Fuel For Thought
Fuel for Thought is a monthly podcast that turns fast-moving automotive change into practical direction for OEMs and suppliers. Each episode brings Mobility Global (formerly S&P Global Mobility) experts to break down what’s driving the market—from geopolitical disruptions to production, sales, and supply chain shifts—and how those forces translate into real planning decisions.
Listeners gain data-backed perspectives to stress-test forecasts, spot emerging risks early, and prioritize actions across sourcing, capacity, and regional strategy. The result: clearer choices, faster responses, and more confident moves in an increasingly volatile industry.
Subscribe today and don't miss the next episode.
Listen on:
Episodes
![An Automotive Minute [S2|E12]: North American LV Assembly numbers amid COVID-19](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/16fc6d6ad21be94ad750d6eb7ca699ca_300x300.jpg)
Mar 24, 2020
Mar 24, 2020
1 min
Stephanie Brinley discusses the North America light vehicle assembly numbers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. OEM plants will results in a production loss of 570,000 light vehicles in March and April.
![An Automotive Minute [S2|E11] COVID-19 and the Automotive Industry with Stephanie Brinley](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/ca4da8cd0758c9d2392fe607bd6de7fd_300x300.jpg)
Mar 17, 2020
![An Automotive Minute [S2|E10] Hybrid and Electric Vehicles with Jeremy Carlson](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/0725e686ebd56706d525287bc38c09ba_300x300.jpg)
Mar 10, 2020
Mar 10, 2020
1 min
Hybrid and Electric Vehicles with Jeremy Carlson. Results from the IHS Markit E-Mobility Survey.
![Fuel for Thought [S2|E3]: The Multi-Cultural Market - A bright spot in a flattening market](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/f31ab4b2fbbca70a68925e196bcac42d_300x300.jpg)
Mar 9, 2020
Mar 9, 2020
17 min
With a flattening US market and an increasing number of general market consumers moving to SUVs and trucks, there is an interesting opportunity that can be found within the multi-cultural consumer base. This base is a growing and dynamic market that in some cases, doesn't follow the mega trends so often in the news. Join us as we dig into the multi-cultural automotive buyer and navigate the opportunity.
![An Automotive Minute [S2|E9]: Geneva Motor Show with Stephanie Brinley](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/feee115932d7a6fb307bd73643003fbb_300x300.jpg)
Mar 3, 2020
Mar 3, 2020
1 min
Geneva motor show's cancellation due to the coronavirus had automakers pivoting to virtual reveals. New products included concepts from BMW and Hyundai.
![An Automotive Minute [S2|E8]: New vehicle registration trends in the United States with Tom Libby](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/d6e72dff1ecd38af4d036c404e7d48ae_300x300.jpg)
Feb 25, 2020
Feb 25, 2020
1 min
Tom Libby takes a look at new vehicle registration trends within the United States
![An Automotive Minute [S2|E7]: Coronavirus Impact on Automotive with Chris Hopson](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/27fbddae6b7d91932febce8025e5a48c_300x300.jpg)
Feb 18, 2020
Feb 18, 2020
1 min
Chris Hopson takes a look at the global impact of the Coronavirus on the automotive industry
![An Automotive Minute [S2|E6]: Cadillac Escalade and Jeep Gladiator Mojave with Stephanie Brinley](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/fb0125878b8d86e0025c9f3feec5f8c5_300x300.jpg)
Feb 11, 2020
Feb 11, 2020
1 min
Stephanie Brinley looks at the launch of the Cadillac Escalade and the Jeep Gladiator Mojave
![Fuel for Thought [S2|E2]: M&A in the Automotive Industry](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/5f0c678e6a8cddecb02bb38979213f4d_300x300.jpg)
Feb 10, 2020
Feb 10, 2020
20 min
As the rate of change across the automotive industry accelerates, companies are being challenged to respond at breakneck speeds to M&A activities that involve electrification, automation, and software capabilities. Investors are well positioned and eager to buy which only adds to the pressure in an area that is still new to many traditional players. Join us for our next episode of Fuel for Thought as we discuss industry alignments and which players are going to be most active. We will also take a look at possible divestments in traditional vehicle components that could free up capital, enabling investors to expand their footprint and scale the newest technologies.
![An Automotive Minute [S2|E5]: SUVs vs Sedans with Tom Libby](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/70b169fec5b6cc12fa9970ea7409805e_300x300.jpg)
Feb 3, 2020


