Future of the Auto Industry 2040

Future trends impact on the auto industry. New patterns of vehicle ownership, vehicle leasing and car insurance.

What are the future challenges for the automotive industry?  Does the automotive industry have a future?  Predictions for the automotive industry in 2030.

Impact of physics / wind tunnels and human physiology on external vehicle design and internal layout.

Why small innovations in care and vehicle design can have such huge impact on driver experience.

Future of autonomous self-driving vehicles and other impact of AI / Artificial Intelligence on the auto industry.

Why many global trends are changing more slowly than many people imagine and what is likely to change really fast in the auto industry.

How auto manufacturers will focus on owning the customer relationship: changing the vehicle transaction from sale of a car, van or truck to going on a "life journey" together.

Innovation in the auto industry, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, distribution and after sales support via dealer networks or independent agencies and breakdown services.

* "How AI Will Change Your Life - A Futurist's Guide to a Super-Smart World" - Patrick Dixon's new book on AI is published in September 2024 by Profile Books.  It contains 38 chapters on the impact of AI across different industries, government and our wider world, including the impact of AI on the auto industry and road transport.