Sectors : Automotive

European market 

The EU is the largest automotive production region in the world and the industry comprises 6,5 % of the manufacturing sector in the Union.

The automotive sector has seen rising output and employment over several years, both peaking in 2007, and despite its slump towards the end of 2008 overall production has not been below the level of earlier years.

Technological development

Rapid changes in technology are forecast for the auto industry over the next 10 years. The automobile started out as a simple mechanical method of transport. Today's cars are sophisticated, with a significant (and still growing) electrical and electronic content. To provide comfort and safety, while still being friendly to the environment, these new vehicles use the latest developments of many different technologies. Further developments are expected, and EINA will always be there to provide solutions.