Tag: Manufacturing

GM Canada says Oshawa production stopped due to supplier strike

FILE PHOTO – The General Motors assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada November 26, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio TORONTO (Reuters) – Production at General Motors’ plant in Oshawa, Ontario, stopped at approximately 12:30 p.m. EST on Friday, a spokesman said, after the U.S. automaker exhausted its on-hand supply of seats from Lear Corp, where workers are… Continue reading GM Canada says Oshawa production stopped due to supplier strike

The Government will promote the alternative vehicle and the autonomous car in its Agenda for Change

Posted 08/02/2019 16: 53: 05CET MADRID, 8 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) – The Government has included a sustainable mobility plan in its ‘Agenda for Change: Towards an inclusive and sustainable economy’ to promote the adoption of alternative vehicles and promote the installation of recharging points. In addition, the Executive has included in this roadmap, which lays… Continue reading The Government will promote the alternative vehicle and the autonomous car in its Agenda for Change

UPDATE 1-GM Oshawa, Canada plant production could be hurt by Lear strike

TORONTO (Reuters) – Production at General Motors’ Oshawa assembly plant in Canada has not yet been affected by a strike at nearby Lear Corp, which supplies it with seats, but that will change if the job action stretches on, the company said on Friday. The General Motors assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada November 26,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-GM Oshawa, Canada plant production could be hurt by Lear strike

Goodyear Reports Fourth Quarter, Full-Year 2018 Results

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full-year of 2018. “Our teams delivered several operational wins in 2018, including increasing our consumer replacement volume and building our OE pipeline by securing numerous fitments, notably on future electric vehicles,” said Richard J.… Continue reading Goodyear Reports Fourth Quarter, Full-Year 2018 Results

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent Expands in UK

The new site is conveniently located within easy reach of the city center, enabling Enterprise to be easily accessible to businesses with commercial transport requirements that want a fast and efficient service. Photo courtesy of Enterprise.  As part of a continuing program to extend its existing network of commercial vehicle rental depots across the U.K.… Continue reading Enterprise Flex-E-Rent Expands in UK

UPDATE 2-Fiat Chrysler paid $77 mln in U.S. fuel economy penalties in 2018

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV told Reuters on Thursday it paid $77 million in U.S. civil penalties late last year for failing to meet 2016 model year fuel economy requirements, the first significant sign the industry is facing hurdles meeting rising emissions rules. FILE PHOTO: A Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) sign is seen… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Fiat Chrysler paid $77 mln in U.S. fuel economy penalties in 2018

Leveling Up: What Is Level 2 Automated Driving?

The Society of Automotive Engineers has designated six categories of autonomous driving, ranging from Level 0 to Level 5. However, the ongoing development of self-driving cars has produced advanced technologies that can improve vehicle safety now, adding new distinctions to automated and autonomous driving features. Level 2 automated driving is defined as systems that provide… Continue reading Leveling Up: What Is Level 2 Automated Driving?

UPDATE ON THE ZERO’S IN THE USA…

Just before Christmas we were busy with lots of Zero kit collections including two that were being collected and going to customers in America. One of those was Brian Finegan’s who now has his Zero and is ready for the build to begin.Earlier this week it was nice to receive an email from Paul Barnes… Continue reading UPDATE ON THE ZERO’S IN THE USA…

No deal Brexit will force 3-weeks JLR plant shutdown in April, profitability to be hit: Tata Motors

JLR would also need to reassess its manufacturing and sourcing strategy. NEW DELHI: Tata Motors Thursday said in case of a “no deal Brexit” JLR will have two to three weeks of plants shutdown in the UK, while its British arm’s profitability will be adversely impacted in the long term. As part of its preparations… Continue reading No deal Brexit will force 3-weeks JLR plant shutdown in April, profitability to be hit: Tata Motors