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Supply Chain Risk and the Oversight of Service Providers

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In light of the FTC Safeguards and the rise of high-profile security incidents, the automotive industry is tightening its security programs. However, not all service providers, vendors and partner organizations may be equally vigilant, potentially making them the weakest link in your supply chain.

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Eden Automotive sees pre-tax losses rise to £6.6m in 2023

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Losses at Eden Motor Group mounted in 2023 due to supply issues impacting its new and used car sales. The results for its parent, Eden Automotive Investments filed at Companies House saw pre-tax losses more than trebling to -6.6m (2022: 1.86m) on turnover up 18.7% in 2023 Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader

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Toyota’s Hydrogen Trucks Are Coming For Diesel And They Are Not Slowing Down

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Hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars have not taken off the way Toyota would have liked, but that doesn’t mean the automotive juggernaut doesn’t see a future in the technology. It will form a key part of Toyota’s larger plan to decarbonize its supply chain and further integrate hydrogen into its logistics operations.

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Advanced AI Tools and Automation Are Transforming Automotive OEMs

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Predictive analytics and automation simplify operations and boost efficiency across automotive OEMs. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly improved two key areas of the automotive industry: consumer satisfaction and the employee satisfaction rates. In fact, it is the next horizon that simply cannot be ignored.

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Leaked BYD Email Pressures Suppliers To Slash Costs For 2025 EV Price Wars

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He Zhiqi stated in the message, “In order to enhance the competitiveness of BYD passenger cars, we need the entire supply chain to work together and continue to reduce costs.” If trends continue, BYD could soon overtake legacy automakers like Ford and Honda in annual sales, according to The New York Times.

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Vertu CEO Robert Forrester skewers government’s ‘hope above reality’ EV policy

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We have targets that will not be achieved, with potential fines in place for the manufacturers at a time when there is massive uncertainty globally for the automotive supply chain. This is completely not joined up and the government has not done everything to support the automotive industry.

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New generation of talent key to supporting ‘green growth decade’

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Top employers in the UK automotive sector are investing in a major skills drive to grow apprenticeship numbers by almost a sixth in 2025, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) at the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10-16 February). “Our promise is well-paid, rewarding careers for years to come.