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GM turns gutted, shuttered Warren plant into face mask supplier

CLOSE Anne Hernandez of Troy is responding to the shortage of face masks during the Novel Coronovirus threat by showing how she makes a mask. Detroit Free Press General Motors is working with the UAW to call in at least two dozen paid volunteers from its hourly workforce to make millions of face masks at its once-shuttered Warren Transmission… Continue reading GM turns gutted, shuttered Warren plant into face mask supplier

Ford delays restarting production indefinitely

Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday said it will further delay restarting production at its North American plants as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread in the United States. The Dearborn automaker last week had shared its intentions to begin manufacturing again at Hermosillo Assembly in Mexico starting next Monday and at select U.S. plants, including… Continue reading Ford delays restarting production indefinitely

Fiat Chrysler does not see delay in PSA merger, FIOM union says

FILE PHOTO: A Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) sign is at the U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. May 25, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) did not mention any possible delay in the merger process with France’s PSA (PEUP.PA) during a call with unions on Tuesday, metal workers’ union FIOM… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler does not see delay in PSA merger, FIOM union says

Delay in Fiat Chrysler-PSA merger “inevitable”, Italy’s FIOM union says after meeting with FCA

MILAN, March 31 (Reuters) – Italy’s metalworker union FIOM said Fiat Chrysler had confirmed its merger plans with Frances’ PSA during a call with unions on Tuesday, adding that a delay was “certain” given the current situation. “FCA confirmed its industrial plan and the path of its merger with PSA, which will certainly suffer a… Continue reading Delay in Fiat Chrysler-PSA merger “inevitable”, Italy’s FIOM union says after meeting with FCA

Lamborghini begins production of surgical masks, medical shields for use in Coronavirus pandemic

Italian supercar manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini is converting departments of its super sports car production plant in Sant’Agata Bolognese in order to produce surgical masks and protective plexiglass shields. The masks will be donated to the Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital in Bologna to be used in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Work on this solidarity initiative will… Continue reading Lamborghini begins production of surgical masks, medical shields for use in Coronavirus pandemic

Alibaba to buy at least 10% stake in Chinese courier Yunda

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd plans to buy at least 10% of Yunda Holding Co Ltd, marking the e-commerce giant’s fifth investment in a large courier, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Alibaba is looking to buy the stake from Yunda’s controlling shareholders – founding couple Nie Tengyun and Chen Liying – who… Continue reading Alibaba to buy at least 10% stake in Chinese courier Yunda

Fiat Chrysler CEO to halve his salary for three months in virus response -letter

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 MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) top executives will temporarily cut their salaries to preserve the automaker’s financial soundness during the coronavirus emergency, Chief Executive Mike Manley told employees… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler CEO to halve his salary for three months in virus response -letter

Free Zoom backgrounds you can use to disguise your messy remote work rooms

Now that people are finding themselves working remotely or setting up virtual parties to chat with friends and family while maintaining social distance, Zoom is quickly becoming the go-to source for those gatherings. But when you spend days quarantining at home, cleaning up for a Zoom call might be the last thing on your mind.… Continue reading Free Zoom backgrounds you can use to disguise your messy remote work rooms

Renault says China, South Korea plants restarting after virus shutdown

Renault has already warned of possible factory closures as it races to cut costs amid the coronavirus crisis, after posting a net loss of 141 million euros (USD 156 million) for 2019 — its first year in the red in a decade. Paris: French automaker Renault said Monday it was resuming production at two factories… Continue reading Renault says China, South Korea plants restarting after virus shutdown