NAFTA 2.0 – Mexico Left with Little Choice but to Renegotiate, and Fast
Over the years, NAFTA has been one of the most contentious FTAs that have ever been inked, especially for the USA. While the treaty and its merits (or mostly alleged...
Turbocharging Trumps Supercharging in the Battle for Engine Downsizing
Naturally aspirated engines have dominated the automotive landscape for decades. However, growing emphasis on the need to improve air quality in recent years has placed significant pressure on global vehicle...
Breaking Bad, Building New: Customer Engagement Model for Automakers
Digital transformation buzz has revolutionized the way companies operate and interact with their customers across virtually all industries. Automotive industry is no exception. Customer expectations today are more demanding than...
GCC to Introduce VAT: What It Means for Businesses, Economy, and People
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are gearing towards rolling out a 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) starting January 1, 2018. Economies of GCC countries are highly dependent on the...
A Close Look at Iran’s Post-Sanctions Growth Story
Iran’s emergence from economic isolation in 2016 was considered by many industry experts as the largest market opportunity since the fall of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), paving...
Autonomous Vehicles: Moving Closer to the Driverless Future
An Uber self-driving car was reported getting into an accident in Arizona last month. But as the saying goes “any publicity is good publicity”, this also holds true for autonomous...
Tata’s Tamo Breaks with Convention, but the Fight Lies Elsewhere
Will the new Tamo sub-brand be able to change Indian consumers’ perception of Tata Motors? Tata Motors is out to regain its place in the Indian automotive market, where it...
India Union Budget 2017: Implications for the Auto Industry
Due to various macroeconomic factors, the Indian automotive industry has not achieved its full growth potential during the last 12-18 months. In addition, the government’s recent demonetization policy has impacted...