BMW upgrades Munich plant for EV production from 2027 On April 2, BMW announced that its Munich plant has been upgraded with modern technology. The plant is now more efficient, flexible, and digital, and is ready to support EVs and the Neue Klasse. Even during redevelopment, the plant continued producing up to 1,000 vehicles per day. New facilities such as body shop, modern assembly areas, and logistics spaces have been built, along with upgrades...

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ced for passenger transport at last year's Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Osaka Metro explained the reason for the suspension as "it is difficult to establish a method and system that can ensure the safety and long-term stability that we require." On March 30, Dai Ishihara, Director-General of the Logistics and Road Transport Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, told the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun and other media ou...

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steel grades into the KIRCHHOFF Automotive product portfolio in the coming years, making an important contribution to reducing its Scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 emissions include indirect greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain, such as those from purchased goods and services or transport and logistics provided by external partners. Based on KIRCHHOFF Automotive press release...

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ts, covering core areas such as robot bodies, tactile sensors, and planetary ball screws. On top of implementing wheeled humanoid robots, SAIC Motor subsidiaries for finished vehicles and parts are currently working on the pilot application of bipedal humanoid robots in areas such as production and logistics. From an SAIC Motor press release...

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Workhorse receives order for 100 EV commercial vehicles from Purolator On March 30, Workhorse Group Inc. announces a purchase order for 100 fully-electric step vans from Purolator, a leading Canadian integrated freight, package and logistics solutions provider.  This new order will double the number of Workhorse electric step vans in Purolator’s fleet, building upon its prior purchases from Motiv Electric Trucks, which merged with Workhorse in...

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ar production was down 9.5% to 131,134 units and commercial vehicle was down 71.6% to 4,342 units. "Another decline for UK vehicle production and exports is extremely worrying, given these figures pre-date the crisis in the Middle East. While the sector has made efforts to build resilience into its logistics and supply chains post Covid, the conflict adds further strain. Now more than ever we must focus on our industrial competitiveness by drivin...

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which could have caused layoffs beyond the plant to other suppliers. A hearing in the case is now scheduled for April 6. ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules is a 50/50 joint venture established in 2024 between ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Foxconn, specializing in automotive chassis systems, axle assembly, and logistics. (multiple sources on March 27, 2026)...

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Honda highlights all-electric Fastport eQuad at New York Auto Show On March 30, Honda announced that Fastport, its new B2B business dedicated to transforming last-mile delivery logistics with micromobility solutions, will showcase the Fastport eQuad and Fleet-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform at the 2026 New York International Auto Show. The all-electric Fastport eQuad will be featured in a dedicated press event from 1:20–1:40 p.m. ET on April 1 at ...

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BMW expands Debrecen plant, Hungary with new logistics and finance service center On March 27, HIPA announced that BMW is expanding its operations in Hungary with a new business service center. The EUR 4.3 million investment will establish a service hub in the Debrecen plant, where BMW has been producing the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse series since October 2025. The project is expected to create 50 high-value jobs. The Debrecen BMW Service Hub will suppo...

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les and aftersales network. XPeng has partnered with dealer groups to launch operations in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, with the first dealerships scheduled to open in April. The company also established a national spare parts warehouse to support service operations and ensure efficient logistics. (XPeng on March 25, 2026)...

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cks) project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Transport (BMV), marking a key milestone for sustainable heavy-duty transport. The 18-ton trucks are based on the Daimler Econic platform, equipped with DEUTZ’s advanced hydrogen engines. They are entering daily operations within the internal logistics of DEUTZ and BMW. The project demonstrates that hydrogen propulsion is ready to meet the demanding requirements of real-world operations. (F...

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ons. They will focus on operational safety, system stability, integration into existing traffic and control structures, passenger acceptance, and cost efficiency and scalability. The insights gained will form the basis for potential future use in public transportation and other applications such as logistics and agriculture. This initiative is part of the PoQuaSIA research project, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affai...

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ugurated. A roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessel branded with both companies’ logos was also delivered, by which the first 600 Foton Motor pickup trucks will be shipped to South America. The JV will leverage COSCO Shipping’s global shipping operating system, global route resources, and comprehensive logistics services, as well as Foton Motor’s large export order quantity and market network outside of China, for resource integration. With this pl...

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First functional driverless logistics vehicles in Zhongshan, Guangdong start operating On March 24, the Guangdong authorities announced that Zhongshan’s first functional driverless logistics vehicles started operating on four local demonstration routes with a mileage totaling 22.4km. For this demonstration operation project, the vehicles are from three Level 4 autonomous driving companies, namely, White Rhino Zhida (Beijing) Tech Co., Ltd. (Rin...

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GAC Commercial Vehicle, Neolix forge strategic partnership in Guangzhou On March 25, GAC Commercial Vehicle signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Neolix Huitong (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. (Neolix) in Guangzhou. The two companies will launch strategic cooperation on driverless logistics vehicles. This includes cooperative production of existing Neolix driverless vehicles, joint R&D of and technological collaboration on next-generation ...

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Porsche sees high business risks from global geopolitical conflicts On March 11, Porsche AG announced that the conflicts in the Middle East could directly and indirectly affect its business. These tensions may disrupt important shipping routes, which could impact supply chains. To reduce risks, the company has prepared alternative logistics routes. The ongoing geopolitical situation, Porsche still considers these risks to be high. The company als...

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Hyundai Glovis opens new headquarters in Mexico On March 19, it was reported that Hyundai Glovis Mexico officially opened a new headquarters in Querétaro as part of its strategy to expand and strengthen its logistics operations in the country. The new facility is intended to function as a central hub for logistics, manufacturing support, and supply chain integration, enhancing coordination with global clients. Through this expansion, the company...

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izational changes such as adding more shifts. Machine breakdowns have also created delays across the entire production line. Another issue was that the downsizing of San Nicola, a local supplier, has forced Stellantis to rely on international partners. This has increased delivery times, complicated logistics, and left many vehicles unfinished while waiting for missing parts. Based on multiple sources...

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ons and vehicle segments. The E-Box, known as the brain of the battery, is produced at SEAT & CUPRA’s El Prat Components facility, Spain. The Martorell battery plant can produce 1,200 batteries per day, or up to 300,000 per year i.e., roughly one battery every 45 seconds. Production begins in the logistics warehouse where parts are supplied to the assembly line. The process includes assembling electrical components and stacking battery cells us...

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Motherson, India, announces joint venture with Hellmann for global automotive logistics On March 25, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) signed a joint venture agreement with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (MESA) Holding Limited, one of the largest family-owned international logistics providers. The JV company will be incorporated in Dubai. It will provide integrated supply chain solutions tailored to the global automotive industry....

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