Stefan Bratzel heads the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
After three difficult years, China's car market is growing again. However, in an interview with China.Table, industry expert Stefan Bratzel from CAM warns German automakers not to focus too much on China. While it is true that demand for EVs, in particular, is on the rise there, but German carmakers are barely benefiting from this. Chip shortages, supply bottlenecks, and homemade problems are putting them under pressure. And now the Chinese competition is also venturing into Europe. Felix Lee spoke with Bratzel.
Mr. Bratzel, the pandemic, chip shortages, supply bottlenecks – the German automotive industry really didn't have an easy year in 2021. Will 2022 be better?