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Marc Menden to lead global supply chain at GM; David Leich to retire
Inbound logistics at the crossroad of cost, resilience and digital change, says DP World’s David D’Annunzio
Digital tools for a more dynamic workforce
Watch: SEAT's Rafael Sanchez Aviles on upskilling for digitalisation and the evolving human-AI relationship

EV and battery

Ford scraps F-150 Lightning in favour of 'next-generation' hybrid, says "the business case has eroded"

James McLoughlin

EV and battery

Stellantis and CATL break ground on LFP gigafactory in Spain

Marcus Williams

European OEM collaboration

Ford and Renault to produce two Ford-branded EVs in Europe, powered by Renault's Ampere platform

Ford to produce two EVs in Europe, powered by Renault's Ampere platform, in 2028

James McLoughlin

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Lessons of disruption from 2025The story explained

Nearshoring

Nearshoring a key trend amid tariff uncertainty and trade volatility

In 2025, automotive OEMs like VW have prioritised nearshoring vehicle and parts supply chains as they look to improve resilience in a year shaped by disruption.

Digitalisation

Digitalisation reshapes automotive supply chains

How digitalisation and intelligent automation are transforming supply-chain planning, data visibility and resilience across the automotive industry in 2025.

EV and battery

Electrification brings challenges and opportunities for OEMs

With EV market share growing globally, 2025 saw electrification bring both challenges and opportunities for automotive OEMs and their logistics operations.

Supply chain resilience

Data-driven planning underpins Aston Martin’s supply chain resilience in 2025

Aston Martin pivoted from reactive habits to a disciplined, data-driven approach, using cross-functional planning, digital tools and hands-on leadership to pre-empt crises in a volatile year.

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Red Sofa interview

Chirey's logistics evolution in Mexico

Chirey's Carlos Eudave outlined some of the key milestones, challenges and priorities that the automaker has come across in the three years since the brand launched in Mexico.

Red Sofa interview

How BMW is transforming its supply chain with agentic AI

BMW's Oliver Ganser discussed how the future of the automotive supply chain will be shaped by humans alongside genAI and agentic AI.

Red Sofa interview

Autoliv's Dr Gisela Linge on improving decision-making with data consolidation

AutoLiv's Dr Gisela Linge shared the company's journey to smarter decisions through a concerted effort to take advantage of the data at its fingertips.

Executive profilesView more

Dr Hanns Bernd Ketteler, Bosch

How digitalisation, AI and cross-functional collaboration are driving a faster, leaner and more connected approach to manufacturing across the value chain

James Parker Jr., Stellantis

Stellantis charts an agile course for service parts and aftersales logistics overhaul

Marcio Lucon, GM

How logistics has become key to GM’s growth and footprint

US tariff trackersView more

Trump's tariff moves

From "Liberation Day" to today: What changed and when

The US election outcome triggers uncertainty for automotive logistics, with tariffs, trade wars, and supply chain risks ahead.

Regional tariff tracker

US tariff changes: Visual map of key trade rates

Recent trade deals have been changing tariff rates for various countries, seeing some drop from previously threatened higher tariffs, while others have increased.

OEM strategies

Actions taken by OEMs to curb effects of tariffs

OEMs have been making strategic decisions to reshape their supply chains to mitigate against the effects of US president Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade shifts.

Features View more

Digitalisation

Firefighting supply chain disruption in Mexico

The backbone of the Mexican automotive sector needs to be limber in dealing with daily disruption. That depends on reading from the same playbook and leveraging the right technology.

Marcus Williams

Inbound logistics in 2025

Inbound logistics at the crossroad of cost, resilience and digital change, says DP World’s David D’Annunzio

As cost pressure, trade turbulence and electrification collide in 2025, automotive supply chain leaders are putting inbound logistics at the centre of strategy – accelerating digitalisation, resilience and collaboration to protect performance and value.

Automotive Logistics

Digitalisation

Digital tools for a more dynamic workforce

Seat, Toyota and Schaeffler are leveraging digital technologies, including machine learning, AI and automation, to optimise supply chain processes and empower their workforce.

Marcus Williams

Analysis View more

EU legislation

EU delays proposals on 2035 ban on new ICE vehicle production

The European Union has delayed the release of proposals on its 2035 ban on new ICE vehicles, as countries like Germany, Italy and Hungary urge an extension.

James McLoughlin

Overcapacity in Europe

European logistics providers brace for industry overcapacity

As up to eight automotive plants may be in jeopardy in Europe, and Chinese rivals are on the continent's doorstep, the logistics industry is preparing for fundamental changes, including a looming overcapacity crisis.

Vladislav Vorotnikov

UK 2025 Budget

New UK budget brings EV tax, fuel duty freeze and extended Electric Car Grant

On November 26, UK chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the 2025 budget to the House of Commons. With this, she announced a number of measures that are set to impact the UK’s automotive industry in years to come.

James McLoughlin

Business intelligence reportsView more

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Watch: Trayecto's Victor Salazar on investment in infrastructure to improve productivity in Mexico

Victor Salazar, chief operation officer at Trayecto, discusses what is needed to ensure Mexico's automotive sector remains competitive and is prepared for the future, from infrastructure investment to digitalisation.

Automotive Logistics

Watch: Kuehne+Nagel's Ian Slaven on resilience and Mexico's role in automotive supply chains in the Americas

Kuehne+Nagel's Ian Slaven discusses Mexico's role in the Americas' automotive sector and how to limit the impact of disruptions on supply chain operations.

Automotive Logistics

Watch: DSV's David Resetar on future-proofing automotive supply chains in Mexico

David Resetar, executive vice-president and global head of automotive at DSV, speaks on the importance of efficiency, flexibility and resilience when ensuring automotive supply chains are prepared for the future.

Automotive Logistics

Inbound logistics View more

Semiconductor supply chain disruption

Nexperia issues open letter urging “open dialogue” with China unit

Nexperia has pleaded with Wingtech in China to resolve the semiconductor supply chain crisis threatening to impact OEMs like Honda, Nissan, VW and Volvo Cars.

James McLoughlin

Semiconductor supply chain disruption

Dutch government suspends order seizing control of Nexperia in attempt to resolve semiconductor supply crisis

The Dutch government has suspended the order in which it seized control of chipmaker Nexperia, as it looks to resolve the semiconductor supply crisis in China.

James McLoughlin

Scout Motors to build new headquarters in North Carolina as construction underway at South Carolina production centre

Nearshoring

Scout Motors to base new HQ in Charlotte, NC as construction of SC production centre underway

Scout Motors is to build a new $206m HQ in Charlotte, North Carolina, with construction of a new $2bn+ production centre in Blythewood, South Carolina already underway.

James McLoughlin

Vehicle logisticsView more

Vehicle logistics

Geely Auto distributing EX5 electric SUV across UK

Geely Auto is now distributing its EX5 compact SUV across 25 franchised dealerships in the UK following the delivery of its first 1,000 units via the port of Bristol in November.

Marcus Williams

Nearshoring

Great Wall Motor earmarks first European plant, targets 300,000 units per year by 2029

Great Wall Motor is exploring opening its first European plant, most likely in Spain or Hungary, and is aiming to produce an annual total of 300,000 vehicles by 2029 to revive its sales in the region.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

James McLoughlin

Finished vehicle logistics in Mexico

Chain reactions in Mexico’s vehicle logistics network

At ALSC Mexico 2025, logistics and supply chain experts from GM, Nissan, VW, Chirey and Great Wall Motor outlined their strategies for tackling capacity constraints and volume fluctuations in vehicle import-export

Marcus Williams

Supply chain View more

Marc Menden to lead global supply chain at GM; David Leich to retire

Marc Menden will succeed David Leich as executive director of global supply chain at General Motors, from January 1, 2026. Leich retires after 37 years with GM.

Christopher Ludwig

Red Sofa interview

Watch: SEAT's Rafael Sanchez Aviles on upskilling for digitalisation and the evolving human-AI relationship

At ALSC Digital Strategies Europe, SEAT's Rafael Sanchez Aviles discusses SEAT's digitalisation roadmap, the roles humans and AI agents play in decision-making, and the need to upskill people.

Automotive Logistics

Digitalisation in Europe

Building a roadmap for scaling up next-generation AI in Europe

European OEMs like BMW, SEAT and Schaeffler are moving beyond pilots to define how agentic and generative AI will be embedded into core supply‑chain processes.

James McLoughlin