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Toyota to open second circular factory in Europe at site in Poland
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (634+ words) Toyota's circular factory initiative is designed to go beyond'optimising the recovery of parts and materials from end'of'life vehicles, evaluating'how circular approaches can support more efficient vehicle design, manufacturing and life cycle management in the future. Toyota'Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) opened…...
Marcus Ekman to join Mercedes-Benz Trucks as head of engineering
1+ week, 3+ day ago (313+ words) Mercedes-Benz Trucks is changing the leadership in its engineering division, with the appointment of Marcus Ekman as the brand's new head of engineering. The 51-year-old Swede joins from Volvo Group and will assume the role on October 1, 2026, replacing the retiring…...
Volkswagen's ASEAN logistics strategy of localisation, regional sourcing and export-led growth
1+ week, 2+ day ago (404+ words) 27-28 October | Le M'ridien Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia "But most of these cars are very old," she says. So[it's a]big chance for us as manufacturers." Despite some contractions in the market, specifically in Thailand and Indonesia, she says that volume…...
US clean truck emissions lawsuit: How EMA's Phase 3 legal challenge is disrupting automotive logistics
1+ week, 3+ day ago (716+ words) Fresh uncertainty for truck manufacturers, logistics providers and clean transport investment could come from a legal challenge to emissions standards in the US, with the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) seeking to intervene in the lawsuit. The US Senate has passed…...
Volkswagen's automated vehicle movement pilot 'promising"
2+ week, 1+ day ago (331+ words) Joining'Automotive Logistics'on the Red Sofa at ALSC Europe, Peter'H'rndlein, managing director of vehicle logistics at Volkswagen Group Logistics (part of Volkwagen Group), discussed some of the key takeaways so far from Volkwagen's ongoing pilot project at the Port of Emden…...
CATL expands EV battery aftersales network across EMEA with digital, data-driven services
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (211+ words) At Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Europe 2026 in Bonn, Saba Azizi, head of service network and business development, aftersales EMEA at CATL, outlined'the operational, regulatory and technological challenges of building a reliable, multi-country EV battery service ecosystem, and how digitalisation…...
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2+ week, 4+ day ago (14+ words) Hyundai plans 36 new and enhanced vehicle launches in North America by 2030 Automotive Logistics...
Aston Martin supply chain strategy: End-to-end logistics for ultra-luxury and "1m hypercars
2+ week, 4+ day ago (295+ words) At Automotive Logistics Europe in Bonn, Martin Corner, executive director of supply chain management and logistics at Aston Martin, joined the Red Sofa to discuss how the carmaker is reshaping its supply chain strategy for a new generation of high-value…...
JLR suspends Solihull production as supplier parts shortage hits Range Rover lines
2+ week, 6+ day ago (264+ words) Automotive Logistics JLR suspends production at Solihull due to supplier issue JLR has temporarily paused production lines for some vehicles at its Solihull manufacturing plant due to a supply shortage. At Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain United Kingdom, experts will discuss…...
European OEMs facing pressure as Chinese brands' grow
3+ week, 17+ hour ago (351+ words) Production and sales forecasts Hristov identified a number of challenges and opportunities that within the automotive supply chain industry today. These included: According to S&P data, global light vehicle production volumes increased from 89. 6 million units in 2024 to 93. 1 million in…...