Car Sales Expected, But Doubts Persist

Inflation and Gas Shortage Threaten European Auto Suppliers’ Margins

Metal Plants Feeding Europe’s Factories Face an Existential Crisis

‘Green’ lithium for Europe’s automotive industry

Europe: Plug-In Electric Car Sales At Crossroads In July 2022

China’s Electric Car Makers Poised To Raise Their Game In Europe
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
The latest Audio Interview features Chris Bowers. Mr. Bowers is CEO and Agency Principal of CMB Automotive Marketing, and a global automotive marketing and communications expert. CMB is a global agency with offices in the UK and Detroit. He recently presented keynotes on global branding to the OESA and AASA automotive industry trade associations.
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EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE (continued)

Morocco’s green mobility revolution: The geo-economic factors driving its rise as an electric vehicle manufacturing hub

Redwood Materials Ponders Location For European Battery Recycling Factory

Quo Vadis, Chinese OEMs in Europe? Part 2

U.S. Lagging European Union in Vehicle Cybersecurity

Powering up! Dutch startup Lightyear drives in with €81 million to launch solar car this year

Russia's auto sales in Aug down 62.4% year on year, AEB says

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SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS AND TRADE
EU metal-shipping crisis worsens after Rhine River water levels plummet

Russia's war leaves Europe with China rail route dilemma

Planes, ships and automobiles: lawmakers to decide on the future of EU transport

German Port Congestion, Supply Bottlenecks Weigh on Global Trade

UK Introduces New Rules on Distribution Agreements in Conjunction with EU Revisions

‘We are supposed to be borderless’: Why train travel in Europe is not up to speed

European rail network must adapt to ‘new reality’: intermodal union

Clipping the wings of private jets
FINANCE, TAX, LEGAL AND M&A
Why the euro's weakness is a big deal

Germany to push ahead with minimum business tax deal in Europe

EU: VAT impact of movement of own goods across EU borders - impact of EC Sales Lists for VAT-exemption

UK view on EU decisions - Will VAT become due on sub-participations?

UK the most attractive destination in Europe for M&A investment

Germany M&A Activity Continues, But May Slow in Last Half of 2022

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LEVERAGING MEXICO TO REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON CHINESE AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIERS
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  • 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
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  • INDIA: Machining Supplier

LOOKING TO BUY:
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  • Multinational Automotive OEM Spare Parts Manufacturers (Looking to Buy or Invest)
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  • Energy Storage, Automotive & Mobility Manufacturers
  • OEM Parts Manufacturer
  • Suspension & Steering System Manufacturer

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
Energy crisis: Can the EU tame soaring prices?

Energy crisis looms large over Germany’s local utilities

A revitalized semiconductor industry will power Europe's digital future

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Benchmarking European tech ecosystems in 2022

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German digital strategy adopted, responsibilities clarified

EU Hydrogen Policy Developments - Additionality Requirement
HR & TALENT MANAGEMENT
Trainee shortage adds to German workforce woes

Acute skills shortage 'felt across Europe'

7 EU nations that are making it easier for migrants to find jobs and move in

The pitfalls of adopting a European minimum wage rule

Brexit Costs and Headaches Mount for UK Expats Living in Europe

Germany debates raising retirement age to 70

How France lobbied against Commission’s proposal on platform workers’ rights
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EVENTS

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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