Japan Lubricant Supply Stabilization Measures Amid Base Oil Shortage
Apr 17, 2026
Japan enforces lubricant supply control to match previous year levels amid deman...
PPG Global Price Increase Strategy Across Coatings Portfolio Amid Rising Costs
Apr 17, 2026
PPG is raising prices globally by up to 20 percent to manage escalating input co...
Gallega Global Logistics Jafza Vehicle Hub Expands Automotive Supply Chain Capacity
Apr 16, 2026
Gallega Global Logistics launches a 6500 vehicle capacity hub in Jafza to enhanc...
Asahi Kasei Naphtha Supply Strategy Amid Rising Prices and Middle East Tensions
Apr 16, 2026
Asahi Kasei plans diversified naphtha procurement from June to manage supply ris...
U.S. Defense Push Drives Automakers Toward Military Production
Apr 16, 2026
U.S. officials are evaluating automakers to support defense manufacturing capaci...
Denso Supply Chain AI Transformation with Oracle Fusion Cloud
Apr 16, 2026
Denso is deploying an AI-powered global supply chain system using Oracle Fusion ...
J-Bus Production Adjustment Due to Paint Thinner Shortage Impacts Bus Supply
Apr 16, 2026
J-Bus is adjusting production due to a shortage of paint thinner affecting bus m...
Japan Coating Thinner Supply Stabilization Update Amid Supply Chain Disruptions
Apr 15, 2026
Japan intervenes to restore coating thinner supply levels across disrupted suppl...
Samvardhana Motherson Noida Labour Protest Impact Clarification
Apr 14, 2026
Labour protests did not disrupt operations for Motherson companies. Authorities ...
Volkswagen Group India Faces West Asia Conflict Risks on Costs and Supply Chain
Apr 13, 2026
Rising commodity prices and supply risks could impact vehicle pricing and margin...
Altilium EV battery recycling expansion gains UK DRIVE35 funding support
Apr 10, 2026
Altilium secures GBP 18.5 million to scale EV battery recycling in the UK. ACT3 ...
Bridgestone Para Rubber Tree Gene Research to Boost Natural Rubber Supply
Apr 10, 2026
Bridgestone is leveraging genetic research to accelerate high-yield para rubber ...
Mitsuba strengthens India operations with China production shift strategy
Apr 10, 2026
Mitsuba is relocating production from China to India to improve profitability an...
Iran Mobarakeh Steel shutdown impacts automotive and construction sectors
Apr 09, 2026
Mobarakeh Steel shutdown disrupts critical industrial supply chains in Iran. Aut...
UK automotive supply chain opportunity to reach GBP 4.6 billion by 2030 with EV demand surge
Apr 09, 2026
UK supply chain demand for automotive components is projected to rise sharply, d...
Bharat Forge restructuring plan for Germany subsidiary BF CDP amid cost challenges
Apr 09, 2026
Bharat Forge is considering restructuring and possible liquidation of its German...
Japan naphtha supply strategy strengthens petrochemical security amid Middle East tensions
Apr 09, 2026
Japan has doubled naphtha imports from non-Middle East sources to strengthen sup...
Middle East paint shortage disrupts automotive production amid supply crisis
Apr 09, 2026
Automotive production faces disruption due to paint material shortages linked to...
Ford aluminum tariff impact deepens as US rejects relief request amid supply disruption
Apr 09, 2026
Ford faces escalating costs due to aluminum tariffs and disrupted domestic suppl...
US trade probe impact on India auto component exports under Section 301
Apr 07, 2026
US Section 301 probe could introduce additional tariffs impacting India’s auto...
Japan Automotive Plastics Supply Faces Pressure from Rising Naphtha Prices
Apr 07, 2026
Rising naphtha prices are driving sharp cost increases in automotive plastics an...
Mazda Motor Corporation production shift impacts Middle East exports in 2026
Apr 07, 2026
Mazda halts Middle East exports due to Hormuz Strait disruption Production redir...
Preh GmbH workforce reduction and revenue decline signal restructuring push in 2026
Apr 06, 2026
Preh reduced workforce and cut costs significantly amid declining demand Further...
NORMA Group job cuts 400 roles by 2028 to achieve EUR 42 million savings
Apr 02, 2026
NORMA Group plans to cut 400 jobs globally by 2028 to improve cost efficiency Gl...
Chery localisation strategy in South Africa strengthens automotive supply chain integration
Apr 01, 2026
Chery is actively collaborating with NAACAM to boost localisation and integrate ...
Japan naphtha supply diversification doubles imports outside Middle East
Apr 01, 2026
Japan doubles non-Middle East naphtha sourcing to enhance supply resilience Four...
Sona BLW targets Europe growth after rival bankruptcies boost demand
Apr 01, 2026
Rival bankruptcies in Europe are driving new business opportunities for Sona BLW...
Japan oil supply chain stability measures amid Middle East tensions
Mar 31, 2026
Japan and industry partners are securing alternative oil sources to maintain sup...
Yazaki Parts subcontractor payment violation Japan triggers JFTC action
Mar 31, 2026
JFTC flags unpaid storage demands imposed by Yazaki Parts on subcontractors Firs...
Stellantis lawsuit against ZF Foxconn disrupts Jeep Cherokee and Compass production
Mar 31, 2026
Stellantis halts Jeep production after supplier suspends critical module shipmen...
Fuyao Glass America plant fire disrupts major US automotive glass hub
Mar 31, 2026
Fire at key US automotive glass facility highlights supply chain vulnerability N...
Tata Motors halts Jaguar Land Rover Solihull production over supplier constraint
Mar 30, 2026
Temporary production pause at JLR Solihull due to supplier issue Operations expe...
L&F high-nickel cathode supply contract uncertainty with Northvolt amid EV slowdown
Mar 30, 2026
Contract uncertainty rises as Northvolt’s bankruptcy impacts long-term cathode...
Tokyo Zairyo expands India presence with Chennai office for automotive chemicals
Mar 27, 2026
Tokyo Zairyo strengthens southern India operations with a Chennai office Expansi...
Porsche geopolitical risks impact supply chain outlook: key disruptions and mitigation strategies
Mar 26, 2026
Global conflicts are creating supply chain risks for Porsche Alternative logisti...
Carbon Revolution voluntary administration Australia: restructuring plan targets Q2 2026 revival
Mar 26, 2026
Carbon Revolution initiates voluntary administration for its Australian subsidia...
Toyota supplier productivity strategy 2026 cuts complexity, boosts innovation
Mar 26, 2026
Toyota is reducing part numbers and simplifying development processes Suppliers ...
Toyota Thailand export disruption 2026: 100,000 units target amid Middle East crisis
Mar 26, 2026
Toyota maintains export and production targets despite supply disruptions Middle...
EU-Australia FTA boosts ACEA vehicle exports with zero tariffs advantage
Mar 26, 2026
EU and Australia finalize FTA enabling zero tariffs on vehicles and parts Europe...
Stellantis Melfi Plant Production Halt 2026: Supply Shortage Disrupts Output
Mar 26, 2026
Production stopped due to dashboard supply mismatch Supplier downsizing increase...
RACL Geartech LPG PNG CNG supply disruption impacts March 2026 production
Mar 26, 2026
RACL Geartech faces limited production disruption due to industrial gas shortage...
Samvardhana Motherson Hellmann JV to Expand Global Automotive Supply Chain Network 2026
Mar 26, 2026
Joint venture strengthens global automotive supply chain capabilities Access to ...
Maruti Suzuki Manesar railway siding dispatches 100,000 vehicles in 2026 milestone
Mar 25, 2026
Manesar facility dispatches 100,000 vehicles within 9 months of launch Rail shar...
JSW MG Motor India Amit Rana Supply Chain Appointment 2026 Expansion Strategy
Mar 25, 2026
JSW MG Motor India appoints Amit Rana to strengthen procurement and supply chain...
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Solapur Plant Restart 2026: LPG Disruption Impact Minimal
Mar 25, 2026
Production resumed after switching from LPG to alternate fuel Temporary shutdown...
Maruti Suzuki leadership reshuffle 2026: Key management changes and digital strategy shift
Mar 24, 2026
Maruti Suzuki restructures leadership across IT, service, and parts functions Di...
Mexico auto parts logistics cost impact Middle East conflict
Mar 24, 2026
Rising maritime risks are increasing logistics and insurance costs for Mexico’...
Isuzu East Africa Dealership Transition Ends Associated Motors Partnership
Mar 23, 2026
Isuzu East Africa has ended its long-term dealership agreement with Associated M...
JAMA Toyota supply chain strategy amid Middle East risks
Mar 23, 2026
JAMA emphasizes cross-industry collaboration to handle geopolitical disruptions ...
Mazda Motor Corporation warehouse cyberattack exposes employee data
Mar 23, 2026
Mazda confirmed unauthorized access to its warehouse system exposing 692 employe...
Toyota Tsusho Lofdal Rare Earth Project Strengthens Global Supply Chain
Mar 23, 2026
Toyota Tsusho joins Lofdal project to strengthen rare earth supply chains Projec...
Stellantis Cassino Plant Crisis and Production Decline in Italy
Mar 23, 2026
Cassino plant production has dropped drastically, raising concerns across Italy ...
Nouveau Monde Graphite Matawinie Mine Financing Canada Phase 2
Mar 21, 2026
Nouveau Monde Graphite secures USD 335 million to advance Phase-2 Matawinie Mine...
Toyota US-built vehicles export Japan RHD LHD strategy expands trade alignment
Mar 21, 2026
Japanese OEMs are exporting U.S.-built vehicles to Japan with both RHD conversio...
India NdFeB Magnet Manufacturing Scheme RFP Targets 6,000 MTPA Capacity
Mar 21, 2026
India launches RFP to establish domestic NdFeB magnet production capacity Govern...
Iran Khodro production halt impacts Iran automotive market 2026
Mar 20, 2026
Iran Khodro and Saipa halted production due to escalating economic and geopoliti...
Spain auto industry job protection concerns amid Iran conflict risk
Mar 20, 2026
UGT FICA urges Spain to activate job protection measures for auto sector Iran co...
Ferrari Middle East Deliveries Suspension Amid Regional Conflict
Mar 20, 2026
Ferrari has halted regular deliveries in the Middle East due to ongoing conflict...
Stellantis Vigo Van Production Suspension March 2026
Mar 20, 2026
Stellantis temporarily halted van production at its Vigo plant from March 20 to ...
ZF Steering Gear India MIDC lease transfer DriveSys Ahilyanagar facility
Mar 20, 2026
DriveSys Systems executed lease deed with MIDC after regulatory approval Interna...
Samvardhana Motherson Hellmann logistics joint venture Dubai global supply chain
Mar 20, 2026
SAMIL and Hellmann form a Dubai-based JV to deliver integrated global logistics ...
Toyota Tsusho rare earth exploration Namibia EV supply chain strategy
Mar 19, 2026
Toyota Tsusho joins JOGMEC in Namibia rare earth project to assess commercializa...
Kenya Ports Authority Lamu Port Vehicle Shipment Surge Amid Diversions
Mar 19, 2026
Lamu Port handled a surge in vehicle imports due to diverted international cargo...
Nissan Kyushu production adjustment for Middle East exports
Mar 19, 2026
Nissan is reducing output of select models to prioritize Middle East-bound vehic...
Nissan Mexicana Internal Fleet Terminal Aguascalientes Logistics Facility Expansion
Mar 19, 2026
Nissan launches a large-scale internal fleet terminal to optimize logistics oper...
ThyssenKrupp Mexico Labor Rights Case Closure Under USMCA Mechanism
Mar 19, 2026
USMCA labor case closed after ThyssenKrupp implemented corrective actions and re...
Toyota Auto Body autonomous guided vehicles deployment at Fujimatsu Plant
Mar 19, 2026
Toyota Auto Body deploys AGVs to reduce workforce dependency and optimize plant ...
Cooper Standard Battipaglia Plant Acquisition Offers in Italy
Mar 18, 2026
Italy receives two initial offers for the Battipaglia site with more expected by...
SCZONE Bus Export Shipment to Ghana via SUNSHINE ACE
Mar 18, 2026
SCZONE exported 100 locally manufactured buses to Ghana via SUNSHINE ACE The shi...
Goodyear EMEA Strategic Transformation Plan Restructures Sales Operations
Mar 18, 2026
Goodyear is restructuring EMEA operations to simplify processes and improve cust...
Japan petrochemical supply outlook JPCA Middle East risk assessment
Mar 18, 2026
Japan holds sufficient petrochemical inventory to withstand short-term supply di...
Auto-ISAC ENX supply chain cybersecurity collaboration initiative
Mar 18, 2026
Auto-ISAC and ENX partner to enhance global automotive cybersecurity resilience ...
NADDC automotive development park Nnewi to boost local manufacturing
Mar 18, 2026
NADDC plans a shared automotive park to strengthen local manufacturing capabilit...
Syrah Tesla Graphite Anode Agreement Update Extended to June 2026
Mar 18, 2026
Syrah and Tesla have extended the agreement cure deadline to June 2026 Dispute r...
Workhorse Group merger integration progress and electric truck platform roadmap
Mar 18, 2026
Workhorse advances integration and platform harmonization after merger completio...
Japan METI Naphtha Supply Outlook and Automotive Material Impact
Mar 17, 2026
Japan can secure roughly two months of naphtha supply using diversified imports ...
Melexis China Supply Chain Expansion with Melexis Integrated Systems Shanghai
Mar 17, 2026
Melexis establishes a Shanghai WFOE to localize supply chain and operations in C...
Yokohama Rubber Salem Plant Closure Reshapes U.S. Tire Production Strategy
Mar 17, 2026
Yokohama Rubber will shut down its Salem, Virginia plant due to outdated manufac...
Tamilnadu Petroproducts HCD Plant Shutdown Amid Middle East Disruptions
Mar 17, 2026
Tamilnadu Petroproducts halted its HCD operations citing geopolitical disruption...
Lyten Revolt Battery Recycling Acquisition Expands European Capacity
Mar 16, 2026
Lyten signed a binding agreement to acquire the Revolt battery recycling facilit...
Yangteng Innovation Thailand Automotive Components Plant Expansion in Rayong
Mar 16, 2026
Yangteng Innovation begins construction of a large automotive components product...
Norsk Hydro Aluminum Production Shutdown at Qatalum Plant in Qatar
Mar 13, 2026
Norsk Hydro confirmed a controlled shutdown phase at the Qatalum aluminium plant...
Elkem ASA Corporate Restructuring Targets NOK 1.9 Billion Cost and Cash Improvements
Mar 13, 2026
Elkem announced restructuring measures targeting NOK 1.9 billion in financial im...
Kasai North America Cyber Attack Detected at U.S. Subsidiary, Operations Unaffected
Mar 13, 2026
Kasai confirmed unauthorized server access at its U.S. subsidiary but reported n...
Precision Wires India Middle East Supply Chain Disruption Raises Logistics Costs
Mar 12, 2026
Middle East conflict is disrupting supplier operations and logistics for Precisi...
Nexperia IT Access Dispute: Company Rejects China Supply Claims
Mar 12, 2026
Nexperia B.V. denies claims that IT restrictions disrupted manufacturing or prod...
Röhm GmbH Middle East supply monitoring amid regional escalation
Mar 12, 2026
Röhm GmbH states current Middle East developments have not disrupted its global...
Nio EV Production Costs Rise as Chip and Metal Prices Increase in 2026
Mar 12, 2026
Nio expects EV production costs to increase by up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle in ...
India Press Note 3 FDI Policy Clarification Maintains Restrictions on Chinese Investments
Mar 12, 2026
India confirms that Press Note 3 FDI rules still require government approval for...
Japan Fair Trade Commission Supply Chain Regulations Target Bargaining Abuse
Mar 11, 2026
Japan plans stricter antitrust enforcement to prevent abuse of superior bargaini...
US Oil Sanctions Waiver Signals Supply Boost Amid Middle East Tensions
Mar 11, 2026
The US government plans to temporarily waive certain oil sanctions to stabilize ...
India foreign investment guidelines land-border countries updated with faster approvals and relaxed small stakes
Mar 11, 2026
India now allows up to 10% non-controlling investment from land-bordering countr...
Indian OEM MENA exports under review as West Asia war disrupts logistics
Mar 11, 2026
Indian automakers are reassessing exports to the Middle East and North Africa du...
JOST-HYVA India Growth Strategy Targets Rs 2,000 Crore Revenue by Decade End
Mar 10, 2026
JOST-HYVA aims to expand India revenue to Rs 2,000 crore through OEM partnership...
Stargate Atlantis Minerals Côte d’Ivoire lithium exploration permits granted for new surveys
Mar 10, 2026
Côte d’Ivoire approved two lithium exploration permits for geological studies...
Trontek Battery Workforce Expansion Signals Growth in India’s Lithium-Ion Industry
Mar 10, 2026
Trontek plans to add more than 500 employees by FY27 to support growing EV and e...
Mercedes-Benz South Africa Plant Sharing Talks With GWM to Offset Tariff Pressure
Mar 10, 2026
Mercedes-Benz is evaluating shared manufacturing in South Africa with GWM to red...
Posco Future M artificial graphite anode plant investment in Vietnam
Mar 10, 2026
Posco Future M plans a major KRW 357 billion graphite anode production facility ...
Mexico light vehicle exports February 2026 decline amid shifting global demand
Mar 10, 2026
Mexico exported 247,945 light vehicles in February 2026, down 4.4% year-over-yea...
Zeekr 007 GT price increase expected as chip shortages raise EV production costs
Mar 10, 2026
Rising automotive memory chip and lithium prices are pushing EV manufacturing co...
Kumho Tire Gwangju Plant Production Recovery Surpasses 10,000 Tires Per Day
Mar 10, 2026
Kumho Tire restored Gwangju Plant output to over 10,000 tires per day after the ...
USMCA Joint Review Discussions Begin Between United States and Mexico
Mar 10, 2026
United States and Mexico initiate formal preparations for the USMCA joint review...
Natural Gas Supply Regulation Order 2026 Invoked to Protect Energy Supply
Mar 10, 2026
Government invoked emergency gas regulation to stabilize supply during LNG disru...
Autorox Boodmo aftermarket integration transforms parts discovery for Indian repair workshops
Mar 10, 2026
Autorox and Boodmo are embedding parts discovery directly inside repair workflow...
Leoni Egypt wiring harness expansion to create jobs and training opportunities
Mar 10, 2026
Leoni plans to recruit 500 assembly technicians across multiple Egyptian facilit...
Samarth E-Mobility Electric Motorcycle Platform Developed Fully In India
Mar 10, 2026
Samarth E-Mobility has developed a complete in-house EV technology stack coverin...
Thailand BOI automotive policy proposals target xEV incentives and supply chain localization
Mar 10, 2026
Thailand’s investment authority is reviewing new automotive policy measures wi...
SK Battery America layoffs reshape EV battery strategy in United States
Mar 10, 2026
SK Battery America reduced its Georgia workforce by 37% following changes in EV ...
Shinhwa Auto USA Corporation Alabama investment expands aluminum die casting operations
Mar 09, 2026
Shinhwa expands Auburn operations with USD 37 million investment and tooling int...
Time Technoplast supply chain resilience amid rising polymer and logistics costs
Mar 09, 2026
Time Technoplast is managing rising polymer and logistics costs through inventor...
PG Electroplast LPG supply shortage amid Middle East maritime restrictions
Mar 09, 2026
PG Electroplast faces LPG allocation constraints due to maritime navigation rest...
Trump tariff refunds ruling forces USD 130 billion payout to U.S. businesses
Mar 09, 2026
A federal court ordered the U.S. government to begin refunding over USD 130 bill...
Federation of Thai Industries Thailand vehicle export outlook signals slower growth amid Middle East tensions
Mar 09, 2026
Thailand’s vehicle exports may remain below one million units in 2026 due to g...
Minth Group Alabama Manufacturing Campus Investment Expands U.S. Automotive Production
Mar 09, 2026
Minth Group is investing USD 430 million to develop a large automotive manufactu...
Kuntai Mexico Morocco material plants set for 2026 production launch
Mar 09, 2026
Kuntai plans new manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Morocco by 2026. The pla...
Hyundai Saudi Arabia plant faces potential delay amid Middle East tensions
Mar 09, 2026
Middle East tensions are creating uncertainty around Hyundai’s planned manufac...
Mercedes-Benz Trucks DHL Brazil fleet expands with Actros deal
Jan 20, 2026
Mercedes-Benz Trucks DHL Brazil fleet expansion strengthens logistics efficiency...