by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 19, 2020
The nation’s two largest domestic automakers are exploring ways they could help offset the worsening shortages of ventilators and other medical supplies needed to cope with the worsening coronavirus pandemic. Ford and General Motors say they are currently “exploring”...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 18, 2020
The Detroit Three automakers on Wednesday announced plans to shut down production until at least March 30, a move largely driven by the need to protect workers’ health at their parts and assembly plants. But GM, in a statement, noted that it also needs to...
by Michael Strong | Mar 18, 2020
Often mentioned as a potential competitor to Tesla, Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc. saw its shares plummet after officials said there were serious concerns about the company’s viability. The EV maker’s shares dropped more than 16% after it was revealed that...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 18, 2020
(This story has been updated to include FCA’s planned production closure and the ordering of Tesla to close its Fremont plant.) The nation’s three largest domestic automakers have announced plans to start an “orderly” shutdown of their North American...
by TDB Staff | Mar 18, 2020
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by Joseph Szczesny | Mar 18, 2020
The number of automakers shutting down or reducing output at their production facilities continues to grow in the U.S. and Europe. Daimler AG, BMW Group and Toyota have joined several other automakers in suspending production in Europe, as well as work in selected...
by TDB Staff | Mar 18, 2020
Affiliate Disclosure x The Detroit Bureau and its partners may be compensated if you purchase the recommended services. This allows us to provide in-depth research at no cost to you. Millions of dollars are spent every year by Americans alone on extended...
by Joseph Szczesny | Mar 18, 2020
The United Auto Workers said Detroit’s automakers will cut production in half by using rotating shifts that carmakers hope will give them more time for cleaning to keep the threat of COVID-19 at bay. Rory Gamble, UAW president, said after a meeting with executives...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 18, 2020
Using a livestream webcast as a substitute for the originally planned media event in Los Angeles, Hyundai pulled the covers off its new, 2021 Elantra sedan Tuesday night. The event still took place at the Lot Studios in West Hollywood, but only a handful of Hyundai...
by Michael Strong | Mar 17, 2020
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is advancing toward some standardization of federal safety rules for driverless vehicles, asking for public comment on the potential mandates. The agency issued a notice of proposed rulemaking March 17, seeking input...
by Michael Strong | Mar 17, 2020
Automakers around the world are rapidly increasing the number of electric vehicles they plan to bring to market, and perhaps none more aggressively than Volkswagen. However, this shift comes with a complication: battery supplies Most automakers use batteries with...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Mar 17, 2020
You might get a sense of déjà vu in the coming weeks as you watch automakers struggle to kickstart fast-falling sales while also taking steps to prevent a wave of repossessions as job losses mount and owners struggle to pay their car loans and leases. If anything,...
