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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![An Automotive Minute [S2|E4]: Automotive supplier at a crossroads with Michael Robinet](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/7eb30963b49c91802b648be4c2e79aae_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Jan 26, 2020
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.
![An Automotive Minute [S2|E3]: US Light Vehicle Sales with Chris Hopson](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/87774935361357a5f68883d2a0a454bc_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Jan 21, 2020
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.
![Fuel for Thought [S2|E1]: CES Recap](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/d1a83b0d5dd5b39f41c4887a2d27a413_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Jan 15, 2020
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.
![An Automotive Minute [S2|E2]: CES Recap with Jeremy Carlson](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/a7d4ee52c708e2c6124babb1e67d397d_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Jan 15, 2020
![Fuel for Thought [S2|E1]: CES Recap](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/6b6aa68428a47f7178e9dbb2620f9fac_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Jan 14, 2020
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.
![An Automotive Minute [S2|E1]: US new vehicle sales in 2020 with Stephanie Brinley](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog22323098/9265626273ea80d0dea31d34986a712e_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Jan 7, 2020
Jan 7, 2020
1 min
Listen as Stephanie Brinley discusses new vehicle sales in the United States in 2020.
Dec 17, 2019
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 10, 2019
Dec 10, 2019
1 min
Devin Lindsay discusses vehicles on display at the LA Auto Show. Automakers remain focused on the CUV segment.
Dec 2, 2019
Dec 2, 2019
1 min
Listen as Chris Hopson discusses light vehicle demand levels in North America and specifically in Mexico where demand is down 7.5%.
Nov 25, 2019
Nov 25, 2019
1 min
Michael Robinet shares some reasons behind the proposed FCA and PSA merger.