There are some obvious ties between the metals industry and the automotive industry. Since MetalMiner often shares extensive coverage of the automotive industry, it sounded like a fun challenge to compile our “best” posts that relate to this sector. There have been some exciting stories in the past few months, with automotive suppliers challenging blanket purchase orders, Johnson Controls suing some suppliers, and certain carmakers reducing SUV and truck production.
With no further ado…
Johnson Controls Goes After Steel Suppliers’ Surcharges
Automotive Suppliers Challenge Blanket Purchase Orders
Reduced SUV, Truck Production at GM
US Automakers Fight Steel Surcharges But Maybe They Don’t Need To
Soaring Metals Prices Drive Automotive Product Substitution
High Oil Costs, Smaller Cars and Declining Metal Demand
Price of Steel Could Hurt the Price of Cars
Rising Metals Costs Flattening the Tires on Automotive Companies
–Amy Edwards