JAC adapts working schedule to 40 hours per week in Mexico On December 8, it was reported that JAC views Mexico’s upcoming reduction of the workweek, set to take effect from 2027, as aligned with its current expansion strategy rather than a disruption. According to company executives, the reform coincides with a previously announced MXN 3 billion investment aimed at doubling production capacity at its Ciudad Sahagún assembly complex, expanding...

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and cabin air filters.  With this acquisition, TBA will assume ownership of the venture’s operations and assets, and rebrand the company as Toyota Boshoku Jackson Tennessee, LLC (TBJT). Production of DENSO branded products will continue, and customers will experience seamless transition with no disruption to service. (Toyota Boshoku America release on December 1, 2025)...

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subsystems when they detect strange behavior. This will stop potential cyber incidents from becoming safety risks. Toward a secure future As electric mobility advances, cybersecurity and physical safety are becoming ever more tightly linked. Incidents such as the Kia API vulnerability and JLR cyber disruption demonstrate how minor breaches can significantly impact operations and undermine trust. Future EVs will establish deep connections with urb...

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Honda to resume regular output at NA plants as chip supply increases On November 18, Honda announced plans to begin a phased return to regular production at its North American plants starting next week, following a three-week disruption. The disruption began in late October due to a semiconductor supply shortage linked to Nexperia.  A Honda spokesperson confirmed that the company has secured enough components to start the gradual restoration of ...

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Hyundai India closely monitors inventory levels due to Nexperia chip issue On October 30, Hyundai India, in an investor update, announced that it is actively monitoring its inventory position and collaborating closely with vendor partners to minimize any potential disruption to production. Hyundai stated that Nexperia chip is an industry-wide issue. As of now, it is not facing many challenges because it has some inventory for the near-term. But ...

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Nexperia, Netherlands, updates about operational disruptions On November 5, Nexperia announced that its entities in China are not following the established corporate governance framework and ignoring the instructions of Nexperia B.V.'s global management. It is uncertain about deliveries from China.  Nexperia further announced that it cannot guarantee the intellectual property, technology, authenticity and quality standards for products delivered...

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163,000 units sold in September 2025. However, the SAAR in October came in at 1.94 million, the strongest month since Q1 2025. DAC notes that with the trade situation as it is with tariffs and counter-tariffs still being unresolved, potential threats of further semiconductor and other supply chain disruption, and a new Canadian Federal Budget coming and USMCA talks to yet begin, the rest of the year looks to be “interesting.” (DesRosiers rel...

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normal. However, due to the fire at the Novelis' aluminum plant and issues with Nexperia's semiconductor supply, factory shutdowns and production adjustments have already begun in North America. If these issues continue for a long time, there are concerns that the supply chain will fall into major disruption and inventory declines will begin again. Breakdown of October sales by vehicle type: light trucks were down 2.5% year-on-year to 1,060,967 ...

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GM halts production at all assembly plants in Mexico On October 30, it was reported that General Motors de México suspended operations at its Silao Complex due to road blockades in Guanajuato that has also affected San Luis Potosi and Ramos Arizpe plants. The disruption began at Silao plant on the afternoon of October 27, affecting production through the first shift on October 28, with activities resuming only partially during the second shift. ...

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Audi halts production in Mexico On October 31, it was reported that Audi México suspended operations at its San José Chiapa plant in Puebla due to road and rail blockades carried out by farmers. The disruption is affecting the supply chain required for production. The facility manufactures the Q5 SUV for both the local and export markets. Its production model depends on a just-in-sequence system that requires a continuous and synchronized flow ...

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hips are not cutting-edge but have multiple controlling applications throughout the vehicle including lighting, airbag and power window systems. The company’s customers tend to be Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs are largely based in Europe and the US, with some also in Asia. Origins of the Dispute This disruption is believed to be a result of the US and China jostling for leverage in the build up to a key summit between President Donald Trump and Chi...

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Spanish supplier association warns of imminent risk of production disruptions due to Nexperia chip crisis On October 29, the Spanish Association of Automotive Suppliers (SERNAUTO) expressed its concern regarding the disruption of chip supplies from Nexperia. The crisis started after the Dutch government intervened in Nexperia, prompting China to impose export restrictions. These measures are creating critical tensions in the supply of semiconduct...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

ACEA concerned over imminent disruption to European vehicle manufacturing due to Nexperia chip crisis On October 29, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announced that it is increasingly concerned about the imminent disruption to European vehicle manufacturing due to the block in the supply of foundational microchips. As the dispute about Nexperia chip exports from China remains unresolved, the situation becomes more criti...

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CLEPA warns of automotive production disruption due to Nexperia chip crisis On October 23, CLEPA, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, announced that it is closely monitoring the supply disruption stemming from Nexperia. It is actively engaging with stakeholders to assess the impact and coordinate responses to safeguard production continuity. The disruption comes despite repeated requests by suppliers to diversify sourcing and produc...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

VDA, Germany, raises concern over disruption in supply of Nexperia chips On October 21, the president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) said in a statement regarding the supply of Nexperia chips. The situation could lead to significant production restrictions, possibly even production stoppages, soon, if the disruption in the supply of Nexperia chips cannot be resolved in the short term. Nexperia chips are often used in e...

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ACEA raises concern over interruption of Nexperia chips supplies On October 16, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) issued a statement in which it raised concerns over the potential disruption of car production in Europe due to the disruption of Nexperia chip supplies. On October 10, OEMs and their suppliers received notice from Nexperia outlining a sequence of events that results in them no longer being able to guarantee ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

ber 17, affecting production of the Jetta and Tiguan models. According to the Independent Union of Volkswagen Automotive Industry Workers of Mexico, SITIAVW, the suspension will apply only to the second and third shifts, while the first shift will continue operating normally, resulting in a partial disruption of production. The temporary halt aims to adjust output in line with current market demand and the plant’s operational capacity. The unio...

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equently confirmed by administration of the plant that the shutdown is a direct result of the fire at Novelis’ aluminum plant in Oswego, New York, which provides around 40% of the U.S. auto industry’s total aluminum sheeting, used in the F-150’s body panels.  Presently, it is unclear if this disruption will lead to any other production pauses for the F-Series lineup at other plants through the end of the year. Novelis has said that the New...

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a emphasized that job preservation remains a priority and that emergency measures will be voted on by workers in the coming days. The company assured that all employees and service providers are safe and thanked suppliers, dealers, authorities, and customers for their solidarity. Despite the severe disruption, Toyota reiterated its confidence in overcoming the challenges and quickly restoring engine and vehicle production in Brazil. (AutoEsporte ...

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uspended, with no immediate forecast for resumption. The plant, inaugurated in 2016, is the company’s only engine factory in Latin America and supplies powertrains for all Toyota models manufactured in Brazil. It surpassed the milestone of one million engines produced just over two years ago. The disruption comes as Toyota advances its largest investment cycle in Brazil, with BRL 11 billion planned through 2030, including BRL 5 billion confirme...

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