ARCG – Automotive Research and Consulting Group

For over a quarter of a century ARCG automotive and finance industry sourced management have advised banks, financial institutions and automotive industry clients on acquisition, divestiture and new business development.

From automotive research and corporate assessment through undertaking the complete acquisition or divestiture transaction – Automotive Research and Consulting Group can work either independently or with a client’s advisors / bankers to successfully secure the complete transaction from due diligence through to completion.

Recognised as having an exceptional level of global contacts and outstanding client relationships throughout the vehicle and components industries, and with extensive global contacts with financial institutions, Automotive Research and Consulting Group develops strategic solutions for new business development in oem and aftermarkets – focus Europe, North America, Asia – China, India, Japan, Pacific Rim – and Australasia.

Founded in 1981 as ARMC and headquartered in London for Europe, operations opened in Detroit in 1982, for Australasia from 1984 and SE Asia from 1994, with associated company services from Melbourne in 1999. After eight years business affiliation working on Australian and Asian projects with Melbourne based Australian Automotive Intelligence, ARCG concluded an arrangement for AAI to represent the group locally, with the benefit of combining ARCG and AAI resources where in the best interests of clients.

• New business opportunity identification

• Assisting competitive positioning through joint ventures & technology transfer

• Product, market & corporate assessment / strategy development

• Internationally recognised specialist M&A Practice: acquire for less, sell for more