FT Live: Future of the Car
The automotive industry is facing an array of challenges in its transition to fossil-free vehicles, contending with a sluggish consumer uptake of EVs, changing sales models and fierce competition from new market entrants in China, which are all impacting profits and the sector’s growth plans. Yet disruption generates opportunities for innovation and positive change. With many 2030 climate targets on the horizon, industry giants and newcomers alike are creating and partnering on cutting-edge technology investments and sustainable manufacturing practices to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.
The 2025 Future of the Car Summit will convene in London the most influential players in the global automotive sector, for three days of news-making keynote interviews, lively sessions and unmissable networking opportunities. The programme will equip leaders and innovators in the automotive industry with the knowledge and networks necessary to steer their organisations towards a sustainable and technologically progressive future.
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Programme
Panel: Adjusting to evolving trade policies and navigating a shifting geopolitical landscape
Trade barriers, political instability and data security concerns are disrupting supply chains, driving regional approaches and impacting production costs. As the automotive industry grapples with lower than expected consumer demand, shifting trade policies and regulatory changes, what strategies can the sector adopt to remain competitive?
What role do rising import tariffs play in reshaping global supply chains and manufacturing locations for the automotive industry?
How will changes in trade policies, such as new tariffs on Chinese vehicles, affect market access and competition?
Are we seeing a shift towards regionalisation in response to tariffs, or will global collaboration and integration continue to prevail?
How are changes to electric vehicle tax credits and fuel economy regulations affecting vehicle affordability and investment decisions?
What are the long-term implications of data nationalism on the development of connected and autonomous vehicle technologies?
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