by Darlene A. Cepeda | Apr 9, 2020 | Car and Auto News
Mid-April was when automakers wanted to restart production in the U.S., but that’s been pushed back until at least early May now. Furloughs are the current new normal for factory workers, which means employees can’t come in to work and will not be paid. This page will be updated as the industry continues to adapt […]
by Darlene A. Cepeda | Mar 25, 2020 | Car and Auto News
Fiat Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors are extending their factory shutdowns until April, according to a report from Reuters. The shutdown was originally supposed to last until March 30. Two FCA factory workers have died from COVID-19. The Detroit Three are going to...
by Darlene A. Cepeda | Mar 24, 2020 | Car and Auto News
Mike Levine/Ford via Twitter Many automakers have already stepped up to the challenge of supplying medical equipment during the coronavirus pandemic. Ventilators and N95 masks are at the top of the list of urgently needed medical supplies, and companies including...
by Darlene A. Cepeda | Mar 19, 2020 | Car and Auto News
GM and Ford have already talked to the U.S. government about how they can help. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has tweeted that his companies would help build ventilators if there are shortages. It’s unlikely any automakers would be building entire ventilators on their own...
