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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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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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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Autocar

OCTOBER 28, 2024

For weeks, they have been saying only that the part ‘is on the list ’ or blame ‘supply chain shortages’. A spokesperson for JLR said the firm was trying to resolve the delay, which it denied was linked to problems at its logistics centre: “Our Global Parts Logistics Centre is now stable with consistent parts supply.”

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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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Automotive Addicts

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The automaker has faced supply chain disruptions and governance issues that have contributed to this delay. The global automotive supply chain is still grappling with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, chip shortages, and other disruptions that have slowed vehicle production across the industry.

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AutoSuccessOnline

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

From there, NexaMotion Group President and CEO Neil Sethi discusses distribution and evolving the company’s global supply chain, emphasizing the importance of maintaining affordable pricing through partnerships and supply chain optimization, which is a core strength of the aftermarket industry.

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Motor Trader

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

below the average for 2001-2019 as local economic pressures and supply chain disruptions continue. Cox Automotive’s 2025 forecast predicts nearly two million new car registrations, a 3.6% increase compared with 2024. However, volumes remain 11.6%

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AutoSuccessOnline

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Learn how supply chain issues and the pandemic have driven this trend, how dealerships can use high-mileage service contracts to build customer trust and why these plans are becoming a key tool in maintaining long-term customer relationships.

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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

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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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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Autocar

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Automotive supply chains are extremely complex, but we were not willing to compromise on quality, so we are satisfied that we have found the best possible outcome.” This potentially alludes that Recaro may have been saved from collapse, although the German company hasn't yet confirmed this.

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Best Selling Cars Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Supply Chain Constraints As EV demand grows, so does the need for materials critical to battery production. The reliance on a few countries for these materials exposes the industry to supply chain disruptions.

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Drive.com

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Mazda has announced the third-generation CX-5 family SUV will be 60 per cent less complex to manufacture than the current model, with the brand aiming to remove kinks in its supply chain. The next CX-5 is said to have a six per cent supply chain efficiency improvement compared to the current model.

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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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Automotive Addicts

OCTOBER 16, 2024

With the automotive giant eyeing self-sufficiency in battery materials, this investment is a strategic move to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, especially China. automakers accelerate their EV and hybrid production, the need for a domestic supply of battery materials has become more pressing.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As the world’s supply chain has recovered from the pandemic , the cost of buying a new car has generally returned to normal-ish. What’s true in general, however, isn’t necessarily true for the specific car you want to buy. Last week, we showed you the list of new cars that Consumer Reports found are the worst deals… Read more.

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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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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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Autocar

OCTOBER 21, 2024

To that end, will be run solely using renewable electricity, with the factory’s roof packing a solar panel array that’s capable of supplying up to 350kW. “We We are now sustainably closing the raw materials loop in Kuppenheim,” said Jörg Burzer, Mercedes board member for production, quality and supply chain management.

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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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Motor Trader

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

William Fall, chairman of Harwoods, said: “Since the end of Covid, the industry has faced a number of headwinds, including global supply chain challenges, economic uncertainty and changes in the OEMs’ relationship with their dealer networks. “As and pre-tax profits of £7.8m in the yar to December 2022.

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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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Canadian Auto Dealer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

“Aki Battery Recycling aims to address the environmental impact of future battery waste in Ontario and beyond, by returning battery scrap back into the supply chain,” said Trent Mell, CEO of Electra, in a statement.

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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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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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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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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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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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AutoSuccessOnline

OCTOBER 8, 2024

climate regulations and global supply chain challenges. This year’s event will focus on crucial areas like electrification, automation, and software-defined vehicles, alongside addressing U.S. Attendees will engage in interactive sessions, roundtables and workshops designed to propel automotive strategy through 2025 and beyond.

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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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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

workforce which includes redistributing some of our tenured and skilled employees to our Oklahoma City and Texas facilities as part of our comprehensive plan and supply chain harmonization to prepare the company for the next phase of growth.” . “This reduction is a continuation of our efforts to consolidate our U.S.

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Carscoops

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In a statement issued to Bloomberg , a spokesperson from the ministry said China is urging “the EU to face its mistakes and immediately correct its illegal practices, and to jointly maintain the stability of the global electric vehicle supply chain and China-EU economic and trade cooperation.”

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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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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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