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Ford looks to restart production at key N American plants from April 6

Ford Motor Co, which shut down its assembly plants in North America from March 19 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, is aiming to restart manufacturing operations at key plants in early April.  According to Kumar Galhotra, Ford’s president of North America, “Ford is aiming to restart production at select plants in North America… Continue reading Ford looks to restart production at key N American plants from April 6

UPDATE 2-Ford plans to resume production at some North American plants in April

DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Thursday it planned to restart production at some plants in North America as early as April 6, bringing back its most profitable vehicles at a time when U.S. demand has slumped and the No. 2 U.S. automaker is conserving cash to survive the coronavirus pandemic. The… Continue reading UPDATE 2-Ford plans to resume production at some North American plants in April

Ford aims to restart production at some North American plants in April

The logo is seen on the bonnet of a new Ford Aspire car during its launch in New Delhi, India, October 4, 2018. Picture taken October 4, 2018. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Thursday it was aiming to restart production at some plants in North America as early as April… Continue reading Ford aims to restart production at some North American plants in April

Auto suppliers fear financial ruin as GM, Ford and FCA grind to a halt

CLOSE Following Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s “stay home” order to try and slow the spread of the coronavirus, Detroit streets were eerily empty. Detroit Free Press About 4:30 p.m.  last Wednesday the employees at auto supplier Dana Inc. in Warren received an unsettling text message from management. The text, obtained by the Free Press read, “We are well… Continue reading Auto suppliers fear financial ruin as GM, Ford and FCA grind to a halt

Kia to suspend U.S. plant until mid-April amid virus fears

By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) — Kia Motors Corp., South Korea’s second-biggest automaker, said Wednesday it will suspend its U.S. plant until mid-April to prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. Kia already halted its factory in Georgia once from March 19-20 (local time) due to a lack of engines assembled and delivered… Continue reading Kia to suspend U.S. plant until mid-April amid virus fears

SUV topless: This VW is out of line – the T-Roc becomes a convertible

Little choice The open T-Roc is only available as a petrol engine and there is initially only two variants. (Photo: vw) Wolfsburg The Golf Cabrio has a long history and the open Beetle is also no longer produced. But different from the main competitors VW do not acidify his customers inside, but now put them… Continue reading SUV topless: This VW is out of line – the T-Roc becomes a convertible

Chinese carmaker Geely will airdrop customers new car keys by drone – Business Insider – Business Insider

Chinese auto company Geely will now give new-car buyers the option to have their keys flown to them via drone to limit human contact upon delivery, which comes at a time when limited contact is encouraged amid the coronavirus pandemic. Since February, Geely customers have been able to order a car online and have it… Continue reading Chinese carmaker Geely will airdrop customers new car keys by drone – Business Insider – Business Insider

Volvo’s Polestar begins production of the all-electric Polestar 2 in China

Polestar has started production of its all-electric Polestar 2 vehicle at a plant in China amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has upended the automotive industry and triggered a wave of factory closures throughout the world. The start of Polestar 2 production is a milestone for Volvo Car Group’s standalone electric performance brand  — and not… Continue reading Volvo’s Polestar begins production of the all-electric Polestar 2 in China