Overview
The automobile industry is at the forefront of new manufacturing developments and supply chain evolution. The industry is rapidly changing amid evolving mobility patterns, electrification, digitalization of products, and sustainability initiatives, from parts and tire manufacturing through to final assembly of passenger cars and motorcycles.
Capital Expert Services provides independent economic and strategic advisory services to automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), parts manufacturers, investors in the supply chain, and legal advisors. We help our clients navigate cost pressures, technology disruptions, and regulatory ambiguity by providing robust analysis based on economic data, valuation skills, and operating models.
Focus Areas
Auto Parts & Equipment
Capital Expert Services provides economic and technical assessments to suppliers and manufacturers of automotive systems, machinery, and auto parts/components. As part of our work, we perform:
- Asset valuation and economic modeling of component plants and investments in equipment.
- Operational performance evaluation across production sites and supply chains.
- Due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and technology investments.
- Exercise scenario analysis to assess regulatory or trade implications on compliance and cross-border sales.
- Expert independent witness testimony in cases of disputes over intellectual property, supply agreements, and performance assertions.
Our industry insights help provide clarity to clients with cost, quality, and innovation constraints within the rapidly evolving and globalized environment.
Tires & Rubber
The tire and rubber production sectors are under pressure due to price volatility of raw materials, industry sustainability standards, and competitive consolidation. Capital Expert Services helps our clients with the following:
- Evaluation of life cycle costs for modernizing facilities and material innovation
- Future market demand forecasting for OEM and aftermarket
- Pricing strategy reviews and planning that consider global trade flows and inflation of input costs
- Regulatory effect studies regarding environmental, safety, and recycling mandates
- Supporting role for disputes and expert witness assignments related to product quality assurance, performance testing, and supplier obligations
We also help firms manage their engagement process in the transition towards sustainable materials, digital manufacturing, and integrated supply ecosystems.
Car and motorcycle manufacturing
The Capital Expert Services team works with global and regional OEMs, contract manufacturers, and investors on the economics of production, market expansion, and capital efficiencies. We provide the following services:
- Feasibility and break-even analysis for location selection, model launches, and electrification initiatives.
- Assessment of market and policy risks related to trade agreements, tariffs, and emissions standards.
- Economic modeling of the manufacturing lines to evaluate the operational efficiencies and return on capital.
- Due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and the sharing of technologies.
- Expert witness support in disputes concerning distribution, warranties, and performance of contracts
By integrating technical and financial analytics, we assist automotive customers in dealing with uncertainty, trade-off optimization in cost and performance, and the realization of new mobility potential.
FAQs
- What aspects of automotive does Capital Expert Services work with?
We provide counsel to clients across the total value chain, including original equipment manufacturers, component suppliers, tire manufacturers, and technology providers, particularly focused on valuation, compliance, and operational modeling.
- How does Capital Expert Services support technology transformations such as converting to EVs and autonomous mobility?
We help with capital feasibility, R&D investment modeling, and scenario analyses on any emerging technologies to ensure clients are ready for electrification and digitization.
- What does Capital Expert Services provide in the area of automotive disputes?
Our experts prepare independent economic opinions, cost modeling, and expert witness testimony on commercial, regulatory, and intellectual property disputes across jurisdictions.
- In what ways does Capital Expert Services mitigate supply chain risks?
We assist organizations in improving their supply chain resilience and optimizing their use of capital by conducting thorough assessments using performance benchmarks, constructing cost models, and performing risk simulations.
- What leads clients to engage Capital Expert Services?
Clients engage Capital Expert Services for our niche sector knowledge, thorough analysis, and the ability to provide clarity and support on complicated automotive industry challenges. Our holistic expertise enables sound decision-making and support through complicated processes for clients.