Manufacturing
Inside the Chicago Auto Show
Following massive numbers of new models in 2018 and 2019, 2020 and 2021 should offer updates but few radical changes to vehicles.
Author: Robert Schoenberger
Manufacturing
Trump orders GM to make ventilators hours after automaker announced plans to do so
Automaker is moving from supporting existing medical device production to making ventilators in Indiana.
Manufacturing
Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Volkswagen, Toyota shutdowns extended
Companies that had planned to restart production by the end of March are now waiting until early or mid April.
Manufacturing
Two Fiat Chrysler workers die, Honda expands shutdowns to powersports plants, Kia stopping production in Georgia
COVID-19 closures expand as automakers face strict limits from state governments.
Fleets
COVID-19 roundup: Paccar shutting down production, Ford extends shutdowns, GM maxes out its credit cards
Automakers, commercial truck companies take steps to protect workers, shore up financial health as the global economy hits pause as novel coronavirus spreads.
Manufacturing
Ford assembling face shields, working on Apollo Program-style retrofit of 3M respirators
Ford 3D printing resources, parts bin, manufacturing expertise helping 3M, GE Healthcare boost productivity 10x.
Manufacturing
Fiat Chrysler producing, donating face masks for first responders
COVID-19 updates: Navistar shutting down Ohio plant, Cummins pausing Indiana production, Marelli cycling plants.
Manufacturing
COVID-19 roundup: Tesla suspends production, GM working with ventilator company
Toyota extends its shutdown, Volkswagen shutting down in Tennessee as measures to halt virus’ spread accelerate nationwide.
Engineering
COVID-19 response survey
With the coronavirus upending international trade and travel, how are businesses responding to the challenge.
Manufacturing
Ford, GM, Tesla considering ventilator production
Early discussions taking place to prepare for medical device manufacturing for COVID-19 treatment.
Manufacturing
UAW, automakers continue working on COVID-19 response
Union had asked for two-week shutdown; Ford, GM, FCA make no official changes to U.S. production plans.
Engineering
Automakers send office workers home to prevent COVID-19 spread
Ford, GM, FCA, Nissan impose work from home policies, Hyundai, Toyota limiting travel. Detroit automakers, UAW set up best practices task force.