The automotive industry is going through a radical transformation. The automotive landscape has become complex: cost pressures, geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain fragility and rapidly evolving customer expectations are creating constant tension. Manufacturers and suppliers alike face mounting pressure to innovate, reduce costs, and meet evolving regulatory and customer demands — all while maintaining quality and global relevance.

      To succeed, many automotive leaders need a strategic realignment. They require calculated foresight to anticipate market shifts, operational agility to adapt quickly, and technology-enabled performance to stay ahead. From responsibly integrating AI and connected technologies to enhancing compliance, transparency, and resilience across the value chain — companies are seeking trusted partners to help them navigate complexity and unlock long-term value.

      Our global automotive network unites Audit, Tax, and Advisory professionals from KPMG firms around the world to deliver coordinated and multidisciplinary approaches. This team includes nearly 200 industry experts — engineers, designers, supply chain specialists, and others — who contribute extensive frontline expertise to help clients achieve their most critical goals.


      Our insights

      Explore how industrial manufacturing and automotive CEOs are navigating through global turbulence by betting big on AI, with insights from 240 leaders across 11 countries.

      Insights from 24th annual global automotive executive survey: A European perspective

      Get under the hood to find out the potential growth opportunities for the world’s automakers, from advances in self-driving technology to AI-shifts in how vehicles are made, sold and serviced.

      Compare 2023 data to the present day and plot a path towards sustainable automotive market growth, with supercharged supply chain resilience.

      Insights from over 1000 automotive executives in 30 countries highlight the challenges and opportunities ahead

      From how cars are built, work and used — to how they’re sold and the wider industry is regulated — everything is changing. Find out the six strategic imperatives these changes reveal for today’s automakers.


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      Our people

      Dr. Andreas Ries

      Global Head of Automotive

      KPMG International

      Norbert Meyring

      Partner, Head of Industrial Manufacturing in China, China and Asia Pacific Head of Chemicals & Performance Technologies

      KPMG in China

      Nicolas Nowicki

      Partner Advisory

      KPMG in France

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      Partner, Financial Due Diligence

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