DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) and medical equipment maker Ventec are speeding up efforts under a partnership code-named “Project V” to build ventilators at a GM plant in Kokomo, Indiana, to help combat the coronavirus outbreak. FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen at the General Motors Warren Transmission Operations Plant in Warren,… Continue reading UPDATE 2-GM accelerates ‘Project V’ to build ventilators in Indiana
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Supply firms squeezed as Ford pauses work
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@Ford: Ford Temporarily Suspends Production in India, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam in Response to Coronavirus
DEARBORN, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ford Motor Company is temporarily suspending vehicle and engine production at its International Markets Group (IMG) manufacturing sites in response to the growing impact of the coronavirus. The IMG production suspensions began Saturday, March 21, and will continue for several weeks depending on the pandemic situation, national restrictions, supplier constraints and dealer stock… Continue reading @Ford: Ford Temporarily Suspends Production in India, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam in Response to Coronavirus
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
Brazilian Car Rental Industry Sees Growth in Daily Rental Rates
The association attributes this growth in daily rates to the increase in demand from people renting vehicles for longer periods (instead of buying them) and the growing number of rentals for drivers of transportation companies. Photo via GoodFreePhotos. ABLA, the Brazilian car rental association, has conducted a census on Brazil’s car rental industry and found… Continue reading Brazilian Car Rental Industry Sees Growth in Daily Rental Rates
GM is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to help increase production of ventilators
General Motors is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to help increase production of ventilators that are needed in hospitals dealing with patients who have the novel coronavirus, the companies announced Friday. In the most severe cases of COVID-19 infection, patients need the assistance of ventilators to breathe, and there are widespread concerns that the US… Continue reading GM is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to help increase production of ventilators
Bill Ford calms 26,000 workers, thanks them for stamina as disease ravages industry – Detroit Free Press
CLOSE Bill Ford Jr. dialed into the virtual town hall meeting from home in Ann Arbor, and he didn’t sugarcoat the situation. He, like so many people working remotely Thursday to avoid potential exposure to the novel coronavirus, urged his 26,000 employees from around the world watching him on video to remain calm and keep the faith: The 116-year-old company is strong. “As… Continue reading Bill Ford calms 26,000 workers, thanks them for stamina as disease ravages industry – Detroit Free Press
GM and Ventec Life Systems partner to ramp up production of ventilators
GM said Friday that it is working with Ventec Life Systems to help increase production of respiratory care products such as ventilators that are needed by a growing number of hospitals as the COVID-19 pandemics spreads throughout the U.S. The partnership is part of StopTheSpread.org, a coordinated effort of private companies to respond to COVId-19,… Continue reading GM and Ventec Life Systems partner to ramp up production of ventilators
Bill Ford calms 26,000 workers, thanks them for stamina as disease ravages industry
CLOSE Bill Ford Jr. dialed into the virtual town hall meeting from home in Ann Arbor, and he didn’t sugarcoat the situation. He, like so many people working remotely Thursday to avoid potential exposure to the novel coronavirus, urged his 26,000 employees from around the world watching him on video to remain calm and keep the faith: The 116-year-old company is strong. “As… Continue reading Bill Ford calms 26,000 workers, thanks them for stamina as disease ravages industry
@Ford: Ford in Britain Coronavirus Update
Ford is working closely with all our partners as we navigate through the current Coronavirus effects across the globe and our business operations. Go to Source