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The story of 2025 livestream part one: nearshoring a key trend amid tariff uncertainty and trade volatility
Building a roadmap for scaling up next-generation AI in Europe
Toyota's JC Deville on the future of just-in-time in automotive
Watch: Scania's Johan Lindahl on organisational transformation through digitalisation and AI

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BMW production head Dr Milan Nedeljković to replace Oliver Zipse as chairman of the board in May 2026

James McLoughlin

Addressing skills shortages

UK prime minister Keir Starmer announces £725m government skills reform package to create 50,000 new apprenticeships

UK government announces £725m skills reform package to create 50,000 new apprenticeships

James McLoughlin

Factory innovation

JLR pilots drone inspections to cut factory downtime and improve safety

Emily Uwemedimo

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Red Sofa interview

Audi México's Francisco Bravo on improving productivity and mitigating disruption

At Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico, Francisco Bravo, senior director of supply chain at Audi México discussed improving efficiency and overcoming obstacles in today's uncertain and ever-changing automotive landscape.

Red Sofa interview

Volkswagen de México sharpens its supply chain resilience strategy amid rising volatility

Peter Koltai shared how Volkswagen has redesigned its supply chain strategy post-2020, moving from a purely efficiency-driven model to one built on resilience, visibility and proactive risk management.

Red Sofa interview

Reimagining supply chain control and digitalisation at BMW San Luis Potosí

Raúl Gamboa, head of logistics, production control and production systems at BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosí, discusses new models of regional supply chain control, digital innovations, and preparations for the BMW Neue Klasse and next-generation battery production.

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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

Nearshoring

The story of 2025 livestream part one: 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.

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

Packaging

Forvia advances automated packaging and load building in digital supply chain push

Forvia Interiors is accelerating the digital transformation of its packaging and logistics processes as part of a wider push to build a more transparent, automated and predictable global supply chain.

Megan Kelly

Analysis View more

German chancellor Friedrich Merz urges EU to revise timeline for 2035 ban on new ICE vehicle production

EU legislation

Germany’s chancellor urges EU to revise 2035 ICE ban timeline

The chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz confirmed on November 28 that he would send a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, urging the EU to ease plans to outlaw the production of ICE vehicles from 2035.

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

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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

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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

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Red Sofa interview

Toyota's JC Deville on the future of just-in-time in automotive

At ALSC Digital Strategies Europe, Toyota's JC Deville provided insight into the future of just-in-time (JIT) production – one of the 13 key pillars of the Toyota Production System.

Automotive Logistics

Red Sofa interview

Watch: Scania's Johan Lindahl on organisational transformation through digitalisation and AI

Scania's Johan Lindahl shared a look at how the company has transformed its operational setup through digitalisation and leveraging AI systems and partnerships.

Automotive Logistics

Red Sofa interview

Watch: Autoliv's Dr Gisela Linge on data consolidation to better inform decision-making

At ALSC Digital Strategies Europe, 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.

Automotive Logistics