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

Aug 11, 2020

1 min

Todd Campau discusses the average age of vehicles in the United States. With nearly 280 million vehicles on the road the average age is approaching 12 years. 25% of these vehicles are 16 years of age or older. The average age of vehicles is expected to increase further due to COVID-19 work from home policies and the reduced number of vehicle miles traveled which extends a vehicle's life.

Aug 4, 2020

1 min

With 2.5 months of lost output and revenue, strategy is front and center for the North America auto industry.

Jul 28, 2020

1 min

Changing consumer preferences in the US with Stephanie Brinley.

Jul 21, 2020

58 sec

New registrations this year in the US are down 35% from a year ago and are vastly different from last year.

Jul 20, 2020

20 min

Kristen Balasia, Mike Wall and Tom Libby talks about the automotive recovery from Covid-19.

Jul 14, 2020

1 min

As suppliers brace for potential after effects of COVID-19, Michael Robinet looks at today's challenges and compares them with the recession of 2008/9

Jul 6, 2020

1 min

With IHS Markit forecasting sales of 13.2 million light vehicles in 2020, Stephanie Brinley looks at demand for different vehicle segments.

Jun 23, 2020

1 min

Stephanie Brinley looks at the technology race that Ford, GM and FCA have created in full-sized pick ups.

Jun 15, 2020

1 min

North America automotive parts suppliers add the new USMCA trade agreement to their list of current challenges.

Jun 9, 2020

1 min

The automotive industry is ramping up efforts to address consumer concerns around COVID-19. Jeremy Carlson discusses results from a survey related to antimicrobial features in a vehicle.

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