Motor Trader

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

From R&D and manufacturing to the supply chain, maintenance and repair, there are hundreds of opportunities. There is little doubt that automotive is one of the worlds most exciting industries and, as we seek growth, we need new-skilled apprentices that can grow with us.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 7, 2025

Supply chain disruptions caused by the global parts shortage and labour rates implemented by repairers to counteract increasing operational costs have led to this. Warranty Solutions Group is launching the Prep4Less programme amidst steep rise in repair costs.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

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.” The email, titled “BYD Passenger Vehicle Cost Reduction Requirements in 2025,” requested a supplier to slash prices by 10% by 2025.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

JANUARY 28, 2025

Montreal, Quebec-based tire distributor Groupe Touchette has added a new member to its team with the appointment of Aaron Ritter as Associate Vice President of Supply Chain Transformation. The post Groupe Touchette hires new Associate VP of Supply Chain Transformation appeared first on Canadian Auto Dealer.

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Carscoops

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The company also cited supply chain shortages, a challenging macroeconomic environment, and a “comprehensive renewal” of their luxury sport product portfolio. The latter figure comes even as sales revenue was up slightly.

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Autocar

JUNE 25, 2024

In a speech at the event, Leiters called for "a clear industrial strategy, led by investment in the domestic supply chain", which he said "will deliver growth, support jobs, help decarbonise the economy and secure a vibrant future for the UK performance car industry" as it electrifies. he said. "Our

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Autocar

JANUARY 16, 2024

Battery passports are intended to shine light on supply chains and the pre-production process Digital document will detail provenance, state of health, and more Battery passports will be mandatory for electric vehicles sold in the European Union from February 2027 to provide greater visibility of what has gone into them and where it has come from.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 14, 2025

We hope that the parties can now move forward to an equitable and amicable deal to allow vital supply chain business to resume as normal. Resumption of the movement of cargo can only be to the benefit of everyday Australian families if they can now get their essential goods delivered, said Captain Noronha.

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Drive.com

DECEMBER 17, 2024

But from a supply chain [perspective], we have a very strong supply chain, but certainly at this point where we’re chasing to catch up with the demand. We’ve literally got boat after boat coming our way. BYD is a wonderful supplier, and our stocks overall are very, very low across the business here.

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AutoSuccessOnline

MARCH 10, 2025

Future of AI Integration in Workplaces While discussing the future of AI in automotive supply chain systems, SmartIndustry.com highlights the bright future of AI integration and its increasing adoption in the workplace. But it does not stop there.

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Carscoops

APRIL 20, 2025

To counteract the levies, Tesla has reportedly increased North American sourcing of parts, which will decrease the E41’s exposure to the ongoing supply chain volatility. More: A $25,000 Tesla Model 2 Could Hit The Sweet Spot For EV Buyers The cheaper E41 will still have to overcome the 25 percent tariffs imposed on auto parts.

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Fladco

MARCH 12, 2025

Even though the auto industry has been granted a 30-day reprieve, these policy changes are expected to increase vehicle prices, disrupt supply chains, and create financial challenges for dealerships nationwide as they go into effect. The possibility of retaliatory tariffs from Canada and Mexico, further disrupting supply chains.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

As Volvo works to contain the fallout from this counterfeit scandal, the incident raises uncomfortable questions about oversight and accountability within its supply chain. Despite 2024 being a record year for Volvo globally with 763,389 units sold , sales in China fell to 156,000 units, a drop of 8.2% compared to 2023.

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Car Examer

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Brexit Complications Havent Helped Since leaving the EU, UK car manufacturers have been dealing with extra tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and shifting trade rules. The UKs charging network is still patchy, with not enough rapid chargers in key locations, and thats putting off a lot of potential buyers.

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Motor Trader

JANUARY 6, 2025

ZEV Mandate, inflation and supply chain pressures look likely to dominate the agenda for dealers in the year ahead. Ian Plummer, Auto Trader Commercial Director commented that new car sales still sit significantly behind pre-COVID levels.

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AutoSuccessOnline

APRIL 15, 2025

This decision helps manage tariff impacts and supply chain concerns. Support Supply Chain Sourcing: Streamline vehicle and parts availability to avoid delays. Vehicle Acquisition Costs Rising Nearly three-quarters (71%) expect higher vehicle acquisition costs. 40% will reassess purchases on a case-by-case basis.

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AutoDealer Today

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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Canadian Auto Dealer

MARCH 25, 2025

The result is supply chain disruptions, increased production costs, and increased Chinese electric vehicle imports into Russia. Beyond China, Frost & Sullivan notes that OEMs are diversifying production by establishing new manufacturing hubs as global supply chains evolve.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

BYD has been named and shamed in a study looking at human rights violations in automotive supply chains. But there is a cost, and it’s being paid by the workers in its supply chains, according to a new report investigating human rights risks in the EV industry. But Callamard believes there’s more to be done.

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Carscoops

JANUARY 12, 2024

In a statement issued to the press, Tesla said that attacks led by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in solidarity with Palestinian group Hamas had created a gap in supply chains and would cause a significant disruption. “The considerably longer transportation times are creating a gap in supply chains.”

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CarExpert

MARCH 11, 2025

Other changes to the board include Guillaume Cartier adding marketing and customer experience to his role as chief performance officer, Eiichi Akashi, currently head of vehicle component engineering, becoming chief technology officer, and Teiji Hirata stepping up to be head of manufacturing and supply chain management.

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Canadian Auto Dealer

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

He added that supply chain issues, record-high vehicle prices, and personnel disruption as a result of the pandemic were problematic. Power, in a statement. Compared with its 2024 results, J.D.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

to 41.3%, obliterating the competition. Fellow domestic manufacturer Proton (+11%) is stable at 18.9% of the market.

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CarExpert

JANUARY 12, 2025

At the height of the previous supply chain crisis, Ford leased a dedicated vessel to expedite the shipment of these in-demand models. At this stage there is no impact on deliveries of Fords most popular models, the top-selling Ranger and Everest , because they are handled by another stevedore company.

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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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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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Carscoops

JUNE 5, 2024

Manchin criticizes the Treasury for halving local content requirements, extending reliance on Chinese supply chains. manufacturers by extending reliance on Chinese supply chains. Senator Joe Manchin urges U.S. companies to sue the Treasury over IRA content rules, claiming harm to manufacturers. Last month, the U.S.

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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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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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Motor Trader

AUGUST 27, 2024

“The rush towards BEVs is creating a precarious situation for the ICE supply chain,” said Swinerd. Interpath raises some key points about how suppliers – and OEMs – will need to adjust their strategies to meet the fluctuating and unpredictable demand/supply dynamics for both ICE and BEVs.”

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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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Canadian Auto Dealer

APRIL 11, 2025

is not a quick process, and automakers may opt to take the flat rate 25% import tariff rather than risk potential tariff accumulation associated with the North American supply chain, said IDTechEx. Reshoring manufacturing capacity to the U.S. The post OEMs with high U.S.

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Carscoops

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Redwood Materials can return 95-98% to the battery supply chain. It can recycle and refine critical minerals, including nickel, cobalt, lithium, and copper, and return 95-98% of these minerals to the battery supply chain. The battery recycler was formed in 2017 by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel. ”

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

But Jörg Burzer, Mercedes board member for production, quality and supply chain management, has said battery recycling will never reach the point of total self-sufficiency. The plant will eventually yield 2500 tonnes of production-grade cobalt, copper, manganese, nickel and lithium a year – enough for around 5000 cars’ battery packs.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 26, 2025

A proactive, multilayered approach to cybersecurity across all levels of the supply chain will help the automotive industry stay ahead of evolving threats and thrive in pursuing the unprecedented opportunities ahead. The full report can be downloaded here. The post Cyberattacks cost auto industry $22.5B

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Best Selling Cars Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Challenges: Supply Chain Issues & Chip Shortages Despite positive predictions for car sales in 2025, the industry faces significant issues which can slow down the expected market growth. However, the industry may meet supply chain problems and other challenges which should be navigated and eliminated to minimize possible risks.

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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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