Current challenges of globalization in the automotive industry in European countries

Current challenges of globalization in the automotive industry in European countries

Hojdik Vladimír

Research background: Research in this paper is based on analysis of data and documents published by official institutions and relevant studies and papers. Purpose of the article: This paper assesses how the pandemic situation influenced automotive sector in countries of Europe. It evaluates differences between European countries, in terms of automotive industry operation after COVID-19 crisis. It also outlines global trends and challenges for future industry development. Methods: In the research, we use mainly general methods, especially analysis, synthesis and comparison. Among the specific methods, we use statistical methods to obtain, process, explain and interpret data. Findings & Value added: In the findings we present the impact of COVID-19 on automotive industry in European countries. In the end, we present thoughts on globalization challenges for automotive industry, and possible ways for its future development.

2021

European countries, global challenges, industry development, automotive industry performance

10.1051/shsconf/20219201015

Epidemiology and Health

Korean Society of Epidemiology

Social Sciences