auto parts

Daimler Truck subsidiary asks court to force Mexican supplier to ship parts

A subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America said it faces “catastrophic” disruption to its manufacturing operation unless a federal court intervenes to keep its Mexico-based supplier from stopping parts shipments.

Detroit Diesel Corp. (DDC) filed an amended complaint to its existing lawsuit against Martinrea Honsel Mexico SA de CV on March 4 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

The complaint asks the court to order Martinrea Honsel to keep shipping transmission housing...

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Could more cars be made in America after USMCA?

A photograph of a BNSF train traveling through a snowy field.

The North American trade agreement ratified last year could encourage more motor vehicle production in the U.S., a representative for BNSF (NYSE: BRK) said last month on a panel about the new trade deal’s effect on the North American automotive market.

“As we look forward to the next decade, it will be very interesting — lots of change and lots of opportunities as we continue to support this market,” said David Fleenor, BNSF assistant vice president for automotive, during a session at last...

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