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17-Dec-2025
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2026 Automotive Supplier Outlook

In the wake of another tumultuous year for the global automotive industry, this report provides unfiltered insights directly from the front lines. S&P Global Mobility’s Matthew Beecham engaged with 59 senior executives from across the automotive supply chain to capture their experiences and strategies. Now in its third year, this comprehensive end-of-year analysis outlines the operational and strategic challenges suppliers faced in 2025 and how they are preparing for 2026. The suppliers...

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15-Dec-2025
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2026 Automotive Analyst Outlook

S&P Global Mobility’s 2026 Automotive Analyst Outlook presents a comprehensive collection of insights, reflections and forward-looking perspectives from our team of analysts. Drawing on a year marked by volatility, innovation and adaptation, our experts examine how the global automotive industry navigated the challenges and opportunities of 2025 — from supply chain disruptions and regulatory shifts to the evolving landscape of electrification, connectivity and consumer preferences. Throu...

Automotive industry faces looming supply shock as DRAM makers pivot to AI-centric HBM

The automotive industry faces renewed turbulence as the Nexperia chip shortage disrupts supply chains already strained since the 2021–2022 crisis. While the industry is only now closing out the latest shortage episode linked to Nexperia components, a more disruptive challenge is emerging: a potential shortage of automotive DRAM chips beginning in the first quarter of 2026. Suppliers are increasingly reallocating wafer capacity toward high bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI data centers, where profi...

Continental expands chassis and steering spare parts portfolio

Continental group sector ContiTech has announced the implementation of its portfolio expansion, which was initially revealed at Automechanika in the fall of 2024. As part of this expansion, Continental-branded wheel bearing kits and spare parts for chassis and steering systems are now available, totaling well over 1,000 items in 2025 alone, aimed at a diverse range of vehicles in the European market. ContiTech intends to continue expanding its portfolio in 2026, starting with over a hundred new ...

Insights into Inchcape's sustainability practices and goals

Sustainability in the automotive industry is increasingly important as manufacturers and distributors adapt to shifting consumer preferences and regulatory requirements. The transition toward electric vehicles is central to this shift, driven by increasing awareness of climate change and the need for reduced carbon emissions. Automakers are focusing on developing new-energy vehicles (NEVs) and integrating sustainable practices throughout their operations. A key strategy is diversifying vehicl...

Mercedes-Benz introduces new digital payment option in Europe

Mercedes-Benz is advancing its digitalization efforts in the aftersales business by introducing a new digital payment option for customers to settle service invoices more conveniently. This modern payment solution offers a variety of payment methods, featuring the significant addition of a flexible installment payment option that comes with a swift credit check, eliminating the need for complex contractual processes. Following a successful pilot phase in the German market, Mercedes-Benz is expan...

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