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NewsAvtovaz looks for more capacity despite supply disruption
Russian OEM Avtovaz says it will make cars at the former Nissan plant in St Petersburg, despite ongoing supply problems that have have frustrated its existing production volume
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Cofinity-X platform aims to improve supply chain transparency
The establishment of the Cofinity-X data exchange platform comes at a time when the auto industry is looking for more supply chain transparency to avoid disruption and improve sustainability
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Improved chip supply helps JLR return to profit
An improvement in the inbound supply of semiconductors has helped Jaguar Land Rover return to profit through increased output including of the new Range Rover models
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Merc Trucks to open global service parts centre in Halberstadt
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is working on a Global Parts Center in Germany that will supply global dealers with service parts from 2026
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Toyota converts former Melbourne plant into mega PDI facility
Toyota has invested $150m in converting its former assembly plant in Altona, near Melbourne, Australia, into a large-scale, pre-delivery inspection (PDI) centre for imported vehicles.
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Volvo first to adopt VIN guidance from ECG and Odette
Volvo has taken up the latest recommendations from the Association of European Vehicle Logistics and Odette on correct VIN labelling
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Dacia delivers latest models through Bristol port
Renault Group’s Dacia division has started importing its newest models through the UK port of Bristol with a healthy sales outlook expected for 2023
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Production downtime at Wolfsburg minimal says VW
Despite the ongoing semiconductor shortage, Volkswagen will only be cutting one in ten production shifts at its Wolfsburg plant during the second half of January this year
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Stellantis to invest in hydrogen alongside Faurecia and Michelin
Stellantis is in negotiations to be a stakeholder in French hydrogen fuel cell company Symbio. Symbio was originally set up in 2019 as a joint venture between tyre producer Michelin and automotive parts supplier Faurecia, with a joint investment of €140m. The move means Stellantis will become the third major ...
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Renee Wawrzynski replaces Edgard Pezzo as GM’s head of global logistics
Renee Wawrzynski will take over General Motors’ top logistics job as the OEM invests in supply chain visibility and resilience following Edgard Pezzo’s retirement.
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Panasonic to supply Lucid with batteries from Japan and US
Panasonic Energy will be supplying Lucid with lithium batteries from its factory in Osaka and later from its second US plant in De Soto, Kansas
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Stellantis to benefit from short-sea delivery of parts into Ellesmere Port
Suardíaz is providing a twice-weekly shipping service for Stellantis for van parts deliveries from Spain to the carmaker’s Ellesmere Port plant in the UK
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Russian carmakers begin CKD assembly from Chinese imports
Avtotor, Avtovaz and Moskvitch are trying revive carmaking in Russia but are heavily reliant on assembling kits imported from China
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Mercedes-Benz Vans and Rivian pause production plans in Europe
Rivian is putting its production plans with Mercedes-Benz Vans on hold to focus on producing its R1T and R1S vehicles
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US DoE announces $2.5 billion loan to accelerate Ultium Cells plants
GM’s battery joint venture with LG Energy Solution – Ultium Cells – is getting a production boost from a $2.5 billion loan from the US Department of Energy
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Mitsubishi hits export milestone in Thailand
Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) has exported its 5 millionth vehicle from Thailand and is the biggest vehicle exporter based in the country
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BMW begins SKD exports to Vietnam for local assembly
BMW has signed a deal with its import partner in Vietnam – Truong Hai Auto – to build vehicle kits imported to the country from its global production network
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Renault plugs car making into the industrial metaverse
At its recent Tech Industry Day in Flins, France, Renault revealed the savings it was making by digitalising production and logistics processes
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Stellantis still looking for outbound transport capacity in France
Peugeot-brand vehicles are building up at the Stellantis plant in Sochaux, France because a Europe-wide shortage in finished vehicle transport capacity
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BMW invests in local EV battery pack assembly for Hungary plant
The carmaker is increasing investment at its new plant in Debrecen, Hungary to include onsite assembly of batteries with the aim of reducing logistics costs and supply chain complexity
