New Report Says Car Market Will Have to Shrink Significantly by 2040
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A structurally smaller car market by 2040 means OEMs are fighting for share in a shrinking pool, not just growth in EVs. If you’re in auto or adjacent supply chains, treat this as a demand plateau scenario—optimize for margin, lifecycle services, and software revenue, not unit volume.
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