Almost 2,000 supplemental contract employees at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are out of work across North America as the automaker pauses some of its development projects because of financial burdens caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The decision comes as the automaker halts production at its manufacturing plants on the continent and in other countries. Meanwhile, a stay-at-home… Continue reading Almost 2,000 contract employees out of work after Fiat Chrysler suspends projects
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VW plans short-time work for about 80,000 German employees
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Why BMW and Mercedes made cheap cars that failed and why they keep trying
German brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi built their reputations on being purveyors of precise engineering cars, luxurious interiors, cutting-edge technology, and above all, pretty high sticker prices. But increasingly, they are selling cars with prices that are quite average. In their quest to grow volumes and reach a broader chunk of the new… Continue reading Why BMW and Mercedes made cheap cars that failed and why they keep trying
Bill Ford calms 26,000 workers, thanks them for stamina as disease ravages industry
CLOSE Bill Ford Jr. dialed into the virtual town hall meeting from home in Ann Arbor, and he didn’t sugarcoat the situation. He, like so many people working remotely Thursday to avoid potential exposure to the novel coronavirus, urged his 26,000 employees from around the world watching him on video to remain calm and keep the faith: The 116-year-old company is strong. “As… Continue reading Bill Ford calms 26,000 workers, thanks them for stamina as disease ravages industry
GM, Ford studying whether auto factories can be used to make medical supplies in coronavirus fight
GM CEO and Chairman Mary Barra and LG Chem Vice Chairman and CEO Hak-Cheol Shin at the automaker’s battery lab in Warren, Mich., where the companies announced a new $2.6-billion joint venture on Dec. 5, 2019. GM General Motors and Ford are studying whether they can use their auto factories to support production of ventilators… Continue reading GM, Ford studying whether auto factories can be used to make medical supplies in coronavirus fight
Detroit automakers Ford, General Motors, FCA agree to close all US plants
CLOSE The CDC and a new study look at how long the coronavirus can live on surfaces. USA TODAY The Detroit Three automakers agreed Wednesday to UAW demands to shut down all North American plants as a precaution against coronavirus. During the shutdown, the union members will get paid similar to the compensation plan for when they… Continue reading Detroit automakers Ford, General Motors, FCA agree to close all US plants
Federal regulators move to make room in safety standards for driver-less cars
CLOSE See how self-driving cars prepare for the real world inside a private testing facility owned by Google’s autonomous car company, Waymo. WASHINGTON — Federal regulators on Tuesday moved to make changes in some safety standards to help pave the way for driver-less vehicles. They could give companies trying to create autonomous vehicles more leeway when approaching… Continue reading Federal regulators move to make room in safety standards for driver-less cars
Volkswagen to suspend production in Europe, warns of ‘very difficult’ year
Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty Images German carmaker Volkswagen has announced it is preparing to temporarily shut down most of its European plants in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Chief Executive Herbert Diess said the company would shut down production at factories operated by the group’s… Continue reading Volkswagen to suspend production in Europe, warns of ‘very difficult’ year
Paint shop employees at FCA’s Warren Truck stop working over coronavirus fears
CLOSE Paint shop workers at FCA’s Warren Truck Assembly stopped working for a time over coronavirus concerns Monday. Paint shop work has resumed. The company said there are no confirmed cases of the virus at the plant. (Photo: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press) Paint shop employees workers at the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles plant in Warren… Continue reading Paint shop employees at FCA’s Warren Truck stop working over coronavirus fears
Ford Motor Co. closes factory in Spain after workers test positive for coronavirus
CLOSE A spokeswoman for Ford Motor Co. confirmed Sunday that while no U.S. employees have tested positive for COVID-19, a Ford factory in Spain has shut down due to three new cases within a 24-hour period. The company provided the Free Press a statement about closing the plant for one week starting Monday: “We have had three positive… Continue reading Ford Motor Co. closes factory in Spain after workers test positive for coronavirus