Albert Waas

1 week ago | bcg.com | Aakash Arora |Eric Jesse |Albert Waas |Lorenzo Capucci

What do tariffs and evolving trade regulations mean for the auto industry—and what will this mean for consumer demand? Can OEMs manage the potential disruption? What would a high-tariff scenario mean for automakers? How should they prepare? These and other questions are top of mind for leaders across the automotive value chain.

Feb 2, 2025 | renrendoc.com | Albert Waas |Alexander Brenner

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Sep 3, 2024 | bcg.com | Albert Waas |Alex Brenner

Although the €64 billion European aftermarket auto parts business is profitable and growing, it is facing a series of challenges—some the result of big global shifts, others linked to short-term economic volatility—that will transform the industry in the coming years, threatening revenue and profits.

Aug 20, 2024 | bcg.com | Albert Waas

Is the European market for premium+ and luxury electric vehicles about to take another turn? The premium (MSRPs of €50,000 to €80,000) and premium+ and luxury segments (€80,000 and up) drove the growth of battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales in Europe from 2019 through 2022. But premium+ and luxury growth backed off from 22% in 2022 to 19% in 2023, contributing to an overall BEV slowdown, which has continued in 2024 so far.

Dec 5, 2023 | bcg.com | Veronika Haas |Albert Waas |Andreas Vargas Jentzsch

As the fully electric vehicle (EV) continues to make inroads with consumers, heading towards a projected 40% of global car sales by 2030, securing sufficient battery materials—especially for the cathode of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries—is taking on increased urgency.