Fuel For Thought

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.

As the automotive industry works to navigate the unprecedented challenges COVID-19 brings to automotive sales, service and distribution, creative approaches are being seen across the board. Limitations on face-to-face interactions are forcing OEMs and dealers alike to accelerate their retail transformation efforts. For the first time, consumers who need or want to buy, trade-in or service their vehicle are experiencing a new way of having to do this. Establishing online end-to-end sales processes along with touchless deliveries and service experiences are booming and will change the way consumers will expect to engage even after these restrictions are lifted. The more traditional players are working fast to identify, invest and establish these virtual capabilities while those who have been leading the way are looking to leverage this to secure their businesses.

Michael Robinet discusses the steps the automotive industry will need to consider while recovering from COVID-19.