Monza SP2, 812 GTS and F8 Tributo among the first vehicles coming off the lines. Maranello, 8 May 2020 – During this week, the Ferrari factories in Maranello and Modena gradually returned to full production, in line with the “Back on Track” program. The first car to come off the Special Series lines, after seven… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari back at full capacity today
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Ford announces a restart date, plans for workers to return in waves
CLOSE Assembly line production in 2018 at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant. (Photo: Ford Motor Co.) Ford Motor Co. is joining its crosstown rivals to restart its North American assembly plants beginning May 18. As part of a phased restart, Ford’s North American parts depots will resume full operations Monday. Employees who can work remotely will continue to do… Continue reading Ford announces a restart date, plans for workers to return in waves
Fiat Chrysler files for trademark on ‘Dakota,’ raising prospect of new midsize truck
CLOSE Fiat Chrysler has filed for a trademark for “Dakota,” raising the prospect that the company could be relaunching its midsize truck model. It likely would be a Ram, however, rather than a Dodge like this 2009 Dodge Dakota Sport Extended Cab. (Photo: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) Is Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ready to pull the trigger… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler files for trademark on ‘Dakota,’ raising prospect of new midsize truck
Renault suspends production in Normandy after a COVID-19 linked court order
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Renault is seen at the Renault automobile factory in Flins as the French carmaker ramps up car production with new security and health measures during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in France, May 6, 2020. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes PARIS (Reuters) – Renault (RENA.PA) has suspended production at one of… Continue reading Renault suspends production in Normandy after a COVID-19 linked court order
General Motors made $294 million net income in first quarter, down 87%
CLOSE The logo for the General Motors Corporation (Photo: STAN HONDA, AFP/Getty Images) Hit by the coronavirus crisis, General Motors is the latest of the Detroit Three automakers to have a rough quarter. The automaker reported a net profit of just $294 million, down 86.7% from $2.1 billion for the first quarter a year ago. Its earnings before… Continue reading General Motors made $294 million net income in first quarter, down 87%
Hertz and Avis cancel orders in setback for battered automakers
Gabrielle Coppola, David Welch and Chester Dawson, Bloomberg Published 1:04 p.m. ET May 6, 2020 | Updated 1:11 p.m. ET May 6, 2020 Rental-car companies struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic’s catastrophic blow to their business have been working with automakers to call off purchases, in some cases even redirecting vehicles in transit to their… Continue reading Hertz and Avis cancel orders in setback for battered automakers
GM tells some plants it will begin restart May 18
Detroit — General Motors Co. sent out alerts Tuesday to United Auto Workers members at some factories, alerting them that it plans to begin to restart factories May 18. The alert, obtained by The Detroit News, says: “Tomorrow, we will announce externally that GM plans to begin a limited, cadenced and site-specific approach for a return to the workplace… Continue reading GM tells some plants it will begin restart May 18
Press Releases – 298 automobile factories operating across Europe, new data shows
Brussels, 6 May 2020 – 298 automobile assembly and engine production plants operate in Europe today, according to freshly-updated data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Cars, vans, trucks, buses and engines are manufactured at these factories, 196 of which are situated within the European Union (EU27). ACEA is publishing this data in the… Continue reading Press Releases – 298 automobile factories operating across Europe, new data shows
Press Releases – COVID-19: Automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery
Brussels, 5 May 2020 – COVID-19 is having a major impact on the economy, with retail and manufacturing activity crippled without precedence and concerns mounting on consumer sentiment. The European automotive sector, which has been hit particularly badly, proposes a plan comprised of 25 key actions to ensure a strong restart of the sector and… Continue reading Press Releases – COVID-19: Automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery
@FCA: FCA N.V. 2020 First Quarter Results.
Following is a summary of the “FCA N.V. Q1 2020 RESULTS” press release. A PDF of the complete press release is attached to this email. The document is also available in the media section of the FCA corporate website:https://www.fcagroup.com/it-it/pages/home.aspxFCA reports first quarter results reflecting impacts from COVID-19, with Net loss from continuing operations of €1.7… Continue reading @FCA: FCA N.V. 2020 First Quarter Results.