Nissan Motor stated on Wednesday its U.S. auto plants will remain closed through late April to help decrease the spread of the coronavirus. The Japanese automaker stated some business-essential work will continue with improved safety measures. Nissan reported earlier its first quarter U.S. sales were down 30%. About 215,344 people in the US have been […]
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Fiat attempt to resume some Italian production could be hindered by lockdown
A possible extension of Italy’s lockdown could frustrate an attempt by Fiat Chrysler to restart some vehicle production at three Italian plants next week, a union representative said. Italy has prohibited travel within the country and ordered a freeze on all non-essential business-related activities, which includes the auto industry, until April 3 to deal with […]
Two arrested after chase discovers stolen car and drugs in Missouri
The Moniteau County Police chased down and arrested two individuals on Wednesday in a stolen car for multiple charges, including large amounts of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The Missouri State Highway Patrol informed the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office that they were in pursuit of a vehicle west of Boonville. After the Highway Patrol lost contact […]
General Motors could delay redesigned 2021 SUVs due to coronavirus
General Motors informed suppliers this week that it is postponing work on at least half a dozen future models to save cash during the coronavirus crisis and suggested it could delay the scheduled launch in late April of its highly profitable large sport utility vehicles (SUVs). GM previously informed suppliers that it planned to start […]
Ford’s North American production delayed due to coronavirus
Ford Motor stated on Tuesday it was delaying its plan to resume production at its North America plants because of the safety concerns for its workers amid the coronavirus crisis. To generate cash, the automaker had said last week it was poised to resume production at some plants in North America as soon as April […]
Tesla plans to supply FDA-approved ventilators at zero cost, says Musk
Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday the automaker has extra FDA-approved ventilators that can be delivered free of cost to hospitals within regions where the electric automaker delivers. “Device & shipping cost are free. Only requirement is that the vents are needed immediately for patients, not stored in a warehouse. Please me or […]
Fiat Chrysler does not see delay in PSA merger, says FIOM union
Fiat Chrysler did not made mention of any possible delay in the merger process with PSA during a call with unions on Tuesday, metal workers’ union FIOM stated. “No delay on the merger with PSA was mentioned to us,” FIOM representative Michele De Palma informed Reuters, correcting a previous FIOM statement which said a delay […]
Uber starts ‘UberMedic’ service to help healthcare workers in India
Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies on Tuesday said it has started a new service ‘UberMedic’ to help transport frontline healthcare employees to medical facilities and other critical areas throughout India given the coronavirus crisis. “Uber is providing a new service, UberMedic, to transport frontline healthcare workers and assist the government fight against the spread of COVID-19. Working closely […]
Japanese automakers brace for US sales as coronavirus impacts clients
As the U.S. auto industry braces for the biggest slump since the 2008 financial crisis because of the coronavirus crisis, analysts are counting the cost for Japan’s automakers — whose fortunes depend largely on the US, which is the world’s second-largest car market. To reflect declining U.S. demand, Goldman Sachs cut its combined operating profit estimate for […]
Britain orders 10,000 ventilators made by Ford, Airbus and Rolls-Royce
Britain has placed an order for 10,000 ventilators which will be made by a consortium of companies consisting of Ford Motor, Airbus and Rolls-Royce as part of efforts to battle the coronavirus pandemic. Governments across the world are attempting to increase the number of ventilators which are mechanical breathing devices capable of blowing air and […]
PSA wants to resume two French plants, but unions disagree
French automaker PSA, the maker of the Peugeot and Citroen brands, said on Friday it came up with health measures to its unions with a view to progressively resume its European plants, which have been closed because of the spread of the coronavirus. PSA, which has halted production in all its European plants until March […]
Nissan suspends production at Kyushu plant due to coronavirus infection
Nissan Motor said it stopped operating the auto production line at its Kyushu plant in Japan to start disinfection work after a worker there tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic on March 31. It did not give an indication of when operations may restart, saying that it would be decided based on the guidance of health officials. […]
Geely Holding warns of coronavirus crisis after 35% 2019 profit drop
Chinese automaker Geely Automobile Holdings on Monday stated 2020 may be one of the “most difficult years” in its history, as pressure emerging from the coronavirus crisis on production and sales is likely to continue in the near future. The automaker also said the decline in sales drove net profit down 35% in the last year when the country’s […]
TVS Motor Company pledges $3.3 million to Indian PM’s relief fund
TVS Motor Company on Monday announced an additional Rs. 25 crore ($3.3 million) contribution to the PM’s Relief Fund (PM-CARES) to help with the battle against coronavirus pandemic, together with its Group Companies TVS Credit Services, Sundaram-Clayton and among others. The development comes in line with the continued activities being conducted through Srinivasan Services Trust (SST), the CSR arm of […]
BAIC, Didi plan car leasing service amid new car sales decline in China
Chinese automaker BAIC Motor and transportation company Didi Chuxing plan to collaborate with other industry players to lease BAIC’s cars to customers as new car sales have declined. The companies, which have a joint venture to create the next-generation connected-car systems, will collaborate with electric vehicle (EV) battery maker CATL, State Grid, Postal Savings Bank of China and Uxin to build […]
