Detroit automakers, UAW to continue talks over reopening U.S. plants

FILE PHOTO: An American flag flies in front of the United Auto Workers union logo on the front of the UAW Solidarity House in Detroit, Michigan, September 8, 2011. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo (Reuters) – The United Auto Workers (UAW) said late Wednesday discussions are still underway with Detroit’s Big Three automakers to safely restart U.S.… Continue reading Detroit automakers, UAW to continue talks over reopening U.S. plants

No takers: Hyundai cars sit in U.S. ports as virus keeps buyers away

SEOUL (Reuters) – As Detroit’s automakers shut production in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, South Korea’s Hyundai Motor cranked up its factories back home to ship cars to the United States, a move that is proving costly for the world’s fifth-largest auto group. FILE PHOTO: A man walks past the logo of Hyundai Motor… Continue reading No takers: Hyundai cars sit in U.S. ports as virus keeps buyers away

Fiat Chrysler draws down on 6.25 billion euro credit facility

FILE PHOTO: A Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) sign is at the U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. May 25, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCAU.N) (FCHA.MI) said on Tuesday it had drawn down on a 6.25 billion euro ($6.79 billion) credit line to buffer its cash reserves during the… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler draws down on 6.25 billion euro credit facility

UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler to resume Ducato van production at Italy’s Sevel plant

MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) plans to resume production of its Ducato light commercial vehicles at its Sevel plant in central Italy on April 27, a week before a national lockdown imposed by the Rome government is due to end, unions said on Tuesday. FCA intends to make use of a provision in Italy’s… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler to resume Ducato van production at Italy’s Sevel plant

Ferrari Portofino facelift spotted for the first time

It comes with a new bumper, new grille, and new “bandit” headlights, the latter resembling those of the Ferrari Roma.Ferrari Portofino’s metal-folding roof can open and close in 14 seconds, even at speeds of up to 40kmph, and also has a manually retractable wind deflector for when the roof is down.The coronavirus lockdown has meant that your favourite auto magazine AUTO TODAY has reached limited stands.

European automakers in restart mode

After almost a month-long shutdown, many automakers in Europe are restarting operations across their plants in the continent. Volvo Cars has resumed production at its Torslanda plant in Sweden. The company, has decided to reopen the plant after dialogue with relevant labour unions along with its Swedish offices. Both the plant and offices have been… Continue reading European automakers in restart mode

UAW, Detroit automakers in talks over safety rules to reopen U.S. plants

DETROIT (Reuters) – Detroit’s automakers and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union are in talks about safely restarting U.S. production halted by the coronavirus pandemic, but local union leaders said on Monday any workers who feel sick must be allowed to self quarantine without losing pay. FILE PHOTO: The United Auto Workers union logo is… Continue reading UAW, Detroit automakers in talks over safety rules to reopen U.S. plants

Mercedes F1 boss Wolff takes a stake in Aston Martin

LONDON (Reuters) – Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff has taken a stake in British sportscar maker Aston Martin, whose executive chairman Lawrence Stroll runs the Racing Point F1 team, according to company filings. FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 28, 2019 Mercedes’ team principal… Continue reading Mercedes F1 boss Wolff takes a stake in Aston Martin

@Ferrari: Ferrari comes to the aid of local communities

Maranello, 18 April 2020 – In response to the healthcare crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ferrari has agreed to donate all or part of their annual compensation to fund a series of initiatives in the region with the first activities concentrating on the immediate communities of Maranello, Fiorano and Formigine. Aid to the different… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari comes to the aid of local communities