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The emergence of the novel coronavirus strain at the end of 2019 has far-reaching implications for the entire automotive industry. In the short term, demand for vehicles and, therefore, the parts that go into making them has dropped significantly, which will see revenues and profits at most suppliers and OEMs drop rapidly. In the longer term, companies will have to navigate resetting or restarting auto supply chains that could face additional restrictions following the outbreak. These additional costs, along with the dampened demand for parts and vehicles will weigh heavily on the balance sheets of both automakers and suppliers even once the virus is contained.