This week’s issue dives into First Brands’ $2.3 billion black hole and calls for independent review, the fallout from Novelis’ aluminum plant fire, and the intensifying shakeup across Europe and North America as Chinese automakers expand. We spotlight supplier risks, factory closures, and the shifting future of EV supply. For the week of October 10 - 16, 2025. Published October 17, 2025.
Automotive Supply Chain Risk Digest #452
This week’s issue dives into First Brands’ $2.3 billion black hole and calls for independent review, the fallout from Novelis’ aluminum plant fire, and the intensifying shakeup across Europe and North America as Chinese automakers expand. We spotlight supplier risks, factory closures, and the shifting future of EV supply. For the week of October 10 - 16, 2025. Published October 17, 2025.