LATINtalk eJournal - January 2012 edition

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The LATINtalk eJournal - January 2012

LATINtalk eJournal by GlobalAutoIndustry.com

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> LATINtalk automotive articles...

> LATINtalk headline articles...

> Latin America Update: global headlines...

> The South American Automotive Industry...

> Upcoming Live Online Seminars and On-Demand Seminars on doing business in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina......

> LATINtalk January articles...

> 'Most-read' articles in November edition of the LATINtalk eJournal...

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LATINtalk automotive articles

Is Brazil a car paradise?
The demand for cars is exploding. And the market is known for being dynamic. It offers enormous opportunities. But buyers are demanding more. The auto industry must adapt. But how? Once the world's biggest debtor and close to bankruptcy ... Read on

Mexico's Automotive Production and Exports Posting New Records in 2011
In 2011, Mexico produced a record number of passenger vehicles and light trucks with over 2.5 million units. Mexico is now the world's 8th largest manufacturer of passenger vehicles. To download 8-page ... Read on

Emerging markets: Brazil undecided on EVs
Amid rumours of tax breaks and foreign investment in R&D, South America's largest economy appears unclear about the way forward for EVs. Two events sent waves of optimism through Brazil's small, yet noisy electric car community ... Read on

Brazil retains its place as a top 5 global auto market
Full year results are likely to show Brazil as the 5th largest automotive market; it could even hold on to 4th place for a second year, depending on Germany's full year results. Unlike Germany and other big automotive exporters such as South Korea ... Read on

Mexico Sets Auto Production Record in 2011
Read on

Brazil Dealers Say 2012 Auto Sales To Rise 4.5%
Read on

Auto Theft at Record Levels in Mexico
Read on

LATINtalk headline articles

Mexico Continues to Lead as Lowest-Cost Country for U.S. Outsourcing; U.S. Closing Cost Gap with China
U.S. manufacturers are regaining some of their global competitiveness, primarily driven by a weak dollar and wage inflation in countries long-considered to be more cost-efficient locales, according to a new study released ... Read on

Viewpoint: Mexican Manufacturing is Poised for a Comeback
Higher wages, higher production costs and higher transportation costs will make China less competitive in the years to come and give Mexico a distinct advantage. The dominant story from Mexico today is one of violence and corruption ... Read on

As US-Mexico Trade Booms, Border Area Draws Jobs Away from China
Trade between Mexico and the United States is booming. About $420 billion in goods passed through U.S./Mexico ports of entry last year, an 18 percent increase from the previous year, according to ... Read on

China & Mexico: Fair Competition?
New regulations give Mexico a chance to dispute unfair prices of Chinese imports. In a long-anticipated move, Mexico was scheduled to remove numerous trade barriers with China [on December 11, 2011], in compliance with its WTO ... Read on

7 Challenges SME's face in Brazil
Over the last months we have written several articles regarding bureaucracy in Brazil. The purpose of this article is to articulate all these barriers in order to explain how they directly affect investments in the country. Read on

Brazilian economy overtakes UK's, says CEBR
Read on

Brazil & Mexico: Latin America's Two Biggest Economies Are Surprisingly Similar
Read on

Latin America Economy to Grow 3.7% in 2012, UN Panel Says
Read on

The NAFTA Play: Investing In Mexico In 2012
Read on

Latin America Update: global headlines

Below are the latest headlines from around the world featuring articles on Latin America. To read articles below, please click here.

Mexico: auto superstar
Source: Financial Times

Argentina's 2011 Vehicle Production Up Almost 16% From Previous Year
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Audi may lean to Mexico for new auto plant, report says
Source: TimesFreePress.com

Nissan Plans Third Plant in Mexico
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Chrysler building Fiat Ducato van in Mexico
Source: inautonews.com

Mexico's October Economic Activity Up 3.7% On Year
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Mexico Peso Surges as U.S. Economic Data Boosts Export Outlook
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek

"The South American Automotive Industry"
recorded On-Demand Seminar

On-Demand Seminar recorded January 19 and presented by

Julian G. Semple - to view, click here.

Summary of the South American automotive market and growth opportunities. While several parts of the world are being affected by the EU crisis, this Online Seminar will show some brights spots in the automotive market, such as:

- Argentina expanded 31% in 2011 to over 860 thousand vehicles
- Brazil expanded 3% to 3.6 million vehicles in 2011 and further market growth has OEMs investing US$ 26 billion and suppliers another US$ 12 billion from 2010 to 2015.
- Chile expanded 24% to 340 thousand in 2011

To register or for more information, please click here.

Live Online Seminars and On-Demand Seminars on doing business in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina

LIVE ONLINE SEMINARS:

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January 25 - MEXICO

"How to Remain Competitive as a Supplier in Mexico"
Presented by Leo Torres, Director Purchasing, Ford Mexico

January 26 - RUSSIA

"Keys to Supplier Success in the Russian Automotive Industry"
Presented by Yuri Danilov

January 31 - USA
"Setting up Manufacturing or Related Operations in the Southeast U.S."
Presented by Doyle Cotton

January 31 - CHINA
"Doing Business in China: Structuring Operations / Currency Controls / Tax Considerations"
Presented by Timothy Hillegoss

Recorded ON-DEMAND SEMINARS:

To see 19 On-Demand Seminars on doing business in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, and a complete list of On-Demand Seminars, click here

LATINtalk January edition - additional articles

To read all of the following November articles, please click here.

- Mexico: Under-rated, Unloved and Underappreciated

- Argentina: Challenges Ahead

- Managing Public Affairs in Brazil

- Importing to Brazil

- Mexico: Increase to the Minimum Wages for 2012

- Five Resources for Due Diligence in Brazil

- Economists warn South America is too dependent on resources

- Global Capital Confidence Barometer Brazil: Gaining momentum

- If You're An Engineer, You Should Really Consider Moving To Brazil

- Moving to Brazil? Warn Your Wallet