Automotive and Transportation Industry – Navigating Through Change and Uncertainty

­The global automotive and transportation industry is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in its history. Driven by electrification, digitalization, sustainability mandates and evolving consumer needs, this sector is inventing and redefining mobility for the next decade.

A recent report from Precedence Research, the global automotive electronics market size, calculated at $307.61 billion in 2025, is forecasted to reach around $647.43 billion by 2034, a CAGR of 8.62%. The Asia Pacific automotive electronics market size surpassed $129.20 billion in 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 8.74% during the forecast period.

Electric vehicles continue to dominate the investment landscape as governments phase out internal combustion engines (ICEs) and strengthen environmental standards. EV sales are expected to account for nearly half of all new car sales by 2030. China, Europe, and the U.S. remain the leading EV markets, with India and Southeast Asia emerging as key growth regions.

The advancement of battery technology, particularly solid-state, and the expansion of fast-charging infrastructures are critical industry enablers. Supply chain issues are among its biggest vulnerabilities, particularly the lack of lithium, nickel, rare earth metals and semiconductors. At the time of this writing, for example, there is increasing instability in the electronics supply chain with some Chinese suppliers refusing to ship to certain locations.

Sustainability goals are also reshaping the market. Lifecycle emissions, not just tailpipes, are increasingly measured to meet ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) benchmarks. It seems that EV/HEV consumers increasingly consider battery replacement as part of the vehicle’s sustainability and total cost of ownership over the life of the vehicle

Automakers are evolving into tech-enabled mobility providers, partnering with semiconductor companies and AI developers to deliver advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and intelligent navigation. The rise of the “software-defined vehicle,” defined by a dependence on software rather than hardware, is driving new autonomous driving systems, telematics, and over-the-air (OTA) update technologies.

And, finally, transportation models are being reshaped by increasing urbanization and the rise of “Mobility as a Service” (MaaS) platforms. Ride-hailing, public transport and micro-mobility solutions are creating unified digital ecosystems. Autonomous shuttles, connected infrastructure, and smart city initiatives will further blur the lines between private and public mobility.

Despite short-term challenges, including raw material inflation and geopolitical trade risks, the long-term trajectory of the automotive and transportation industry remains strongly positive. The next decade will reward companies paving the way toward a smarter, cleaner, and more connected future of mobility. This includes the companies providing the vehicles, as well as their electronics suppliers.