In recent years, Europe has benefited from a resurgent automotive industry, both in relation to traditional luxurious brands along with very high levels of investment by several global manufacturers of volume vehicles. This, in turn, has resulted in further significant investment in the component industry and Europe has been at the forefront of many revolutionary developments in automotive technology. However, global economic shifts, societal trends and environmental challenges will put its leadership role into question. Disruptive technologies like electrification, automation, and digitalization offer opportunities for novel business models and innovative transport solutions that will determine unique selling propositions of the future. A key part of the transition will then be to find ways to neutralize the threats and capitalize on the opportunities that it presents.
Currently, European automakers are calling for immediate support from the European Union and member states after suffering a production loss that could render companies short of cash in just weeks. Clearly, these prevailing conditions impact the industry as a whole, but crucially, having led the way for much of the industry’s lifetime to date, Europe needs to take a bold step to secure a position at the top table for the next iteration of global transport and mobility. To help organizations and leaders select the best companies, CIO Applications Europe’s editorial board has assessed and shortlisted Automotive Companies that are at the forefront. These companies offer robust products coupled with innovative strategies that are distinctively prominent in the field. We present to you “Top 10 Automotive Companies - 2020.”
