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Fiat Chrysler to Produce Face Masks for First Responders and Health Care Workers

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is stepping in to help those at the front line of the coronavirus pandemic by manufacturing and donating more than 1 million protective face masks per month, the automobile manufacturer announced. Production capacity is being installed this week and the company will start manufacturing face masks in the coming weeks with… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler to Produce Face Masks for First Responders and Health Care Workers

Dealers United Hosting Webinar Detailing State of Industry

Dealers United will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, the group announced, showcasing insights from dealership and industry experts around the Coronavirus impact in automotive, business continuity plans, changing consumer behavior and more. This event will be led by 5 dealerships from across the US and Canada, Dealers United, and industry experts from Facebook Automotive… Continue reading Dealers United Hosting Webinar Detailing State of Industry

SEMA Issues COVID-19 Alert to Members

With constantly evolving regulations regarding COVID-19 protections, businesses are having to adapt to a rapidly changing legal landscape. Recently, several states have issued ‘Shelter in Place’ and ‘Safer at Home’ orders to limit a range of public activity, exempting businesses deemed ‘essential.’ In response, SEMA has provided a review of Federal and State directives to… Continue reading SEMA Issues COVID-19 Alert to Members

OEMS to Enhance COVID-19 Protections for Workers

The United Auto Workers (UAW), General Motors Co., Ford Motor Company and Fiat Chrysler (FCA) announced that the companies are forming a COVID-19/Coronavirus Task Force to implement enhanced protections for manufacturing and warehouse employees at all three companies. UAW President Rory Gamble, GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra, Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford and President… Continue reading OEMS to Enhance COVID-19 Protections for Workers

8 Steps to Protect Your Shop from Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic is forcing countless businesses, large and small, to have their employees work remotely or event shut down completely. But that’s not an option for a trim shop. You can’t upholster a car from your home office. Fortunately, there are steps any business owner can take to protect their business and employees from… Continue reading 8 Steps to Protect Your Shop from Coronavirus

Volkswagen Reveals ID.4 Compact SUV

Volkswagen has revealed some of the details behind the ID.4, an all-electric compact SUV, that will be launched in Europe in 2020, before later being sold in Asia and North America. It is the second vehicle to use Volkswagen’s modular electric drive architecture (MEB), following the compact ID.3. The ID.4’s aerodynamically designed exterior perfectly sets… Continue reading Volkswagen Reveals ID.4 Compact SUV

Formula 1 Closing Bahrain Grand Prix to Public

This year’s Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix will be a ‘participants-only’ event, race organizers have announced, citing the international coronavirus outbreak and travel restrictions currently limiting people who have visited a list of affected countries from entering Bahrain. “In consultation with our international partners and the Kingdom’s national health taskforce, Bahrain has made the decision… Continue reading Formula 1 Closing Bahrain Grand Prix to Public

Electric Vehicle Range Extender Market to See Substantial Growth

Allied Market Research recently published a report on the electric vehicle range extender market and found that the market segment is estimated to generate $1.67 billion by 2026 and grow at a rate of 9% between 2019 to 2026. The report cited a surge in demand for extension of driving range in electric vehicles and… Continue reading Electric Vehicle Range Extender Market to See Substantial Growth

BMW Employees Quarantined in Munich

The coronavirus has continued to spread across the globe and with it continued its impact on the automotive industry. Joining an idled Hyundai plant in South Korea, BMW has told roughly 150 employees to stay home for two weeks after an employee in the company’s research and development center, located in Munich, Germany, tested positive… Continue reading BMW Employees Quarantined in Munich

Key Performance Indicators Report — February 2020

The Brief Moody’s Investor Service, a credit ratings agency, revised its 2020 outlook for global auto sales in the wake of a coronavirus epidemic—a 2.5% decrease, with China expected to shoulder the biggest brunt of -2.9% as the outbreak worsens. According to CAAM data, Reuters reported that January auto sales in China fell to 18.7%,… Continue reading Key Performance Indicators Report — February 2020

Garage Gurus Announces Automotive Technician Scholarship Program for 2020

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For the sixth consecutive year, Garage Gurus, a training and support platform from DRiV, will award up to $30,000 in scholarships to future automotive technicians who are accepted or currently enrolled in accredited, U.S.-based automotive technical schools, colleges, and universities or enrolled full-time at a U.S. high school. Applications are now available for the opportunity… Continue reading Garage Gurus Announces Automotive Technician Scholarship Program for 2020

Hankook Tire Partners with University of Cincinnati for Design Innovation Study

Tire manufacturer Hankook Tire is working with the University of Cincinnati on its ‘Design Innovation 2020’ project, the company announced, which aims to present a vision for the future of mobility. Launched in 2012, ‘Design Innovation’ is a bi-annual joint study between Hankook and one of the world’s leading design universities. The project is part… Continue reading Hankook Tire Partners with University of Cincinnati for Design Innovation Study