Automotive Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Deals by Top Themes in 2022 – Thematic Intelligence
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Automotive Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Deals Report Overview
The automotive industry witnessed M&A deals worth $54 billion, in 2022. North America led the M&A deal activity in the automotive sector in 2022, with the highest number of deals. The top themes driving M&A activity in the automotive sector in 2022 were electric vehicles and connected car.
The automotive industry M&A deals thematic intelligence report provides an overview of the global M&A activities in the automotive sector in 2022. The report also identifies the themes driving most notable to deals announced during the year in the automotive sector.
Automotive industry M&A Deals Activity by Regions
The key regions that drove automotive industry M&A deal activity in 2022 are North America, Europe, China, South & Central America, Middle East & Africa, and APAC Ex-China. North America continued to lead the M&A deal activity in the automotive sector with 393 deals worth $33 billion in 2022. This was followed by Europe.
Automotive Industry M&A Deals Analysis by Regions, 2022 (%)
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Automotive industry M&A Deals Activity by Sub-Sectors
The key sub-sectors witnessing automotive industry M&A activities in 2022 were future mobility, automotive retailers, parts & tiers, vehicle manufacturing, auto finance, and automotive design. Future mobility saw more than 142 deals, the highest in terms of deal value in 2022.
Automotive industry M&A Deals Analysis by Sub-Sectors
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Automotive industry M&A Activity: Top Themes
Some of the top themes that will drive automotive industry M&A activity in 2023 are 3D printing, autonomous vehicles, COVID-19, and ESG-environment.
Theme Map of Automotive industry, 2023
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Automotive industry Mergers and Acquisitions Deals Report Overview
Market Size (2022) | $54 Billion |
Key Regions | North America, Europe, China, South & Central America, Middle East & Africa, and APAC Ex-China |
Key Sectors | Future Mobility, Automotive Retailers, Parts & Tiers, Vehicle Manufacturing, Auto Finance, and Automotive Design |
Segments Covered in the Report
Automotive industry Mergers and Acquisitions Deals Regional Outlook (Value, $ Billion, 2022)
- North America
- Europe
- China
- South & Central America
- Middle East & Africa
- APAC Ex-China
Automotive industry Mergers and Acquisitions Deals Sectors Outlook (Value, $ Billion, 2022)
- Future Mobility
- Automotive Retailers
- Parts & Tiers
- Vehicle Manufacturing
- Auto Finance
- Automotive Design
Scope
- This report provides an overview of merger and acquisition activity globally in 2022 in Automotive Sector.
- It identifies the themes driving most notable to deals announced in 2022 in the Automotive Sector.
Reasons to Buy
- Companies who invest in the right themes become success stories; those who miss the big themes end up as failures. If you want to understand the themes that drive an industry, simply look at the list of recent mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
- In this report we have listed down the most notable deals in automotive sector to make it easy for our clients to get a view of themes disrupting the sector and prepare for the future.
Apollo Funds
Cummins
Carvana
General Motors
KKR
Luxshare Precision Industry
Semtech
KG Group
RISE Education Cayman
Compagnie Plastic Omnium
Datwyler
Aptiv
Eaton
Compagnie Plastic Omnium
Lincoln Electric
COVA Acquisition
Tatneft
Toro Company
Knorr-Bremse
Insurance Auto Auctions
Tenneco
Meritor
KAR Auction Services
GM Cruise
Accell Group
Chery Group
Sierra Wireless
SsangYong Motor
Dada Auto
Varroc Engineering
Quality Synthetic Rubber
Intercable
Royal Power Solutions
Varroc Engineering
Fori Automation
ECarX Technology
Nokian Tyres
Intimidator
Knorr-Bremse Systeme
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the automotive industry M&A deal activity size in 2022?
The global automotive industry M&A market witnessed deals worth $54 billion, in 2022.
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Which was the leading region in the automotive industry M&A deal activity in 2022?
North America led the automotive industry M&A deal activity in 2022 among all the other regions.
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Which was the leading sector in the automotive industry M&A deal activity?
Future mobility saw more than 142 deals, the highest in terms of deal value, and was the leading sector in the automotive industry M&A deal activity.
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Which themes will drive the automotive industry M&A activity in 2023?
In 2023, the top themes that will drive automotive industry M&A activity are 3D printing, autonomous vehicles, COVID-19, ESG-environment, and others.

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