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Car and truck makers are adapting transport planning to increase the use of electric vehicles

The rise of the electric passenger car has a longer history than most suppose but now carmakers are engaged with making inbound and outbound transport modes electric as well, which makes for a greener supply chain altogether.

Plus Automation and Churchill IX merge to form PlusAI, with AI-led virtual drivers for autonomous trucking

An AI-based autonomous trucking software has seen success in trials completed with DSV and IVECO. PlusAI, the company behind the software, eyes partnerships with OEMs such as Traton Group and Hyundai as integral to scaling adoption.

In the face of global trade wars and tempered demand, has the battery supply chain in North America lost its charge?

The Trump administration has reversed legislation designed to bolster localised electric vehicle manufacturing and incentivise sales in the US but native and foreign carmakers continue to invest to strengthen infrastructure and supply chain.

Hyundai Motor commits $21 billion to US vehicle manufacturing, supply chain and logistics

Hyundai has announced an investment in US vehicle production, supply chain and logistics of $21 billion and in the same week has officially opened its metaplant in Georgia at which it now plans to make 500,000 electric vehicles a year.

Trump’s proposed Ukraine peace deal signals major shifts in automotive logistics, reshaping markets in Russia, Europe, and China

A 30-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposed by the Trump administration on March 11, designed to be a prelude to a lasting peace deal, can pave the way to tremendous changes for the automotive industry in Russia, Europe and China.

BYD and other Chinese OEMs accelerate vertical integration with dedicated ro-ro fleets for global vehicle exports

Chinese OEM BYD has added a new vessel to its fleet, with the BYD Shenzhen ro-ro car carrier having undocked earlier this month.

Hyundai boosts factory automation through partnership with tech provider Nvidia

Hyundai is working with Nvidia to apply AI technologies across its operations and optimise manufacturing and logistics.

Hyundai offers customers option to browse and buy on Amazon Autos website

[Updated January 16] Hyundai has become the first carmaker to start using Amazon Autos’ online service to sell its vehicles to customers in the US.

Hyundai-Kia expands contract with car carrier Eukor to five years and strengthens presence in Asia

Eukor has succesfully extended the terms of its contract to ship Hyundai and Kia vehicles from Korea as well as adding extra trade from China.

Hyundai working with Glovis America on Xcient hydrogen fuel cell truck rollout at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America

Hyundai Motor Group is working with Glovis America on the use of Xcient hydrogen fuel cell trucks for inbound logistics operations at its EV metaplant in the US

Hyundai appoints Jose Muñoz as new global CEO

Hyundai Motor Company has appointed Jose Muñoz as the OEM’s new president and CEO, effective from January 1, 2025.

GM collaborates with Hyundai on sourcing and production

GM has signed an agreement with Hyundai Motor to collaborate on vehicle and engine production, including electric and hydrogen technologies. The two carmakers said they will also review combined sourcing of battery materials and steel.

ALSC Mexico 2024 set to return to Mexico City for 10th year

More than 550 leading OEMs, logistics providers, supply chain technology specialists and officials will reunite during the event.

Toyota leads sales hike in Ukraine ahead of war tax

Ukrainian finished vehicle imports and sales have been booming in recent months, partly in anticipation of the 15% war tax, which is planned for introduction in September this year and could badly affect the market.

Brunswick port boosts vehicle and machinery handling in 2023

The US port of Brunswick moved more than 775,560 finished vehicle and machinery units last year, an increase of 15.6% on ro-ro performance in 2022.

Hyundai Motor Germany appoints Ulrich Mechau as president and CEO

Hyundai Motor has appointed Ulrich Mechau, previously vice president of sales and service at Hyundai Motor Europe (HME), as president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Germany.

GM wins big in 2023, Stellantis and Ford lose out

GM had the strongest sales in North America last year compared to other OEMs, having sold nearly 2.6m units in 2023, up 14% over 2022 according to market analyst Cox Automotive.

Hyundai parts division deploys autonomous robots in Alabama

Hyundai Transys has started using autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) provided by Thira Robotics for in-plant logistics at its US plant in Alabama. It is the first time Thira Robotics, which is based in South Korea, has deployed its AMRs in the US.

Michael Poirier heads customer experience and aftersales division at Hyundai Motor America

Hyundai Motor America (HMA) has formed a new division combining retail and aftersales, and appointed Michael Poirier as its vice-president. Poirier moves to the role from Hyundai Motor Canada where he held a similar position as director of customer experience and aftersales.

Hyundai to sell vehicles through Amazon and move supply chain operations to the cloud

Hyundai and Amazon have announced a strategic partnership that will enable customers to buy vehicles online in the US and improve business operations by moving to Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing unit of Amazon.

Hyundai supported by suppliers in race to localise EV production in US

As Hyundai races to build its new $7.6 billion EV assembly plant in the US state of Georgia, South Korean tier one supplier, Daechang Seat, has also announced investment to localise production, the latest in a number of similar commitments by Hyundai’s suppliers.

Who will tackle North American rail capacity shortages?

OEMs and their customers are feeling the pain from delivery delays and capacity shortages in rail services. Greg Thompson expores what the industry is doing to fix the problem.

Hyundai and Georgia Ports Authority mark first Metaplant shipment

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and Georgia Ports Authority have marked the first shipment of parts for the EV manufacturing Metaplant under construction in Bryan County.

Kyoo Bok Lee takes over as head of Hyundai Glovis

Hyundai Glovis, the logistics arm of Hyundai Kia, has appointed Kyoo Bok Lee as its new president and CEO, replacing Jung-Hoon Kim, who has moved to an advisory role at the company.

Carmakers look to restructure European dealer network

Dealers will remain central to the way car manufacturers sell and distribute their vehicles though there may be fewer outlets. However, current difficulties in distribution mean the agency model, by which the OEM sells directly to the customer online for a fixed fee, is growing as an alternative to the normal way of doing business.

Watch: How to up the processing power at vehicle distribution centres

Changing supply chain dynamics are putting more pressure on VDCs to improve processing scheduling and visibility. Glovis America’s Darren Acker discuss innovations with Cognosos’s Adrian Jennings.

A gateway for growth in the Gulf

Carmakers looking for a quick and cost-effective port to move their vehicle volumes in and out of the southern US have a new option at the port of Mobile on the Alabama coast, featuring a fully equipped terminal run by AutoMobile International Terminal

Russia struggles to repair its broken supply chain

In a bid to save what is left of its automotive industry, Russia is taking measures to establish new supply chains and logistics networks following the breakdown caused by the international sanctions applied in the wake of the Ukraine war.

Hyundai Glovis takes steps to prevent auto fires on ships

One of the world’s biggest finished vehicle carriers, Hyundai Glovis, is strengthening measures designed to prevent and control vehicle fires onboard its pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs). This year, it plans to have all 90 of its car carriers equipped with new equipment to make the shipment of finished vehicles safer.

Material shortages are forcing a supply chain rethink in automotive

Widespread shortages in range of materials used to make cars are impacting production but OEMs and suppliers are responding by accelerating the development of alternative closed-loop supply chains

Cross the plains and rugged mountains

Canadian Pacific has a network stretching across Canada and into the US, and its significant and continued investment in services for vehicle making customers is expected to bring a fast recovery from last year’s disruption, writes Marcus Williams

Hyundai Motor buys controlling stake in Boston Dynamics

Hyundai Motor Group is buying an 80% stake in robotics provider Boston Dynamics, worth $880m to develop and commercialise robotics, with applications ranging from component manufacturing to smart logistics.

More than one way to buy a car – subscription models and FVL

The Covid-19 crisis has forced dealers faced with closure to adopt online sales and subscription models. We take a look at what it means for the logistics sector and how start-up Lynk & Co is going all-in on it.

Hyundai to build R&D centre and factory in Singapore

In a virtual groundbreaking ceremony, Hyundai has announced it is building the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore (HMGICS) which will serve as a new R&D centre and small-scale production facility with an output of up to 30,000 vehicles per year and help to forge a new supply chain in the city state.

Decline in UK car sales worse than financial crisis, says SMMT

Hyundai successfully trials truck platooning in South Korea

Hyundai invests in wearable robots

Driving into a Russian road block?

Despite economic uncertainty in Russia, analysts expect new vehicle sales to grow further - putting increasing pressure on the nation’s already depleted fleet of car carriers

Dealing with change

Hyundai abandons trial moving vehicles by rail

Russia continues to increase finished vehicle imports

Rewriting the rules

Car prices jump in Russia as fiscal pressure mounts

Mexico hopes for a smoother road ahead

Manta reports huge increase in vehicle traffic

EEU hits vehicle makers with revised rates

Russia's fresh focus on exports

Sweet home Alabama

Harman expands Suzhou factory

Russia to halt parts imports during Fifa World Cup

Russian regulation: Get local or get going

Kia makes spot shipment of Slovakian-made cars via Gdansk