Ford shutdown an assembly plant in Dearborn, Michigan because one person tested positive for COVID-19, and closed another plant in Chicago due to parts shortage and more positive cases. The move comes amid plans to restart North American production. “The reopening of car plants will be a closely watched test of whether workers across a range of U.S. industries will be able to return to factories in large numbers without a resurgence of infections.” (Source: Reuters) Read the original article…
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
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