automotive industry

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...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/daimler-truck-subsidiary-asks-court-to-force-mexican-supplier-to-ship-parts

Trump pauses tariffs on autos from Canada, Mexico

President Donald Trump agreed on Wednesday to exempt automotive goods from newly imposed duties on imports from Canada and Mexico.

The 30-day exemption protects auto parts and vehicles from 25% tariffs on all cross-border shipments.

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the goal is to give automakers that comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement more time to shift their supply chains to the U.S. 

“The president sent me out here with a statement directly from him on this. … We spoke...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trump-pauses-tariffs-on-autos-from-canada-mexico

What Fortune 500 is learning from the automotive industry

“Over the past century, Henry Ford’s innovation — the automotive assembly line — has transformed virtually every manufacturing process. Now a new innovation is following a similar trajectory. Real-time visibility solutions, developed and battle-tested by the automotive leaders, are transforming every industry, from health care to retail to defense.”  – Greg Nelson, FreightVerify 

When Greg Nelson discussed FreightVerify’s carrier certification program at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/what-the-fortune-500-is-learning-from-the-automotive-industry

Auto industry finds just-in-time success via next-gen visibility

Consumer demand for durable goods has taken a nosedive in recent months, and overall spending is down as people grapple with the possibility of a recession. Naturally, most sectors, especially retail, are experiencing weakened demand and falling volumes. 

This is not the case, however, for the automotive industry.

“Motor vehicles enable the consumer to leave the house, something they have not been able to do as much of over the past two years,” FreightWaves Market Analyst Zach Strickland recently...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/auto-industry-finds-just-in-time-success-via-next-gen-visibility

Small cars are an endangered species — blame the supply chain

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If you are yearning for a wee Honda Civic, you’ll be waiting a while. 

That’s according to Aric Curtice, a sales and leasing consultant at Superior Honda of Omaha, Nebraska. He’s warned recent customers asking for a Honda Civic that they’ll have to wait up to two months for their vehicles. Wannabe pickup truck or SUV drivers, though, only have to wait about a month. 

Across the U.S., there’s a greater supply of big vehicles than of small cars. A Cox Automotive analysis of September new-vehicle...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/small-cars-are-an-endangered-species-blame-the-supply-chain

TuSimple shares comprehensive safety framework to scale autonomous freight operations

For the autonomous vehicle industry, setting safety standards and regulations is a new endeavor compared to the long-established standards of the traditional automotive industry. Before autonomous trucks reach full commercialization ⁠— an achievement TuSimple is striving for in the coming years ⁠— AV manufacturers are quickly building evidence to prove the safety of autonomous driving technology. 

Self-driving company TuSimple believes it will be the first to launch autonomous freight operations...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tusimple-shares-comprehensive-safety-framework-to-scale-autonomous-freight-operations

Q2 check-ins for the auto supply chain — Transmission

When you switch to AIT Worldwide Logistics for automotive shipping you’re partnering with a team of logistics professionals in Asia, Europe and North America who develop customized supply chain solutions that are just as unique as your business. Whether it’s transborder hot-shot trucking, express ocean service, or an exclusive air charter, AIT has the expertise, technology, and carrier connections to achieve your production goals — every time. To learn more, visit https://www.aitworldwide.com/au...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/q2-check-ins-for-the-auto-supply-chain-transmission

Automotive supply chain troubles — Transmission

When you switch to AIT Worldwide Logistics for automotive shipping you’re partnering with a team of logistics professionals in Asia, Europe and North America who develop customized supply chain solutions that are just as unique as your business. Whether it’s transborder hot-shot trucking, express ocean service, or an exclusive air charter, AIT has the expertise, technology, and carrier connections to achieve your production goals — every time. To learn more, visit https://www.aitworldwide.com/au...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/automotive-supply-chain-troubles-transmission

Why Cars, Laptops And Phones Are In Short Supply?

  • There is a global shortage in supply of semiconductor chips, or computer chips, which is a crucial piece of technology that powers everything from our smartphones to cars.
  • This has resulted in companies like Apple and Samsung, two of the world’s largest semiconductor buyers, being forced to delay the launch of their latest smartphones.
  • The automotive industry is also deeply affected by this shortage.

According to an article published in Malaysia Tatler, the lack of computer chips has disrupted...

https://mfame.guru/why-cars-laptops-and-phones-are-in-short-supply/

Start your engines — Transmission

Transmission is sponsored by AIT. Most automakers rely on “just-in-time” manufacturing to optimize production. That model requires precise coordination throughout every link in the global supply chain. And that’s where AIT Worldwide Logistics comes in. AIT’s automotive logistics professionals are the experts at developing resilient, scalable solutions for OEM and Tier 1 supply chains across Asia, Europe, and North America. AIT has the expertise, technology, and carrier connections to achieve...

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