This article deals with the level of maturity of companies in the automotive segment in Brazil, to carry out the transition to Industry 4.0, in order to identify the degree of maturity of companies in this segment for the digitalization of processes. The data collection took place through a survey sent to directors, managers, supervisors and leaders of companies in the automotive segment. The results obtained indicated that the transition to Industry 4.0, although considered relevant, does not translate into reality for the companies surveyed. The level of infrastructure of the equipment is insufficient, the level of automation is low and the adaptability of the equipment is not yet technically possible in all companies in the segment. There is also no evidence of the use of digital technologies in the production process in approximately 60% of companies, and the maturity in the digitalization of processes occurs at a slow pace.

This text deals with the nature of the investment of companies of the Brazilian automotive sector to suit the Industry 4.0. The data were collected through a survey applied to executives of this segment, through the observational method and bibliographic research. The results show that the participants are aware of the need for investments for the proposed adequacy and productivity gains, but that this volume of investment is still not enough for a robust modification. The importation of technology is not portrayed as fundamental, where the level of investment required in addition to the lack of training of the labor force, are impeding factors for the evolution of the Industry 4.0. It was observed that due to the economic crisis that has taken place in Brazil, the automotive industry has focused on the survival in the market under current conditions rather than strategies for investment in Industry 4.0 technology.

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