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NewsToyota announces $1.4 billion investment in Mexico
Toyota commits $1.4 billion to expand its Mexico factories for its Tacoma truck and hybrid models, reinforcing its role in US-Mexico nearshoring.
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NewsNo alternative but to close Brussels plant in 2025 says Audi
Audi is closing its troubled Brussels plant in February next year after the failure to find a viable investor and low demand for the Q8 e-tron.
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NewsFord cuts hours at Cologne plant as EV demand plummets
Ford is imposing a short-time working rule at its Cologne plant because of significantly lower-than-expected demand for EVs.
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NewsXavier Duchemin takes over global supply chain role at Stellantis
As part of its reorganisation of supply chain and logistics, Xavier Duchemin has taken over as vice-president of global supply chain at Stellantis.
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NewsStellantis expands Sustainera reconditioned parts range in North America
Stellantis is working with online used parts distributor B-Parts to move its expanded range of Sustainera service parts to dealers across the North America.
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NewsA stronger supply chain before your very eyes
Agnieszka Kubiak, senior vice-president of logistics at Brose Group, explains how the tier one supplier is iimproving supply chain transparency.
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NewsSKF Group appoints Olaf Henning to lead automotive aftermarket
Olaf Henning is moving to take on the role of general manager and head of global automotive aftermarket at bearings and lubrication supplier SKF Group.
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NewsUS-Mexico automotive trade: Policy shifts, labour costs and investments
The recent US election introduces fresh uncertainties for Mexico’s automotive supply chain, from policy shifts to rising labour costs and investment dynamics.
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NewsStrike at Vancouver port delays vehicle throughput
Finished vehicle imports are being delayed by terminal shutdowns at the Canadian port of Vancouver beause of a strike by members of the ILWU.
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NewsToyota inaugurates vehicle distribution mega hub in Czech Republic
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has invested €17m ($18m) in a vehicle distribution hub in the grounds of its Kolín assembly plant in the Czech Republic.
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NewsHistoric floods in Valencia impact automotive supply chain
Catastrophic flooding following very heavy rain in Valencia, Spain has disrupted the automotive supply chain, including OEMs, suppliers and road and rail links
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NewsRyan Grimm to lead group purchasing supplier development at Toyota
Robert Young is retiring from Toyota Motor North America after a 30-year tenure and Ryan Grimm will take over as group vice-president of purchasing supplier development
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NewsBMW using cloud control system to manage AGVs at Regensburg
BMW is using a cloud-based traffic control system to guide complex autonomous parts delivery at its Regensburg assembly plant in Germany
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NewsUS election: Impact on Mexico’s automotive logistics
A look at the potential impacts on the North American automotive logistics industry and US-Mexico trade following the results of the US presidential election.
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NewsDSV’s takeover of DB Schenker to bring strategic benefits, says Greg Slawson
DSV’s €14.3 billion acquisition of DB Schenker seeks to transform automotive logistics by offering expanded services and digital innovations.
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NewsUECC order will expand multi-fuel battery hybrid PCTC fleet
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is expanding its sustainable fleet of PCTCs with an order for up to four multi-fuel battery hybrid vessels Jinling Shipyard
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NewsUK budget aims to support EV sector but it’s not enough says SMMT
The UK government has announced a range of measures to support EV take up in the UK in its annaul Autumn Budget but it doesn’t go far enough says SMMT
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NewsVolkswagen to close plants, lay off staff and cut wages in Germany
VW is aiming to close three plants in Germany, make wider redundancies and cut pay by 10% in its industrial heartland to try and gain back competitiveness
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NewsMercedes-Benz opens lithium battery recycling facility in Germany
Mercedes-Benz has opened a lithium battery recycling plant that uses an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process to close the battery material supply loop.
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NewsECG leadership reveals a mixed picture for vehicle logistics capacity in Europe
At this year’s ECG conference in Hamburg, ECG leaders discussed vehicle capacity across the transport modes and where investment was needed across the board.