Car manufacturing slowing down

SPAIN´s automotive industries are dealing with severe supply chain shortages in 2023, owing to a complex web of challenges. A number of factors including the after effects of the pandemic, international trade disputes, and climate­induced crises, have strained supply chains to a breaking point.

Semiconductors, integral to everything from engine management to in­car entertainment systems, are in critically short supply. This, compounded with restricted access to raw materials such as steel and plastics, has led to higher manufacturing costs and delayed production lines.

Factories are forced to reschedule production, delay new model launches, or even prioritise certain vehicle lines, while consumers grapple with rising prices, prolonged wait times, and limited model

The latest model maybe delayed availability. Analysts warn that these supply chain issues will persist throughout the year.

This predicament has outlined just how fragile the global supply chains are and has highlighted the urgent need for more resilient, adaptable, and localised operations. This crisis is pushing

SEAT's success lies in its commitment to innovation and design. Its models combine cutting ­ edge technology with unique Spanish aesthetics, appealing to a wide demographic. The brand has also embraced electric mobility, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable transportation.

By consistently delivering quality and innovation, SEAT continues to drive Spain's automotive industry forward.

277,885 registered Dacia Sandero by end of June 2022 both nations towards an inevitable evolution in their respective automotive industries, with a renewed focus on building sustainable and digitised supply chains.

As daunting as the current challenges are, this may well set the stage for a more robust, efficient, and resilient automotive industry in Spain.