BETIM, Brazil (Reuters) – Before going to work these days, employees at the Brazilian unit of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCHA.MI) have to get a health check using a mobile app every morning. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles assembly workers build a 2020 Argo, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at the Assembly Plant in Betim… Continue reading CORRECTED-At Fiat Chrysler’s Brazil plant, production resumes with safety checks
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‘My £74K redundancy package has vanished’
Employees at a car parts plant say they will lose thousands from their redundancy deal after the firm went into administration. Martin Hindle, 54, worked at Arlington Automotive Group for 30 years and was promised £74,000 in a redundancy deal. He now estimates he will get £14,000. The firm previously agreed a £1m package for… Continue reading ‘My £74K redundancy package has vanished’
At Fiat Chrysler’s Brazil plant, production resumes with safety checks
BETIM, Brazil (Reuters) – Before going to work these days, employees at the Brazilian unit of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCHA.MI) have to get a health check using a mobile app every morning. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles assembly workers build a 2020 Argo, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at the Assembly Plant in Betim… Continue reading At Fiat Chrysler’s Brazil plant, production resumes with safety checks
@Ford: Ford Resumes U.S. Production and Operations
Ford started resuming production and operations in the United States today. Go to Source
Vauxhall’s Luton plant reopens production
Vauxhall has reopened production at its Luton plant after the government loosened restrictions imposed to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Managing Director Stephen Norman said 800 out of 1,600 staff returned to the factory, which produces vans, on Monday. It comes on the same day Ford re-opened its engine plant in Wales. Mr Norman said Vauxhall… Continue reading Vauxhall’s Luton plant reopens production
Coronavirus: Bridgend Ford return to work marks 40 years
Ford’s engine plant in Bridgend is restarting production after a nearly two-month shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Its 1,200 strong workforce has been on furlough since 25 March but this final return to work – with the factory due to close for good in September – also marks its 40th anniversary. When the plant… Continue reading Coronavirus: Bridgend Ford return to work marks 40 years
@Ford: Ford to Provide COVID-19 Testing for Symptomatic Employees in SE Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri and Illinois
Ford today announced it had signed contracts with health systems in four metro areas with major company facilities to quickly test hourly and salaried employees with suspected symptoms of COVID-19. Go to Source
@Ford: 10-Minute Top-Off: Mustang Mach-E Can Add Estimated Average 61 Miles of Driving Range Faster Than You Can Get a Slice of Pizza
The all-new Mustang Mach-E can add an estimated average of 61 miles of range in approximately 10 minutes at an Electrify America DC fast charging station with the extended-range battery and rear-wheel drive. Go to Source
Nissan could introduce Renault production to UK Sunderland plant – AM
Nissan could accommodate production of Renault’s Captur and Kadjar SUVs at its UK plant in Sunderland as part of a shake-up of its European car manufacturing operations. Japanese financial newspaper, Nikkei Shimbun, reported that the carmaker may look to shut a plant in Barcelona and switch some of its production to Sunderland as it considers… Continue reading Nissan could introduce Renault production to UK Sunderland plant – AM
Ford’s Launches of F-150 and Bronco to Be Delayed By Months
Ford Motor Co.’s launches of three important new models — the redesigned F-150 pickup, all-new electric Mustang Mach-E and revived Bronco sport-utility vehicle — will be set back by roughly the amount of time its plants have been idle.