British vehicle production is anticipated to decline this year to the lowest level in decades due to COVID-19, according to Reuters. A total of 197 vehicles were produced in April compared to 71,000 units during the same period in 2019, …
The latest update on what automakers are doing during COVID-19 shows FCA implementing its Drive Forward initiative, Ford making face shields at its Windsor plant and new “heat” software for its Police Interceptor Utility vehicle, and General Motors offering Canadian …
The used car market is now showing signs of recovery in Australia as both lending and lockdown restrictions begin to ease. “In the grip of the uncertainty caused by the global pandemic in March and April, many used-car dealers, wholesalers, …
Karen O’Connell, Director of Governance & Plan Management, Benefits 360 Health & Welfare Trust, CADA, discusses the association’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic through CADA 360 and other innovations that were launched this year.
Tesla, seeking to boost demand for its vehicles in North America, cut the price of its vehicles by 6 per cent. The move comes as the electric vehicle maker experienced a decline in the region due to COVID-19 restrictions. “Tesla …
Ford is rolling out a sanitization system on its Police Interceptor Utility vehicle to help reduce the chance of COVID-19 contamination. “Our studies with Ford Motor Company indicate that exposing coronaviruses to temperatures of 56 degrees Celsius, or 132.8 degrees …
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, which continues to struggle with existential problems, is trying to tweak its current deal. The alliance plans to revitalize its business by slimming down and dividing up markets, technologies and competencies, according to Forbes. “Nissan will lead …
General Motors’ Holden has invited dealers in Australia to negotiate their compensation packages via video conference during the second week of June. In early May, GM’s calculations suggested it owed some dealers as little as $350 per new-car sold during …
Michael Carmichael, President & CEO of UpAuto, talks about the measures his dealerships have implemented due to COVID-19, and offers his take on the push to add more and more digital tools.
CADA Laureate award-winners from all three categories are offering ideas, insights and advice on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the dealership world, through inspirational videos that have been published on the CADA Laureate website. The initiative comes from …
Toyota, Nissan and Honda are gradually restarting operations in Mexico as the nation begins easing some restrictions towards a broader economic reopening. “Mexican officials in mid-May said the automotive industry could exit the coronavirus lockdown before June 1 if approved …
COVID-19 is the latest obstacle for autonomous cars and ride-sharing to move forward. Ford Motor Company has postponed the commercial deployment of its autonomous vehicles by a year, and Waymo temporarily suspended on-road testing and ride-hailing in Arizona. Uber and …
