Ford is temporarily closing its Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich., after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19), Fox 2 Reported.The moves come after the three Detroit automakers and the UAW worked out an agreement to prevent a total manufacturing shutdown in exchange for the implementation of new protocols to help prevent the spread of the virus.The automaker has also reported a case of the coronavirus at its Dearborn product development center and will be idling its European factories indefinitely beginning March 19.
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Nissan to end car manufacturing at Indonesia plant to curb costs
Nissan Motor will end vehicle manufacturing at its plant in Indonesia in order to rightsize and move toward improved profitability.A plan to revamp the business is due in May, and the future of the Indonesia operations had long been in question.Mitsubishi Motors, which is in a global carmaking alliance with Nissan, already has a strong presence in Southeast Asia.
GROUPE RENAULT ROMANIA ANNOUNCES THE SUSPENSION OF THE MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY IN MIOVENI
PRESS RELEASE 18th March 2020GROUPE RENAULT ROMANIA ANNOUNCES THE SUSPENSION OF THE MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY IN MIOVENIIn light of current developments related to the spread of coronavirus, the production activity in Mioveni plants will be temporarily suspended from March 19th until April 5th 2020 except for the most critical activities.The company anticipates that commercial activity… Continue reading GROUPE RENAULT ROMANIA ANNOUNCES THE SUSPENSION OF THE MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY IN MIOVENI
Scania Stops Production in Europe
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Scania plans to stop operations at most of its European production units on Wednesday next week (25 March) due to component shortages and the major disruptions that have occurred in the supplier and logistics chain as a result of the spread of COVID-19 in Europe. “To ensure our… Continue reading Scania Stops Production in Europe
Rolls-Royce motor cars suspend production in UK over coronavirus
LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) – Rolls-Royce motor cars said it would suspend production at its British plant for two weeks to ensure the health of its employees.
“Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that production at the company's Goodwood-based manufacturing plant will be suspended from Monday 23 March for two weeks,” the company said.
Jaguar Land Rover stops production in Nitra
Following the decision of two big carmakers in Slovakia, Volkswagen and PSA Peugeot, to temporarily stop production, the Nitra-based plant of Jaguar Land Rover will limit its operation.The decision was made by the company’s management and the representatives of the trade unions.The representatives of the trade unions at Jaguar Land Rover thanked the management for the decision.
Goodix’s Innovative Automotive Fingerprint Authentication Solution Achieves Large-Scale Commercialization
Goodix’s automotive fingerprint solution enables a smarter driver experience in Lynk & Co 05. On one hand, it allows a one-touch identification in the infotainment system to automatically adjust rearview mirrors, seats, lighting, air conditioning, digital cockpit, security, and system parameters to a combination of preset settings, which delivers a seamless personalized experience for drivers… Continue reading Goodix’s Innovative Automotive Fingerprint Authentication Solution Achieves Large-Scale Commercialization
First look: VW’s Ford-based Amarok pickup revealed
Volkswagen’s first Ford Ranger-based pickup looks like it’s built pretty tough.The Amarok image depicts it as an exaggerated design concept with oversized wheels, wide fender flares and a bulging hood, but offers a clear idea of the direction VW is going in with the shape of the headlights grille and overall style.The look is far more aggressive than the current Amarok.
Audi’s Hungarian plant to halt production on Monday
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Volkswagen Group’s Audi brand will halt output at its plant in Hungary on Monday, the factory said, after Volkswagen announced a suspension of production at plants in Italy, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain.
Volkswagen starts shutting down production in Europe in face of coronavirus
The German carmaker, which owns the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Ducati, Lamborghini, Porsche, Seat and Skoda brands, said the uncertainty about the fallout from the pandemic meant it was impossible to give any forecasts for its performance this year.Some of its manufacturing has resumed in China.Earnings were driven by higher profits at its VW, Porsche, Seat and Skoda brands, and a return to profitability for its luxury sportscar brand Bentley.