December - January 2023

The largest known deposit of rare earth elements in Europe was discovered in Sweden

The finding might question the Chinese monopoly on these raw materials, crucial elements of the green transition and digitization, guaranteeing Europe the security of supplies

Francesca Del Bello

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November 2022

High energy costs: the impact on companies in the automotive sector

Increased labour and product costs risk imposing a significant burden on motorists, discouraging them from carrying out ordinary or extraordinary maintenance

Davide Baldrighi

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November 2022

Closer, safer: how the automotive industry can readjust by changing from delocalization to an industrial supply chain model

The pandemic, the economic crisis and the war in Ukraine have led many auto giants to rethink their supply chains, bringing suppliers as close as possible to avoid shortages of materials

Davide Baldrighi

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June 2021

Goodbye to 3.9 million vehicles in 2021 due to semiconductor shortage

Chip sparked crisis will lead to a loss of about 110 billion dollars in revenue, according to AlixPartners, a global consulting firm

Simonluca Pini - Contributor Editor de Il Sole 24 Ore

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March 2021

The path out of the pandemic

A year since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, a light is beginning to emerge at the end what feels like an excruciatingly dark tunnel

Richard Wilson - Editor of Commercial Tyre Business

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October 2020

Egea proposals for a sustainable European mobility

As the coronavirus manifested all its devastating power on the social fabric as a whole, the auto-repair sector captures the attention of both the public and the authorities with proposals and initiatives aimed at spearheading the post-pandemic recovery, not only for the sector, but for the entire economy so interconnected

Massimo Brunamonti

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January 2020

The seized engine of the German economy

A weak automotive sector slows the momentum down. Trade wars and Dieselgate among the factors that have affected production and exports

Gennaro Speranza Econometrica

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March 2019

Circular Economy, only 9% of raw materials are recycled

In nine out of ten cases a linear use of resources is preferred over a circular model. A conference on the subject will be held at Autopromotec 2019

Editorial Staff

#Electrification, automotive’s latest key word
#Car pollution, CO2 drops to new lows thanks to new vehicle registrations

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July/August 2018

Car tariffs, trade wars and the consequences for European car makers

In Europe, the automotive industry employs, whether directly or indirectly, 3.4 million workers and produces 23 million motor vehicles with a sales surplus of 90.3 billion euro. This is what emerges from the report "The automobile industry pocket guide" produced by Acea (European Automobile Manufacturers' Association).

Dino Collazzo

#Trump, economic protectionism and the risks for the automotive sector
#Brexit, excise duties and the risks for the automotive sector

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April 2018

Protectionism not a solution

From Trump’s “America First” to the “Made in China 2025” plan, statements towards a closed world market are being multiplied. In this scenario Europe risks being the weaker subject. We need economic interventions and a common strategy to react to aggressive industrial policies

Mauro Severi - President AICA

#Brexit, excise duties and the risks for the automotive sector

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March 2018

Corporate Fleets and maintenance: is it worthwhile for mechatronic technicians?

Considering the virtuous and sustainable scenario in which mobility is trying to move, corporate fleets could provide interesting opportunities for top aftermarket (mechatronics) players. But is it really such a great opportunity?

Stefano Belfiore - Inforicambi journalist

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May 2017

The European Union at a fork between integration and a market only policy

As the global economic influence of the EU declines, there are concerns over which path to take in the near future given a choice between moderate interventions and cries for a stronger cooperation.

Matteo Prioschi, journalist of Il Sole 24 Ore

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The largest known deposit of rare earth elements in Europe was discovered in Sweden

High energy costs: the impact on companies in the automotive sector

Closer, safer: how the automotive industry can readjust by changing from delocalization to an industrial supply chain model

Goodbye to 3.9 million vehicles in 2021 due to semiconductor shortage

The path out of the pandemic

Egea proposals for a sustainable European mobility

The seized engine of the German economy

Circular Economy, only 9% of raw materials are recycled

Car tariffs, trade wars and the consequences for European car makers

Protectionism not a solution

Corporate Fleets and maintenance: is it worthwhile for mechatronic technicians?

The European Union at a fork between integration and a market only policy

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