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Fire officials say high winds may be partially responsible for a barge hitting a transmission tower in Virginia.

On this episode of Transmission, Sebastian Blanco and Grace Sharkey check in with automakers about current supply chain pain points.

When does a shortage of something turn into a crisis? Sebastian Blanco and Grace Sharkey break it down on this episode of Transmission.

On this episode of Transmission, Sebastian Blanco dissects the standard supply chain and explores where there is major room for improvement.

On this episode of Transmission, Sebastian Blanco dives into the world of electrification of trucks from the perspective of one of America’s premier truck makers.

On this episode of Transmission, Sebastian Blanco and Grace Sharkey look at how the auto industry has adapted during the digital transition of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On this episode of Transmission, Grace Sharkey and Sebastian Blanco look into the need for maritime awareness to improve overall efficiency.

On the second episode of Transmission, Sebastian Blanco and Grace Sharkey look at the problems limiting manufacturers ability to fulfill new truck orders.

We are learning a bit more about Monday’s meeting between the Biden administration and numerous companies, specifically the list of attendees. At least two large automakers — Ford and GM — will be involved, and Alphabet, AT&T and Samsung will join Intel on the list of tech companies represented. We also know that the virtual […]

There are a couple of trends shaking up the automotive industry in the years ahead. Outside of digitization and electrification, one trend often gets left out: the growing reliance on Mexico and cross-border trade. As OEMs relocate manufacturing down in the South, suppliers are starting to follow in their footsteps.

The United States’ infrastructure was put to the test recently when Winter Storm Uri passed through the lower half of the country. As a result, production at petrochemical plants shut down and the industry is now on the brink of a potential seat shortage.

At this point, the vaccine has rolled out to nearly 24.8 million Americans and counting. The vaccination story is just getting started for the automotive industry, with Stellantis becoming the first automaker to administer vaccines to its workforce.

Tesla has shut down production of its California assembly plant for two weeks due to a variety of supply chain problems. Should there be concerns over the true demand for Tesla vehicles?

Cooper Tire sold to Goodyear Tires in a deal worth about $2.8 billion. What effects does this have on Goodyear’s supply chain?

Winter storm Uri was brutal for a lot of people, specifically in the Southeast and Southwest. With that being said, the auto industry experienced some repercussions from the storm worth noting.

It’s a difficult task selling new vehicles when lot inventories are thin. However, with the right strategy, dealers can overcome disruptions in the automotive supply chain.

Thanks to the congestion in Los Angeles, container rates and volumes in Savannah are both hitting highs. When will volumes stabilize?

The global chip shortage has been running rampant for more than three months now. U.S. senators urged President Biden this week to work with Congress to address this threatening problem.

2020 brought disruption and volatility. But dealers, against all odds, actually performed much better than expected.

Automakers called on the Taiwanese government Tuesday to persuade Taiwan chip manufacturers to reallocate production capacity for the auto industry. It looks like those pleas for help were heard.