Suppliers
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Volkswagen looks to boost tech, cut costs in China
The country’s transition to electric vehicles and growing local competition is making it harder for overseas automakers to stay competitive.
By Eric Walz • April 29, 2024 -
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5 auto carriers propose $180M merger
Florida-based Proficient Auto Transport is leading the roll-up of the companies, whose largest customer is General Motors.
By Colin Campbell • April 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford, GM, Honda collaborate on standardized Scope 3 emissions reporting
A new supplier questionnaire can streamline how suppliers report on climate goals and consumption.
By S.L. Fuller • April 18, 2024 -
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Piston Automotive names new president
Jana Rosenmann joins the Southfield, Michigan-based company from automotive supplier ZF Group, where she led a division.
By Haley Cawthon • April 17, 2024 -
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Kendrion to sell automotive business to Solero Technologies
The transaction is expected to expand Solero Technologies' product offerings, geographic footprint and customer base.
By Haley Cawthon • April 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Michelin North America
Satisfaction gap widens between EV and ICE tires
BFGoodrich, Continental, Falken, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho and Michelin are among the top-performing original equipment tire brands, according to a J.D. Power study.
By Kalena Thomhave • April 16, 2024 -
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The great stagnation: Workers feel replaceable amid hiring push
A disconnect between employer perceptions and worker realities around advancement points to an opportunity for worker upskilling, a report said.
By Carolyn Crist • April 16, 2024 -
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US private equity firm buys majority stake in Panasonic Automotive
The companies expect the transaction to close by the end of the first quarter of 2025.
By Michael Brady • April 10, 2024 -
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Port of Baltimore’s only unaffected terminal gets $8M grant to double auto capacity
New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.
By Colin Campbell • April 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of Porsche AG
Porsche and Applied Intuition to jointly develop vehicle software
The partnership also aims to help the automaker better manage and provide vehicle updates.
By Eric Walz • April 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of SteerLight
Stellantis invests in lidar startup SteerLight
The company’s solid-state lidar sensor uses low-cost silicon photonics technology and has no moving parts.
By Eric Walz • April 2, 2024 -
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How auto supply chain managers can navigate the Baltimore port stoppages
Automakers and suppliers should consider alternative port assessments and review their contracts and obligations, experts say.
By Kelly Stroh • March 29, 2024 -
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BMW supplier investing $1.5B to expand South Carolina operations
AESC is adding a second battery factory at the site, which will supply the automaker's EV assembly facility in Mexico.
By Sara Samora • March 28, 2024 -
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Port of Baltimore halts vessel traffic after bridge collapse
The loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is likely to disrupt the automotive shipping hub for some time.
By Colin Campbell • March 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of GKN Automotive.
GKN Automotive to shutter North Carolina facility
The closure, part of the auto parts maker's reorganization plan, will impact 247 workers.
By Sara Samora • March 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lithium Americas
Biden administration boosts EV supply chain with $2B lithium loan
The money will fund processing facilities at Lithium Americas’ upcoming Nevada project. General Motors has exclusive purchasing rights to all lithium production for up to 15 years.
By Kate Magill • March 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Continental AG
Continental CFO announces departure
Katja Garcia Vila will continue in the role until the auto supplier hires a replacement.
By Michael Brady • March 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Panasonic Energy of North America.
Panasonic Energy, H&T Recharge sign battery can supply deal
The EV battery maker's latest transaction is part of its goal to strengthen its supply chain in North America, the company said.
By Sara Samora • March 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Schaeffler
Schaeffler to open $230M Ohio auto manufacturing plant
The Dover facility will produce parts like electric axles for light- and medium-duty vehicles and is expected to be finished by 2025.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM, Magna and Wipro to create automotive software marketplace
The platform, dubbed SDVerse, aims to match buyers and sellers of embedded automotive software for software-defined vehicles.
By Michael Brady • March 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nikola
Nikola delivers its first fuel cell electric trucks
The OEM delivered 35 in Q4 — and could have done more if not for supplier part constraints, CEO Steve Girsky said.
By David Taube • March 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor North America
Toyota to buy EV battery company, ending venture with Panasonic
The automaker expects Primearth EV Energy Co. to help it respond to changes in demand for electrified vehicles.
By Michael Brady • March 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group.
Hyundai moves up Georgia EV factory timeline
The new plant will now begin production in Q4 of this year, months earlier than expected.
By Sara Samora • March 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Fisker Inc.
Fisker seeks deal with major automaker as survival is in question
The automaker also plans to streamline operations and slash its staff by 15% after losing $464 million in Q4.
By Michael Brady • March 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Biden administration scrutinizes China’s links to connected vehicle supply chains
The Commerce Department is exploring whether to regulate transactions with China-linked firms supplying automakers with goods, technology or services for their connected cars.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 29, 2024
