XPO Logistics to manage service parts facility for MG Motor MG Motor is benefitting from a new parts distribution centre (PDC) that XPO Logistics has opened in the UK under a new contract between the two companies. Marcus Williams
JLR extends production shutdown following cyberattack JLR has been forced to extend the shutdown of global operations following a cyberattack on August 31 that affected its production and retail operations. Marcus Williams
Tariff analysis deep dive: The most important changes for the auto industry How regional tariff updates and expanded tariffs on parts and components such as aluminium and steel derivatives are affecting OEMs, suppliers and LSPs. Megan Kelly
JLR shuts down global IT systems after cyber incident disrupts production JLR’s shutdown after a cyber incident spotlights the mounting vulnerabilities in automotive supply chains and the rising risk they pose. Emily Uwemedimo
UK government adds Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall EVs to grant Models from Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall now qualify for the UK government’s Electric Car Grant scheme, allowing consumers to save £1,500 through the grant and helping boost EV sales. Megan Kelly
Yusen Logistics will deliver inbound Nissan parts with etrucks in UK In partnership with Nissan and Volvo Trucks UK, Yusen Logistics will electrify key inbound supply routes to Sunderland in a major trial under the UK’s Electric Freightway initiative. Marcus Williams
Regional tariffs, trade deals, and what they mean for automotive logistics and supply chains Automotive manufacturers and logistics providers face a shifting geopolitical and regulatory landscape as the US recalibrates trade relations with key vehicle- and parts-exporting nations. Megan Kelly
UK’s £3,750 EV discount tied to supply chain emissions and battery production The UK’s new £3,750 EV grant goes beyond tailpipe emissions, rewarding vehicles with low-carbon manufacturing and battery production. But with supply chain criteria still unclear, OEMs and logistics providers face major uncertainty ahead of key registration months. Charlie Blackie-Kelly Anushka Dixit
Jaguar Land Rover appoints Tata Motors CFO PB Balaji as new CEO Balaji will become the first Indian CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, succeeding Adrian Mardell in November 2025.
US announces new tariff rates, delays implementation again US president Donald Trump has again delayed tariffs on individual countries, extending the implementation deadline from today (1 August) until next week. Megan Kelly
UK automotive market under stress, but moving towards return to growth The UK automotive industry faces its toughest year yet, with production down, high energy costs impacting competitiveness, and confusion over EV government incentives. Megan Kelly
UK Government set to invest £2.5 billion in auto industry over next decade Part of the wider Industrial Strategy, the programme hopes to boost advanced manufacturing capabilities and reinforce electrification efforts. Charlie Blackie-Kelly
An updated outlook for the UK auto industry at the International Automotive Summit 2025 Experts from Stellantis, Volvo Cars, JLR and more discussed key trends at the SMMT’s International Automotive Summit, including tariffs and trade deals, sustainability and electrification, and the UK’s new Industrial Strategy. Charlie Blackie-Kelly
Blowing the footprint at Castle Bromwich Jaguar Land Rover’s Castle Bromwich plant in the UK Midlands was this year’s venue for the Automotive Logistics UK summit. Originally the site made fighter planes and bombers, a fitting location for an industry doing battle with economic and trade uncertainty, and a carmaker used to facing adversity with innovation Marcus Williams
It may not be popular, but collaboration is still the only smart option Chris Ludwig Christopher Ludwig
