Tag: Renault

Coronavirus: Jaguar Land Rover to suspend production

Jaguar Land Rover is to suspend all production at its plants across the UK, in response to the spread of coronavirus. The firm said manufacturing would stop next week. It plans to resume on 20 April, but said this could change. Its decision is part of the company’s plan to “safeguard its business continuity”. The… Continue reading Coronavirus: Jaguar Land Rover to suspend production

@Nissan: Update on Nissan operations in Europe

2020/03/20 Nissan today announced further measures in its European manufacturing operations in response to the COVID-19 emergency. The company is following all advice from national governments and has implemented a range of measures to ensure the welfare of employees and communities. Additionally, Nissan is ready to support any initiatives where its manufacturing and engineering expertise… Continue reading @Nissan: Update on Nissan operations in Europe

Hardcore Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition sells out in four weeks

The 20 UK-bound variants of the hardcore new Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition have completely sold out just four weeks after the car was revealed. Honda says all the orders were placed before any customers had even seen the car or received official pricing information.  Priced from £39,995, the Limited Edition is described as “the purest expression… Continue reading Hardcore Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition sells out in four weeks

Tesla is shutting down its factory due to coronavirus, but it has enough cash to stay in business for a while (TSLA)

Tesla said that it would suspend production at its Fremont, California, factory beginning March 23. The company said that “continued operations” had caused challenges for employees and suppliers. The San Francisco Bay Area is under a shelter-in-place order among a worsening coronavirus outbreak in the US. In shutting down its plant, Tesla joins the Detroit… Continue reading Tesla is shutting down its factory due to coronavirus, but it has enough cash to stay in business for a while (TSLA)

Hendy to open new Toyota dealership in Christchurch

Hendy Group is to open a new Toyota dealership in Christchurch, Dorset. Work is underway on the new showroom facility in Stony Lane with the new dealership set to open mid-March. “This is an important new dealership for us and reinforces our commitment to east Dorset,” said chief operating officer Simon Bottomley. “We already operate… Continue reading Hendy to open new Toyota dealership in Christchurch

Japan car lobby chief says coronavirus having big impact on sales

TOKYO (Reuters) — A coronavirus pandemic is having a big impact on the automotive manufacturing industry, the head of a Japanese lobby group said on Thursday, adding that its members will need to keep adjusting production, amid a projected slump in demand. “The truth is, it was shocking just how much the world could change… Continue reading Japan car lobby chief says coronavirus having big impact on sales

UPDATE 2-British carmakers and aerospace groups answer call to make ventilators

LONDON (Reuters) – Some of Britain’s biggest companies with expertise in aerospace and cars have formed three teams to produce basic ventilators to help the National Health Service cope with the coronavirus outbreak. Meggitt (MGGT.L), which employs 12,000 people and builds components including oxygen systems for civil aerospace and military fighter programs, is leading one… Continue reading UPDATE 2-British carmakers and aerospace groups answer call to make ventilators

Foreign, Domestic Automakers Suspend Production at North American Factories

Photo via Wikimedia/Anonyme General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler will suspend production at North American manufacturing facilities to fight the spread of COVID-19/coronavirus, according to press statements and news reports. Both GM and Ford stated their suspensions will last until at least March 30. GM stated its production status will be reevaluated week-to-week after that.… Continue reading Foreign, Domestic Automakers Suspend Production at North American Factories

Karhoo and iVcardo partner for first and last mile travel everywhere – SmartCitiesWorld

Partnership will enable Karhoo to onboard local fleets in even the most remote areas Karhoo is joining forces with booking and dispatch platform, iVcardo, to further augment its first- and last-mile offering via its mobility platform. The integration will provide Karhoo with increased infrastructure and access to transport operators beyond those in ride-hailing city strongholds… Continue reading Karhoo and iVcardo partner for first and last mile travel everywhere – SmartCitiesWorld