All OEMs articles – Page 63
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NewsVW reveals concept for autonomous EV charging robot
Volkswagen Group Components (VW Components) is developing an autonomous mobile charging robot for electric vehicles (EV)…
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NewsRussia to help fund localisation of parts production
The Russian government will allocate state support over the next five years to companies investing in the latest technology who agree to produce parts for more than one OEM, according to a new automotive industry development strategy
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NewsToyota to pick up parts from suppliers in Tokai
Toyota Motor Corp is to start collecting parts from suppliers, instead of the usual practice of each component manufacturer delivering them, in the Tokai region of Japan from next September…
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NewsCarmakers ignore the critical source of EV battery materials
OEMs and companies in the automotive supply chain show a lack of comprehension of how serious the situation is in accessing key metals required for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, according to Scott Williamson, managing director of Australian mineral explorer and mine developer Blackstone Minerals…
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FeatureRunning short: US trucking sector battles driver deficit
Car transporters across the US are feeling the effects of a significant shortage of drivers across the finished vehicle logistics sector – and are searching for the best solutions to tackle the continuing difficulties it poses to operations…
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NewsFCA and Groupe PSA agree terms of merger
Following initial statements made in November, Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) have signed a 50:50 merger agreement that will create the fourth largest carmaker by volume, based on a current annual combined production of 8.7m units…
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NewsExoskeletons to support lineside employees at Audi
German carmaker Audi is trialling two types of exoskeletons to see if they can lessen the load for production workers…
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NewsAudi to start recycling cobalt and nickel with Umicore
Audi is to begin taking cobalt and nickel from end-of-life batteries of its e-tron electric vehicle (EV) so partner Umicore can use the recovered materials in new battery cells…
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NewsSato sets up auto-ID services in Guanajuato
Labelling provider Sato has set up a division in Guanajuato, Mexico focused on the automotive industry…
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NewsFCA joins blockchain network to ensure ethical sourcing for EVs
Global carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has become a member of the Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network (RSBN) for sustainable and accountable sourcing and production practices from mine-to-market…
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FeatureBMW signs five-year lithium deal with Ganfeng
As part of its electromobility expansion, BMW has signed a 540m euro ($598m) supply contract with Ganfeng Lithium of Jiangxi province, China. The deal will guarantee 100% of the OEM’s lithium hydroxide needs for fifth-generation battery cells in its high-voltage batteries, according to the carmaker…
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NewsFinished vehicle volumes return to Sepetiba in pilot operation
CSN has confirmed trial operations for the processing of finished vehicles movements through its Tecon facility in the Sepetiba, the first time in 15 years cars have been moved through the facility
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NewsScania updates supply chain system with JDA
Truck and bus manufacturer Scania is revamping its transportation management processes with the purpose of being more agile and smarter as well as using fewer resources…
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NewsA new dawn of maintenance for the EV aftermarket
The EV revolution is great for the planet but problematic for many dealerships that must now reconcile the unique technical complexities of a variety of engines all at the same time
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NewsBMW joins climate coalition
German OEM BMW claims it is the first carmaker to join the Getting to Zero Coalition, which has the goal of using zero-emission cargo vessels from 2030…
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NewsMiddle East and North Africa: Leading the way in innovation
Despite a sustained period of decline over the last few years affected by a fall in oil prices and geopolitical strife, the Middle East and Africa is fast becoming a region of automotive and supply chain opportunity…
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NewsSeat production in Spain hit by fire at Faurecia plant
A fire which broke out last week at Faurecia’s plant in Abrera, Spain has impacted production at the Seat assembly plant at Martorell and the wider supply chain. Faurecia was supplying dashboards to Seat on a just-in-time basis for all the models made at Martorell, which is located near Barcelona…
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NewsRecord-breaking logistics subsidies boost Russian automotive exports
According to figures from the Russian Federal Customs Service (RFCS), during the first nine months of 2019, Russia exported 73,400 finished vehicles worth $1 billion, an increase in volume of almost 28% compared to the same period in 2018. This year the Russian government has allocated ...
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NewsSilvano Fini moves to supplier development at Ducati
Silvano Fini has moved to a new role as supplier development manager with the Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati, working alongside Federico Sabbioni, who is responsible for supply chain