Auto industry: Fiat Chrysler shuts down plants in Europe – Even VW under pressure

Fiat Chrysler plant in Mirafiori In Italy, most of the automaker’s production facilities have long been closed. (Photo: Reuters) Milan / Hamburg Fiat Chrysler Shuts down production in most European plants for two weeks due to the corona virus epidemic. The Italian-American company announced on Monday that the Italian factories in Melfi, Pomigliano, Cassino, Mirafiori,… Continue reading Auto industry: Fiat Chrysler shuts down plants in Europe – Even VW under pressure

Fiat Chrysler, Ferrari close factories amid coronavirus outbreak

Fiat Chrysler is halting production at the majority of its plants until 27 March, as the car makers reacts to the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak. It follows Saturday’s news that Ferrari will close its Maranello factory until the same date. The supercar firm cited supply issues as the reason. Premium brakes firm Brembo,… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler, Ferrari close factories amid coronavirus outbreak

UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler halts production at most European plants for two weeks

MILAN (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCA) (FCHA.MI) said on Monday it was halting production through March 27 at the majority of its plants in Europe due to the coronavirus crisis disrupting the economy. FCA said production for its FCA Italy and Maserati units would stop for the next two weeks at its Melfi, Pomigliano, Cassino,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Fiat Chrysler halts production at most European plants for two weeks

GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler join UAW to form coronavirus task force

The Big 3 Detroit automakers — GM, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles — have partnered with United Auto Workers to form a task force aimed at protecting workers and limiting the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. The task force was announced Sunday. UAW President Rory Gamble along with leaders from the three… Continue reading GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler join UAW to form coronavirus task force

@FCA: FCA Responds to COVID-19 Emergency in Europe

FCA Responds to COVID-19 Emergency in EuropeFiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA) (“FCA”) announced today that its subsidiaries FCA Italy and Maserati will temporarily suspend production across the majority of their European manufacturing plants.The temporary suspension, which will be in effect through March 27, 2020, continues the implementation of a comprehensive set… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Responds to COVID-19 Emergency in Europe

Jeep Plant To Stay Closed Longer Than Expected – CarBuzz

FCA is taking every precaution to mitigate the risk of virus spread at its Italian plants. Outside of mainland China, Italy is the country that’s been hit hardest by the outbreak of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, with more than 12,000 reported cases bringing the country to a standstill. In the midst of this, Fiat Chrysler… Continue reading Jeep Plant To Stay Closed Longer Than Expected – CarBuzz

@GM: UAW, GM, Ford and FCA to Enhance COVID-19/Coronavirus Protections for Manufacturing and Warehouse Workers

UAW, GM, Ford and FCA to Enhance COVID-19/Coronavirus Protections for Manufacturing and Warehouse Workers 2020-03-15 DETROIT – The United Auto Workers (UAW), General Motors Co., Ford Motor Company and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced today they are forming a COVID-19/Coronavirus Task Force to implement enhanced protections for manufacturing and warehouse employees at all three companies.… Continue reading @GM: UAW, GM, Ford and FCA to Enhance COVID-19/Coronavirus Protections for Manufacturing and Warehouse Workers

@FCA: UAW, GM, Ford and FCA to Enhance COVID-19 / Coronavirus Protections for Manufacturing and Warehouse Workers

UAW, GM, Ford and FCA to Enhance COVID-19/ Coronavirus Protections for Manufacturing and Warehouse Workers  March 15, 2020 , Detroit – The United Auto Workers (UAW), General Motors Co., Ford Motor Company and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced today they are forming a COVID-19/Coronavirus Task Force to implement enhanced protections for manufacturing and warehouse employees at… Continue reading @FCA: UAW, GM, Ford and FCA to Enhance COVID-19 / Coronavirus Protections for Manufacturing and Warehouse Workers

@Ferrari: Ferrari announces the suspension of production in Maranello and Modena until 27 March 2020

Maranello, 14 March 2020 – Ferrari has decided to suspend production in Maranello and Modena with immediate effect and until 27 March.The decision has been taken by the Company for its employees’ well-being and follows a number of rigorous preventive measures already implemented by the Company to guarantee the highest health standards in light of… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari announces the suspension of production in Maranello and Modena until 27 March 2020

GM, Ford, FCA announce work-from-home plans

CLOSE As flu season comes to an end and allergy season starts to heat up, there may be concerns about symptoms that mimic the new coronavirus COVID-19. Wochit The morning commute is starting to look much different as the coronavirus outbreak ramps up with an increasing number of employers, including Detroit automakers, directing or allowing… Continue reading GM, Ford, FCA announce work-from-home plans