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GM, Ford and FCA shutter all North American factories over coronavirus fears

Detroit’s big three automakers are to shut down all factories due to fears over the coronavirus. Details are still in the works and will be announced shortly. Over the last few days, United Auto Workers has been pushing the automakers to shut down their factories over concerns of worker safety. UAW President Rory Gamble sent… Continue reading GM, Ford and FCA shutter all North American factories over coronavirus fears

Ford temporarily suspends production in North American factories

Ford said Wednesday it will temporarily suspend production at its North American factories through March 30 in response to COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. “We’re continuing to work closely with union leaders, especially the United Auto Workers, to find ways to help keep our workforce healthy and safe — even as we look at… Continue reading Ford temporarily suspends production in North American factories

Tesla orders factory workers to come to work in spite of shelter in place directive

Tesla will continue to keep its Fremont, Calif., factory open for production, because it has had “conflicting guidance from different levels of government” over whether it could operate during a shelter in place order in Alameda County, according to an email sent to employees Wednesday by the company’s human resources department. The human resources department… Continue reading Tesla orders factory workers to come to work in spite of shelter in place directive

Tesla gives employees more paid-time off if they feel sick, confirms operations will continue

Tesla is giving employees access to more paid-time off if they feel sick or don’t feel comfortable going to work with the coronavirus crisis, but they confirm that they plan to continue production, service, and sales operations. The situation around Tesla’s operations in the Bay Area with the shutdown order has been confusing as authorities… Continue reading Tesla gives employees more paid-time off if they feel sick, confirms operations will continue

Tesla Fremont factory is still operating despite Sheriff’s order

Witnesses report that Tesla’s Fremont factory is still in operation despite the Sheriff’s order that they need to comply with the shelter-in-place order in the Bay Area. Yesterday, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office stated reportedly revoked Tesla’s status as an “essential business“: Tesla is not an essential business as defined in the Alameda County Health… Continue reading Tesla Fremont factory is still operating despite Sheriff’s order

Tesla stock (TSLA) tumbles below $400 on factory shutdown order

As a volatile stock, Tesla (TSLA) has taken a strong hit in this market correction triggered by the coronavirus crisis. Now the stock tumbles even further, below $400 a share, as the automaker is forced to shut down their Fremont factory. As we reported earlier this week, it looked like Tesla was trying to defy… Continue reading Tesla stock (TSLA) tumbles below $400 on factory shutdown order

SilverBullet offers dealers free trial of car sales platform

Silver Bullet is offering dealers a three-month free trial of its online platform for car sales. The platform, which is owned by Peter Vardy, offers full eCommerce transactions at a time when showroom traffic is expected to fall because of the Coronavirus threat. SilverBullet said its clients are seeing 50% less time in the dealership… Continue reading SilverBullet offers dealers free trial of car sales platform