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Mercedes’ and Suzuki’s Hungarian plants to suspend production over coronavirus

BUDAPEST, March 18 (Xinhua) — German carmaker Mercedes-Benz and Japanese carmaker Suzuki will both halt production at their Hungarian plants located respectively in Kecskemet (Center) and in Esztergom (North), next Monday due to the coronavirus outbreak, Hungarian news agency MTI reported on Wednesday.
“Production at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemet will be suspended from Monday, at the latest, for an initial period of two weeks,” MTI reported, citing a statement of the local unit of German automotive industry giant Daimler.
“An extension of this measure will depend on further developments,” Daimler added.
“The management of Hungarian Suzuki Inc. has decided to halt production at its plant in Esztergom, north of Budapest, from March 23 until April 3 because of rising risks of the spread of the coronavirus, the local unit of Japanese car maker Suzuki said on Wednesday,” reported MTI.
German carmaker Audi announced on Tuesday that it would halt production at its plant in Gyor, north..

Honda, Audi plants in Mexico suspend operations amid pandemic

MEXICO CITY, March 18 (Xinhua) — Japanese Honda and German Audi automobiles said Wednesday they were temporarily suspending production in their plants in Mexico due to a lack of inputs and a weak demand for vehicles amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Honda said it will idle its plant in central Guanajuato state from March 23 to 31, as part of a larger company strategy that has also affected plants in Canada and the United States.
The measure will cut North American regional output by some 40,000 vehicles, the company said in a statement.
“Approximately 27,600 Honda partners in North America” will be affected by this temporary suspension, it said.
Audi, which opened a plant in Mexico in 2016, said it will halt production from March 23 to April 13 because of a lack of inputs, a problem that has also impacted its plants in Germany, Belgium and Hungary.
The company said its plant in Mexico's central Puebla state lacks parts and materials for the Audi Q5, and has also experienced delays in t..

Smart Eye Crowned by Success, Announces 24 new Design Wins With Four Different OEMs in one Fell Swoop

STOCKHOLM, March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Of the four OEMs, two are new customers; one is an American high-volume car maker and one is a European premium manufacturer, and two are existing European premium customers. The estimated combined life-time value of the four contracts is at least 500 MSEK.  “I am exceptionally proud of Smart… Continue reading Smart Eye Crowned by Success, Announces 24 new Design Wins With Four Different OEMs in one Fell Swoop

Changan automobile UNI-T stunningly debut with astonishing design and high-intelligent technology

CHONGQING, China, March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, China-based automaker Changan Automobile’s new model UNI-T made its formal worldwide debut, leveraging several futuristic technologies in tandem with a unique, avant-garde look. The model aroused heated debates with its AI-chip intelligent vehicle system, L3 autonomous driving system, which further demonstrates the carmaker’s adoption of futuristic technologies and… Continue reading Changan automobile UNI-T stunningly debut with astonishing design and high-intelligent technology

Kenneth R. Trammell returns to Tenneco as Interim Chief Financial Officer

LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) today announced that Kenneth R. Trammell has been appointed to the role of interim Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2020. Mr. Trammell’s appointment follows Jason Hollar’s decision to leave the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in order to… Continue reading Kenneth R. Trammell returns to Tenneco as Interim Chief Financial Officer

Coronavirus closure: Fiat Chrysler idles Ram 1500 pickup plant in Michigan

Fiat Chrysler is idling the Sterling Heights, Mich., factory where it builds the Ram 1500 indefinitely, after revealing that an employee at the facility tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19).On Monday, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, GM and the UAW came to an agreement on implementing new precautionary measures to continue U.S. auto manufacturing in the coming weeks.The Sterling Heights facility produces the latest generation Ram 1500, while the last generation 1500 Classic is built at factories in Warren, Mich., and Mexico that remain open.

Coronavirus Closure: Ford Ranger factory shut after employee tests positive

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.

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.