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1 week ago | 
automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly
While the news is not yet official, sources say that Toyota will add an additional production line to its Burnaston plant to try and meet demand for the sports model. If the move goes ahead, production is expected to begin mid-2026. First reported by Reuters, sources have revealed that Toyota may be considering moving production of its GR Corolla line from its Toyota City plant in Japan to the Burnaston, UK plant.
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1 week ago | 
automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly
The resignation of previous CEO Carlos Tabares kickstarted a wave of changes in Stellantis’ boardroom, but the appointment of a new CEO points to a return to stability. Antonio Filosa is a company veteran who has worked across several of its brands, making him a good fit for the role. Stellantis has announced that Antonio Filosa has been chosen as its new CEO following a six-month search led by its Board.
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1 week ago | 
automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly
The partnership allows the two companies to provide end-to-end solutions for EV infrastructure, including charging stations and engineering services. The goal is to roll these offerings out across the US, Canada and the UK.
Hardware and software come together to boost EV infrastructureSource: ChargePoint
EV charging solutions provider ChargePoint has announced a new collaboration with Eaton, an intelligent power management company.
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1 week ago | 
automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly
The Trump administration has reversed legislation designed to bolster localised electric vehicle manufacturing and incentivise sales in the US but native and foreign carmakers continue to invest to strengthen infrastructure and supply chain.
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1 week ago | 
automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly
Experts from across the automotive logistics industry have sat down on the Red Sofa and shared their insights into the most pressing topics surrounding EVs and batteries. This list provides key takeaways and will be updated as more Red Sofas are released, so make sure to follow along. The EV and battery sector has exploded in scope over the last two decades, with companies pouring record-breaking amounts of investment into the space.
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2 weeks ago | 
automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly
Company veteran Alisha Buelt is promoted to chief operating officer, while Michael DeLuca is brought in to take over chief financial officer role. ACERTUS hopes the double move consolidates executive expertise as it eyes further expansion.
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2 weeks ago | 
automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly
Mitsubishi has revealed that is has been talking to fellow Alliance member Nissan about joint production opportunities in the US. Details have not been released yet, but it may involve using already existing Nissan plants. In a recent announcement, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation revealed that it has started conversations with Nissan Motor Company about beginning joint production in the US.
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3 weeks ago | 
automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly
Despite only announcing the new plant in January, Nissan has cancelled its proposed lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant, planned to be built in Kitakyushi, Japan. The plant would have created around 500 internal jobs and helped the company reinforce its domestic EV production. Nissan Motors announced last week that it was cancelling plans for a purpose-built EV factory that was expected to cost approximately 153bn yen ($1.1bn).
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3 weeks ago | 
automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly
The Inbound Release Platform (IRP), which went live at the beginning of April, is now in effect at all Belgium seaports. It acts as a central data sharing site for various stakeholders including customs agents and LSPs, streamlining customs compliance. NxtPort, a subsidiary of Port of Antwerps-Bruges, has developed a new digital platform – the IRP – in a move that it hopes will allow companies to better adhere to changing EU customs regulations.
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3 weeks ago | 
automotivelogistics.media | Charlie Blackie-Kelly
The construction of a supplier park is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 in addition to the already underway expansion of the manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois. Rivian claims that the supplier park will be a “key enabler” to its operations as it begins manufacture of the R2 van. Rivian, an EV-only OEM based in the US, has announced construction of a supplier park as a move to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
