Policy and Regulation News
Tariffs threat drives uncertainty into North American cross-border parts trade
The US Trump government is hitting its North American neighbours with 25% tariffs on metals and looking to add cross-border auto parts.
How tariffs, tech and trade shifts are reshaping logistics
New tariffs, EV localisation and digitalisation are reshaping global auto logistics. Explore key trends and strategies for supply chain resilience.
Ford says protracted tariffs would wipe out billions in profit from auto sector
Ford’s chief James Farley said the carmaker’s latest earnings call that if Trump’s tariffs were to persist Ford “would have to make some major strategy shifts in the US”.
China retaliates against Trump’s auto tariffs
China has imposed 10% tariffs on US vehicle imports in response to Trump’s trade measures, escalating tensions in the automotive sector.
Chinese OEMs continue vertical integration of FVL
Chinese OEMs like BYD and SAIC Motor expand ro-ro fleets to ease export logistics amid global shipping capacity constraints.
Automotive supply chain emissions: Tracking and reducing impact
Automotive supply chains must track and cut emissions to meet evolving regulations. Discover key strategies, standards and technologies.
US tariff threats stoke uncertainty in North American supply chain
The North American automotive supply chain finds itself on fickle ground in the face of Trump’s tariff bluster on imports from Canada and Mexico.
SMMT: UK automotive faces investment and trade uncertainty
UK car exports fell in 2024 despite record EV sales. With investment competition intensifying and trade risks rising, the sector must navigate shifting economic and political realities.
How Trump will affect EV logistics in North America and beyond
EV supply chains are in flux after Trump’s IRA pause. How will this affect North American logistics and global automotive strategies?
Houthis release crew of Galaxy Leader car carrier
The 25 crew members of the hijacked car carrier have been released after 14 months in captivity.
Latest guidance on EU Battery Pass issued by Germany’s DIN and DKE
DIN DKE SPEC 99100 – Requirements for Data Attributes of the Battery Passport standard – defines data attributes for the EU Battery Passport.
Trade disputes accelerate nearshoring trend with implications for logistics providers
Escalating trade disputes are pushing automotive companies towards nearshoring, reshaping logistics and supply chains across North America and beyond.
Trump’s inaugural speech threatens automotive supply chain
Trump’s tariff threats on Mexico and Canada could disrupt the North American automotive supply chain, impacting production, nearshoring and trade.
US prohibits import and sale of connected technology from China and Russia
The US will prohibit the sale and import of connected vehicle hardware and software systems, as well as completed connected vehicles, from China and Russia.
JLR joins UECC’s Sail for Change sustainable fuel switch programme
JLR is the fourth carmaker to join in with the programme recognising it as a competitive decarbonisation lever in its supply chain
Volkswagen to cut production in Germany and move Golf assembly to Mexico
The Future Volkswagen agreement will reduce production capacity “on a lasting basis” across German plants by 734,000 units and 35,000 jobs will go by 2030
Honda and Nissan include supply chain synergies in business integration talks
Honda and Nissan have signed an MoU to explore closer business inegration and a joint holding company that could also include Mitsubishi
Mixed fortunes in the race for electric vehicle adoption: 2024 in review
EV sales have been volatile in 2024, including changes in fortune for Volkswagen and Stellantis, while trade disputes have disrupted supply chains.
Top Red Sofa interviews of 2024
Discover 2024’s top automotive logistics strategies from OEMs like JLR, Volkswagen, Nissan, GM, Toyota and BMW, covering sustainability, digitalisation and nearshoring.
Red Sofa | Saba Azizi on leading CATL’s EMEA digital revolution
Saba Azizi, CATL shares insights on digitalising EMEA services, fostering diverse teams, and driving innovation in EV batteries.
