January 29, 2020 04:35 AM Reuters {{ source.title }} {{title}} {{ abstract }} read more {{/main_image_url}} {{^main_image_url}} {{ source.title }} {{title}} {{ abstract }} read more {{/main_image_url}} {{/content}} ]]> Renault Renault’s Wuhan plant (pictured) will resume production on Feb. 10. Ford and Renault said they will resume production at their China factories after extended breaks… Continue reading Ford, Renault will reopen China plants on Feb. 10 – Automotive News Europe
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Ghosn extradition proves to be sticky issue for Japan and Lebanon
TOKYO — A month after former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s shocking escape from house arrest in Japan, the Japanese government is still trying to negotiate his extradition from Lebanon, which has so far refused to hand over one of its most prominent citizens. Ghosn, who was arrested in November 2018 on financial misconduct charges,… Continue reading Ghosn extradition proves to be sticky issue for Japan and Lebanon
Toyota Is Halting Production in China Until Feb. 9
Toyota Motor Corp. is halting operations in China until Feb. 9, joining a growing list of global companies that have cut back on business activities in China as a new coronavirus infection spreads, with more than 130 people killed already.
Ford to resume production at China JV with Changan on Feb 10
FILE PHOTO: The corporate logo of Ford is seen at Brussels Motor Show, Belgium, Jan. 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Ford Motor (F.N) plans to resume production on Feb. 10 at its manufacturing facilities in China with joint venture partner Chongqing Changan Automobile (000625.SZ), a spokesman for the U.S. automaker said on Wednesday.… Continue reading Ford to resume production at China JV with Changan on Feb 10
FCA announces temporary shutdown of Belvidere Assembly plant near Chicago – World Socialist Web Site
FCA announces temporary shutdown of Belvidere Assembly plant near Chicago By Jacob Crosse28 January 2020 For the third time in the last six months, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will be shutting down production at the Belvidere Assembly Plant, located in northern Illinois. The planned weeklong shutdown will begin on February 13. Workers just now… Continue reading FCA announces temporary shutdown of Belvidere Assembly plant near Chicago – World Socialist Web Site
Probe of the Kobe Bryant Crash Will Examine If Fog Played a Role
While the investigation into the helicopter crash that killed basketball star Kobe Bryant and eight other people Sunday morning is just beginning, a likely focus of attention will be the fog that limited visibility in the Los Angeles area. En route from Orange County to Bryant’s youth basketball academy in Thousand Oaks, pilot Ara Zobayan… Continue reading Probe of the Kobe Bryant Crash Will Examine If Fog Played a Role
Hyundai shifts gears to India after stalling in China
SEOUL/MUMBAI — Hyundai Motor Group is remapping its growth strategy by expanding in India amid diminished prospects in the Chinese market. Hyundai, which is No. 2 in terms of market share in India, will leverage its competitive advantage to try to close the gap with market leader Maruti Suzuki India, and is set to increase manufacturing capacity in the country above 1 million… Continue reading Hyundai shifts gears to India after stalling in China
Overcoming the “It’s Personal” Mentality
Downplay the negative. Recognize and reward the positive. It’s that simple. Photo courtesy of Bill Packard. It’s personal. One thing that can kill people’s enthusiasm for car rental is taking the wrong things personal. This sentiment is pretty straightforward but needs to be reinforced every day to keep people feeling good about themselves and their… Continue reading Overcoming the “It’s Personal” Mentality
Spurred by trade war, Chinese investment in Thailand skyrockets
BANGKOK — The Washington-Beijing trade war has spurred Chinese investors to relocate their production bases to Southeast Asia, a trend that has particularly benefited Thailand. Chinese direct investment in Thailand jumped nearly five times to 262 billion baht ($8.6 billion) in 2019 from the previous year, according to the Board of Investment, making China the… Continue reading Spurred by trade war, Chinese investment in Thailand skyrockets
No, the Wuhan Virus Is Not a ‘Snake Flu’
Sharing data during an outbreak is vital for public health. But it can also lead to sensational, and even spurious, research, like a controversial new paper claiming that people probably picked up a novel coronavirus from snakes. One of the many mysteries behind the outbreak of a new respiratory-tract-attacking virus that’s now infected nearly 650… Continue reading No, the Wuhan Virus Is Not a ‘Snake Flu’