Uber has now confirmed that drivers of the ride-hailing service and its passengers, along with food delivery couriers, will have to wear face masks. The requirements were outlined as part of the company’s new safety procedures, mentioned May 13 through …
Mexico may reopen factories after May 18 due to requests from the U.S. government and automakers. “In late March, the U.S. launched a campaign to encourage Mexico to reopen assembly plants, suggesting the supply chain of the North American free-trade …
Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company appear to be moving ahead with plans to partner on electric and driverless cars, amid COVID-19. “The deal is expected to close by the end of next month, with both sides recognizing a need …
The federal wage subsidy program will be extended past the June 6 deadline, according to an announcement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “News of the extension comes as new Statistics Canada numbers show the country lost almost two million jobs …
Hyundai Canada launched its Hyundai for Hire program that allows consumers to rent vehicles for short-term periods — and directly from select dealerships. “The program, which Hyundai says is an industry first, was announced as a pilot project in February, …
Automakers across the United States are restarting production after pausing it in mid-March due to COVID-19. The OEMs include Ford, General Motors and Volkswagen, all of which released lengthy guides to restart production. FCA and Toyota are also among the …
After fuming about not being able to open his factory in California, Tesla’s Elon Musk reopened it anyway — without an official green light from Alameda County. Now it appears the two sides have reached an agreement. “The Alameda County …
The Hyundai Motor Group is exploring the idea of using UV light to disinfect vehicle interiors. “HMG is about to use UV light sterilization technology on their vehicles,” said the company in a blog post. “HMG is planning to develop …
Canadian Black Book has released its latest update on COVID-19 and the automotive industry — and this time, there is some good news mixed in with the less-than-ideal projections. After a period of closure, Ontario and Quebec dealerships (outside the …
Ed Valdez, Partner & CMO with Chief Outsiders, recently summarized six important steps that dealers can take to navigate their business through the COVID-19 pandemic and onward. The steps were drawn from a Harvard Business Review article, Lead Your Business …
Automotive dealerships in the U.K. are seeking clarity from Prime Minister Boris Johnson about an eventual reopening, as many have prepared their showrooms for this possibility. “Following the Prime Minister’s statement, it remains unclear when automotive retailers will be allowed …
Toyota is planning to reduce its North American output by nearly a third over the next few months due to the impact of the novel coronavirus. Autoblog says it plans to build approximately 800,000 vehicles at plants in the U.S., …
