There is global pent-up demand for new cars, after sales deteriorated sharply in 2020 due to the pandemic. Government schemes also support the recovery, backing the transition to lower emission vehicles and e-mobility in many markets.
However, prolonged semiconductor shortages and/or another surge of the coronavirus pandemic could delay vehicle production recovery in 2022, deteriorating the credit risk situation of many suppliers.
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