RE:Hum...You are absolutely correct about the demise of car manufacturing dragging down the price of pallladium. The main reason for he slowdown is a lack of computer chips fpr auomobiles. This shortage should be alleviated in the spring of 2022.
The demand for auto is strong, and should continue to be. For example in my area all new deliveries of autos are sold the very day they arrive. Specials orders are 3-6 months in arrears.
As an investor, I will continue to buy PGM based stocks.