Faced with a significant drop in its production volume due to the coronavirus epidemic which affected several of its principals (PSA, Renault, Volvo, John Deere) and several other automotive suppliers, heavy goods vehicles , agricultural machinery and construction, the Walor group was forced to close its two factories in the Ardennes at Bogny-sur-Meuse (210 employees… Continue reading [Covid-19] The Walor group closes two factories in the Ardennes
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Nissan Z trademark filing hints at 370Z successor
Nissan has filed a new Z trademark, giving the strongest hint yet that it’s readying a replacement for the 370Z sports car. This trademark was filed by Nissan just days ago with the Government of Canada, as first reported by Motor Trend, and shows the Japanese company is committed to its long-standing sports car. Talking to Autocar… Continue reading Nissan Z trademark filing hints at 370Z successor
Tesla shuts down California and New York factories, keeps Nevada open during coronavirus crisis
Tesla will suspend most operations at its Fremont, Calif., and Buffalo, N.Y, factories at the end of the workday on Monday to bring itself in line with local measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the company has confirmed in a press release.The automaker will continue vehicle deliveries and service as possible, and both its charging network and battery factory in Sparks, Nev., will remain open, as the local sheriff has deemed the facility an “essential” business.Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Honda and Nissan have temporarily suspended operations at all of their U.S. factories.
Nissan’s UK factory closed until further notice over coronavirus
LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) – Nissan said on Friday its British car factory would remain closed until further notice over the coronavirus outbreak, having previously said it would be shut until the end of the week.
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