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.

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Episodes

Feb 11, 2020

1 min

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

Feb 11, 2020

1 min

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.

Feb 10, 2020

20 min

Feb 3, 2020

1 min

Tom Libby discusses sales of sedans versus SUVs

Feb 3, 2020

1 min

Jan 26, 2020

1 min

Automotive suppliers are at a crossroads. With plateauing volumes, EVs and AVs - there is a lot to react to. Michael Robinet provides his thoughts.

Jan 26, 2020

1 min

Jan 21, 2020

1 min

As US light vehicles sales topped 17 million in 2019 for the 5th consecutive year, Chris Hopson takes a look at the 2020 outlook.

Jan 21, 2020

1 min

Jan 15, 2020

34 min

The new decade brings the future of mobility into focus. Listen to IHS Markit's recap of the 2020 CES, highlighting key announcements and how the CASE mega-trends are evolving into tangible deployments. Mark Boyadjis and Kristen Balasia will discuss how the automotive industry is delivering on end-customer needs for CASE—Connected, Automated, Shared and Electrified—products and services.

Jan 15, 2020

34 min

Jan 15, 2020

1 min

Listen as Jeremy Carlson gives a recap of CES

Jan 15, 2020

1 min

Jan 14, 2020

34 min

The new decade brings the future of mobility into focus. Listen to IHS Markit's recap of the 2020 CES, highlighting key announcements and how the CASE mega-trends are evolving into tangible deployments. Mark Boyadjis and Kristen Balasia will discuss how the automotive industry is delivering on end-customer needs for CASE—Connected, Automated, Shared and Electrified—products and services.

Jan 14, 2020

34 min

Jan 7, 2020

1 min

Listen as Stephanie Brinley discusses new vehicle sales in the United States in 2020.

Jan 7, 2020

1 min

Dec 17, 2019

1 min

The number of vehicles in the United States with a PHEV option – the least popular electrification solution – reached 30 models in 2018, but demand has cooled in 2019.

Dec 17, 2019

1 min

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