The Covid-19 pandemic has brought a decade of expansion in the global automotive industry to a staggering halt, resulting in widespread plant closures and job losses. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) predicts double-digit growth for the sector, but can it make up for the losses seen in 2020? To find out, we speak with Arushi Kotecha, Research Analyst at the EIU.

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Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Wong Shou Ning

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