Future Trends in the automotive industry
The German automotive industry will continue its focus on research and development. New demands from consumers will fuel more growth in the industry. As climate change takes a front seat in global politics, the German automotive industry is also contributing to this cause. Alternative fuels, electric powered cars and low emission vehicles continue to be areas of research. Digitalization in automobiles is expected to be an important area of growth in the future apart from automated driving including self-driven cars, on which research activities will continue.