As post-COVID recovery accelerates, the automotive and mobility
industry has been on an upward trajectory, rebounding faster than
expected from the extensive shutdowns that began in March 2020. US
sales have proven resilient, and most worldwide OEMs report their
vehicle production is now 90% pre-COVID levels and growing.
Challenges, however, within the industry persist, and the supply
base is increasingly fragile. Dickinson Wright's Ted
Sylwestrzak (Member, Detroit) recently moderated a panel
presentation analyzing the current opportunities and headwinds in
the automotive and mobility industry. The panel discussed various
topics, including chip shortages, commodity shortages, and the
future of vehicle electrification.