Brussels, 9 April 2020 – Factory shutdowns as a result of the COVID-19 crisis have resulted in lost production amounting to 1,465,415 motor vehicles to date, according to new figures published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). This figure – covering passenger cars, trucks, vans, buses and coaches – is up from 1.2 million… Continue reading Press Releases – Corona crisis: almost 1.5 million vehicles in production losses for European auto makers
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@Toyota: Navigating a Global Crisis: TMNA’s Bob Carter on the Company’s COVID-19 Response
As the world continues to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, Toyota remains committed to helping its team members, customers and communities. Bob Carter, executive vice president of sales for Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), has been through challenging times before in his previous roles as senior vice president of Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) and group… Continue reading @Toyota: Navigating a Global Crisis: TMNA’s Bob Carter on the Company’s COVID-19 Response
@Toyota: Toyota Extends Production Suspension at All Plants Until May 1
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and decline in vehicle demand, Toyota is further 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 remain closed through May 1, resuming production on May 4. Our service parts operations and finished… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Extends Production Suspension at All Plants Until May 1
Toyota extends North American plant shutdown; will stop paying 5,000 temporary workers
FILE PHOTO: A view shows the Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in Tijuana, Mexico May 31, 2019. Picture taken May 31, 2019. REUTERS/Jorge Duenes WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp said Wednesday it plans to reopen its North American auto plants on May 4, extending its current shutdown by two additional weeks. The Japanese automaker cited… Continue reading Toyota extends North American plant shutdown; will stop paying 5,000 temporary workers
TOYOTA Connected and NTT DATA announce new business alliance to collaborate on mobility service business
TOYOTA Connected and NTT DATA announced a new business alliance to increase the functions and services of the Mobility Service Platform (MSPF) offered globally by Toyota Motor Corporation in order to expand connected car markets and countries and increase software development capabilities and expand operations. In the automotive industry, the value of cars is changing… Continue reading TOYOTA Connected and NTT DATA announce new business alliance to collaborate on mobility service business
Nuro gets OK to test its driverless delivery vehicles on California public roads
Autonomous delivery startup Nuro has been granted a permit to begin driverless testing on California’s public roads, paving the way for the company to roll out commercial operations throughout the state. Nuro, which raised $940 million from SoftBank Vision Fund last year, is allowed to put two of its low-speed electric R2 delivery vehicles on… Continue reading Nuro gets OK to test its driverless delivery vehicles on California public roads
Honda, Nissan to stop paying furloughed workers at US plants
Shiho Takezawa and Chester Dawson, Bloomberg Published 3:00 p.m. ET April 7, 2020 | Updated 3:02 p.m. ET April 7, 2020 Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. will temporarily stop paying workers laid off from their idled U.S. plants as the coronavirus stifles demand for cars and trucks. The two Japanese companies on Tuesday… Continue reading Honda, Nissan to stop paying furloughed workers at US plants
@Toyota: Toyota Motor Corp. and Toyota Group Companies outline efforts towards COVID-19
Toyota City, Japan, Apr 7, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – First of all, Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Group (Toyota) companies send their deepest condolences to people grieving the loss of family and friends due to the pneumonia and respiratory issues caused by COVID-19 around the world, and to those who are currently continuing to… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Motor Corp. and Toyota Group Companies outline efforts towards COVID-19
@Toyota: Toyota Group Announces Support Measures for the Frontlines of the Medical Sector and Medical Products
First of all, Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Group (Toyota) companies send their deepest condolences to people grieving the loss of family and friends due to the pneumonia and respiratory issues caused by COVID-19 around the world, and to those who are currently continuing to fight this illness. Also, Toyota expresses its heartfelt thanks and… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Group Announces Support Measures for the Frontlines of the Medical Sector and Medical Products
Honda, Nissan furlough U.S. workers as auto demand plummets
FILE PHOTO: The Honda logo is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy/File Photo TOKYO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co (7267.T) and Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) on Tuesday said they had furloughed thousands of workers at their U.S. operations as the coronavirus pandemic slashes demand for… Continue reading Honda, Nissan furlough U.S. workers as auto demand plummets