Bosch expects a flat 2019

Bosch expects global car production in 2019 to languish at this year's level, the head of its core components unit has said, citing a slowdown in China and lower demand for diesel cars in Europe.

By Olly Wehring

Bosch expects global car production in 2019 to languish at this year's level, the head of its core components unit has said, citing a slowdown in China and lower demand for diesel cars in Europe.

"Next year will be subdued. But we do not expect a downturn," Rolf Bulander, head of Bosch mobility solutions, told Reuters.

He added Bosch aimed for stronger growth in 2019 than the car market as a whole.

Global automotive market report – Q3 2018