Automotive

Nafta 2.0: Will the Trump Administration's 'Wish List' Be Granted?

August 14, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The North American Free Trade Agreement is back on the table. Will the patient survive?

Revenues Decline for U.S. Manufacturers As They Await Economic Reforms

August 11, 2017

Industryweek

Manufacturing is in the midst of a new Industrial Revolution: 3-D printing, the Internet of Things, robotics, artificial intelligence.

When a Small Company Needs Help in Hauling Big Equipment

August 10, 2017

SupplyChainBrain

Ameri-Green Automotive LLC buys and refurbishes all manner of used trucks and trailers at its facility in Georgia. It needed a skilled, reliable 3PL to arrange for movement of the equipment from locations throughout the U.S.

Volkswagen Executive Pleads Guilty in Emissions Scandal

August 10, 2017

Los Angeles Times

A German Volkswagen executive has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and fraud charges in Detroit in a scheme to cheat on emission tests of nearly 600,000 diesel vehicles.

GM Sales Tumble As Cars Stop Fueling U.S. Growth

August 7, 2017

Industryweek

Here's a bad sign for the U.S. economy: Sales at General Motors Co. just plunged by the most in more than a year, and its Detroit rivals aren’t faring much better.

In Pivotal Moment, Tesla Unveils Its First Mass-Market Sedan

August 4, 2017

The New York Times

After a meteoric rise that made it, at least briefly, the most valuable car company in America, Tesla arrived at a moment of truth last week as it delivered the first of its mass-market sedans to their new owners.

Defying Predictions, Wind Tunnels Find New Customers in Autos, Athletics - Even Fast Food

August 2, 2017

Los Angeles Times

Wind tunnels were supposed to be put out of work by now.

U.K. to Ban Sale of All Diesel and Petrol Vehicles

August 1, 2017

Supply Management

The U.K. will become the latest European country to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel-powered cars from 2040 as part of efforts to tackle air pollution, the government has announced.

MADE Redefines the Fashion Show With Its 'Shop Small' Market

July 31, 2017

Forbes

For decades, New York Fashion Week was a business-to-business, invitation-only event for industry insiders.

More U.S. Cars Are Being Made in Mexico

July 31, 2017

The Wall Street Journal

The "Made in Mexico" label has become more plentiful on American car lots this year, even as automakers pressured by President Donald Trump began the year with promises to create more jobs in the U.S.

Automotive

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the automotive industry — which consists of companies that produce automobiles, utility vehicles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and heavy trucks. Learn how automotive companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.