Health care reform makes 2012 a very important year for employees. The new law is complex, and it presents different implications for union, nonunion, part-time and contingent workers. An expected mid-year Supreme Court ruling on the changes—and the outcome of the fall presidential election—could alter the outlook.
Mike Langan, senior health [...]
Class actions pose real risks to an automotive company’s brand, corporate reputation and bottom line. Dykema, which has specialized in this field for more than 80 years, says companies cannot eliminate the possibility of litigation, but they can mitigate their exposure.
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Koki Ito, Ernst & Young’s Japan Automotive Leader, discusses the outlook for automotive recovery in Japan after the 2011 natural disasters.
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Among the major legal issues facing the global auto industry today are antitrust actions, the overhaul of the U.S. patent system and risks related to the higher technological content of automobiles. Dykema lawyers knowledgeable in corporate, compliance, antitrust, litigation and intellectual property discuss the trends.
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Companies that do business in emerging markets are increasingly concerned about talent retention and the challenges of significant labor cost increases. Towers Watson Director of International Consulting Steve Kueffer, and International Consultant Simon Shi comment on the trends.
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Auto industry suppliers say their future will be less certain—but also filled with opportunities. Dave Andrea, vice president of development for the Original Equipment Suppliers Assn., says companies are worried that Europe’s financial turmoil could hurt them. Yet production in North America continues to grow well beyond the 10.5 million [...]
If you’re a supplier, do your local government representatives know what you do and how you contribute to your local economy? With elections coming up later this year, 2012 would be a good time to invite representatives in for a tour and briefing, says Ann Wilson, senior vice president of government [...]
Has the American spirit moved to China? AutoBeat Group Publisher Bill Hampton suggests the answer is “yes.”
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As automotive companies emerge from the recession, many are rethinking their information strategies. Steve Patton, Global Automotive Advisory Leader, explains how Ernst & Young’s Enterprise Intelligence Services can help with financial metrics reporting.
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One of the biggest challenges to the American auto industry today is expanding the capacity of sub-tier suppliers. Bill Kozyra, president, CEO and chairman of TI Automotive and outgoing chairman of the Original Equipment Suppliers Assn., comments.
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Today’s car and SUV tires perform better, last longer and in many cases help boost fuel economy. Mike Martini, president of original equipment operations for Bridgestone Americas, explains.
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Martin Thoone, vice president of global electronics engineering for TRW Automotive, explains how advanced vehicle electronic systems can help drivers avoid accidents and save fuel.
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China became the world’s largest passenger vehicle market in 2010. In this video, Ernst & Young explores this growing market and insights from the Shanghai Auto Show.
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Consumers are determined to bring electronic devices into their cars. But how to prevent drivers from being distracted by such features? The key is a smooth interaction between people and technology, says Matt Cole, head of global electronic engineering for Johnson Controls Inc.
Engineers call it the human-machine interface. Cole tells [...]
Ernst & Young’s Global Automotive Center has identified eight megatrends shaping the future of the light-vehicle industry over the next decade. Reporting from Cologne, Germany, the firm’s automotive professionals expand on two of the trends in this video.
One megatrend is shifting mobility needs, which raises such questions as who will [...]
North American International Auto Show Co-Chairs Bill Perkins and Jim Seavitt comment from the 2011 Frankfurt auto show about trends affecting the size and appeal of future car shows.
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TI Automotive Chairman and CEO Bill Kozyra says the outlook for North American suppliers is good. He tells AutoBeat Group Publisher Bill Hampton that revenue will grow at a compounded rate of 6.5% over the next five years. Kozyra notes that new carmakers are establishing operations in the region, so [...]
Power steering makes it easier to turn your vehicle’s front wheels at low speeds, but the benefit doesn’t come free. Traditional power steering systems use hydraulic pressure to help you turn the wheel. The pressure comes from a pump that is driven by your engine—even when you’re not turning. That [...]
What’s in store for the automotive aftermarket over the next 10 years? Steve Handshuh, President and COO of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, discusses the AASA’s Aftermarket Outlook 2020 report.
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Everyone deserves a safe vehicle. TRW introduces a new video series that explains its latest “cognitive” automotive technologies and shows how they enhance vehicle safety, value and efficiency.
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Dykema grew up with the automotive business and brings extraordinary perspective to the industry’s complex legal matters.The firm’s Insider video series will explore such issues as the global supply chain, legislation and regulation, tax credits for “clean” technologies, M&A and intellectual property strategies.
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General Motors has spent too long restructuring. Now it’s time for the company to get moving. The initial signs are promising. But AutoBeat Group Publisher Bill Hampton worries that GM may be falling back into a bad old habit: looking for a “silver bullet”—technology in this case—to carry the day.
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Ernst & Young notes that carmakers presented more than 20 advanced powertrain vehicles at the North American International Auto Show. But how real is this trend? E&Y expert Jean-Francois Tremblay says the industry needs closer collaboration with companies outside the auto industry to make EVs real.
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Mike Hanley, Ernst & Young Global Automotive Leader, is hosting a series of monthly insights into emerging developments on the auto industry’s most pressing business issues. Reports will include executive interviews and reports from E&Y experts in such markets as China, India and Russia.
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Ernst & Young reports from the floor of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, where small cars and plug-in hybrids took center stage.
A dozen mass-produced all-electric vehicles will debut in 2011, led by the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf. Jean-Francois Tremblay, Ernst & Young’s Advance Powertrain [...]
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