The impact of the current crisis in the automotive industry on corporate strategies of companies in the Czech Republic

The aim of this study was to clarify how recent crises and structural changes in the automotive industry affected the strategic decision-making of companies in the Czech Republic and their ability to adapt to changing market conditions. To achieve this aim, quantitative methods were employed, specifically correlation analysis, regression modeling, and input share analysis using data from selected companies for the period 2019-2023. The results revealed a strong relationship between production volume and corporate profitability, while the short-term impact of foreign input shares was limited, manifesting rather as a long-term structural risk. The contribution of this study lies in enhancing knowledge of strategic adaptation in the Czech automotive industry and identifying factors that support its resilience and competitiveness., regional comparisons or the application of alternative predictive models.