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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 >> |
Isuzu Bakkies Supports the Fight Against COVID-19
28.03.2020
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| Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has made its media fleet available to Gift of the Givers in support of the organisation's plan to augment public health services.Gift of the Givers has set up a COVID-19 testing facility in Johannesburg and intends to extend t more >> |
Ferrari to resume production in Maranello and Modena as of 14 April 2020
27.03.2020
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| Ferrari N.V. (“Ferrari” or the “Company”) (NYSE/MTA: RACE) announces today that subject to supply chain continuity it now plans to resume production as of 14 April 2020.All activities that can be conducted in smart working will continue to be p more >> |
Volkswagen releases medical personnel with full pay for voluntary work in the public health service
27.03.2020
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| Kilian: “The people working in hospitals, doctors’ surgeries and the emergency services are performing an outstanding service and also need personnel support as a matter of urgency.” Volkswagen AG is releasing employees with medical qualifications for up to 15 working days with full pay if they volunteer for work in the public hea more >> |
Groupe PSA is implementing reinforced health measures to create the conditions for a safe and gradual return to work
27.03.2020
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| • Definition of a health protocol to reinforce preventive measures• Audits will ensure the perfect implementation of these reinforced safety protocols• A timetable for a gradual and safe resumption will be established Since the start of the Covid-19 health c more >> |
Mitsubishi temporary production suspension at a plant in Japan
27.03.2020
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| Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will temporarily suspend production at the following production line considering the impact on the parts supply chain due to the global expansion of COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Volkswagen extends suspension of production
26.03.2020
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| At the German plants of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Volkswagen Group Components, production has been suspended for a further four days until April 9. Volkswagen is responding especially to the fall in demand on the automobile market and the challenges more >> |
Hyundai Motorsport continues to support customer teams during COVID-19 outbreak
26.03.2020
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| • The Hyundai Motorsport Customer Racing department continues work to support teams in both rallying and racing through the current situation surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak more >> |
MG supports national effort by supplying up to 100 electric cars to NHS heroes for free
25.03.2020
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| MG Motor UK and its dealer network is supplying up to 100 electric MG ZS cars to NHS agencies across the UK for use by our NHS heroes Cars will be provided free-of-charge for up to six months to support the national effort to overcome COVID-19 Free cars will be used to ensure that key workers can more >> |
Un cabinet d'avocats belge a développé un assistant Covid-19 virtuel
25.03.2020
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| Le cabinet d'avocats Crowell & Moring annonce aujourd'hui le lancement de l'assistant virtuel COVID-19 sur son site web. En collaboration avec Lauren.io, ils ont décidé qu'il était grands temps de monter d'une vitesse afin de donner aux entrepreneurs un outil qui leur permettra d'y voir plus clair par rapport à l'évolution rapide des mesures f& more >> |
Mazda adjusts production in response to the spread of novel Coronavirus
24.03.2020
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| Global production facilities to reduce production in March and April Production to be partly transferred to second quarter of the fiscal yearThe Mazda Motor Corporation would like to express its deepest sympathy more >> |
Aston Martin temporarily suspends operations at manufacturing sites
24.03.2020
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| Aston Martin will from tonight temporarily suspend all manufacturing operations in-line with UK Government instructions on COVID-19Aston Martin is today confirming the temporary more >> |
SKODA - How to protect yourself from coronavirus in the car
24.03.2020
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| - What you should pay attention to in the car- Practical tip: In many European countries, a facemask is included as mandatory equipment in first aid kitsThe order of the day is: stay at home whenever possible.But rig more >> |
Stratasys and its partners are producing several thousand face shields with 3D-printed plastic frames
23.03.2020
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| Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) has announced a global mobilization of the company’s 3D printing resources and expertise to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, spanning its Stratasys, GrabCAD, Stratasys Direct Manufacturing a more >> |
Ford Temporarily Suspends Production in India, South Africa, Thailand and Vietnam in Response to Coronavirus
23.03.2020
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| • Vehicle and engine temporary production suspension began at Ford's International Markets Group (IMG) manufacturing sites Saturday, March 21• Production suspensions will vary market by market; expected to last a number of weeks depending on pandemic situation, national restrictions, supplier constraints and dealer st more >> |
Bentley Motors suspends production due to Coronavirus crisis
20.03.2020
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| Bentley Motors will suspend production from today at its Crewe, UK, factory headquarters for four weeks.This decision is based on the accelerated rate of infection by coronavirus and understandable restrictions applied, the resulting interruptions in supply chain that will soon be seen, as well as declining demand on some automotive markets. But most imp more >> |
SKODA AUTO has closed Czech plants due to coronavirus pandemic for initial period of around two weeks
19.03.2020
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| › Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny and Vrchlabí plants were shut down on Wednesday 18 March 2020› Employees to receive 70 per cent of their average wage since 19 March 2020 to 29 March2020 during the production shutdown, and 75 per cent since 30 March 2020 to 5 April 2020› Primary goal is to keep all staff members employed du more >> |
COVID-19: EU Commission provides guidance on EU passenger rights
18.03.2020
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| Guidelines hereIn our efforts to mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission has today published guidelines to ensure EU passenger rights are applied in a coherent manner across the EU.Natio more >> |
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to suspend production
18.03.2020
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| Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that production at the company’s Goodwood-based manufacturing plant will be suspended from Monday 23 March for two weeks. In order to further secure the health and welfare of the employees of the company this suspension will be followed by an already-planned two-week Easter maintenance shutdown. more >> |
Porsche stops production due to the coronavirus
18.03.2020
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| Sports car manufacturer plans production-free periodAs from the coming week, Porsche will suspend production for an initial period of two weeks. By taking this step, the sports car manufacturer is responding to the significant acceleration in the rate of infection caused by the coronavirus and the resultant measures implemented by the relevant authoritie more >> |
Daimler AG takes further measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
18.03.2020
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| Decision on suspension of majority of production in Europe, initially for two weeks Precautionary measure to contain the pandemic in line with recommendations from the authorities and to protect the workforce Not all global supply chains can be maintained at present &n more >> |
Toyota to suspend production at European plants due to coronavirus pandemic
18.03.2020
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| In light of the acceleration of the current coronavirus pandemic in Europe and its social and economic impact, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) would like to provide an update on the status of its operations.First, Toyota offers its condolences to all those around the world who have lost loved ones since the start of this pandemic, as well as its sympathy to an more >> |
The Agnelli Family and its Companies respond to the COVID-19 Emergency
17.03.2020
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| In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the Agnelli Family and its Companies have put in place a series of measures, in coordination with the Italian Civil Protection Department, to support the Italian national health service in its care of the sick and to provide assistance to those who currently require it, or who will do so in the future. more >> |
Volkswagen brand suspends production on Thursday due to corona crisis
17.03.2020
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| Plants operated by Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand suspend production for two weeks Plants of Volkswagen Group Components also affected Initially, production facilities in Wolfsburg, Emden, Dresden, Osnabrück, Zwicka more >> |
VW production temporarily halted
17.03.2020
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| The Volkswagen Group plans to temporarily suspend production at numerous plants due to the spread of the coronavirus. At most sites the last shift is to run this Friday, the VW works council said on Tuesday. In the past few days there had also been the first confirmed cases of infection in German plants, for example at the Baunatal plant and more >> |
Yamaha Suspend Production at Facilities in Italy and France in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
17.03.2020
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| Yamaha Motor Europe today announced that production at two facilities in Italy and France has been temporarily suspended in response to the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.Production at the Motori Minarelli engine factory in Calderara di Reno, I more >> |
COVID-19: Groupe PSA decides to close its plants in Europe
16.03.2020
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Due to the acceleration observed in recent days of serious COVID-19 cases close to certain production sites, supply disruptions from major suppliers, as well as the sudden decline in the automobile markets, the Chairman of the Executive Board with the members of the crisis unit, more >> |
FCA Responds to COVID-19 Emergency in Europe
16.03.2020
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| Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA) ("FCA") announced today that its subsidiaries FCA Italy and Maserati will temporarily suspend production across the majority of their European manufacturing plants.The temporary suspension, which will be in effect through March 27, 2020, continues the implementation of a comprehensive set of actions more >> |
Coronavirus -Spain state alert find here last Government key measures translated English and German
15.03.2020
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| For our English and German speaking users we proceeded to a quick translation by Deepl from yesterday night and this morning Government measures.The second state of alert in Spain sin more >> |
