Matt Tsien Named Chief Technology Officer Craig Buchholz Named Senior Vice President, Global Communications Julian Blissett and Steve Kiefer Named to New or Expanded Roles Tony Cervone and Jon Lauckner to Retire DETROIT — General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced the following senior executive changes: The new appointments are effective April 1, 2020. Matt Tsien,… Continue reading @GM: GM Announces Executive Leadership Changes Matt Tsien Named Chief Technology Officer, Craig Buchholz Named Senior Vice President, Global Communicati…
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@GM: General Motors to Temporarily Suspend Production
General Motors to Temporarily Suspend Production 2020-03-18 DETROIT – Today, General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) confirmed it will begin a systematic orderly suspension of manufacturing operations in North America due to market conditions, to deep clean facilities and continue to protect people. The suspension will last until at least March 30. Production status will be reevaluated week-to-week… Continue reading @GM: General Motors to Temporarily Suspend Production
Delta Air Lines will park at least half its fleet and close airport lounges
In a letter to employees, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian today announced that the company is parking at least half of its fleet as demand for flights during the current COVID-19 pandemic has plummeted both in the U.S. and internationally. In total, Delta is cutting 70% of its capacity and 80% of its international… Continue reading Delta Air Lines will park at least half its fleet and close airport lounges
GM, Ford and FCA shutter all North American factories over coronavirus fears
Detroit’s big three automakers are to shut down all factories due to fears over the coronavirus. Details are still in the works and will be announced shortly. Over the last few days, United Auto Workers has been pushing the automakers to shut down their factories over concerns of worker safety. UAW President Rory Gamble sent… Continue reading GM, Ford and FCA shutter all North American factories over coronavirus fears
Ford temporarily suspends production in North American factories
Ford said Wednesday it will temporarily suspend production at its North American factories through March 30 in response to COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. “We’re continuing to work closely with union leaders, especially the United Auto Workers, to find ways to help keep our workforce healthy and safe — even as we look at… Continue reading Ford temporarily suspends production in North American factories
Tesla orders factory workers to come to work in spite of shelter in place directive
Tesla will continue to keep its Fremont, Calif., factory open for production, because it has had “conflicting guidance from different levels of government” over whether it could operate during a shelter in place order in Alameda County, according to an email sent to employees Wednesday by the company’s human resources department. The human resources department… Continue reading Tesla orders factory workers to come to work in spite of shelter in place directive
@McLaren: Luxury automotive, motorsport and technology company McLaren Group has raised additional equity to support its long-term strategy. The Group has also confirmed Paul Walsh as Executive Chairman
Luxury automotive, motorsport and technology company McLaren Group has raised additional equity to support its long-term strategy. The Group has also confirmed Paul Walsh as Executive Chairman. The existing, long-standing shareholders have provided £300m of equity to support the group and McLaren’s commitment to the brand’s strategy. Paul Walsh brings a wealth of business experience… Continue reading @McLaren: Luxury automotive, motorsport and technology company McLaren Group has raised additional equity to support its long-term strategy. The Group has also confirmed Paul Walsh as Executive Chairman
Tesla gives employees more paid-time off if they feel sick, confirms operations will continue
Tesla is giving employees access to more paid-time off if they feel sick or don’t feel comfortable going to work with the coronavirus crisis, but they confirm that they plan to continue production, service, and sales operations. The situation around Tesla’s operations in the Bay Area with the shutdown order has been confusing as authorities… Continue reading Tesla gives employees more paid-time off if they feel sick, confirms operations will continue
Tesla Fremont factory is still operating despite Sheriff’s order
Witnesses report that Tesla’s Fremont factory is still in operation despite the Sheriff’s order that they need to comply with the shelter-in-place order in the Bay Area. Yesterday, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office stated reportedly revoked Tesla’s status as an “essential business“: Tesla is not an essential business as defined in the Alameda County Health… Continue reading Tesla Fremont factory is still operating despite Sheriff’s order
Netherlands Cancer Institute Uses Virtualization to Enhance Patient Care, Advance Cancer Research
Cancer doesn’t take nights off. To help beat the disease, the Netherlands Cancer Institute, rated one of the top 10 comprehensive cancer centers in the world, is using virtualization to have its IT infrastructure work the late shift, as well. The NKI, which consists of both research facilities and cancer clinics, has dual goals: to… Continue reading Netherlands Cancer Institute Uses Virtualization to Enhance Patient Care, Advance Cancer Research