OEM news – Page 4
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NewsWork begins on Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ global parts centre
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has officially started construction on its global parts centre in Halberstadt, Germany, the biggest logistics project in the company’s history. Operations are due to begin at the centre in 2026 across 260,000 sq.m of logistics space.
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NewsLG Energy Solution to supply Toyota with batteries for EV production in US
LG Energy will move battery modules from its forthoming facility in Michigan to Toyota’s Kentucky plant for electric SUV production beginning in 2025
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NewsD’Ieteren chooses Inform system for VW Group moves in Belgium
VW Group’s distributor in Belgium is turning to vehicle compound software tools provided by Inform to more efficiently carry out operations
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NewsTop 3 focuses for automotive logistics at ALSC Global 2023
Automotive Logistics has outlined the key areas of focus for the automotive logistics industry to take note of at our ALSC Global 2023 conference.
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NewsUAW strikes latest news: Mary Barra says GM will offset $1.1 bn blow from UAW strikes
Keep up to date with the latest news and comment on the UAW strikes against Ford, GM and Stellantis in the US.
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NewsToyota and FuelCell Energy introduce first “Tri-gen” production system
The Tri-gen system will power Toyota’s port facility with renewable electricity, hydrogen and water sets a sustainable logistics precedent.
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NewsCapacity constraints lead biggest concerns in FVL industry
Almost half of respondents said capacity constraints were the most concerning issue in the industry.
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NewsVolkswagen Group takes more control over semiconductor procurement
The carmaker will work in close collaboration with tier-1 suppliers to choose semiconductors and other parts.
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NewsJLR to use alternative fuel and EV transport fleet in UK in contract renewal with DHL
JLR has announced an ambitious UK sustainability project to be achieved through an alternative fuel and EV transport fleet.
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NewsGM pauses production of trucks due to parts shortage
The production pauses come at an already challenging time for GM due to recent union negotiations.
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InterviewWho will tackle North American rail capacity shortages?
Hyundai Glovis’ director of logistics Darren Acker breaks down the chronic industry issue of delayed vehicle delivery in North America.
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NewsGM announces $60m investment in battery materials firm Mitra Chem
GM is investing in the battery materials company to help make batteries more affordable and accessible.
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NewsScania México to expand Querétaro parts distribution centre
Millions will be invested into expanding the parts centre to increase its storage capacity.
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NewsHyundai and Georgia Ports Authority mark first Metaplant shipment
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America and the Georgia Ports Authority have shipped parts for a crane that will be used at the facility.
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NewsChipmakers enter JV to build €10 bn semiconductor plant in Germany
The JV facility will help further secure automotive supply chains in Europe, supporting the capacity needs of the fast-growing electrical vehicle industry.
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NewsSubaru expands partnership with Kinaxis to improve forecasting
The OEM hopes the partnership will help increase operational efficiency and optimise inventory.
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NewsJack Cooper acquires Moore Transport fleet of 240 car carriers
The FVL firm has been buying new vehicle transporters in recent years after finding itself in financial difficulty in 2019.
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NewsAI analytics ranks factory fires as top disruption to automotive supply chains
A supply chain mapping company has recorded a total of 8,197 disruptions across supply chains in the first half of the year.
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NewsUK automotive supply chain demands support in EV transition
The industry is calling for an industrial strategy and support in the transition to electric vehicles ahead of rules of origin tariffs being implemented.
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NewsVolvo Cars uses renewable fuels in ocean freight
Volvo Cars is aiming to reduce its supply chain emissions by using the biofuel in place of the traditonal fossil fuel shipping vessels, becoming the first OEM to switch all intercontinental container shipments.