The end of the beginning? – the week | Automotive Industry Comment

Some optimistic signs in the coronavirus pandemic this week as the city of Wuhan, said to be the epicentre of the outbreak in China was largely released from lockdown and a couple of Scandinavian countries eased restrictions. Here in the UK, though, despite what promises to be a summer temperatures Easter weekend, there is no prospect of the lockdown being lifted, at least for another three weeks until enough data is in – have we peaked and would relaxation too soon lead to another surge in cases and an unpopular restoration of the lockdown?