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Ford joins GE, 3M in speeding up ventilator, respirator production
(Reuters) – Carmaker Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Tuesday jumped into the emergency push by major U.S. manufacturers to produce thousands of ventilators and respirators needed to help combat the spread of the coronavirus under a partnership code-named “Project Apollo.” FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt,… Continue reading Ford joins GE, 3M in speeding up ventilator, respirator production
Ford extends production halt at U.S. plants beyond March 30
(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Tuesday it does not plan to restart production at its manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada and Mexico on March 30, as was originally planned. The No.2 U.S. automaker said it was reassessing the timing of resuming production. The Detroit Three automakers had said last week… Continue reading Ford extends production halt at U.S. plants beyond March 30
UPDATE 2-General Motors to draw down $16 billion in credit, suspends 2020 outlook
(Reuters) – General Motors Co said on Tuesday it will draw about $16 billion from its credit lines in a bid to beef up liquidity amid rising business impact from the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak. FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen at the General Motors plant in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, January 22, 2019.… Continue reading UPDATE 2-General Motors to draw down $16 billion in credit, suspends 2020 outlook
@Ford: Ford’s ‘No Touch’ Servicing and Sanitation Helps Essential Drivers to Stay on the Road
Ford workshops are remaining open to help ensure customers and services that really need to stay on the road can do so with the help of “No Touch” servicing Launched in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, “No Touch” servicing ensures vehicles are sanitised before being returned to owners and includes video summaries of proposed… Continue reading @Ford: Ford’s ‘No Touch’ Servicing and Sanitation Helps Essential Drivers to Stay on the Road
@Ford: Ford Works With 3M, GE, UAW to Speed Production of Respirators for Healthcare Workers, Ventilators for Coronavirus Patients
Ford Motor Company, joining forces with firms including 3M and GE Healthcare, is lending its manufacturing and engineering expertise to quickly expand production of urgently needed medical equipment and supplies. Go to Source
Ford Cut By Fitch as Coronavirus Batters Economy
Ford Motor Co. and its Ford Motor Credit Company was downgraded by Fitch Ratings as the coronavirus pandemic sends shock waves through supply chains, decreasing demand across the auto industry.
2021 Ford Bronco Sport details revealed in leak
It may be a while yet before Ford officially takes the wraps off its upcoming ‘baby’ Bronco, but following leaked images that apparently show what it looks like, we may now know a lot about what’s under the skin.The Bronco Sport Forum fansite has posted screengrabs of the dealer ordering system for the Escape-based SUV that will slot into the lineup below the much-anticipated Ranger pickup-derived Bronco, and it’s major specifications are on display.What is expected to be called the Bronco Sport will be offered in Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands and First Edition trim levels and be offered in 10 colors with names like Kodiak Brown and Area 51.
Fiat Chrysler to start producing 1 million face masks a month
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Monday it will start manufacturing face masks in the coming weeks and donate the critical medical equipment to first responders and healthcare workers — the latest automaker to direct its manufacturing expertise toward the COVID-19 pandemic. The automaker confirmed to TechCrunch that production capacity is being installed this week at one… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to start producing 1 million face masks a month
@GM: Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency
Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency 2020-03-17 OSHAWA, Ont. (March 17) — Leaders at Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford of Canada, and General Motors of Canada today announced a joint task force to implement enhanced protections for manufacturing and warehouse employees at all… Continue reading @GM: Unifor, FCA Canada, Ford Canada, GM Canada Working Together to Protect Auto Employee Health and Safety During COVID-19/Coronavirus Emergency