OEM news
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NewsUS government invests to strengthen EV supply chain
Departments across the US government are collaborating on a range of projects designed to make critical US supply chains more resilient
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NewsUK vehicle exports drive production increase in October
October saw UK vehicle production increase by 32% driven by exports to the EU according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
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NewsStellantis and CATL sign MoU for European LFP battery supply
Stellantis has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese battery manufacturer CATL for the local supply of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells and modules to power the carmaker’s European EV production.
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NewsUK government reveals Battery Strategy to support EV production
The UK government is investing £50m to build a resilient battery supply chain in support of the country’s future aims for EV production
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NewsNissan announces further investment in UK EV supply chain
Nissan is expanding its local EV supply chain by investing £3 billion ($3.8 bn) in its EV36Zero hub in Sunderland to build three new gigafactories for its EVs
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NewsStellantis opens remanufacturing and recycling centre on 4R strategy
Stellantis commits to remanufacturing and recycling strategy with opening of €40m Sustainera Circular Economy Hub for parts and vehicle recycling
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NewsRenault Group partners with École des Ponts ParisTech for AI and supply chain digitalisation
Renault Group has partnered with École des Ponts ParisTech to explore the future of AI optimisation in the supply chain.
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NewsHyundai to sell vehicles through Amazon and move supply chain operations to the cloud
Hyundai has signed a wide-ranging agreement with Amazon to sell its vehicles online and switch manufacturing and supply applications to the cloud
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NewsHouthi forces seize NYK car carrier in Red Sea
An NYK-chartered car carrier, the Galaxy Leader, has been hijacked by armed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen
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NewsToyota pushes forward with Battery 3R circular economy strategy
Toyota is working with industry partners including Jera and Redwood Materials to find new uses for end-of-life EV batteries as well as sustainable recycling
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NewsCore connections for quality output at JLR
JLR has has a digitally supported strategy for product lifecycle management in its assembly plants that relies on a core IT infrastructure.
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ArticleVW Group steers production in line with dropping demand for EVs
Healthy EV sales across the VW Group in the first nine months of the year are giving way to a “general reluctance” among consumers to buy them
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NewsVW Group accelerates digital supply chain transformation as part of Cofinity-X partnership
VW Group has signed agreements with Cofinity-X and will begin by deploying industry-wide business partner data management
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NewsBrunswick port invests in ro-ro expansion
Georgia Port Authority is investing $262m in infrastructure improvements and building in more capacity to make Brunswick port the biggest ro-ro handler in the US
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NewsŠkoda opens CKD logistics hub in India
Škoda Auto has opened a facility in India to pack complete knockdown kits of the Kushaq and Slavia for export and assembly in Vietnam
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NewsHyundai supported by suppliers in race to localise EV production in US
Daechang Seat has committed investment to localise the supply of seats to Hyundai’s forthcoming EV plant in the US state of Georgia
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NewsUK car exports lift production in September reports SMMT
Strong UK vehicle production figures for September have been helped by a healthy rise in exports, led by the EU market
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NewsŠkoda partners with Allur in return to Kazakhstan
Škoda Auto will start assembling vehicles in Kazakhstan again from early 2024 following a partnership deal signed with local producer Allur Company
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NewsVolta Trucks files for bankruptcy after collapse of battery supplier
Electric truckmaker Volta Trucks has been forced to declare bankruptcy following the collapse of its battery supplier Proterra earlier this year
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NewsS&P Global’s light vehicle demand outlook: ECG Conference 2023
S&P Global used this year’s Association of European Vehicle Logistics conference to highlight some automotive industry challenges just around the corner: income decline, rising vehicle prices, decarbonisation effects and market uncertainty