Detroit — General Motors Co. has indefinitely delayed the public unveiling of its GMC Hummer EV. The unveiling, previously scheduled for May 20 in Las Vegas, was delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused states to issue stay-at-home orders and enforce social-distancing protocols. GM also had to delay the premiere of its electric Cadillac Lyriq crossover… Continue reading GM delays GMC Hummer EV unveiling set for May
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Nissan and Honda plan thousands of US layoffs and furloughs – Nikkei Asian Review
TOKYO — Nissan Motor intends to lay off about 10,000 workers at its idle American plants while Honda Motor places more than half its U.S. staff on temporary leave, as Japan’s automakers step up their response to the coronavirus pandemic. Almost all of Nissan’s U.S. factory workers will be affected by the layoffs, at automobile… Continue reading Nissan and Honda plan thousands of US layoffs and furloughs – Nikkei Asian Review
Lincoln, Rivian cancel plans to co-develop EV because of pandemic
Ford Motor Co. and Plymouth-based electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive LLC have canceled plans to develop a new electric vehicle for the Lincoln luxury brand because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the companies told dealers Tuesday. The SUV would have been Lincoln’s first fully electric vehicle. But with plants likely to be shut down for about… Continue reading Lincoln, Rivian cancel plans to co-develop EV because of pandemic
Fiat Chrysler ‘re-evaluating’ May 4 resumption date
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV on Monday said it is delaying indefinitely its plans to resume vehicle production in North America. It previously said it would progressively ramp up manufacturing starting May 4. “In light of the updated state stay in place orders, the Company is re-evaluating its plans to resume its North American operations and… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler ‘re-evaluating’ May 4 resumption date
@Ferrari: Ferrari to announce First Quarter 2020 financial results on May 4
Maranello (Italy), April 28, 2020 – Ferrari N.V. (“Ferrari”) (NYSE/MTA: RACE) announced today that its financial results for the first quarter of 2020 will be released on Monday, May 4, 2020. A live audio webcast and conference call of the 2020 Q1 results will begin at 2:00 p.m. BST / 3:00 p.m. CEST / 9:00… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari to announce First Quarter 2020 financial results on May 4
Jeep president says Wrangler EV will go 0-60 in 6 seconds, beating combustion models – Electrek
Jeep has been promising up to four new electric vehicles for more than two years. So it would be easy to dismiss Christian Meunier, Jeep’s chief, when he makes new claims about his outfit as “the world’s most sustainable SUV company.” But his interview today on Autocar reveals a new type of EV message: raw… Continue reading Jeep president says Wrangler EV will go 0-60 in 6 seconds, beating combustion models – Electrek
Press Releases – Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4 billion for governments in major European markets
Brussels, 28 April 2020 – New data shows that motor vehicles generate more than €440 billion in taxation for national governments in the major EU markets plus the UK, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reports. Motor tax revenues collected by governments have increased by almost 3% compared to the previous year, and the grand… Continue reading Press Releases – Motor vehicle taxation brings in €440.4 billion for governments in major European markets
GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler target May 18 U.S. restart date: WSJ
FILE PHOTO: The corporate logo of Ford is seen at Brussels Motor Show, Belgium January 9, 2020. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N), Ford Motor Co (F.N) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCAU.N) are targeting May 18 to resume some production at their U.S. factories after shutting down plants in March due to… Continue reading GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler target May 18 U.S. restart date: WSJ
FCA helps dealers maintain links with customers
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK (FCA UK) has launched a video conferencing system to allow its retailers to maintain an essential link with customers and prospects. The CAR@HOME system allows retailers to help customers configure their car, send in videos and images for a trade-in evaluation and even send through finance offers. From next week FCA… Continue reading FCA helps dealers maintain links with customers
UPDATE 3-Europe restarts car factories amid uncertain demand
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German carmaking giant Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) resumed production at its biggest factory on Monday as part of a broader industry drive to get back to work in Europe, where the coronavirus pandemic has hammered demand and pushed up inventory levels. Encouraged by a fall in infection rates, Germany has eased lockdown rules and… Continue reading UPDATE 3-Europe restarts car factories amid uncertain demand