Tesla has idled its production plant in China, according to The Detroit News. “The electric carmaker informed factory workers who were supposed to return to work Wednesday, after China’s five-day Labor Day break, that their holiday would be extended and …
Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips interviews Madison Gross, Dir. Consumer Insights, CarGurus about the findings of the company’s recent study on the mood of Canadian car buyers. Are buyers delaying purchases? For how long? Are there new categories of …
Pickup trucks outsold passenger cars in the U.S. for the first time ever. “Even in a pandemic, there are some offers too good to pass up,” said Cox Automotive’s senior economist, Charlie Chesbrough. “Many of our daily tracking numbers were …
General Motors is aiming to restart its factories on May 18, according to The Detroit News, which said the information was provided via an alert to certain United Auto Workers. “Tomorrow, we will announce externally that GM plans to begin …
Ford has designed and is now mass-producing a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR), which went from initial concept to prototype in under 40 days, according to CNET. “It’s loosely based on an existing 3M design. But in terms of product development, …
Lamborghini resumed production on May 4 after completing all preparatory measures and in accordance with the Italian Prime Minister’s decree of April 26. “The reopening was the subject of ongoing discussion and definition within the Joint Committee of the Company …
April sales figures were down again for OEMs, as many automakers are still being heavily impacted by the novel coronavirus. But May looks to be a better, brighter month. “While numerous automakers report sales on a quarterly basis, those who …
Canadian auto dealer editor Todd Phillips visits an Ontario dealership and talks with Jim Baiden, Dealer Principal of a Chrysler dealership in Keswick, Ont. Baiden said his dealership, S&B Keswick Motors, has been struggling through the pandemic and might have …
Uber’s new policy, set to roll out in the coming weeks, will require drivers and riders of the ride-hailing service in the U.S. to wear face masks or other face coverings. “Today, we continue to ask riders to stay home …
Milan was among the earliest and hardest hit COVID-19 cities in Europe, but has now eased restrictions and aims to use the post-lockdown to restart the economy and boost environmental measures. “From using stimulus funds to installing electric vehicle charging …
A number of local car shows will be held virtually in May amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, including from Ford Performance, the Gilmore Car Museum, the Petersen Automotive Museum, and more. “Ford Performance wants to team up with all Ford …
Honda and PSA Group will gradually restart production in the coming weeks as European countries begin to ease COVID-19 restrictions. For PSA, it may begin as early as May 4 (or between May 4-11), after nearly two months of being …
