"Anyone who thinks we have already seen the worst in the European automotive sector is mistaken: the worst is yet to come." So says transport economist Roel Gevaers (UAntwerp), now that Stellantis, another European carmaker, is in serious trouble. Just last week, Volvo announced 2,500 layoffs, and 100,000 jobs are also at risk at Volkswagen. Does the sector still have a future? And what will it look like?
"Anyone who thinks we have already seen the worst in the European automotive sector is mistaken: the worst is yet to come." So says transport economist Roel Gevaers (UAntwerp), now that Stellantis, another European carmaker, is in serious trouble. Just last week, Volvo announced 2,500 layoffs, and 100,000 jobs are also at risk at Volkswagen. Does the sector still have a future? And what will it look like?