TOKYO — Suzuki Motor announced on Monday that it will increase production at one of its factories in Myanmar. It will introduce a new line for four-wheeled vehicles at its plant in southeastern Yangon that will handle tasks like painting car bodies. Suzuki has two factories in the country. The investment will cost about 12… Continue reading Suzuki to invest $109m to raise Myanmar factory capacity fourfold
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Updated March 23: DENSO’s Response to COVID-19
Southfield, Mich. (March 23, 2020) – During these difficult times, DENSO remains committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees while ensuring business continuity. That is why the company has: Aggressively increased sanitation of its facilities, Limited the number of on-site employees, as much as possible, Advised employees who can work from home… Continue reading Updated March 23: DENSO’s Response to COVID-19
Toyota plans to develop fuel cell truck with Hino unit
FILE PHOTO – A man walks past a Toyota logo at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp on Monday said it would develop a heavy-duty fuel-cell truck with its subsidiary, Hino Motor Co, as it sees hydrogen technology as a zero-emissions alternative… Continue reading Toyota plans to develop fuel cell truck with Hino unit
Why BMW and Mercedes made cheap cars that failed and why they keep trying
German brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi built their reputations on being purveyors of precise engineering cars, luxurious interiors, cutting-edge technology, and above all, pretty high sticker prices. But increasingly, they are selling cars with prices that are quite average. In their quest to grow volumes and reach a broader chunk of the new… Continue reading Why BMW and Mercedes made cheap cars that failed and why they keep trying
Nissan resumes vehicle production in China’s virus-hit Hubei – The Mainichi
This Feb. 15, 2019 file photo shows the logo of Nissan Motor Co. in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Kyodo) BEIJING (Kyodo) — Nissan Motor Co. said Friday it has resumed vehicle manufacturing after a one-and-a-half-month hiatus in the central Chinese province of Hubei, which has been hit hard by the rapidly spreading new coronavirus. With the… Continue reading Nissan resumes vehicle production in China’s virus-hit Hubei – The Mainichi
@Toyota: Statement on Reported COVID-19 Infection at Toyota Work Site in Japan
Toyota City, Japan, Mar 20, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Today, Toyota has confirmed that a male full-time employee in his 20’s working as an line worker at its Toyota City Takaoka Plant, based in Aichi Prefecture, Japan has been found to be infected with COVID-19. The employee in question reported having a fever on… Continue reading @Toyota: Statement on Reported COVID-19 Infection at Toyota Work Site in Japan
Press Releases – Coronavirus: EU auto industry faces unprecedented crisis
Brussels, 20 March 2020 – The effect of the coronavirus on society and the global economy is unprecedented, with grave consequences for the automobile industry. Indeed, most of the members of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) have already announced temporary closures of plants due to collapsing demand, supply shortages, and government measures, and are… Continue reading Press Releases – Coronavirus: EU auto industry faces unprecedented crisis
Fastest ever Nurburgring lap times – the definitive rundown
In fact, Radical has two cars in the rear drive top 5, the other being the SR8. 4 – Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991.2) – 6:56:04 Porsche’s old-school approach to record-setting saw few tweaks required to the GT3 RS, with only a racing bucket seat and harness chosen from the options list along with the weight-saving… Continue reading Fastest ever Nurburgring lap times – the definitive rundown
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
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)