According to the “2012 Dykema Automotive Institute Survey: Industry Challenges” 93 percent of Automotive OEMs and suppliers say they have seen an increase in demand to their vehicles, parts and services in the past year. 77 percent surveyed said they had "made substantive changes" to handle the growth.
About a third of the participants said they are worrying about tight lending and the big prices for raw materials. And it looks like more mergers and acquisitions are planned for the coming year. The study showed 56 percent of respondents planned to move forward with an acquisition.

Other burning issues for automotive manufacturers and suppliers are class action litigation, legislation concerning energy and environment and financially-troubled suppliers. About 41% of surveyed said they not devised a crisis management plan. To cope with financial difficulties during last financial crisis.

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