All Volkswagen articles – Page 7
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NewsVW and PowerCo build on battery plans in Canada
Volkswagen and its PowerCo battery division are building on plans to establish a battery supply chain out of Canada and developing an existing agreement with Umicore
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NewsThe fast track to problem-solving at FVL North America
Experts in finished vehicle logistics are meeting in California next May to share ideas on managing capacity constraints, labour shortages and the transition to EV logistics
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VideoVW partners for strong logistics in Mexico – Interview with Peter Koltai, Volkswagen de Mexico
Peter Koltai at Volkswagen de Mexico reveals how the carmaker has been managing logistics disruption in Mexico, and how its supply chain is preparing to the launch of electric vehicle production in Puebla.
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VideoClean energy, flexibility, digital mindsets: conference day one in review at Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Mexico
Mexico’s recovery depends on stronger logistics and more coordinated government policy to support clean energy, infrastructure, trade and electrification. Editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig assesses the significance after discussions with leaders from Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen, Audi, American Axle and more.
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VideoStronger logistics accelerate Mexico’s recovery
Peter Koltai from Volkswagen de México details the OEM’s logistics strategy, and is joined on a panel by Continental, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Maersk to explore how to optimise automotive supply chain and production across Mexico.
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NewsVolkswagen strives for strong logistics for a stronger future in Mexico
VW is putting new processes in place to build resilience and flexiblity into production and logistics at its Puebla plant in Mexico after two years of disruption as it looks toward electric vehicle production.
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NewsCrisis management is about better communication
Leading logistics experts from BMW, Audi and VW Truck and Bus, including the latter company’s Fabio Garcia (left), used this year’s ALSC Mexico conference to talk about proactive management based on closer communication
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NewsVolkswagen delivers half a million ID electric vehicles
Volkswagen has sold 500,000 ID electric vehicles globally, with production in Europe, the US and China, and a growing number of online sales
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NewsMexico increases vehicle production and exports
Mexico has increased vehicle production and exports in 2022, as well as improving domestic sales. Ongoing supply constraints are at least beginning to ease
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NewsMarkus Haupt leads production and logistics at Seat
Spanish carmaker Seat has appointed Markus Haupt executive vice-president of production and logistics to help drive forward its goals for electrification
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NewsPersistent parts shortages mean delay in vehicle deliveries for VW
VW Group deliveries were down -12.1% in the first three quarters of 2022 because of a “persistent shortage of parts”. The VW brand’s order backlog stands at 700,000 vehicles in Europe alone
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NewsALSC Mexico to bring crises, continuity and competition into focus
Carmakers, tier suppliers and their logistics partners return to the Mexico City in November this year to discuss how the Mexican automotive industry is working to bring opportunity out of disruption
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NewsShedding the legacy of short-term contracts
At this year’s ECG conference Toyota and VW said the industry cannot survive without longer-term contracts and closer collaboration to improve outbound visibility
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NewsAL FVL autumn 2022 digital edition - Structural changes for sustainable supply chains
The autumn 2022 edition of Automotive Logistics and Finished Vehicle Logistics magazine features in-depth interviews with Audi and GM, as well as insight into the latest legislation affecting US supply chain logistics
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NewsVW to start vehicle imports through Port Freeport
Volkswagen Group of America is moving vehilce imports to the US Gulf Coast to Port Freeport from 2024. Vehicles are being delivered from Mexico and Europe to the port
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VideoGlobal automotive outlook: no return to normal
Leading analyst Joe McCabe shares insight on the key trends shaping the market, including EV forecasts, semiconductors and OEMs’ inventory and business models.
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FeatureMercedes-Benz and VW choose Canadian lithium supply for German gigafactories
Mercedes-Benz and VW Group have signed agreements to secure lithium supply from Canada for future battery and EV production in Europe
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FeatureJaxport promotes James Bennett to chief operating officer role
James Bennett is moving to a new role at Jaxport as chief operating officer where continuing development of automotive capacity at Blount Island will be one of his key tasks
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NewsFactory closures extended in China as drought continues
Factories in China’s Sichuan province, including those run by Toyota and Foxconn, have been ordered to close amidst electricity shortages
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FeatureThreadbare trade on the Silk Road
Logistics providers including DSV, Gefco, Geodis and Maersk are looking at contingenies for parts movements following the breakdown in container shipments by rail between Europe and China