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      Automotive manufacturing is facing major changes today, both on domestic and foreign markets. Even established car brands have to adapt in the face of growing price pressure in order to avoid losing status and defend market share.

      New mobility services and user concepts are emerging for customers that require a holistic view of the customer life cycle. This will largely be managed digitally. In the developing ecosystem, manufacturers, dealers and suppliers will only be successful if drivers and customers become an even greater focus.

      Focusing even more strongly on customers

      With its global strategies and brands, the automotive industry is adapting to local requirements and is facing a variety of different challenges. In particular, these include advancing electrification, autonomous driving and the increasing connectivity of vehicles.

      At the same time, new mobility services and user concepts are becoming increasingly important. The industry is also under increasing price pressure and is struggling with overcapacity and low profit margins. In order to remain competitive, flexible production, profitable operations and efficient workflows are essential.

      In addition, opening up new markets is just as crucial as developing innovative products. Last but not least, it is important to maintain brand loyalty in the demanding European market.

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      Our services for manufacturers

      KPMG supports manufacturers in successfully meeting the global challenges of the industry. In addition to audit services, we also offer our clients a wide range of advisory services on tax as well as regulatory, process and transaction-orientated topics.

      With our automotive sector team, we provide solutions for all stages of the value chain with over 4,000 industry experts worldwide, 800 of whom are based in Germany alone.

      KPMG Insights on the automotive industry

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      Dr. Andreas Ries

      Partner, Global and Germany Head of Automotive

      KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft