Suppliers
-
zenstock/iStock via Getty Images
GHSP adds VP to stabilize auto supply chain
Ludwing Vergara outlined a four-pronged approach that includes improved cost modeling and closer stakeholder collaboration.
By S.L. Fuller • July 26, 2024 -
Michael B. Thomas via Getty Images
GM resumes Missouri production after supplier strike
UAW Local 282 members walked off the job at seat manufacturer Lear Corp. this week, forcing the automaker’s Wentzville Assembly plant to stop production.
By Haley Cawthon • July 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Elon Musk: CrowdStrike outage caused ‘seizure’ for auto supply chain
Tesla has deleted the cybersecurity software off all of its systems, the CEO said on the social platform X.
By Haley Cawthon • July 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of VinFast
Construction project abandonments surge
A growing number of developments are also delayed, including VinFast's $2 billion facility in North Carolina.
By Sebastian Obando • July 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis recalls 332K vehicles to fix seat belt connector
The problem can prevent the front seat airbag from deploying as intended.
By Eric Walz • July 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Business Wire
Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo lands battery tech licensing deal
QuantumScape says its solid state battery technology can allow an EV to travel up to 500,000 kilometers (roughly 311,000 miles) without any noticeable loss of range.
By Eric Walz • July 15, 2024 -
Bill Pugliano via Getty Images
GM shareholders deny 3 ethical supply chain proposals
Responding to the proposals, the automaker defended its existing practices for supplier agreements and operational policies.
By Kelly Stroh • July 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford
Automakers accelerate drive for fossil-free steel
Volvo is leading the industry for steel and aluminum decarbonization. Mercedes, Tesla and Ford follow.
By S.L. Fuller • July 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM increases supply chain visibility with Optilogic
The Cosmic Frog software enables GM to analyze and solve issues related to suppliers, individual parts and more.
By Kelly Stroh • July 2, 2024 -
Traimak_Ivan via Getty Images
Manufacturing is ‘stuck’: June PMI
Caution continues to run through the industry as manufacturers hesitate to spend on labor and production with interest rates still high.
By Kate Magill • July 2, 2024 -
Mario Tama/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
CDK restores service for small group of car dealers
The software vendor said it will restore critical services in phases, but warned some integrations with third-party vendors might be delayed.
By Matt Kapko • June 27, 2024 -
Mario Tama/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
CDK cyberattack stalls industry as car dealers disclose widespread impacts
The car dealership software vendor discovered a cyberattack June 19 and has told customers it will restore systems within days.
By Matt Kapko • June 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kia America, Inc.
LG launches suite of products for software-defined vehicles
AlphaWare can integrate with existing OEM vehicle systems and help automakers create immersive experiences for drivers and passengers.
By Eric Walz • June 24, 2024 -
Retrieved from Georgia Ports Authority on June 18, 2024
Hyundai EV campus fuels Georgia ports volume growth
The automaker’s more than $5 billion manufacturing campus is already driving growth in the state, despite production slated to start in Q4.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ultium Cells LLC
Ultium Cells workers ratify UAW contract
The General Motors supplier will pay workers $35 an hour by October 2027 under the ratified deal.
By Haley Cawthon • June 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota Motor Corp.
Hino Motors to close Arkansas plant, lay off 1,300 workers
The Toyota subsidiary plans to close its largest U.S. plant as it exits the auto parts business.
By Sara Samora • June 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of American Honda Motor.
Former Honda SVP named CEO of Piston Group
Mamadou Diallo will help manage the company’s overall performance, including financial management, planning and reporting.
By Haley Cawthon • June 12, 2024 -
Provided by CPKC
CPKC’s next distribution center to aid automotive growth
The railroad expects the 30-acre facility will help it move finished vehicles more efficiently.
By Larry Avila • June 12, 2024 -
RiverNorthPhotography via Getty Images
Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government
The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.
By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kia America, Inc.
Kia recalls up to 463K Telluride SUVs for seat motor fire risk
The automaker’s safety engineers discovered a micro switch misalignment was causing continuous motor operation on some vehicles.
By Eric Walz • June 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ultium Cells.
UAW reaches tentative agreement with Ultium Cells’ Ohio facility
The deal includes increased wages for Lordstown workers, which most will see immediately upon ratification.
By Haley Cawthon • June 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of GlobalFoundries
Chip manufacturers feel the crunch as automakers reassess EV plans
Amkor and GlobalFoundries were among the semiconductor companies that saw a dip in automotive chip orders in Q1.
By Kate Magill • June 10, 2024 -
Steven Kriemadis via Getty Images
Canada border disruption? What shippers should know about a possible strike
If a strike happens, shippers can expect lengthy delays moving freight on trucks between the U.S. and Canada.
By Larry Avila • Updated June 7, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nvidia
Musk redirected Tesla’s Nvidia chip shipment to X, xAI
Tesla may face months of delays for a $500 million order of data center GPUs used to train its autonomous driving systems.
By Eric Walz • June 7, 2024 -
Courtesy of BorgWarner Inc.
BorgWarner names new COO amid EV restructuring
Joseph Fadool will oversee the supplier’s operations as it reorganizes its business units to execute its “Charging Forward” strategy.
By Eric Walz • May 31, 2024
