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Volkswagen - Clear rules to protect employees
08.04.2020
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| HR Board Member appeals: continue to act in a disciplined way over Easter Brandstätter and Osterloh: health protection is the absolute priority for the resumption of production Company management and General Works Council set binding standards Objectives: protection, safety, information, transparency, clear ori more >> |
Corona Pandemic-Volkswagen donates one million euros for immediate aid and emergency relief in refugee camps
08.04.2020
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| Donation to provide support in Syria, Turkey and Greece Corona pandemic exacerbates situation for refugees Funds go to German Red Cross and its local partners who coordinate the relief effortsThe Volkswagen Group is donating one million euros for immediate aid and emergency re more >> |
IMSA : Cares act resources
08.04.2020
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| Dear Valued Team Entrant,The economic impact of the current situation has affected our race community far and wide. Racing is a labor of love for many, and every stakeholder within motorsports has been affected by it. On March 25, Congress passed a series of relief bills to help alleviate the economic pressure felt by millions of Americans.&n more >> |
SEAT: Confinement hobbies - Cars vs Boredom
08.04.2020
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| In the midst of the COVID-19 health crisis, forced confinement is also an opportunity for doing relaxing, leisure activities at home SEAT engineer Philipp Klein Herrero is the creator of a hit stop-motion video sh more >> |
Scuderia Ferrari Online store message
08.04.2020
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| The world is currently facing a health crisis without precedent in recent history. We have all been affected, and we must all join forces to overcome Covid-19. You’ll be proud to know that here at Ferrari, we’re doing everything in our pow more >> |
Ford South Africa Commences Production of Face Shields to Assist with COVID-19, Contributions Welcomed to Support this Initiative
08.04.2020
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| • Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa begins production of protective face shields at its Silverton plant for donation to medical and essential personnel battling COVID-19• Over 57 000 mat more >> |
Groupe PSA - Signature of a social solidarity agreement, protecting the health of employees and the company
08.04.2020
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| • An agreement signed by 4 out of 5 representative French trade union organizations, representing more than 80% of employees• Implementation of the protocol for reinforced health measures, built and validated with medical teams, involving union partners, and monitored by auditors• Cr more >> |
Porsche aid programme to overcome the Corona crisis is being expanded
08.04.2020
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| Porsche gives employees a voluntary bonus in the success year 2019The 2019 financial year was a very successful one for Porsche. The sports car manufacturer traditionally allows its employees to share in the company's success. In times of the Corona crisis, the more >> |
Mahindra invites fellow South Africans to honour everyday heroes
08.04.2020
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| • South Africans encouraged to share stories of thanks to essential workers• Candle-lighting ceremony planned for 14 April at 20:00Mahindra South Africa wants to honour the workers who are sacrif more >> |
Fondation PSA provides exceptional support to “All United Against Coronavirus” alliance of Fondation de France, AP-HP and Institut Pasteur
07.04.2020
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| • Mobilization for Covid-19 emergency aid, of all the funds allocated to the 2020 calls for projects of Fondation PSA• This donation will support the mobility of structures supporting the sick and fragile people more >> |
Skylegs Delivers New Solutions for Immediate COVID-19 Requirements to Business and Special Air Operations
07.04.2020
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| Skylegs, flight operations specialists, unveiled a first batch of operational features to help operators combat COVID-19. Free of charge for the Skylegs user community, the firs more >> |
Hyundai extends warranties globally due to Covid-19 lockdowns
06.04.2020
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| Hyundai vehicles with original warranties that expire between March and June 2020 will benefit globally from a warranty extension for up to three months - depending on the specific country - to accommodate car owner's that are affected by Covid-1 more >> |
The FIA is closely monitoring the evolving situation -Coronavirus (COVID-19)
04.04.2020
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| Following the COVID-19 global pandemic that broke out at the beginning of the year, the FIA is closely monitoring the evolving situation with its Member Clubs and relevant authorities including Governments and WHO, under the direction of FIA Medical Commission President, Professor Gérard Saillant.
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Astronaut Tips for Living in Close Quarters
04.04.2020
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| One thing astronauts have to be good at: living in confined spaces for long periods of time. “It’s okay to not be okay. But it’s what you choose to do about that that’s important.” Astronaut Anne McC more >> |
Joint Press Briefing WHO/IMF with MD Georgieva
04.04.2020
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| IMF Managing Director warns of false trade-off: “Saving lives and protecting livelihoods go hand in hand”On Friday, April 3, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, urged the world to come together to protect the most vulnerable from t more >> |
Centerplate, the Las Vegas Convention Center's Exclusive Food and Beverage Partner, Donates Food to Local Charity
04.04.2020
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| Centerplate, the Las Vegas Convention Center’s exclusive food and beverage partner, has donated approximately 9,240 pounds of prepared but unused food to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission in the wake of canceled or rescheduled shows stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. more >> |
Pepe Oriola collaborates in the fight against COVID-19
03.04.2020
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| The Spanish company develops a thermal camera that controls body temperature, to reduce the risk of contagion.The touring car driver becomes Worldwide ambassador of the start-up ByfeverThe pandemic caused by COVID-19 has shaken t more >> |
SEAT starts the production of emergency ventilators at its Martorell facilities
03.04.2020
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| • The device has been authorized by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Healthcare Products for clinic investigation• OxyGEN is the result of the great ef more >> |
Ford Motor Company Fund announces donation match, new virtual opportunities to help fight Covid-19
03.04.2020
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| Ford Motor Company Fund’s new COVID-19 Donation Match program gives employees and others the opportunity to support nonprofits and community groups in more than 20 countries as they cope with coronavirus-related issues Ford Fund’s new “Read and Record” virtual volunteering project invites Ford employees more >> |
IMSA Manufacturer Partners Finding Ways to Contribute to Coronavirus Relief Efforts
02.04.2020
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| As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), several IMSA Manufacturer Partners are leading the charge to assist with relief efforts.Here are some examples of those manufacturers shifting their focus from the race more >> |
Factual Findings: Real World Impact of Covid-19
02.04.2020
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| The Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak has caused unprecedented disruption and uncertainty throughout the globe. As the virus spreads, movement and interaction worldwide has already begun to change. To help understand the impact of what’s happened thus far, more >> |
Williams Advanced Engineering proud to be part of the Ventilator Challenge
02.04.2020
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| Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) playing a significant role in an Aerospace consortium to produce medical ventilators for use by the NHS The aim is to quickly produce an initial batch of 5,000 Smiths ParaPAC300 ventilators; utilising speed of response and rapid processes derived from a motorsport background more >> |
Opel Donates around 50,000 Protective Masks to hospitals and welfare institutions across Germany
02.04.2020
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| Opel is contributing to the fight against the spread of the coronavirus by donating around 50,000 protective masks to hospitals and welfare institutions across Germany. The carmaker will give 12,000 protective masks alone to the GPR Klinikum in Rüsselsheim today. &l more >> |
Selected Ford Dealerships Permitted to Repair Emergency Services Vehicles During COVID-19 Lockdown
02.04.2020
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| • 16 Ford dealers in the major centres in South Africa have received permits to repair emergency and essential service Ford vehicles during the 21-day coronavirus lockdown• Applies to emergency medical and response teams, safety and security services and companies granted government permits in the grocery supply chain more >> |
Groupe PSA is mobilizing
02.04.2020
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| • Protect and help: donation of masks and medical equipment • Provide mobility: by providing vehicles to healthcare professionals • Use its industrial know-h more >> |
Mitsubishi - Temporary production suspension at plants in Japan
02.04.2020
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| Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will temporarily suspend production at the following plants in Japan considering global market decline due to the global expansion of COVID-19 coronavirus. - 2nd production line (for registered vehicles) at Mi more >> |
Alessandro Zanardi: “There are aspects that we can use as a starting point for a better life for every one of us”.
01.04.2020
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| World-wide, societies are facing a difficult and challenging situation, not only because in many areas life has come to a halt at the moment and people are urged to stay at home to prevent the spread of the corona virus, but also as the current situation causes sorrow and grief for many people. Someone who has experience with difficult situations is BMW works driver and brand ambassador Alessan more >> |
Porsche Brand ambassadors show their spirit of togetherness
01.04.2020
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| Being there for one another, being considerate, working together for the common good even if that means putting one's own interests second and keeping one’s distance. Values like these are needed more than ever during the current coronavirus crisis and the Porsche brand ambassadors have worked together to produce a short film that promotes this message of solidarity. more >> |
The men and women overseeing the corona crisis at Porsche
01.04.2020
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| The Crisis Management Team at Porsche AG plays a central role during the Corona crisis.Every morning at 8 am Florian Haacke, Head of Corporate Security at Porsche AG, and Dr. Daniel Mauss, Head of Health Management, inform the Porsche Executive Board more >> |
Heroic Humanitarian Efforts During COVID-19 Pandemic Supported by Ford
01.04.2020
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| • Ford loans nine vehicles to humanitarian organisations to assist with coronavirus containment measures and community healthcare support across South Africa• Gift of the Givers, Laudium Disaster Manage more >> |
The COVID-19 pandemic: Daimler is helping
01.04.2020
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| The dimensions of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic now require society to pool all of its forces. Everybody can contribute to ensure that the exponential growth curve of new infections flattens out — and that our healthcare systems do not come up against their limits. more >> |
Message from Global Radical Sportscar Family
01.04.2020
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| All of us here at Radical Sportscars are closely monitoring the development of the Covid-19 pandemic situation and are complying with all government advice and directives in the countries around the world that we serve. We hope that you, your family, and friends are safe and healthy during this challenging time. more >> |
#AudiTogether: Audi provides five million euros in corona crisis
01.04.2020
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| Many projects initiated at national and international level International campaign #AudiTogether and live concert on April 14, streamed on the internet CEO Markus Duesmann: “Things will continue for the Audi employees also after the crisis” more >> |
SEAT from making vehicles to ventilators
31.03.2020
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| SEAT is making automated ventilators to support the fight against COVID-19 The ventilators – made up of 80 electronic and mechanical components – utilise adapted windscreen wiper motors, gearbox shafts and print more >> |
Automobili Lamborghini starts production of surgical masks and medical shields for use in Coronavirus pandemic
31.03.2020
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| Automobili Lamborghini is converting departments of its super sports car production plant in Sant’Agata Bolognese in order to produce surgical masks and protective plexiglass shields. The masks will be donated to the Sant’Orsola-Malpighi Hospital in Bologna to be used more >> |
YOPESO Global Emergency Platform for Medical Supplies
31.03.2020
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| While we all keep struggling to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, today, I would like to share with you a new initiative from a GBO member, David Rodríguez, from Berlin. His company, YOPESO, has developed a Global Emergency Platform aimed to help tackle the scarcity of medical devices worldwide.Please find below more details about the platform: REGISTRATION OF more >> |
Ford to Produce 50,000 Ventilators in Michigan in Next 100 Days
31.03.2020
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| Partnering with GE Healthcare Will Help Coronavirus Patients • Ford, in collaboration with GE Healthcare, will leverage the design of Airon Corp.'s FDA- cleared ventilator to produce in Michigan• & more >> |
Air Liquide, Groupe PSA, Schneider Electric, Valeo rise to the challenge of producing 10,000 Air Liquide Medical Systems respirators
31.03.2020
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| ...in response to the French government request Faced with the compelling need for more respirators on its national territory, the French government has asked, on March 22, a group of French industrial companies led by Air Liquide to study the possibility of increasing the production of respirators so as to provide 10,000 respirators in more >> |
COVID-19: Visualizing regional indicators for better decision making
31.03.2020
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| As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the globe, it is fast becoming clear that no one is exempt from its disruptive effects. IIASA researchers are working to visualize key demographic and socioeconomic information to help inform decisions by health professionals, governments, and policymakers to address the crisis. more >> |
