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How Falling Birth Rates Reshape the Automotive Industry
In this episode of The Demographics Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how declining birth rates and an aging population are fundamentally reshaping the automotive industry. They focus on a concrete case: Japan, where the number of new drivers under 30 has dropped by nearly 40% over the past two decades. This shift is driving automakers like Toyota and Honda to pivot from family sedans to compact city cars, autonomous shuttles for seniors, and subscription-based mobility services. The hosts examine the economic ripple effects on car insurance, used-car markets, and infrastructure planning. Lucas…
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