Watch: BMW drives efficiency and localisation through its ‘Unleash ASEAN’ strategy At Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain ASEAN 2025, BMW Group’s Dr Michael Nikolaides outlined how the carmaker is streamlining lead times, harmonising standards, and expanding localisation to strengthen supply chain resilience across Southeast Asia. Automotive Logistics
Nissan and Mercedes to close joint COMPAS plant in Mexico in May 2026 COMPAS, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz' joint plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, is to cease operations in May 2026 in response to shifts in the automotive market. James McLoughlin
Stellantis retools Asia Pacific supply chain for localisation and growth At ALSC ASEAN in Singapore, Stellantis’ COO for India and APAC, Ashwani Muppasani, outlined how it's redesigning its regional logistics and sourcing networks. Anushka Dixit
Supply chain isn’t a cost centre, it’s a growth engine: Stellantis’ Ashwani Muppasani By treating logistics not as an after-thought but as a core business lever, Stellantis aims to turn one of the industry’s most complex regions into a competitive advantage. Automotive Logistics
Renault opens logistics centre in Mexico, supporting presence in South America Renault has opened a new international logistics network (ILN) centre in Mexico, as the company strengthens its supply chain operations in South America. James McLoughlin
Stellantis invests $10bn in US manufacturing, reports say, while tariff negotiations continue New CEO Antonio Filosa is reportedly looking to localise US manufacturing while tariff discussions with the US government continue. Ilkhan Ozsevim Megan Kelly
Magna starts contract assembly of Xpeng EVs in Graz Contract manufacturer Magna has started assembling electric vehicles (EVs) for Chinese carmaker Xpeng. Marcus Williams
Antolin opens interior component plants in Indonesia and Thailand Antolin has inaugurated two new plants in south-east Asia for the regional supply of automotive interior components to carmakers, including modular headliners, door panels and cockpits. Marcus Williams
Watch: DSV’s David Resetar on resilience, localisation and shifting global supply chains David Resetar, executive vice-president and global head of automotive at DSV, shares his perspective on building supply chain resilience in an era of tariffs, geopolitical shifts and regionalisation. Automotive Logistics
US immigration raid Hyundai Metaplant battery site and arrest 475 workers US immigration authorities arrested 475 workers at Hyundai’s Metaplant in the US state of Georgia in a raid carried out on September 4. Marcus Williams Anushka Dixit
Ford begins local battery cell production at BlueOvalSK in Kentucky Ford has started production of battery cells at one of its joint venture BlueOvalSK plants in Glendale, Kentucky. Marcus Williams
Volkswagen builds a bridge for ASEAN’s auto supply chain from Malaysia Volkswagen Group Malaysia managing director Dr Susanne Lehmann speaks to Automotive Logistics about guiding the company’s regional strategy, using Malaysia as a base to build an integrated, future-ready footprint across South-East Asia, linked through enhanced logistics. Emily Uwemedimo Christopher Ludwig
BYD delays production in Hungary Chinese OEM BYD has delayed production plans for its Hungary plant until 2026, according to reports. Megan Kelly
First NEV-focused reduction drive produced by ZF for Chinese market The electric reducer has been wholly designed and manufactured locally, and is tailored for the domestic market. Charlie Blackie-Kelly
