Toyota’s mega SUV Highlander lands in Europe for the first time

Car The Japanese manufacturer expands the range of high wheel models by Corrado Canali May 11, 2020 2 ‘of reading Toyota raises the challenge in the SUV-crossover sector with the new Hghlander available for the first time also in Europe. Thus, the Japanese brand’s high-wheeled models become four in as many reference sectors: the latest… Continue reading Toyota’s mega SUV Highlander lands in Europe for the first time

Carmaking starts up again as Bentley and Toyota workers return

Automotive industry Plants in north Wales and Crewe reopen as sector begins to ease out of lockdown Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Production has begun again at luxury carmaker Bentley at their factory in Crewe, although about a quarter of staff remain furloughed. Photograph: Bentley Motors Employees at two UK automotive… Continue reading Carmaking starts up again as Bentley and Toyota workers return

Exclusive: Toyota to cut North American output by 29% through October

TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp plans to slash production in North America by nearly a third through October due to the coronavirus crisis and expects it will take some time for output to return to normal, a person familiar with the matter said. FILE PHOTO: A man walks past a Toyota logo at the… Continue reading Exclusive: Toyota to cut North American output by 29% through October

COVID-19 impact on rental car companies also hurts automakers

CLOSE Hertz and other rental car companies are being hammered by a loss of business connected to COVID-19. That also hurts automakers.  (Photo: David Goldman, AP) The rental car business is a mess because of COVID-19, and it’s putting an extra dose of pressure on the auto industry, which provides the vehicles. The coronavirus pandemic has… Continue reading COVID-19 impact on rental car companies also hurts automakers

@Toyota: Toyota Mobility Foundation to Expand Provision of Connected and Sanitized Mobility Services to Healthcare Workers in Philippines in Support of the Fight Against COVID-19

In appreciation of and respect for the dedication of these heroes, Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), an independent not-for-profit foundation aimed at enabling mobility for all, announced today that they will provide up to 10 connected and sanitized shuttles to Philippine General Hospital. These free-of-charge shuttles will help medical and other staff at the hospital commute… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Mobility Foundation to Expand Provision of Connected and Sanitized Mobility Services to Healthcare Workers in Philippines in Support of the Fight Against COVID-19

Fiat Chrysler files for trademark on ‘Dakota,’ raising prospect of new midsize truck

CLOSE Fiat Chrysler has filed for a trademark for “Dakota,” raising the prospect that the company could be relaunching its midsize truck model. It likely would be a Ram, however, rather than a Dodge like this 2009 Dodge Dakota Sport Extended Cab.  (Photo: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) Is Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ready to pull the trigger… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler files for trademark on ‘Dakota,’ raising prospect of new midsize truck

Hertz and Avis cancel orders in setback for battered automakers

Gabrielle Coppola, David Welch and Chester Dawson, Bloomberg Published 1:04 p.m. ET May 6, 2020 | Updated 1:11 p.m. ET May 6, 2020 Rental-car companies struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic’s catastrophic blow to their business have been working with automakers to call off purchases, in some cases even redirecting vehicles in transit to their… Continue reading Hertz and Avis cancel orders in setback for battered automakers

Press Releases – 298 automobile factories operating across Europe, new data shows

Brussels, 6 May 2020 – 298 automobile assembly and engine production plants operate in Europe today, according to freshly-updated data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Cars, vans, trucks, buses and engines are manufactured at these factories, 196 of which are situated within the European Union (EU27). ACEA is publishing this data in the… Continue reading Press Releases – 298 automobile factories operating across Europe, new data shows

Uber CEO tells employees that it is finalizing layoffs as fears circulate among staff that 4,000 jobs will be cut (UBER)

Uber’s CEO told employees during an all-hands meeting on Tuesday that it was close to finalizing layoffs, saying that plans would be announced within two weeks. Some employees think layoffs could hit next week, with one source telling Business Insider that the company could trim 4,000, including attrition. The company has already slashed jobs at… Continue reading Uber CEO tells employees that it is finalizing layoffs as fears circulate among staff that 4,000 jobs will be cut (UBER)