Women Automotive Network

JUNE 13, 2024

Marian Maroki : Marian recently graduated from Wayne State University, dual-majoring in global supply chain and marketing management. His work involves bridging the gap between short-term production needs and long-term strategic goals. Marian has interned at Magna, Tesla, and Plastic Omnium.

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Shawn Ryder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Effective Vendor Negotiations Recognizing the Value of Negotiation Effective vendor negotiations are crucial for businesses aiming to maximize profit margins while maintaining quality and reliability in their supply chain. Additionally, inquire about volume discounts, payment terms, and payment options.

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Autocar

APRIL 1, 2024

In the medium term, Blundell said he’d like to see BYD “established as a credible brand, with an established infrastructure and dealer network and to be part of the landscape” in the UK. “We We’re switched onto supply chain and logistics and ‘build our own’“ when it comes to components. We control what we can control,” he said.

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Drive.com

JANUARY 30, 2024

Although it lags behind China in terms of sheer volume, Norway leads the charge for proportionate electric vehicle sales not just in Europe but the entire world, with more than 80 per cent of the 126,953 new vehicles sold in Norway in 2023 being pure electric. Not only that, China effectively owns the global electric vehicle supply chain.

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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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Autocar

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Work is ongoing to prepare the facility and supply chain, with EX30 manufacturing slated to begin there in the first half of 2025. Rowan said that presents a “short-term problem” for Volvo with EX30 models sold in Europe, with the tariffs requiring the firm to either cut profits on the car or increase pricing.

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Dealer World

MARCH 25, 2024

However, as the market dynamics for supply chains have reverted back to a more pre-pandemic landscape, combined with a still-challenging economy, dealers find themselves facing new challenges. With the economy and supply chains stabilized, competition among auto dealers is again intensifying.

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Autocar

JANUARY 9, 2024

Tan said the time is right to start considering flying cars as a viable commercial prospect: "When I was a child, they were just in futuristic movies, but the supply chain of electric cars in China is world-beating. "We But if you have a car, you can park easily in your own spot.

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Automotive Addicts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The research firm also warns of potential disruptions stemming from a recent strike at East Coast ports, which could create supply chain headaches for automakers. However, with inflationary pressures and high interest rates likely to continue into 2024, it’s unclear whether the industry will see a significant recovery in the near term.

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Shawn Ryder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Additionally, smart contracts—self-executing agreements encoded on the blockchain—can automate and enforce terms of sale, reducing paperwork and minimizing the risk of disputes. These self-executing contracts are programmed to automatically enforce the terms and conditions agreed upon by both parties involved in a transaction.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The other thing that’s clear is that the industry has evolved over the last three years,” Mardell said, "and there’s been a lot of surprise in terms of acceptance of the PHEV vehicles, and we’re working hard in the interim to make more PHEVs available to the marketplace.”

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AutoSuccessOnline

JUNE 4, 2024

However, as the market dynamics for supply chains have reverted back to a more pre-pandemic landscape, combined with a still-challenging economy, dealers find themselves facing new challenges. With the economy and supply chains stabilized, competition among auto dealers is again intensifying.

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Autocar

AUGUST 27, 2024

The electric Frontera, however, will be offered on equal terms to the petrol car. People are bringing out more models to fill out their product portfolios, and that'll help a little bit, but clearly something needs to happen if we're really going to stimulate electric sales over the medium term,” Taylor said.

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Automotive Mastermind

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

We’ll look at the latest developments, trends and shifts that are shaping the automotive landscape in terms of sales and inventory. Inventory Status in Q3 2023 In Q3 2023, inventory is being managed by a mix of factors that impact supply chain recovery, vehicle availability and technology use.

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Carscoops

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In addition to this challenge, Nissan is contending with rising interest rates and bottlenecked supply chains, which are hindering its ability to meet the demand for cars in the U.S. Nissan’s hybrid technology, dubbed e-Power, is already available for sale in several global markets including Europe and Japan.

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Carscoops

MAY 16, 2024

For example, BYD manufactures its batteries in-house and has tight control over its supply chain. See Also: Honda Takes On BYD With New Ye EV Brand, Shows SUVs And GT Concept In the short term, Honda will still focus on its successful hybrids.

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Autocar

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

His first move was to shrink previously guided sales targets for this year to around 6000 units from more than 7000, citing supply-chain issues as well as low Chinese demand. Hallmark’s course correction scuppered that, but he did promise to grow sales in the mid-term. “I

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Drive.com

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

“Finally, any further disruptions in the supply chain or intensification of geopolitical risks could lead to price increases. The term ‘retained value’ indicates how much of the vehicle’s initial purchase price it would recoup if sold today on the second-hand market. per cent of their value.

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Car Examer

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

That’s what car subscriptions are all about (terminology is just created to confuse consumer it’s just a short term rental). It’s perfect for people who want flexibility without the long-term commitment. Supply Chain Problems Are Still a Factor Remember the chip shortages that sent car prices soaring?

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Autocar

MAY 14, 2024

Speaking to Autocar for the first time since taking the job, Brownridge – who has held several high-ranking positions in the BMW Group since joining in 2005 – said that expanding the factory isn’t just important from a commercial standpoint but also in terms of nurturing the UK automotive industry. We’re proud as a British institution.

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Autocar

JUNE 9, 2024

But they also present new challenges around training, safety, infrastructure and supply chains. But it has also introduced plenty of changes for the industry in terms of aftersales and maintenance. That’s a very interesting dynamic in terms of cost and profitability. “We Tyres are critical.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Rowan also said those new EVs will match or better Volvo’s combustion cars in terms of gross profit margins. Rowan also highlighted the extra efficiency and margins that can be gained through the reduced complexity of the supply chain from an EV, due to the vastly reduced number of parts.

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Autocar

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

However, in 2023 the tide finally began to change as strained supply chains regained their strength, consumer confidence snowballed, and inflation began to drop. What we have, through this policy, is perhaps a compelling policy to drive supply – but not really a 360-degree strategy to drive the transition that’s required.

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Autocar

MAY 7, 2024

This will be achieved, Uchida said, ""not only with supply chain co-operation but also in-house technology, battery sourcing - and we need to design the cars on less diversified platforms in order to ensure our costs are competitive."

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Autosoft

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Supply chain issues and unpredictable demand make inventory planning difficult. Investing in the right technology can set your dealership up for long-term success, so you can focus on what really matters: taking care of your customers and growing your business.

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Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

But if the longshoreman strike on the East Coast and Gulf ports goes forward, the car market could face an even bigger challenge — a double whammy of supply chain disruptions,” Caputo wrote on LinkedIn. “Hurricane Helene has brought widespread damage, particularly to vehicles.

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Jato

JANUARY 9, 2024

This year’s focus: the competitiveness and global market entry barriers facing China’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and the new paradigm of global automotive supply chain.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 18, 2024

The pandemic’s impact on car supply The initial outbreak of COVID-19 brought the global automotive industry to a near standstill. Manufacturing shutdowns, supply chain disruptions, and workforce constraints led to a significant drop in vehicle production.

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Autocar

JULY 5, 2024

Cars are extremely costly and complicated things to produce – not least because the process relies on hugely complex supply chains and the vehicles themselves must be built to meet all sorts of legislative requirements that are often different in every market. Manufacturing and selling it is quite another.

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Automotive Mastermind

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

While some brands have seen only minimal dips in their year-over-year production, as disruptions to chip production continue to shake the automotive supply chain, no OEM is fully immune from the effects. As supply chain disruptions have translated into shortages on the lot, new vehicle sales have slowed in recent months.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This aligns with typical lease terms and company fleet replacement cycles. This lag is expected, as it takes time for new trucks to enter the used market, especially considering the lingering effects of past supply chain disruptions. on a sequential basis and 1.0% year-over-year.

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Automotive Mastermind

APRIL 28, 2022

But looking ahead to Q2, S&P Global reduced its forecast slightly due to continued supply chain struggles and additional logistical concerns. and Mexico in Texas which could exacerbate already strained conditions in the near-term. In reality, actual production for Q1 2022 came in a bit higher than initially forecasted at 3.55

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Car Examer

JULY 7, 2024

Decrease in New Car Financing Car finance payments have risen, prompting longer contract terms. Masson highlighted that average finance terms have extended from three to four years, leading to consumers holding onto their cars longer and delaying new purchases.

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Car Examer

MARCH 28, 2024

The Lingering Effects of the Pandemic The Covid-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the automotive industry, disrupting production, supply chains, and consumer behavior. This led to a scarcity of used cars in the market, driving prices upward as demand outstripped supply.

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Drive.com

APRIL 26, 2024

Here, we break down the different EV battery types in layman’s terms. In the simplest terms, batteries convert the chemical energy of their components to electrical power through a process known as electrochemistry. Image credit: iStock The most crucial component of any electric vehicle is the battery.

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Automotive Addicts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

He pointed to evidence suggesting that China has already positioned malware within critical American infrastructure, raising fears of a broader, long-term threat. Global Trade and Industry Response China, unsurprisingly, has voiced strong opposition to the proposal. The Chinese Embassy in Washington has urged the U.S.

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Shawn Ryder

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Supply Chain Transparency: Enhance trust with customers by ensuring source authenticity and transaction integrity. Implementing these technologies may require upfront investment, but the long-term benefits undoubtedly outweigh the costs. Smart Contracts: Automate agreements for sales, financing, and leasing processes.

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