Carscoops

JANUARY 19, 2024

Electric vehicles sold in the European Union from February 2027 will need to come with a battery passport that provides details about the supply chain, sources, and other info on the battery pack’s raw materials. “We take the information we know about that nickel and we create a digital replica of it,” Carey said.

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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The firm’s M&A offering is combined with its global Automotive Advisory group which advises companies across the automotive supply chain. Last month, Grant Thornton acted for Glyn Hopkin on its sale to an Employee Ownership Trust.

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Motor Trader

AUGUST 29, 2024

It said the decline in output due predominantly to model changeovers and temporary supply chain challenges. to 65,478 in July. Despite a -18.6% decline in volume, electrified (battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid) vehicle manufacturing maintained a relatively stable 37.5% share of output, compared with 39.5% in July 2023.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

MAY 8, 2024

Building a domestic supply chain can help secure Canada’s role in an EV future T he Canadian automotive industry, emerging with renewed energy following the pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions, is inevitably moving towards a future dominated by electric vehicles.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

MAY 13, 2024

This rise contrasts with the new car market, which experienced more significant supply chain disruptions leading to inventory shortages. Supply chain issues have affected the availability of some popular luxury car models and parts. Supply chain problems made it hard to get some luxury car models and parts.

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Carscoops

MAY 27, 2024

In February, a consortium of Chinese firms was launched to build a supply chain for solid-state batteries. In February, a consortium of local brands, including CATL, BYD, CALB, Nio, and others, was formed to build a supply chain for solid-state batteries by 2030.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 17, 2024

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, January 17, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift , your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Read more.

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Carscoops

MAY 20, 2024

While VW responded by making changes to its supply chain, and also informed customs officials that affected cars were inbound, opting to replace the affected components at a U.S. port, BMW seemed less interested in taking action, the committee found.

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Vanguard Dealer Services

JULY 15, 2024

This recent inventory shortage is driven by a number of factors including the chips that have been delayed, other parts and materials that aren’t being produced or delivered, diminished workforce due to illness, shutdowns, and an interruption of supply chain internationally.

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F&I and Showroom

JULY 9, 2024

Newly created digital inventory, supply chain solutions role aimed to accelerate connections between company’s digital wholesale and logistics solutions, driving value for clients.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 18, 2024

When scanned with a QR code-reading device, the passport will show information about who produced the battery or handled its materials, all the way from the mines to being connected in the car – putting greater responsibility on manufacturers to have transparent supply chains. The automotive [manufacturer] gets to see everything.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Unnamed individuals with knowledge of the matter told the Financial Times that the VW Group was unaware of the origin of the part, as it comes from an indirect supplier deep within its supply chain. Of course, this also includes any allegations of forced labor,” Volkswagen added.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

JULY 23, 2024

A plan to protect the electric vehicle supply chain in Canada from China’s unfair practices is moving ahead. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland met with business leaders and representatives from the steel sector on July 23 to discuss the unfair Chinese trade practices around EVs.

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Vanguard Dealer Services

JANUARY 16, 2024

Whether it's supply chain delays or evolving customer needs, how you address these challenges is vital for the success of your company. While running a dealership is a lucrative venture, it's not without its challenges.

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Automotive Addicts

APRIL 23, 2024

During the pandemic, both new and used car prices soared to unprecedented levels due to disruptions in the supply chain and chip shortages plaguing the automotive industry. Looking ahead, analysts anticipate modest declines in used car prices in 2024, albeit with a prolonged recovery period for supply to meet demand.

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Carscoops

APRIL 25, 2024

Honda will spend $11 billion to establish a comprehensive EV supply chain in the province of Ontario. The federal government said that the deal will lead to “Canada’s first comprehensive electric vehicle supply chain.” Honda is making the largest ever investment in Canada’s auto industry.

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Carscoops

JULY 1, 2024

Although used-vehicle prices are expected to fall as the industry unwinds from the COVID-19 supply chain issues, the shortage of lease turn-ins will help support the bottom of the market, preventing prices from dropping too drastically. Power’s Jominy.

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Motor Trader

JULY 24, 2024

Hugh Leslie, IT director for SYNETIQ, said: “We continue to invest in pushing standards forward across the industry, and our new data agreement with cap hpi will help to keep consumers and the supply chain informed about the vehicles they buy.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Hyundai and GM signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities on future vehicles, supply chain improvements, and clean-energy technologies. A new day, a new potential partnership between automakers, in the pursuit of reducing costs and increasing competitiveness.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

APRIL 17, 2024

Lifetime capital-gains exemption for Canadians will rise from $1 million to $1.25 million over two years, starting in 2024-25, to Transport Canada to top-up the Incentives for ZeroEmission Vehicles program; On stolen vehicles the government has listened to CADA and used the Budget to announce new legislation to fight the auto theft crisis.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

JULY 18, 2024

The automotive industry has a complex supply chain, and vendors, like Synopsys, that provide ISO 21434 certified solutions help ensure that security best practices are followed throughout the entire development process from IP to final vehicle assembly,” said Schepers.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The previous delays were attributed to supply chain disruption, as well as the extended development of a tri-motor powertrain and advanced battery technologies. Musk added that the company is “aiming” to begin deliveries in 2025, having previously touted launch dates of 2020, 2022 , 2023 and 2024, following its unveiling in 2017.

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Automotive Addicts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Acknowledging costly lessons learned since assuming leadership in October 2020, he emphasized the need for a fundamental reset in engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing capabilities. This reset, Farley admitted, was more profound than initially anticipated, requiring a shift in mindset and execution across the organization.

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Women Automotive Network

JUNE 13, 2024

Marian Maroki : Marian recently graduated from Wayne State University, dual-majoring in global supply chain and marketing management. AI-driven analytics are helping companies predict market trends, optimize supply chains, and enhance vehicle safety features. Marian has interned at Magna, Tesla, and Plastic Omnium.

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CarExpert

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

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. “It’s not just government policy or incentives. “So there will be many factors involved in our final decision”.

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Motor Trader

MARCH 28, 2024

For the UK, challenges include investment in the battery supply chain and retaining confidence in the charging network – which according to New AutoMotive is. This story continues at UK electric hurdles reflected in contribution to global BEV sales Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader

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Autocar

JUNE 2, 2024

It’s no different when buying something second-hand – and the good news is that, following a few years of sticky new car supply chains forcing up the values of second-hand stock, prices are finally starting to drop. As a result, there are some real steals to be found when scouring the showrooms or combing through the classifieds.

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CarExpert

JUNE 25, 2024

A supply chain analyst told the publication BMW now won’t launch an electric XM – understood to be called the iXM – for undisclosed reasons. We may not have to endure its giant kidney grille and exaggerated haunches for long though, as Automotive News reports BMW’s plans for an electric successor to the current XM have been shelved.

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Automotive Addicts

MARCH 27, 2024

GM stated that they are actively working to redirect vehicle shipments to alternative ports, aiming to maintain continuity in their supply chain. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledged the severity of the situation, highlighting the substantial impact on supply chains.

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Automotive Addicts

JUNE 11, 2024

Future Outlook and Potential Risks While current trends suggest a continued decline in gas prices, unforeseen events like hurricanes pose a risk of disrupting supply chains and driving prices back up.

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Autocar

APRIL 1, 2024

Part of its ability to keep costs so low is by producing so many parts in-house and owning so much of the logistics and supply chain; one example given by Blundell is that the firm has recently commissioned its own cargo ship that holds 7000 cars. “We We control what we can control,” he said.

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Autocar

MAY 23, 2024

Johnson referenced the difficulties in optimising supply chains and the lack of “good solid policies” but he said the cost of energy is the most inhibitive factor. “We Nissan currently has around 7000 UK employees and claims to support around 30,000 jobs in the wider UK supply chain.

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

As well as vehicle development, the two car makers have signed an agreement to explore other ‘key strategic areas’ such as supply chains and “cleaner” technologies.

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Shawn Ryder

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The automotive industry is undergoing significant transformation, with current trends signaling a decisive shift towards sustainability, consumer preferences for larger vehicles, and the unavoidable impact of global supply chain challenges.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 30, 2024

Not only that, China effectively owns the global electric vehicle supply chain. Investment bank Morgan Stanley estimates 90 per cent of the global electric vehicle battery supply chain resides in China.

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Jalopnik

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

auto industry has largely recovered from the supply chain issues that drove the cost of new cars through the roof and brought the price of used cars up along with it. Overall, the U.S. Not all new cars are selling below MSRP now, but enough are that you can generally expect to find a deal if you’re willing to shop… Read more.

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Drive.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A Mazda Australia spokesperson told Drive : “The difference between [the] sales figure is where the vehicles will be apportioned within the supply chain. Alternatively, customers can contact Mazda Customer Support by phone on 1800 034 411 or via email at customersupport@mazda.com.au.

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