March 18, 2020 Category: Faconauto News In most European countries, dealerships are being closed to stop the virus. The coronavirus is causing an unprecedented situation so far in recent years. With each passing day, the different states impose more restrictive measures for the movement of citizens and all businesses with the aim of stopping the… Continue reading Dealers close their doors across Europe due to coronavirus
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Corona virus: BMW stops production in Europe for four weeks
BMW headquarters in Munich The automaker is hit by the corona crisis. (Photo: dpa) Munich BMW stops its auto production due to the spread of the corona virus Europe for four weeks. CEO Oliver Zipse said in Munich on Wednesday: “Starting today, we will shut down our European automotive plants and the Rosslyn plant in… Continue reading Corona virus: BMW stops production in Europe for four weeks
Tata Motors’ Lucknow plant makes smart gains in energy sustainability
Tata Motors’ Lucknow plant, which manufactures a varied range of commercial vehicles at an estimated rate of 640 vehicles per day, has reported minimised use of energy in its functions and processes. The company says the Lucknow facility has adopted an Energy Management System (EMS), which has ensured a substantial reduction of 38% in specific… Continue reading Tata Motors’ Lucknow plant makes smart gains in energy sustainability
APOLLO AUTOMOBIL ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF MERGER & ACQUISITION TRANSACTION
APOLLO AUTOMOBIL ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF MERGER & ACQUISITION TRANSACTION TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE OF MOBILITY ● Apollo Automobil announces WE Solutions Limited (860.HK) acquires a 86% stake in the European hyper-car manufacturer’s holding company in an M&A transaction. ● Group to be renamed Apollo Future Mobility Group following completion. ● Group’s Mission is to… Continue reading APOLLO AUTOMOBIL ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF MERGER & ACQUISITION TRANSACTION
Corona virus: BMW shuts down production – and wants to apply for short-time work
BMW headquarters in Munich The automaker is hit by the corona crisis. (Photo: dpa) Munich The BMWCorporation drastically shortens its outlook for this year due to the Corona crisis. For 2020, the Munich-based carmaker expects sales to be “significantly below the previous year’s level”. For the year as a whole, the group expects an operating… Continue reading Corona virus: BMW shuts down production – and wants to apply for short-time work
WordPress adds map block
1/3rd of the internet can now add custom maps in a few clicks By: Chihuei Liu 450,000,000 websites or 36% of the internet can now add a map with a few clicks and no code on WordPress. The map block lets WordPress users chose between four preset map styles, and uses the Geocoding API to add markers… Continue reading WordPress adds map block
Coronavirus places Renault back to wall
Crisis caused by coronavirus is a severe shock to the global automotive industry. For Renault, it falls at the worst time. Investors have expressed it in their own way, plunging the share price in recent weeks, with a decline of 64% since the start of the year, including -23% last week. At midday on Tuesday,… Continue reading Coronavirus places Renault back to wall
ABB acquires Chinese EV charging provider Chargedot
ABB has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology (Chargedot). ABB had first announced the intent in October 28, 2019. Shanghai-based Chargedot was established in 2009 and since its inception has made a significant contribution to the uptake of electric vehicles in China. The company supplies AC and DC… Continue reading ABB acquires Chinese EV charging provider Chargedot
Sheriff: Tesla not an ‘essential business,’ factory must obey coronavirus shutdown order
Tesla must obey the “shelter in place” order put into place in the San Francisco Bay Area and is not allowed to build new cars at its Fremont factory, according to the Alameda County Sheriff’s office. Tesla will be allowed to maintain “minimum basic operations” at the plant, but this does not include building new… Continue reading Sheriff: Tesla not an ‘essential business,’ factory must obey coronavirus shutdown order
Tesla updates employees on coronavirus, no plans on closing stores, offers no co-pilot test drives, and more
Tesla has issued an update to employees regarding the coronavirus. They have no plans on closing stores or service centers, but they are taking social distancing measures at work. The coronavirus crisis has been ramping up in the US as it starts being taken more seriously by more people, officials, and companies. The entire Bay… Continue reading Tesla updates employees on coronavirus, no plans on closing stores, offers no co-pilot test drives, and more