Automotive The Right Partner, Expertise and Local Relationships Critical to Success in Mexico By Samuel Suchowiecky Over my many years in law, real estate, finance and asset monetization I have been a part of numerous debates among colleagues regarding which of the vast complexities associated with starting up a large scale division or branch of a business in Mexico – particularly as an extension of a company based outside the country – is the most daunting. Read Article Download PDF
Automotive The U.S. Automotive Industry Ends the Year on a Positive Note By Keith Spacapan January 18, 2021 – The seasonally adjusted annualized rate of sales (SAAR) for lightduty vehicles topped 16 million vehicles in December for the third month since April, when the industry slumped to a 50-year low. For the full year, light-duty vehicle sales totalled 14.6 million, a decrease of 14% from 2019. Read Article Download PDF
Automotive So, is COVID-19 Good or Bad for Aftermarket Parts? By Keith Spacapan By the middle of November, the last of the six companies comprising the Hilco Parts Index (HPI) had reported their financial results for the third quarter. The common, albeit unexpected, refrain was “We are pleased with our results for the quarter”. Read Article Download PDF