U.S. President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act, forcing General Motors to manufacture ventilators to help deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. “GM was wasting time,” said Trump. “Today’s action will help ensure the quick production of ventilators that will …
So far in Canada, gas stations and auto repair shops will continue to remain open across the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dealerships are open in almost every province, although showrooms must remain closed in areas like New Brunswick and …
Dealers in the U.S. sent President Donald Trump a letter asking him to consider their businesses as essential services so they can continue to operate during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The letter was signed by the heads of the NADA, …
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is laying off nearly 2,000 supplemental workers in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 constraints like the “stay at home” orders. “As a result of this, subcontract companies who were providing external support to a number of …
OEMs are offering big incentives to consumers during the COVID-19 crisis — including Ford, “which is offering deferred car payments for up to six months for ‘peace of mind,’” according to Marketplace, adding that “Most mid-market automakers are making offers …
Detroit’s Big Three suspended North American production until at least Monday, if not the end of March, frustrating workers due to the delay in closing the plants. “Most of us on the line were terrified, putting on extra gloves, trying …
Car and truck dealerships in the province of Ontario have been listed as an essential service and will remain open until further notice, according to a March 23 announcement from Ontario Premier Doug Ford. The announcement follows an earlier one …
Toyota Canada confirmed it is shutting down its Cambridge, Ontario plant after an employee tested positive for coronavirus. Toyota also plans to shut down its automobile and component plants in North America as of Monday, March 23. In regards to …
As non-essential businesses are being asked to close their doors across Canada and the United States, car dealerships and service shops are adapting in an effort to stay in business. In many cases dealerships are offering test drives off site …
Chevrolet announced it will continue shipping 2020 corvettes from their assembly plant to dealers, even during COVID-19 shutdowns. “We are continuing to ship vehicles to dealers and will continue to monitor the situation and adjust plans if needed,” said Chevrolet …
While General Motors (GM) and Ford aren’t making medical equipment themselves, the companies are working with their smaller manufacturers in the United States to support and meet the needs of existing ventilator manufacturers. Meridian Lightweight Technologies Holdings, a supplier for …
