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06.05.2025 | Pulse Check

Automotive Pulse Check Q1/2025

The European automotive sector faces mounting pressure from technological disruption, geopolitical tension, and shifting trade dynamics.

OPTIMISM AMID GEOPOLITICAL DISRUPTION

The European automotive sector faces mounting pressure from technological disruption, geopolitical tension, and shifting trade dynamics. Yet, the industry remains surprisingly resilient. More than 75% of leaders surveyed by H&Z report a positive or neutral outlook for 2025 – a strong signal in uncertain times.

 

THREE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES ARE SHAPING THE INDUSTRY’S ROADMAP:

 

  1. Targeted Growth – Investments in electrification and innovation, especially around software-defined vehicles (SDV), are accelerating.
  2. Securing Profitability – Companies focus on EBIT improvement through cost optimisation, efficiency programs, and structural consolidation.
  3. Building Resilience – Organisations are redesigning supply chains, exploring AI use cases, and evolving business models to mitigate external risks.

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2025 Automotive Pulse Check Q1

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Albert Neumann

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Dr. Albert Neumann is a Partner at H&Z and an expert in the automotive industry, focusing on corporate strategy, R&D, and integrating sustainability through digitalisation and circular economy approaches​.
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