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Logistics providers must consider new issues as volume of BEVs being shipped rises

Auto Remarketing

Auto logistics providers anticipate a large increase this year in the volume of battery-electric vehicles, or BEVs, they transport. Load factor aside, BEV weight also impacts the type of loading equipment and trailers used, Jerry Louisos, senior vice president at Preowned Auto Logistics, told Auto Remarketing. “It

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JLR parts crisis "mostly" resolved as supply improves

Autocar

The problems arose when JLR downsized its UK parts supply network from 18 warehouses to one ‘super-centre' Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) boss Adrian Mardell says that the firm has begun to resolve the parts backlog caused by delays at its new logistics hub – but has cautioned that it will take time for dealers to be able to repair all the cars affected.

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MAPconnected’s Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit Series 2024 Announced

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Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Summit Series is back, poised to bring together leading automotive, powersport, bus, truck, construction and agricultural OEMs, parts and equipment suppliers, their retailers, dealers, distributors, logistics and services providers for networking, benchmarking and insights.

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Chery heading to Western brands’ backyard with new factory – report

CarExpert

A growing network surpassing 60 dealerships has been established in the region, although Chery might focus its manufacturing expansion elsewhere initially. You also need to look at the market itself; education, because you need good talented people such as engineers and factory workers; there’s also supply chain, logistics.

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GSF Car Parts opens new branches in Chessington and Stockport

Motor Trader

GSF Car Parts has expanded its network with New Branches in Chessington and Stockport. The Chessington branch spans 6,422 sq ft and supports the network with four new vans and three bikes. Steve Horne, CEO of GSF Car Parts, said: “We are excited to introduce our newest branches in Chessington and Stockport to the GSF network.

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Cox Automotive Charges Forward with New EV Battery Solutions Facility in Georgia

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The growth of Cox Automotive’s global EV battery service network in the Southeastern United States comes at a time of rapid EV growth in the state of Georgia, with EV facility investments from various automakers and battery manufacturers. ” said Lea Malloy, AVP of EV Battery Solutions, Cox Automotive.

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Tesla Hires Back Some Supercharger Workers just Weeks After Cutting Entire Team

Automotive Addicts

His return, along with others from the dismissed team, signals a shift in Tesla’s strategy regarding its charging network. Following criticism of the layoffs , Musk pledged to invest “well over” $500 million into expanding Tesla’s network this year.