Press Releases – Corona crisis: Guidelines for re-launch of EU auto industry

Brussels, 16 April 2020 – As Europe is grappling with the health, social and economic impacts of COVID-19, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has set out four guiding principles for a successful re-launch of the auto industry, which will be vital to the wider economic recovery of the continent. “It is in Europe’s interest… Continue reading Press Releases – Corona crisis: Guidelines for re-launch of EU auto industry

Press Releases – COVID-19: Automotive industry signs joint Code of Business Conduct to support re-start of production

Brussels, 15 April 2020 – CLEPA (the European Automotive Suppliers’ Association) and ACEA (the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) have jointly adopted a ‘Code of Business Conduct in view of COVID-19’ to support a rapid and smooth restart of the automotive industry. The automotive eco-system resembles an intricate clockwork and today’s unprecedented standstill of operations risks… Continue reading Press Releases – COVID-19: Automotive industry signs joint Code of Business Conduct to support re-start of production

@Tata: Tata Motors adopts a 3 pronged CSR approach to combat Covid-19

8 April, 2020 The provision and supply of essentials to the communities that are on ground-zero and to the lower social strata of the society that is most impacted by the lockdown Various interventions by the company to facilitate production of protective gear and medical kits Education on the preventive measures to halt the spread… Continue reading @Tata: Tata Motors adopts a 3 pronged CSR approach to combat Covid-19

Press Releases – Corona crisis: almost 1.5 million vehicles in production losses for European auto makers

Brussels, 9 April 2020 – Factory shutdowns as a result of the COVID-19 crisis have resulted in lost production amounting to 1,465,415 motor vehicles to date, according to new figures published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). This figure – covering passenger cars, trucks, vans, buses and coaches – is up from 1.2 million… Continue reading Press Releases – Corona crisis: almost 1.5 million vehicles in production losses for European auto makers

@Tata-JLR: JAGUAR AND LAND ROVER CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT: DELIVERY OF 3D-PRINTED VISORS BEGINS AND MORE THAN 300 VEHICLES DEPLOYED GLOBALLY TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Jaguar and Land Rover vehicle loans in detail: UK – 210 (164 to British Red Cross, 46 to other frontline services) Spain – 18 to Spanish Red Cross Australia – 28 to Australian Red Cross South Africa – 11 to South African Red Cross Brazil – 7 to Brazilian Red Cross Canada – 2 to… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JAGUAR AND LAND ROVER CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT: DELIVERY OF 3D-PRINTED VISORS BEGINS AND MORE THAN 300 VEHICLES DEPLOYED GLOBALLY TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Kia resumes partial output at Slovakia plant – Automotive News Europe

Kia started partial production at its plant in Zilina, Slovakia, on Monday after a two-week stop due to the coronavirus crisis. The factory will operate on a limited basis initially with only two of the normal three shifts operating, Kia Europe told Automotive News Europe in an emailed statement. The Zilina plant is Kia’s only… Continue reading Kia resumes partial output at Slovakia plant – Automotive News Europe

Press Releases – UK trade deal: EU auto makers call for far-reaching agreement

Brussels, 6 April 2020 – The scale and ambition of the trade agreement that replaces the United Kingdom’s membership of the EU must reflect the deeply intertwined nature of the automotive sector, urges the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). If not, this would not only severely damage the industry and the wider economy, but it… Continue reading Press Releases – UK trade deal: EU auto makers call for far-reaching agreement

@Tata: Tata Motors Limited today announced its sales in the domestic & international market, for the month of March 2020

1 April, 2020 Efforts to mitigate COVID-19 impact underway; BS IV ecosystem inventory near zero Tata Motors Limited today announced its sales in the domestic & international market, for the month of March 2020, which stood at 12,924 vehicles, compared to 74,679 units during March 2019. Domestic Sales Performance: Category Mar’ 20 Mar’ 19 %… Continue reading @Tata: Tata Motors Limited today announced its sales in the domestic & international market, for the month of March 2020

Jaguar’s first-ever XJ electric sedan spotted testing

After a production run of almost 5 decades, Jaguar Land Rover pulled the plug on the XJ sedan in 2019 and now after almost a year, the brand’s latest electric XJ has seen the light and is out in the open testing.Now, not much is known at this point of time about the electric XJ, but we do know that the electric sedan will be based on Jaguar Land Rover’s electrified MLA platform built for EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids that will be part of JLR’s portfolio by 2025.The front is slightly similar to the XF sedan with the wide fenders in the front, while the rear sports the traditional horizontal lights as opposed to the vertical lights from the erstwhile conventional version.

Press Releases – COVID-19: Jobs of over 1.1 million EU automobile workers affected so far, data shows

Brussels, 31 March 2020 – The jobs of at least 1,110,107 Europeans working in automobile manufacturing are affected by factory shutdowns as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, according to data compiled by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). This figure only refers to those people directly employed by car, truck, van and bus manufacturers… Continue reading Press Releases – COVID-19: Jobs of over 1.1 million EU automobile workers affected so far, data shows