Given the pace of change in the automotive space and related technologies, combined with increasing regulatory scrutiny and recent developments in trade and M&A, the global automotive industry can anticipate several risks and...more
1/23/2019
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Antitrust Violations ,
Automotive Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Labor Laws ,
Manufacturers ,
Mergers ,
NAFTA ,
NHTSA ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Trade Relations ,
Transportation Industry ,
Trump Administration ,
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
The Center for Automotive Research (CAR)’s annual Management Briefing Seminars are being held this week in Traverse City, Michigan. Tuesday’s sessions included an annual highlight of the conference: a detailed update and...more
2017 was a strong year for the automotive sector and related M&A activity, and we’re looking to generally continue that momentum in the year ahead. The new automotive ecosystem, in which traditional OEMs and automotive...more
1/30/2018
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Automation Systems ,
Automotive Industry ,
China ,
Cross-Border ,
EBITDA ,
EU ,
Imports ,
Manufacturers ,
Mergers ,
NAFTA ,
Pass-Through Entities ,
Supply Chain ,
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ,
Transportation Industry ,
Trump Administration ,
US Trade Policies
The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) held its 19th Annual Conference this week in suburban Detroit under the theme: “The Industry’s New Landscape.” And while much of the day was devoted to autonomous vehicle...more
As we stand here in early 2017, we are further away from the all-time high in valuations and deal activity that we witnessed in 2015; but despite signs that the extended expansion cycle for the industry may be plateauing,...more
It is “Auto Show” week in Detroit, as the city hosts the 2017 North American International Auto Show. This week includes press unveils of new and updated models, the latest mobility technologies at the AutoMobili-D pavilion,...more