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Blast at Chrysler plant in Windsor an ‘intentional act,’ police say
Police are calling an explosion Thursday evening at the Chrysler minivan plant in Windsor, Ontario, an “intentional act” and are asking members of the public for any information they may have. No injuries were reported after the explosion at 5:45 p.m. in a vacant second-floor storage area on the west side of the plant, and there was… Continue reading Blast at Chrysler plant in Windsor an ‘intentional act,’ police say
Arun Sirdeshmukh: ‘Ola Cars is aiming at leadership position in India’s used-car market .’
Within a month of launching its used-vehicle business, Ola Cars claims to have sold more than 5,000 vehicles on its platform. The CEO of Ola Cars speaks to Nilesh Wadhwa on the company’s growth strategy, the sharp focus on customer satisfaction and developing an expansive service network. What is the strategy behind Ola’s diversification into… Continue reading Arun Sirdeshmukh: ‘Ola Cars is aiming at leadership position in India’s used-car market .’
ZF acquires Bestmile’s tech for real-time vehicle-agnostic fleet management
With Bestmile’s technology, ZF is set to build the commercial vehicle industry’s first Mobility Orchestration Platform. ZF has acquired Bestmile’s technology, representing a significant step towards launching the commercial vehicle industry’s first Mobility Orchestration Platform. Advancing ZF’s ‘Next Generation Mobility’ strategy, this platform will help operators to realise ambitions for Transportation as a Service (TaaS)… Continue reading ZF acquires Bestmile’s tech for real-time vehicle-agnostic fleet management
GM’s Lansing Delta Township plant to idle for nearly 3 months next year
General Motors will idle its Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant for about three months total over the next year as it prepares the plant to build the GMC Acadia SUV. In a memo obtained by the Detroit Free Press, the automaker notified employees of Lansing Delta Township Assembly on Thursday that the plant would take an 11-week… Continue reading GM’s Lansing Delta Township plant to idle for nearly 3 months next year
Ford worker dies in workplace accident at Ohio engine plant
An employee at Ford Motor Co.’s Lima Engine Plant in Ohio died Wednesday in a workplace accident, the Dearborn automaker and the United Auto Workers confirmed Thursday. “We are saddened that a Lima Engine Plant employee died last night as a result of injuries sustained in a workplace accident,” Ford spokesperson Kelli Felker said in… Continue reading Ford worker dies in workplace accident at Ohio engine plant
Tesla plant could threaten your future, VW CEO tells German workers
Volkswagen AG Chief Executive Officer Herbert Diess urged German workers to prepare for a deeper overhaul to remain competitive when Tesla Inc. ramps up vehicle production at its first European factory outside Berlin next year. Tesla is swiftly improving quality and looks set to achieve a production time of just 10 hours per car at… Continue reading Tesla plant could threaten your future, VW CEO tells German workers
New Jeep plant gets third air quality violation for paint stink
The state of Michigan hit the new Jeep plant in Detroit with a third air quality violation this week after inspectors observed “moderate to strong” odors coming from the Mack Assembly Plant that affected neighbors. It’s the third violation in as many months from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy as the Stellantis… Continue reading New Jeep plant gets third air quality violation for paint stink
Ford to require COVID vaccines for ‘most’ U.S. salaried employees
Ford Motor Co. will require most U.S. salaried employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 8 or they could be put on unpaid leave, a move likely to affect return-to-work and vaccination policies at other employers. “The health and safety of our workforce remains our top priority and we have been very encouraged by… Continue reading Ford to require COVID vaccines for ‘most’ U.S. salaried employees
Varroc Lighting Systems appoints Christian Psschel as CEO
Tier 1 lighting and electronic control units supplier Varroc Lighting Systems has appointed Christian Paschel as the new CEO of November 1, will replace Stephan Vedie, who left the company in September. Paschel joins Varroc Lighting Systems from Hella, where he was previously a member of the Executive Board and Head of Sales in the… Continue reading Varroc Lighting Systems appoints Christian Psschel as CEO