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Tesla to temporarily suspend production at Fremont factory

March 19 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc said on Thursday it has decided to temporarily suspend production at its Fremont factory from Tuesday. The factory in New York will also suspend production, it said. (Reporting by Munsif Vengattil; Editing by Arun Koyyur) Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Go to Source

Hendy to open new Toyota dealership in Christchurch

Hendy Group is to open a new Toyota dealership in Christchurch, Dorset. Work is underway on the new showroom facility in Stony Lane with the new dealership set to open mid-March. “This is an important new dealership for us and reinforces our commitment to east Dorset,” said chief operating officer Simon Bottomley. “We already operate… Continue reading Hendy to open new Toyota dealership in Christchurch

Didi to publish safe ride standards

Ride-hailing platform Didi Chuxing said on Monday it has worked with a state-backed industry group to create China’s first nationwide guidelines for ride-hailing platforms dealing to prevent transmission of Covid-19 during rides. The guidelines are closely based on measures Didi has already adopted, promoting a Didi model for safe ride-hailing that includes AI-based mask checks… Continue reading Didi to publish safe ride standards

Toyota extends North America production shutdown through April 3

FILE PHOTO: Toyota logo is seen in Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Thursday it will extend a planned two-day shutdown of all North American plants through April 3 as the spread of coronavirus continues. The largest Japanese automaker said Wednesday… Continue reading Toyota extends North America production shutdown through April 3

Asian stocks fall more as rising dollar aggravates selloff

HONG KONG (Nikkei Markets) — Asian shares extended losses on Thursday, weighed by a surging dollar and intensifying concerns over the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Nikkei Asia300 index of companies outside Japan fell 4.4% to 994.89. The losses came as the dollar index climbed to its highest level in three years. Increasing volatility… Continue reading Asian stocks fall more as rising dollar aggravates selloff

Japan car lobby chief says coronavirus having big impact on sales

TOKYO (Reuters) — A coronavirus pandemic is having a big impact on the automotive manufacturing industry, the head of a Japanese lobby group said on Thursday, adding that its members will need to keep adjusting production, amid a projected slump in demand. “The truth is, it was shocking just how much the world could change… Continue reading Japan car lobby chief says coronavirus having big impact on sales

UPDATE 2-British carmakers and aerospace groups answer call to make ventilators

LONDON (Reuters) – Some of Britain’s biggest companies with expertise in aerospace and cars have formed three teams to produce basic ventilators to help the National Health Service cope with the coronavirus outbreak. Meggitt (MGGT.L), which employs 12,000 people and builds components including oxygen systems for civil aerospace and military fighter programs, is leading one… Continue reading UPDATE 2-British carmakers and aerospace groups answer call to make ventilators