The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) does not hesitate to add even its closest friends to its annual list of concerns about possible inadequate protection of US intellectual property rights. So this…
A new wave of reforms have been launched by the government under several new campaigns. Campaigns like Make in India, Digital India, Skill India and Start-up India are pushing the economy for a change by…
Brazil commercial vehicle sales declined 32% yoy in February. Quarter-to-date, demand is down 35-40%, roughly in line with our estimates. With little near-term hope for an economic recovery, we expect demand to remain pressured throughout…
A tough year in 2015 has many wondering how Brazil will right the ship as the auto industry – and economy as a whole – continues its downward spiral, and most agree that the worst…
How do taxes in your state compare nationally? This convenient resource compares the 50 states on many different measures of taxing and spending, including individual and corporate income tax rates, business tax climates, excise taxes,…
The impact of digitization on the automotive industry is usually discussed in a consumer-related context. But the next digital revolution is not about the consumer, it’s about productivity. “There are annual savings of $16-32 bn…
The EY-SIAM HR Study – Make in India: Leveraging Human Capital captures the insights of CEOs and HR Heads of leading OEMs, auto component manufacturers, service and sales partners. The study focuses on three main…
China’s “One Belt One Road” initiative was first introduced by President Xi Jinping during his visits to Central and Southeast Asia in September and October 2013. With the dawn of 2016, it is appropriate time…
Scandals. Whistleblower cases. Leniency agreements. With the continued establishment of new trade accords and the introduction of new regulatory frameworks across Latin America in recent years, the business and investment landscape in the region has…
Customer service, maintenance and spare parts – in a word, aftersales – represent the most profitable business segment for truck manufacturers (OEMs). But suppliers, wholesalers, workshops and players from outside the industry are increasingly trying…