Ford retailer Hills Automotive has expanded its used car and commercial vehicle operations into a new location with the acquisition of the Savilles Garage car dealership at Mustow Green, Kidderminster. Adding a third retail location to its existing Ford of Britain franchised sites in Malvern and Kidderminster, AM Awards 2020’s Best in Customer Service award winner,… Continue reading Hills Automotive acquires Savilles Garage in Kidderminster
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Skoda, Hyundai’s Czech plant unions call for production halt: CTK
FILE PHOTO: The sign of a Skoda car is seen during the Prague Autoshow in Prague, Czech Republic, April 13, 2019. REUTERS/David W Cerny PRAGUE (Reuters) – Unions at the Czech car factories of Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Skoda Auto and Hyundai Motor Co. (005380.KS) have called for a 14-day quarantine for employees, which would halt production… Continue reading Skoda, Hyundai’s Czech plant unions call for production halt: CTK
Faconauto appeals to liability and recommends that dealerships remain closed
March 16, 2020 Category: Featured press, Faconauto News, Press releases He proposes that they enable an emergency service to ensure the mobility of sensitive people and sectors. The management of the dealers, Faconauto, in accordance with its member associations, recommends the closure of all the facilities of the official network of dealerships dedicated to the… Continue reading Faconauto appeals to liability and recommends that dealerships remain closed
The automotive, committed to the state of alarm
March 16, 2020 Category: Featured News, Faconauto News, Press releases We jointly prepare a shock plan with extraordinary measures to present to the Government, measures that guarantee the viability, competitiveness and employment in the sector, now and after this crisis The coronavirus crisis has become one of the most serious and exceptional situations that Spain… Continue reading The automotive, committed to the state of alarm
[Covid-19] Michelin is shutting down its factories (except one) located in France, Italy and Spain
To great ills, great remedies. Michelin is shutting down all its factories in France, Italy and Spain on Monday, March 16, for a period of one week. The French automotive supplier intends to comply with government regulations and limit the travel of its employees. In addition, administrative staff are teleworking. The situation will be reassessed… Continue reading [Covid-19] Michelin is shutting down its factories (except one) located in France, Italy and Spain
UC San Diego Health Develops COVID-19 Test, Begins Testing Patients
March 14th, 2020 Xconomy San Diego — The UC San Diego Health System has developed a diagnostic test that can determine whether a patient has contracted the novel coronavirus in about eight hours. Developed under guidance that the FDA published roughly two weeks ago amid the severe shortage of tests for the viral illness, COVID-19,… Continue reading UC San Diego Health Develops COVID-19 Test, Begins Testing Patients
LIVE Michelin opens the ball of factory closings due to coronavirus
The coronavirus is gradually paralyzing French industry. Lack of parts, employees, or simply to respect instructions from the authorities and to preserve the health of the troops, some French industrialists are starting to close their production sites in France. · One week break at Michelin Stop. Michelin announced Monday morning a break in the production… Continue reading LIVE Michelin opens the ball of factory closings due to coronavirus
Auto industry: Fiat Chrysler shuts down plants in Europe – Even VW under pressure
Fiat Chrysler plant in Mirafiori In Italy, most of the automaker’s production facilities have long been closed. (Photo: Reuters) Milan / Hamburg Fiat Chrysler Shuts down production in most European plants for two weeks due to the corona virus epidemic. The Italian-American company announced on Monday that the Italian factories in Melfi, Pomigliano, Cassino, Mirafiori,… Continue reading Auto industry: Fiat Chrysler shuts down plants in Europe – Even VW under pressure
Fiat Chrysler, Ferrari close factories amid coronavirus outbreak
Fiat Chrysler is halting production at the majority of its plants until 27 March, as the car makers reacts to the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak. It follows Saturday’s news that Ferrari will close its Maranello factory until the same date. The supercar firm cited supply issues as the reason. Premium brakes firm Brembo,… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler, Ferrari close factories amid coronavirus outbreak
Medical drone deliveries and e-scooter legalisation on the cards
Medical drone deliveries and legalising e-scooters are just two proposals the Government has announced as part of a consultation to make journeys easier, smarter and greener, it said. Alongside the review, funding of £90 million will lead to trials in three “future transport zones”: Portsmouth and Southampton, the West of England and Derby and Nottingham.… Continue reading Medical drone deliveries and e-scooter legalisation on the cards