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.
Category: Economy
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
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.
Vehicle Tech
February auto sales in record territory, but…
Calendar quirks combine to create ideal sales conditions, so take the results with a massive grain of salt.
Manufacturing
GM killing off Holden, exits Thailand, Australia, New Zealand
Sale of Thai plant to China’s Great Wall Motors part of pullback from Asia, Oceania.
Manufacturing
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot Citroen sign merger agreement
Complex regulatory web expected to take 12-15 months before merger can be finalized.
Manufacturing
GM sues Fiat Chrysler using organized crime laws
FCA officials bribed UAW to drive up GM costs so FCA could take over GM, automaker alleges in the lawsuit.
Industry
Automotive technology orders gain in September, overall market down slightly
1% decrease overall as aerospace orders were flat, machine shops down modestly, and automotive sector saw a slight increase despite a decrease in the transmission, powertrain sector.
Manufacturing
Ford UAW contract includes investments (mostly for EVs) in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky
Detroit-area Romeo Engine Plant would close, but workers could transfer 16 miles south to Van Dyke Transmission Plant.
Manufacturing
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot considering merger
Complex foreign ownership, subsidiary spinoffs could complicate the potential pairing.
Manufacturing
UAW strike cost GM $3 billion
Lost sales cost company $1 billion in third quarter and will depress full-year results.
Vehicle Tech
UAW, GM talks take a giant step back
Signs of progress last week break down during the weekend.