OEMs – Page 24
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VideoMichael Nikolaides on why logistics is a strategic advantage at BMW
The carmaker’s top supply chain executive explains how logistics is driving production and product strategy, influencing localisation and helping BMW to be greener
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FeatureBMW’s lean, green and digital difference
For BMW’s head of production and supply chain network, Michael Nikolaides, one of the main results of recent disruption has been the growth in influence of the logistics function across the company
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NewsGM plans to supply Ultium Drive units from Ontario
GM is investing to make Ultium Drive units at its St Catherines propulsion plant in Ontario, Canada to supply EV production in North America
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NewsFord announces 3,800 jobs cuts across Europe
Daniel Harrison, automotive analyst at Ultima Media, talks to BBC Radio 5 Live about Ford’s restructuring and job cuts in Europe and the UK
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NewsBattery problem stops F-150 Lightning production at Ford
Ford has had to halt assembly of the F-150 Lightning etruck because of a problem with the battery supplied by SK Battery America in Georgia
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NewsDoes the UK restructuring regime put suppliers at a disadvantage?
The UK’s administration rules contain loopholes that are a risk to production and that perceived risk is a contributory factor to customers choosing to source parts away from UK-based suppliers
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NewsFord takes next step in localising EV battery making in US
Ford will make its own lithium iron phosphate batteries in the US from 2026 at a new $3.5 billion plant located in Marshall, Michigan
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NewsGrimaldi buys terminal for vehicle imports through Amsterdam
Grimaldi has invested in terminal space at the Dutch port of Amsterdam and intends to increase vehicle imports through the port alongside its other freight handling
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NewsBMW will make Neue Klasse EV platform in Mexico
BMW plans to make electric vehicles based at its San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico from 2027 and is building a battery assembly facility
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NewsGM secures dedicated supply of semiconductors from GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries is expanding its semiconductor facility in Malta, New York state, for a dedicated line of supply to GM’s chip makers
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NewsGM aims to secure lithium supply with record mining investment
GM is investing in Lithium Americas to secure the supply of lithium carbonate from the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, US as it works to secure meet its goals for battery and EV production in North America
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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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NewsCofinity-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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NewsImproved 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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NewsMamadou Diallo to lead national operations at American Honda
Mamadou Diallo is taking over from Dave Gardner as executive vice-president of national operations at American Honda, where he will look after sales planning and strategy, and logistics
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NewsThe swing of the post-Covid pendulum
Dennis Manns, executive vice-president of advisory group North Motors, talks in detail about the lessons learned from the disruption of the last three years and why better communication is crucial
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NewsMerc 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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NewsJean-Christophe Deville brings together production and vehicle logistics at Toyota
Jean-Christophe Deville is combining inbound and outbound logistics in a new role at Toyota Motor Europe aimed at improving partnerships in logistics
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NewsBritishvolt collapse a shock to UK’s electric vehicle goals
Britishvolt’s business in the UK, which included the first first largescale battery manufacturing facility, has gone into administration, a setback for EV manufacturing in the country
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NewsToyota 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.