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
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@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)
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
Toyota extends North America production shutdown through April 3
FILE PHOTO: Toyota logo is seen in Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Thursday it will extend a planned two-day shutdown of all North American plants through April 3 as the spread of coronavirus continues. The largest Japanese automaker said Wednesday… Continue reading Toyota extends North America production shutdown through April 3
@Toyota: Toyota Extends Production Suspension at All Plants Until April 3
Toyota is extending the length of its production suspension at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the U.S. The manufacturing facilities will be closed from March 23 through April 3, resuming production on April 6, 2020. Our service parts depots and vehicle logistics centers will continue to… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Extends Production Suspension at All Plants Until April 3
@Toyota: Toyota is temporarily suspending production at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
Toyota is temporarily suspending production at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the U.S. The manufacturing facilities will be closed from March 23-24, resuming production on March 25, 2020. Our service parts depots and vehicle logistics centers will continue to operate. This action is being taken to… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is temporarily suspending production at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the U.S.