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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Nov 19, 2019
Nov 19, 2019
1 min
Stephanie Brinley discusses electric vehicle introductions at the Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 12, 2019
Nov 12, 2019
1 min
As 2019 comes to an end, listen to Chris Hopson as he discusses US light vehicle sales volumes for 2019 which are expected to exceed 17 million for the 5th year in a row.
Nov 5, 2019
Nov 5, 2019
1 min
Stephanie Brinley discusses electrification developments that were on display at the North America Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta.
Oct 28, 2019
Oct 28, 2019
1 min
As automotive aftermarket leaders converge on Las Vegas at AAPEX and SEMA shows, the size and age of US light vehicle fleet continues to rise.
Oct 22, 2019
Oct 15, 2019
Oct 15, 2019
1 min
Listen as Stephanie Brinley takes a look new vehicles that will be on display at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Oct 8, 2019
Oct 8, 2019
1 min
September US light vehicle demand update. Sales pace has remained steady despite noise from DC and stock market volatility. IHS Markit expects 2019 auto sales in to reach 17.1 million units down from 17.3 in 2018.
Oct 7, 2019
Oct 7, 2019
26 min
IHS Markit expects EV share of new vehicle registrations in the United States to reach 8% by 2025. Regulations, pricing, technology and infrastructure — including overcoming the dreaded range-anxiety — are all key to moving consumers away from internal combustion engines. Join us on October 8 as Kristen Balasia, Holger Hausmann and Bruce Harrison discuss the current state and next steps of EV adoption in the US market.
Sep 30, 2019
Sep 24, 2019
Sep 24, 2019
1 min
Ethnic consumers continue to buy sedans. With the ethnic population set to become the US majority in 2043, what does this mean for brands who no longer offer sedans?