VW employees in Wolfsburg Restarting the auto industry after a shutdown is extremely time-consuming and time-consuming. (Photo: dpa) Munich, Düsseldorf The automotive industry is alarmed in two ways these days. On the one hand, industry heavyweights such as Volkswagen and Daimler have to cut back their production due to the global shortage of microchips and… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: VW, Daimler and Co .: Shortage of chips and impending shutdown: The auto industry is fighting on two fronts001126
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Toyota and Honda resume production in Malaysia
BANGKOK — Toyota Motor and Honda Motor restarted their Malaysian plants on Monday, after the government reversed a policy that suspended operation of all nonessential industries as coronavirus cases surge in the country. The government changed its mind after the automobile industry and the Japan External Trade Organization lobbied for work to resume. Perodua, the national automaker backed by Japanese car… Continue reading Toyota and Honda resume production in Malaysia
@Honda: ALL-NEW HR-V TO JOIN HONDA’S ELECTRIFIED LINE-UP IN 2021
Popular small SUV to feature Honda’s two-motor hybrid technology as standard HR-V e:HEV is the latest step in Honda’s commitment to electrify all its mainstream models in Europe by 2022 Honda will unveil the latest generation of its popular HR-V in February this year. The small SUV will feature the company’s advanced two-motor e:HEV… Continue reading @Honda: ALL-NEW HR-V TO JOIN HONDA’S ELECTRIFIED LINE-UP IN 2021
Global shortage of semiconductors compels car makers to halt production
A global shortage of semiconductor computer chips continues to disrupt the automotive supply chain, with Toyota and Volkswagen among the latest crop of manufacturers forced to restrict production. Semiconductors – a crucial component for modern infotainment systems, driver aids and various electrical components – are in particularly high demand because of a pandemic-driven surge in demand for consumer electronic… Continue reading Global shortage of semiconductors compels car makers to halt production
German Manager Magazin: Tesla: US agency calls for mass recall – security problems with 159,000 Model S, X000474
With models from the leading electric car manufacturerTeslaare in the United States Problems in security technology have been identified. The traffic safety authority NHTSA demanded the Electric car– Manufacturer therefore on Wednesday in a letterTo order back 158,716 cars. The authorities discovered a defect in the on-board computer in these cars. As a result, numerous… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Tesla: US agency calls for mass recall – security problems with 159,000 Model S, X000474
Honda Aircraft Company Opens New Wing Production Facility
The Wing Production and Service Parts Facility will house a new wing assembly process for the HondaJet Elite, which is the fastest, farthest and highest-flying aircraft in its class. HondaJet wings are composed of an exterior skin made of machined one-piece aluminum alloys backed by alloy ribs to achieve a very smooth surface designed to… Continue reading Honda Aircraft Company Opens New Wing Production Facility
Toyota and Honda shut Malaysia plants as lockdown blocks commute
BANGKOK — Toyota Motor and Honda Motor have halted operations at multiple plants in Malaysia, Nikkei has learned, due to the strict lockdown imposed by the government to combat a surge in coronavirus infections. Toyota shut down two assembly plants on Thursday. When asked when the facilities will reopen, a representative said that “a decision… Continue reading Toyota and Honda shut Malaysia plants as lockdown blocks commute
Honda to halt UK car output due to COVID-related supply issues
LONDON (Reuters) — Japanese carmaker Honda said it would halt output at its British factory from Monday to Thursday next week due to COVID-19 related global supply chain issues, the latest production suspension in recent weeks. “The situation is currently being monitored with a view to re-start production on Friday 22 January,” the company said… Continue reading Honda to halt UK car output due to COVID-related supply issues
Honda to close UK plant for four days owing to supply chain problems
Honda will shut its UK factory for four days next week as global supply chain problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic continue to plague the Japanese carmaker. The closure is thought to be related to the unavailability of semiconductors, the computer chips used to run cars’ onboard management systems. The problem has affected carmakers around… Continue reading Honda to close UK plant for four days owing to supply chain problems
Honda halts Swindon production for third time due to parts delays
Honda will pause production at its Swindon factory next week due to a shortage of parts, as the pandemic continues to impact manufacturer supply chains. In an official statement, the brand said: “Some production activities will not run Monday 18 to Thursday 21 January due to Covid-related supply issues. The situation is currently being monitored with a view… Continue reading Honda halts Swindon production for third time due to parts delays