U.K, Dec. 28 -- If there's one word to describe the automotive industry, it's resilient. 2020 was without a doubt its most challenging year on record, with the COVID pandemic transforming consumer spending habits and creating severe supply chain disruption. Yet the industry stayed strong and adapted. In the aftermath, it is looking to repair and is eyeing new opportunities.
It's tempting to think that 2021 will be a year of caution for the industry. But we're still likely to see surprising developments and the acceleration of trends including electro-mobility (e-mobility), increased government support for the sector, and the gradual rolling out of new autonomous vehicle standards and technologies.
Government intervention will push e-mobil...