
YCP Automotive & Mobility Experts in France

In France, the automotive & mobility industry faces dynamic shifts, prioritizing sustainability and innovation.
YCP's team leverages deep industry insight, offering tailored consulting solutions in France to navigate market complexities and enhance competitive advantage.
With YCP as your consulting partner, unlock unparalleled opportunities in France's automotive & mobility sector, ensuring sustainable growth and success.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with France's Automotive & Mobility Professionals
The French Automotive & Mobility sector is a cornerstone of technological innovation and economic vitality. YCP leverages local insights to navigate this dynamic landscape.
As France advances in electric vehicles and smart mobility solutions, YCP's strategic advice helps clients harness growth opportunities and tackle industry challenges.
Our deep expertise in the Automotive & Mobility sector positions YCP as a key partner for businesses aiming to thrive in France's competitive market.
Our Services
Marketing & Sales
Boost your automotive sales in France with YCP's targeted marketing strategies
- Branding & Brand Management
- Product & Portfolio Management
- Pricing
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Sales Channel Strategy
- Digital Sales
Operations
Elevate your Operations in France's Automotive sector with YCP's expert guidance.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Growth Strategy Implementation
- Operation Transformation
- Manufacturing
- Organization Design
Supply Chain Management
Optimize your supply chain for France's automotive sector with YCP expertise.
- Supply Chain
- Digital Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
M&A, Transactions, and PMI
Empowering France's auto sector in M&A, transactions, and PMI for growth.
- M&A Strategy
- Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
- M&A Target Scouting
- Buyer/Investor Search
- Commercial Due Diligence
- M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
- Valuation
- Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
- Value Creation
- IPO PMO
- Joint Venture
- Corporate Venture Capital
Strategy
YCP offers expert strategy consulting for France's automotive & mobility sector.
- Business Strategy
- Corporate Finance
- Growth Opportunity Identification
- New Business Development
- Organization Strategy
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Asset/Project Risk Management
- Digital Strategy
- Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy
Digital Transformation
Driving France's automotive sector forward with top-tier digital transformation expertise.
- DX Vision
- Digital Roadmap
- CIO/CDO Support
- System Architecture Design
- DX PMO
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Big Data Analysis
- IT Organization Design & Restructuring
- IT Portfolio Management
- Off-shore Development Centre Set-up
Public Services
YCP crafts tailored Public Services strategies for the French Automotive & Mobility sector.
- Economic Development
- Public Policy Development
- E-Governance
Sustainability
Streamline sustainability in France's auto sector with YCP's tailored consulting.
- Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
- Double Materiality
- Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
- Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
- Sustainability Due Diligence
- Supply Chain Assessment
- ESG Reporting
- Investor Relations & Fundraising
- Organization & Governance Design
Market Research
Expert France-focused Market Research to drive your Automotive & Mobility ventures forward.
- Market Landscape
- Market Size
- Industry Structure and Trend
- Competitive Benchmark
- Business Partner Search & Screening
- B2B/B2C Customer Survey
- Consumer Research
Navigating Automotive & Mobility Sector in France
Regulatory Hurdles in the French Automotive Market
- According to the official, France has introduced stringent emission regulations, negatively impacting the cost of vehicle production and leading to a 10% increase in operational expenses.
- To remain competitive, businesses must adapt quickly by investing in green technology. The sector decreased its emissions by 15% in recent years, showing the potential benefits of advances in eco-friendly engineering.
Adapting to Technological Disruptions by 2030
- The rapid advancement of technology leaves many automotive companies struggling; reports indicate a 20% annual rise in necessary R&D expenditure just to stay current.
- Optimizing digital research tools offers great promise. AI and machine learning investments increased automotive production efficiency by 5% in other regions, a trend France must capitalize on.
Growing Demand for Electric Vehicles in France
- France witnessed a 40% rise in electric vehicle sales last year, driven by lucrative government incentives aiming for e-vehicles to make up 50% of new sales by 2030.
- The growing network of charging stations, projected to spread by 30% next year, signifies a prime moment for businesses to foray into the electric vehicle market inclusively.
Smart Mobility Solutions Expected to Grow
- Government reports predict smart mobility's growth rate to soar to 10% annually in France. Investment in digital transport infrastructure aligns with this forecast.
- Businesses investing in integrated transport solutions can benefit as urban demand shifts. The rapid trials of autonomous shuttles in Paris highlight meaningful opportunities here.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

What Our Clients Say About Us
"Goodyear has been collaborating with YCP on new market entry strategy. I would personally like to congratulate YCP on the commendable job your team has done in supporting us, with professionalism, business intelligence, and solid market insights, in the development of a route-to-market strategy for a completely new country. The team’s strategic advice was so useful and on point, that we have already worked on a second project together, optimizing our distributor strategy in one of our existing markets. We look forward to continuing working with YCP and highly recommend them as growth partners."
Regional Sales Director
Goodyear
"I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for all the effort and commitment that YCP showed us during this project. Although building detailed strategies for different countries within a tough time constraint is without any doubt a demanding and challenging task, YCP did a fabulous job. I believe that the success in this project laid a foundation for building a strong relationship between YCP and GS Caltex, and I promise that YCP will be the first one to be contacted whenever GSC needs any help for growth."
Manager, Finished Lubricants Marketing Strategy Team
GS Caltex
Results Through Expertise: Case Studies
Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.
Assessment of Route-to-Market Strategy
Client
An automotive aftermarket in China
Area
China
Expertise Scope
Market Segmentation, Competitor Analysis, E-Commerce Strategy
Project Summary
Leveraging both primary and secondary research methods, our team identified key market segments, competitor strategies, and e-commerce opportunities. This analysis provided insights into optimal product mixes, customer preferences, and buying behaviors, enhancing the client’s value chain strategy.
Global M&A Target Search for Automotive Client
Client
An automotive leader in Europe searching for global M&A opportunities
Area
Europe
Expertise Scope
Relationship Facilitation, Commercial Due Diligence, Third-Party Coordination
Project Summary
Our team established rapport between the client and target, where we acted as an agent on behalf of the client. We facilitated the development of relationships with viable targets, aiming to secure a Letter of Intent (LOI). Additionally, we supported the data exchange process, conducted commercial due diligence, and coordinated necessary third-party diligence activities, such as legal and tax reviews.
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Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Country Coverage:
China, Japan, Korea, India, Malaysia, Singapore, USA
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting

Jun Amano
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Country Coverage:
UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Netherlands, Poland, Greece, Romania
Past Experience:
Dentsu Inc

Laurent Fihey
Partner
Nationality: French
Country Coverage:
Europe (most countries), Greater China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, USA, Canada, Mexico
Past Experience:
Arthur Andersen, Advancy

Devshree Bhardwaj
Director
Nationality: Indian
Country Coverage:
Europe, USA, Australia, South Korea, China, India, Middle East, Southeast Asia, South Africa, LATAM
Past Experience:
Tecnova India
Talk to Our Automotive & Mobility Experts
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