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FeatureMixed 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
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FeatureTop 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.
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NewsVDA releases updated auditing standard to optimise supply chain logistics
VDA 6.8 Process Audit Supply Chain includes updates on service provider management and procurement, to transport and in-house logistics
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NewsMexican and Canadian governments prepare for Trump’s automotive trade review
Mexico and Canada warn of trade war risks as Trump plans 25% tariffs, threatening USMCA and North America’s automotive supply chain.
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NewsAutomotive logistics providers are experiencing increasing cost pressures
Automotive logistics providers face rising cost pressures as OEMs push for savings to sustain EV investment and stay competitive in 2024.
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FeatureRecap blog: ALSC Digital Strategies Europe
Discover insights from top OEMs at ALSC Digital Strategies Europe 2024, exploring co-creative, resilient, and digital supply chains.
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VideoRed Sofa | Kia México’s Ricardo Ortega Márquez on challenges & innovation
Ricardo Ortega of Kia México shares insights on logistics, nearshoring and AI innovation at ALSC Mexico 2024.
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NewsUK government to review EV plans, Stellantis closes Vauxhall plant
UK government fast-tracks EV mandate review as Stellantis closes Luton plant, amid challenges in electric vehicle supply and demand.
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FeatureTrump’s tariff threats could upend North America’s auto supply chain
Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada risk disrupting nearshoring and the automotive supply chain across North America.
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VideoRed Sofa | Nissan’s Carlos Eudave on building resilient networks
Carlos Eudave reveals how Nissan adapts vehicle logistics with innovation, ensuring flexibility, resilience, and competitiveness in a dynamic market.
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NewsEuropean vehicle haulers under the lash from overnight VDI regulations
Car haulers and equipment makers in Europe are calling on OEMs and police for leniency in enforcing rules on load attachment.
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VideoRed Sofa | Nissan’s Dayan León on redefining nearshoring partnerships
Discover how Nissan is leveraging innovation, trust and digitalisation to redefine supply chain partnerships amidst nearshoring trends.
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FeatureMexico is the backbone of North American automotive supply
Mexico’s auto production hits record highs, but investment in logistics, security, and digital infrastructure is critical to meet growing North American demand.
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VideoRed Sofa | Hugo Villicaña, Brose on Mexico-US cross-border logistics
Learn how Brose North America drives efficiency in Mexico-US cross-border logistics with nearshoring, consolidation centres, and smart strategies.
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VideoRed Sofa | Lizette Gracida, Mexico’s nearshoring opportunity
Discover how Mexico can capitalise on nearshoring opportunities by addressing challenges in infrastructure, energy and trade, as highlighted by Toyota México’s Lizette Gracida.
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NewsInvestment in nearshoring continues in Mexico’s automotive supply chain
Despite tariff concerns, investments in nearshoring remain strong in Mexico’s automotive supply chain, driving expected growth for 2025.
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NewsToyota announces $1.4 billion investment in Mexico
Toyota commits $1.4 billion to expand its Mexico factories for its Tacoma truck and hybrid models, reinforcing its role in US-Mexico nearshoring.
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NewsUS-Mexico automotive trade: Policy shifts, labour costs and investments
The recent US election introduces fresh uncertainties for Mexico’s automotive supply chain, from policy shifts to rising labour costs and investment dynamics.
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FeatureRecap blog: ALSC Mexico 2024
Stay with us for real-time updates on critical trends like international trade, localisation strategies, supply chain software, organisational culture, automotive packaging, inventory management and more.
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AnalysisAutomotive logistics industry fragmentation continues to drive M&A activity
The inbound and finished vehicle logistics markets in Europe and North America remain largely fragmented but M&A activity has picked up in 2024.