Driving your future

For automotive companies, every day is a race to beat the competition. You’re under pressure to improve the way you operate, to make the most of your investments and to reduce your financial risk.

Our Global Automotive Center enables us to give you a service that addresses the specific challenges you face. Operating between Detroit, Stuttgart, Beijing and Tokyo, the Center focuses on the mega trends driving the huge changes in the industry.

Wherever you are in the world, we put together a team with broad experience providing assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services — and a deep knowledge of your industry.

Whether you’re consolidating and restructuring your business, improving regulatory compliance or addressing the impact of climate change on your strategy, we can give you a clear perspective on how to move forward.

So you get the help you need to meet your goals and compete effectively.

An automotive industry comparison of US GAAP and IFRS

The growing complexity of compliance and the struggle to agree on a single set of globally accepted accounting standards (pdf, 838kb) is increasingly relevant for multinational automotive companies. Learn about the requirements of IFRS and see our comparison charts on key issues including, revenue recognition, research and development costs, tooling, restructuring costs and onerous contracts for both vehicle manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive industry.

Risk management in emerging markets: insights and findings from the automotive sector

This global study explores how automotive organizations from both developed and emerging markets manage risk (pdf, 2.6mb) as they invest and operate in new emerging regions. Gain insights from senior automotive executives and examine which risk management techniques companies deem most effective and why.

Strategic business risk: automotive 2008

What strategic challenges are likely to affect the automobile industry in 2008? We analyze 10 of the most critical risks, including geopolitical and macroeconomic risks, trends and uncertainties, and operational threats. We also look at risks currently ‘below the radar’ that may be topping risk tables in the years to come.

Traction: the road to customs control

Today’s global automotive industry is undergoing dramatic growth coupled with significant change. As automotive companies around the globe expand, it will become increasingly important for them to address customs risks with a consistent organizational approach. This in turn will position them for financial benefits and operational opportunities. Find out which industry mega trends (pdf,2.8mb) are likely to transform the way you do business going forward.

Gain perspective from our viewpoints

In our collection of Global Automotive Center Viewpoints, we offer practical guidance and up-to-date knowledge on pertinent issues affecting the automotive industry, such as mergers and acquisitions, risk management in emerging markets, financial performance management and technology risk. Discover which trends are affecting various automotive markets and see what our executives have to say about the industry’s challenges and opportunities.

Mega trends reshaping auto industry

Globally, the industry shows significant growth. We believe the mega trends driving change in the industry (pdf, 63kb) are key markets, consolidation and restructuring, operating profit issues, compliance and risk, emerging markets, retaining employee knowledge and competency, and the impact of climate change on product strategy.

Climate change: the automotive industry’s 100-year storm

As automotive consumption continues to grow and developing markets increase their pace of motorization, climate change and a wide array of other significant challenges have the potential to dramatically alter the automotive industry in coming years. Find out how climate change activities are impacting the global automotive industry (pdf, 2.4mb) at every point along the industry value stream.

Automotive market in Russia and the CIS: industry overview

2007 was another year of remarkable growth and investment for the Russian automotive market. Companies considering entry or expanding business activities in Russia and the CIS will find in-depth analysis on the market, its future outlook and viewpoints from leading players in our industry report. Tap into our key highlights and detailed experiences.