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GM’s idled Warren Transmission plant finds a new purpose during outbreak

Warren — The COVID-19 pandemic brought the Warren Transmission plant back from the dead. Equipment used to make transmissions still stands inside the General Motors Co. factory, but the automaker is no longer making those here. There are still assembly lines, but workers are instead making personal protective equipment including face masks to supply front-line workers and GM… Continue reading GM’s idled Warren Transmission plant finds a new purpose during outbreak

UK engine production declines -99.5% in April as coronavirus lockdown halts manufacturing

29 May 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing Just 830 engines produced in April, down from 178,022, as UK output declines -99.5% Production for domestic and overseas markets down -99.9% and -99.4% respectively. Small number produced at month end ahead of some automotive plants restarting in May. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The nationwide lockdown… Continue reading UK engine production declines -99.5% in April as coronavirus lockdown halts manufacturing

Only 15 commercial vehicles manufactured in April, down -99.3% due to coronavirus shutdown

29 May 2020 #SMMT News #UK Manufacturing British commercial vehicle output drops -99.3% in April, with just 15 units rolling off production lines as nationwide factory closures hit. Year-to-date production down -27.6%, driven by lowest monthly output on record, compared with an already low volume April in 2019.1 CV manufacturers continue to supply parts for… Continue reading Only 15 commercial vehicles manufactured in April, down -99.3% due to coronavirus shutdown

UK car manufacturing plummets -99.7% in April as coronavirus stops production

British car production falls -99.7% in April with 197 units made as coronavirus pandemic closes factories. Car makers instead turn out more than 700,000 pieces of PPE, including face shields, visors and gowns, to support UK’s healthcare workers. Lowest monthly output since Second World War drives year-to-date production down -27.6%, with 121,811 fewer cars built.… Continue reading UK car manufacturing plummets -99.7% in April as coronavirus stops production

@VW Group: Group-wide personnel changes in Technical Development and Product Line organization

Matthias Rabe has been named Member of the Board for Engineering at Bentley effective August 1. He succeeds Werner Tietz, who moves to SEAT as Executive Vice-President for Research and Development as of July 1. Werner Tietz succeeds Axel Andorff, who assumes responsibility for the Midsize and MEB Product Line at ŠKODA, also with effect… Continue reading @VW Group: Group-wide personnel changes in Technical Development and Product Line organization

Chilean regulator approves Uber’s purchase of Cornershop: statement

FILE PHOTO: The Uber logo is displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken November 25, 2019. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/Illustration SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile’s antitrust regulator said on Friday it had approved “without conditions” Uber’s purchase of Chilean online grocery provider Cornershop, clearing a key hurtle for the ride-hailing company as it seeks to… Continue reading Chilean regulator approves Uber’s purchase of Cornershop: statement

@Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Launches Machine Assisted Cognition Programme

Machines can help Toyota make ever-better cars, but they could also have the potential to help people make better decisions. The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is expanding its work with the launch of Machine Assisted Cognition (MAC), an initiative aimed at developing and demonstrating artificial intelligence tools that can understand and predict the way humans… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Research Institute Launches Machine Assisted Cognition Programme

Alpine Brand’s Future Comes Into Question: Might Become EV Sports Car Maker

GROUPE RENAULT PRESENTS ITS DRAFT PLAN TO REDUCE FIXED COSTS BY MORE THAN 2 BILLION EUROS OVER THREE YEARS The objective of reducing fixed costs by more than 2 billion euros over 3 years aims to restore the Group’s competitiveness and ensure its long-term development within the framework of the Alliance. The draft plan is… Continue reading Alpine Brand’s Future Comes Into Question: Might Become EV Sports Car Maker