The auto industry is pulling back on its ‘capital junkie’ tendencies after unprecedented spending on EVs, self-driving
DETROIT There is an addiction in the auto sector. It is a capital-hungry company that has been spending astronomically on all-electric and driverless cars for years. And it's waking up from the drug and going to treatment now.
Amid economic concerns, billions of dollars wasted on self-driving cars, and a longer, if not unclear, return on investment in EVs amid slower-than-expected uptake, automakers from Detroit to Japan and Germany are trying to cut costs and expenses.
These problems accompany declining consumer demand, rising commodity prices, and some Wall Street experts warning that global auto sales and earnings are set to peak as China's sector continues to grow.
While other manufacturers like Nissan Motor, Volkswagen Group, and Chrysler parent Stellantis are taking even more drama...