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Fiat Chrysler to produce masks at one of its Asian factories

An FCA factory in Asia will be converted to make masks and it will quickly produce a million masks a month, writes Mike Manley, the boss of Fiat-Chrysler in a message quoted by Gianluca Ficco, of the UILM union. Fiat Chrysler and Ferrari said last week that they were talking to the first manufacturer of… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to produce masks at one of its Asian factories

UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler CEO says group to produce face masks in Asia- union representative

FILE PHOTO: CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Mike Manley attends the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Chief Executive Mike Manley told employees that the carmaker would help with the production of masks during the coronavirus emergency, a union representative… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler CEO says group to produce face masks in Asia- union representative

@Ford: Ford Temporarily Suspends Production in India, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam in Response to Coronavirus

DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford Motor Company is temporarily suspending vehicle and engine production at its International Markets Group (IMG) manufacturing sites in response to the growing impact of the coronavirus. The IMG production suspensions began Saturday, March 21, and will continue for several weeks depending on the pandemic situation, national restrictions, supplier constraints and dealer stock… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Temporarily Suspends Production in India, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam in Response to Coronavirus

Car retail suppliers cut fees to offer coronavirus business support

The AA, eBay Motor Group and JudgeService are among the latest suppliers to cut fees and offer free services in a bid to help the car retail sector through the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. While the AA cut its fees for April and May by 50%, eBay Motors Group – including Gumtree Motors, eBay Motors and… Continue reading Car retail suppliers cut fees to offer coronavirus business support

Toyota plans to develop fuel cell truck with Hino unit

FILE PHOTO – A man walks past a Toyota logo at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp on Monday said it would develop a heavy-duty fuel-cell truck with its subsidiary, Hino Motor Co, as it sees hydrogen technology as a zero-emissions alternative… Continue reading Toyota plans to develop fuel cell truck with Hino unit

Honda Motor India temporarily shuts its car and two-wheeler manufacturing facilities

It plans to restart production on 1st April 2020, that will be dependent upon directions from Government authorities and civil administration, along with market and supply conditions, it added. New Delhi: In view of the escalating COVID-19 situation, the Japanese automaker Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) will be temporarily suspending operations at both its manufacturing… Continue reading Honda Motor India temporarily shuts its car and two-wheeler manufacturing facilities

@Suzuki: Mar 22, 2020 Maruti Suzuki halts operations at its Haryana facilities

New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki has been taking all recommended precautions in its operations against the spread of COVID-19, which includes sanitization and hygiene, temperature checks, maximizing video-conferencing and minimizing contact, closing employee travel, health and distancing advisories to employees and following all government directions on the subject. As a next step, the Government policy now… Continue reading @Suzuki: Mar 22, 2020 Maruti Suzuki halts operations at its Haryana facilities

FCA India suspends production at award-winning Ranjangaon plant

Fiat India Automobiles, FCA’s joint venture manufacturing facility in Ranjangaon, near Pune, has announced today that it will temporarily close operations and suspend production to protect the health and safety of employees. The temporary suspension will be in effect till March 31, is in response to the increasing prevalence of Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, and… Continue reading FCA India suspends production at award-winning Ranjangaon plant

Volkswagen CEO warns factory closures may drag on for weeks

FILE PHOTO: Herbert Diess, Volkswagen’s new CEO, poses during the Volkswagen Group’s annual general meeting in Berlin, Germany, May 3, 2018. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) CEO Herbert Diess on Saturday warned that the coronavirus crisis may force the company to keep its factories shut for longer than initially planned. “Most of our… Continue reading Volkswagen CEO warns factory closures may drag on for weeks