Automotive
October 5, 2021
Nearly half of respondents claimed they drove less during the pandemic. Image credit: Lexus
By Katie Tamola
The automotive industry is undergoing several transformations with rising emphasis on environmental considerations, ride share apprehension and other shifts accelerated amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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