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Global Automotive Perspectives: Preparing to Compete - Issue 1, 2010
Global Automotive Perspectives: Preparing to Compete - Issue 1, 20102010 promises to be another challenging year for automotive companies, as survivors must prepare to compete in a volatile environment. Reporting to their stakeholders, reviewing existing transfer pricing policy, and rethinking their business structure are among top concerns and are discussed in this issue of Global Automotive Perspectives.1 MG PDF file | Free download
Analyst Notes: Subscribe for free
Analyst Notes: Subscribe for freeAutofacts Analyst Notes are designed to provide insightful analysis on the global automotive sector in a concise, easily-digestible format.Free download
Adopting electric vehicles: The role of technology and investment
Adopting electric vehicles: The role of technology and investmentElectric vehicles (EVs) have garnered increased attention recently as the automotive industry begins to show signs of stabilization and recovery. While there remains little doubt that this technology will have a significant impact on the industry moving forward, several factors will determine just how quickly and deeply EVs will penetrate the market and whether or not it will become a sustainable market segment.273 KB PDF file | Free download
Global Automotive Perspectives 2009: Capitalising on change
Global Automotive Perspectives 2009: Capitalising on changeAs 2009 began to unfold, it became increasingly clear that the significant changes we saw emerging in the latter half of 2008 continue to dominate the automotive landscape today. Changes in financing sources, in ownership, in consumer demands, and more dominate the industry news. This issue of Global Automotive Perspectives looks at three top-of-mind issues facing automotive executives in today's dynamic environment.3 MB PDF file | Free download
International fleet guide: An update on car taxation in CEE 2009
International fleet guide: An update on car taxation in CEE 2009The International Tax Group has published the 2009 edition of the International Fleet Guide, in conjunction with Fleet Europe. This year's edition features contributions from subject matter specialists on the market in Eastern Europe. Countries covered include Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Turkey.2.9 MB PDF file | Free download
Transfer pricing of intellectual property in the automotive Industry: A focus on India
Transfer pricing of intellectual property in the automotive Industry: A focus on IndiaThis report focuses on several different multinational business relationships within the Asian automotive industry and examines some of transfer pricing models employed to account for the ownership and value of the IP.682 KB PDF file | Free download
The impact of electric vehicles on the energy industry
The impact of electric vehicles on the energy industryThe aim of this study is to provide an analysis of the impact that electric vehicles would have on the Austrian energy industry. This study is part of the Austrian Climate Research Programme.896 KB PDF file | Free download
Automotive M&A insights 2008
Automotive M&A insights 2008This edition of Automotive M&A Insights provides an annual review of M&A activity and key trends within the global automotive industry.573 KB PDF file | Free download
Private equity investments in the automotive supplier industry (PwC Germany Transaction Services)
Private equity investments in the automotive supplier industry (PwC Germany Transaction Services)The current credit crisis has certainly taken its toll on automotive industry investment activity in 2008, and while the near-term prognosis looks bleak, our research indicates that there will continue to be attractive investment opportunities for private equity funds when credit facilities stabilise.356 KB PDF file | Free download
Global Automotive Perspectives 2008: Major shifts and changes lie ahead
Global Automotive Perspectives 2008: Major shifts and changes lie aheadWe are pleased to present our Global Automotive Perspectives for 2008, in which you will find our vision for and expectations of key industry challenges that are shaping the ever-changing global automotive landscape.1.5 MB PDF file | Free download
The truck industry's green challenge: Headwind or competitive edge?
The truck industry's green challenge: Headwind or competitive edge?This study aims to examine impacts of the increasingly important trend for truck manufacturers to address eco-friendly solutions. Our results build upon analyses of each major industry stakeholder's parameters and focuses on exploring different scenarios and their consequences, concluding in an assessment of whether the truck industry's green challenge is an unavoidable headwind or competitive edge for its players.
The automotive industry and climate change: Framework and dynamics of the CO2 (r)evolution
The automotive industry and climate change: Framework and dynamics of the CO2 (r)evolutionThe study reveals that most consumers rate climate change and CO2 emissions as problematic but at the same time are not willing to actively change their behaviour accordingly or pay a premium for "green" technologies. To succeed in the marketplace manufacturers need to lower cost of climate-friendly technologies to a competitive level and raise customer acceptance by selective marketing.
Intellectual property in the automotive industry: Transfer pricing aspects
Intellectual property in the automotive industry: Transfer pricing aspectsThis paper addresses the main issue surrounding intellectual property in the automotive industry, and how various methods drive the way that profits are recognised for tax purposes.682 KB PDF file | Free download
Vietnam's automotive component industry: Ready to go global?
Vietnam's automotive component industry: Ready to go global?This study assesses the state of the Vietnamese automotive industry and identifies the main drivers and key factors to consider when considering investing in Vietnam. For the intrepid, Vietnam does offer possible medium to long-term opportunities, yet the industry is still very much in a development stage and significant challenges remain.1.39 MB PDF file | Free download
Production capacity management: A taxing issue
Production capacity management: A taxing issueInside this paper, PwC transfer pricing specialists examine trends in PCM, key tax and cash considerations and PCM, managing PCM developments in practice, and the benefits of alignment in a production capacity management restructuring.230 KB PDF file | Free download
Automotive supply chain risk assessment: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Automotive supply chain risk assessment: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cureThis automotive sector point of view provides you with a proactive approach to mitigating supply chain risk, outlining the steps that companies can take to realise the benefit of not having to experience a supply interruption, providing a company the ability to predict where the next weak link in a supply chain is likely to occur.680 KB PDF file | Free download
Eastern Influx: Automotive manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe - Part 5
Eastern Influx: Automotive manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe - Part 5An increasing number of automotive manufacturers are migrating to Central and Eastern Europe but even with the best preparation and research, there are serious challenges that only emerge once the move has actually taken place. One of the most common issues is identified as fraud in the fifth and final part of the Eastern Influx series, by PricewaterhouseCoopers.175 KB PDF file | Free download
Eastern Influx: Automotive manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe - Part 4
Eastern Influx: Automotive manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe - Part 4In this paper we address the challenges associated with managing the transition to a new site in one of the 10 Central and Eastern European states that have recently joined the European Union (EU).245 KB PDF file | Free download
Eastern Influx: Automotive manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe - Part 3
Eastern Influx: Automotive manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe - Part 3How should an automotive manufacturer or supplier that has decided to relocate to Central and Eastern Europe set about closing an existing plant in another country? This paper explores the challenges associated with disposing of such a business while optimising the value of the assets and controlling the costs.172 KB PDF file | Free download
Eastern Influx: Automotive manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe - Part 2
Eastern Influx: Automotive manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe - Part 2What if a company decides to go ahead and take the plunge? Where, precisely, should it go? Our second paper covers the issues involved in choosing the right location. Finding the right location for a manufacturer's needs is not just a matter of selecting the right country, it is also a matter of selecting the right place within the right country.168 KB PDF file | Free download
Eastern Influx: Automotive manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe - Part 1
Eastern Influx: Automotive manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe - Part 1In this, our first paper on setting up production facilities in Central and Eastern Europe, we discuss the continental drift of the past few years. We also look at the factors any manufacturer should consider before it decides to follow in the tracks of those that have already headed east.280 KB PDF file | Free download
