S&P Global Mobility has assessed the automotive industry's current state by reflecting on the significant events of the past year and exploring the outlook for 2026.
Challenge and change have long been synonymous with the automotive industry, but there’s no doubt that the pace at which the industry must confront those obstacles is accelerating. As the complexities of 2025 are now largely behind us, the insights captured in this report provide a critical understanding of the evolving landscape. This past year has presented numerous challenges, from geopolitical tensions to rapid technological advancements, compelling companies to adapt and innovate.
Key industry players have shared their experiences in the report, including us at Ansible Motion, our sister company, rFpro, and our parent company AB Dynamics.
Key discussion points encompass significant trends impacting suppliers, such as shifts in demand dynamics, supply chain resilience, and technological advancements. The report also underscores the critical importance of sustainability practices and regulatory compliance for maintaining competitive advantage.
Ansible Motion's managing director, Dan Clark, weighs in:
DIL simulator labs are complex ecosystems that benefit from seamless integrations of multi-disciplinary technologies. . . . We are continuously improving our simulators, largely in keeping with the rapid advancements in computing technologies. We are also expanding our product portfolio with the introduction of several new DIL simulators, including a new line of high-performance motorsport simulators.
In addition, we are investing in a brand-new simulation centre in which our design, production and R&D will be housed under one roof. We expect that this state-of-the-art facility will improve our manufacturing efficiency and capacity, enabling more DIL simulator deployments per year to keep up with market demand. Our new facility will also be home to several operational DIL simulator labs that will enable technology and capability demonstrations, and also function as live R&D and technical support hubs to help us better serve our growing global customer base.
The S&P report also covers the strategic partnerships and collaborations that are currently navigating market uncertainties, the ramifications of geopolitical factors and economic conditions on supplier operations, and a number of agile approaches that are now emerging to address future challenges.
Access the full report on the S&P AutoTechInsight website.
