Almost half of Chery exports now made outside of China as it targets 70% by 2030 At a recent event, Zhang Guibing, executive vice president of Chery Automobile, revealed that approximately 48% of the vehicles it has exported this year have been manufactured outside of China. As the company pursues greater localisation of its manufacturing footprint around the world, it expects this to rise to 70% by 2030. James McLoughlin
Mercedes expands low-carbon aluminium partnership with Hydro Through its expanded partnership with Hydro, Mercedes-Benz is aiming to cut down on carbon emissions and bolster the resilience of its aluminium supply chain. James McLoughlin
Renault expands Boreal production with second manufacturing hub in Turkey Renault has scaled up production of its Boreal compact SUV with a second production hub in Bursa, Turkey for markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. James McLoughlin
Foton Motor launches ocean freight joint venture with COSCO Shipping Foton Motor and COSCO Shipping have launched Guangzhou Yuanfu Automotive Supply Chain, a joint venture to establish an independent global maritime supply chain. James McLoughlin
GM's SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture in negotiations for local production in Mexico SGMW, GM's joint venture in China, is in negotiations to begin manufacturing vehicles in Mexico after Mexico imposed new tariffs on non-FTA countries in January. James McLoughlin
Brazil mandates recycled content and reverse logistics systems for packaging New legislation came into effect in Brazil in January 2026, regulating the amount of recycled content in plastic packaging and the recycling of used packaging. James McLoughlin
Mexico introduces new tariffs on cars and auto parts for non-FTA countries New tariffs on imports of cars, auto parts and raw materials from non-FTA countries including China, Brazil and India have come into effect in Mexico in 2026. James McLoughlin
Iveco contracts Ceva for PDC logistics in Brazil Iveco has invested $17.4m in a 20,000 sq.m parts distribution centre (PDC) in Pouso, Brazil and contracted Ceva Logistics to manage the site. Marcus Williams
Renault partners with Geely in Brazil, explores working with Chery and others Renault Group confirmed on November 3 that it has “executed definitive agreements” with China-based automotive manufacturer Geely, extending the two companies’ “strategic cooperation” in Brazil. Meanwhile, reports claim the company is in talks with Chery and other automakers over similar partnerships. James McLoughlin
US and EU trade deal details: How auto industry will be affected The US and the European Union (EU) have revealed the details of the trade framework agreed to last month, while other regions file disputes against US tariffs. Megan Kelly
Indonesia waives tariffs on BYD imports ahead of local production The Chinese carmaker is building a plant in Subang, West Java, which is due to open by the end of 2025 and is importing vehicles tariff free until then. Marcus Williams
Stellantis expands remanufactured service parts range in Brazil Stellantis is expanding the range of locally remanufactured service parts available across its dealerships and service points in Brazil. The Sustainera range of parts expands from five product lines to eight and now includes turbochargers, steering racks, automatic gearboxes, starters, alternators, air conditioning compressors, rear differentials and transfer cases. Marcus Williams
Flooding in Brazil disables automotive supply and production Devastating floods in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil have hit production at ten automotive manufacturers and a large network of suppliers, with many transport routes destroyed and the logistics network severely disrupted. Rio Grande do Sul is one of the largest automotive production regions in Brazil. Marcus Williams
Red Sofa Interview: VW Truck & Bus Mexico’s plans to increase localisation Halley Vieira, plant manager in Production and Logistics, VW Truck & Bus Mexico discusses the decision to localise in Mexico rather than import parts from Brazil, and how synergies with VW Group and Traton Group are playing an increasingly important role in the plant’s logistics.
Ford cuts its losses in Brazil with closure of all production in 2021 Ford will shut all three of its production facilities in Brazil this year and import vehicles from other markets in South America, including neighbouring Argentina and Uruguay, to meet demand in the country. Marcus Williams
FCA renews contract with Ceva in Brazil Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has extended its aftermarket contract with Ceva Logistics in Brazil for a further four and a half years. Marcus Williams
Containerisation: Why finished vehicle logistics needs to think inside the box While ro-ro is the traditional method of shipping finished vehicles, containerisation is becoming increasingly viable as the automotive industry decentralises and introduces more EVs. Growth in China and South East Asia offers particularly good opportunities Marcus Williams
The long way home For inbound automotive supply chains, returnable packaging just makes sense. No carmaker wants to spend money on wood, paper and cardboard again and again, only to have to fork out straight away for costly waste disposal. Jonathan Ward
Production & logistics part 2: Questioning the future This article is one of a series of pieces celebrating Automotive Logistics’ 20th anniversary issue that together take an extended look at the way top executives feel automotive production and logistics have changed in the last two decades – and where they see them heading in the future. Christopher Ludwig
