Fuel For Thought

North America automotive parts suppliers add the new USMCA trade agreement to their list of current challenges.

The automotive industry is ramping up efforts to address consumer concerns around COVID-19. Jeremy Carlson discusses results from a survey related to antimicrobial features in a vehicle.

Devin Lindsay discusses the development of a million mile battery.

Stephanie Brinley discusses the US automotive restart. IHS Markit forecasts the US sales will fall to 12.5 million units.

Michael Robinet looks at the unknown post-COVID environment that awaits automakers and suppliers as they restart production.

As the global automotive market has creatively and painstakingly been enduring the COVID-19 pandemic, a new challenge awaits. While the industry looks to cautiously restart, considerations range from overall supply chain readiness and workforce safety to uncertain consumer demand and behavior. What new practices and policies will remain in the post-COVID world propelling some players forward while presenting obstacles and risk for others?

Jeremy Carlson discusses results from a recent survey that asked 100 global OEMs and suppliers what the effects of the pandemic would be on automotive revenues, R&D, and technology

Stephanie Brinley discusses the current status of global automotive sales and production

New US fuel economy standards and what it means for consumers with Devin Lindsay

Chris Hopson discusses the US light vehicle sales forecast for 2020.