Fuel For Thought

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.

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.

The automotive sector during the COVID-19 crisis.

Hybrid and Electric Vehicles with Jeremy Carlson. Results from the IHS Markit E-Mobility Survey.

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.

Geneva motor show's cancellation due to the coronavirus had automakers pivoting to virtual reveals. New products included concepts from BMW and Hyundai.

Tom Libby takes a look at new vehicle registration trends within the United States

Chris Hopson takes a look at the global impact of the Coronavirus on the automotive industry

Stephanie Brinley looks at the launch of the Cadillac Escalade and the Jeep Gladiator Mojave