OEM news – Page 7
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NewsBattery problems halt assembly of Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz in Hanover
Volkswagen has had to temporarily halt production of the ID.Buzz electric van at its Hanover plant in Germany because of performance problems with the battery being supplied to power it
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Digital technology is transforming the delivery of vehicles
Digital technology providers including DeGould, Seoul Robotics and Sphere are offering OEMs a range of automated technologies designed to make the delivery of finished vehicles more efficient
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Russia struggles to revive Soviet brands because of parts shortages
Russia has said it will revive production of the Pobeda, Volga and Moskvitch brands but is facing problems sourcing the required number of parts, with Chinese carmakers hesitating on their commitment to the market
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Jumping the chip queue
There needs to be greater coordination between the automotive and electronics industries to avoid future shortages in supply, say experts from Bolloré, DB Schenker, DHL and Kuehne + Nagel, along with analysts of the semiconductor sector.
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BMW introduces cloud-based autonomous logistics at Landshut
Following trials with the Technical University of Munich, BMW is rolling out its Robot in the Cloud project to manage autonomous logistics at the Landshut component plant in Germany
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Watch FVL highlights: ETA, capacity, driver shortages and collaboration
Christopher Ludwig summarises key takeaways from FVL North America, where vehicle ETA, capacity and costs were major concerns, but so were finding practical ways to work together.
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VinFast to open more than 50 stores across Europe
Vinfast, the Vietnamese EV maker, is to open 50 dealers in France, Germany and the Netherlands
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BMW streamlines steel press logistics at Swindon
BMW is using AGVs supplied by EK Robotics to move steel blanks and finished panels around its recently completed press shop in Swindon UK
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Watch: How to up the processing power at vehicle distribution centres
Glovis and Cognosos reveal how changing supply chain dynamics are putting more pressure on VDCs to improve processing scheduling and visibility.
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Watch: Equipping vehicle logistics networks for EVs
Glovis America and EV charging provider Chargie discuss how vehicle logistics facilities and providers should prepare for EV growth.
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Watch: How Toyota is delivering on demand and improving ETA
More predictable ETAs require advanced data analysis and continuous improvement, say Toyota’s supply and demand lead Kevin Austin and its vehicle logistics chief Manny Bansi.
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VW, Mercedes back “achievable” EU combustion engine ban and zero-carbon targets
The EU has plans to completely decarbonise by 2050. Part of this effort involves completely removing ICE vehicles from European roads by 2035.
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Toyota optimises finished vehicle deliveries with Inform
Toyota Logistics Services has been working with logistics software expert Inform on a network optimisation project for finished vehicle deliveries in North America that has already identified savings
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Geely launches satellites that will monitor logistics
Geely subsidiary Geespace is builidng a satellite constellation that will provide ”the first one-stop logistics monitoring service platform with real-time management and control of the transport process”.
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Skoda works with suppliers to secure cable harness production
Skoda is working with suppliers including PEKM Kabeltechnik to set up alternative production sites for cable harnesses outside Ukraine in an attempt to solve supply bottlenecks caused by the ongoing war
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Toyota forced to revise global production on Shanghai lockdown
Toyota has had to revise its production plans globally for June becasue of restrictions on parts shipments from Shanghai caused by the Covid lockdown there
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A gateway for growth in the Gulf
The US Gulf coast has a new port for finished vehicle trade that offers competitive advantages in cost and time, and the latest in vehicle processing services and technology
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Russia struggles to repair its broken supply chain
Western sanctions against Russia have all but ended Russian automotive production and the country is struggling to source parts from other markets and set up new supply routes to feed the remaining plants in operation
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Volvo Trucks to start battery production in Ghent
Volvo Trucks has comleted a battery facility attached to its plant Ghent, Belgium that will supply local production as well exports for overseas locations. Samsung SDI is supplying the cells and modules
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Car industry looks for more vertical integration to avoid risk
BMW, Tesla and Volkswagen Group are among the vehicle makers taking a vertical approach to integration as a means to secure supply of crucial components in the face of continued disruption
