- 1 automaker has had more COVID-19 deaths than the others. Experts say why – Freep: More FCA workers have died of coronavirus than Ford or General Motors. It could be because the company has more plants in metro Detroit.
- Ford investors keen for details on when automaker will restart U.S. operations – Reuters: Investors already know how the coronavirus outbreak has hurt Ford Motor Co’s bottom line, so when the automaker releases first-quarter results on Tuesday they will focus on how and when Ford plans to restart North American operations.
- Tesla’s Musk nears $750 million options payday ahead of results – Reuters: Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk is on the cusp of a roughly $750 million payday as the electric carmaker’s stock recovers from a slump caused by the coronavirus, which led the company to close its factories and furlough workers.
- Nissan Warns of Lower Profits, Delays Earnings Report to May 28 – Bloomberg: Nissan Warns of Lower Profits, Delays Earnings Report to May 28
- Tesla cancels plans to bring workers back to US car plant this week – CNBC: After asking workers back to its U.S. car plant this week, Tesla cancelled its plans and California authorities extended health orders which limit the car maker to “minimum basic operations” there.
- Ford’s swift pivot to PPE showcases the automaker’s competitive edge in design – Fortune: Ford”s swift pivot to PPE showcases the automaker”s competitive edge in design Fortune
- Porsche 911 gains manual gearbox option for 2020 – Autocar: Long-awaited seven-speed unit reaches the European market as a no-cost option
- Nissan Ariya EV: production design shown in new patents – Autocar: Nissan’s first electric SUV appears to stay faithful to last year’s concept in patent images, exp…
- Hyundai to invest in Israeli smart glass startup – Just-Auto: Hyundai Motor is considering investing in a small Israeli manufacturer of smart glass to help it develop products for new vehicles, according to reports in South Korea.
- Renault Samsung halts production for 11 days – Just-Auto: Renault Samsung halts production for 11 days
- Czechs report six-week low in daily rise of new coronavirus cases – Reuters: The Czech Republic has reported its lowest daily rise in … Skoda Auto, a unit of Volkswagen and the country’s biggest exporter, …
- INFINITI ProPILOT Assist arrives in world’s biggest auto market with the new 2020 QX50 – Just-Auto: INFINITI ProPILOT Assist arrives in world’s biggest auto market with the new 2020 QX50
- FCA reconsiders US plant restart date, report says Detroit 3 eye May 18 – Freep: Fiat Chrysler confirms it is reconsidering its restart date for its U.S. factories, and reports say Detroit Three eye May 18. The UAW said it has not agreed to a date.
- GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler Targets May 18 For U.S. Restart: DJ – Bloomberg: GM, Ford, Fiat Chrysler Targets May 18 For U.S. Restart
- GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler target May 18 U.S. restart date – WSJ – Reuters: GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler target May 18 U.S. restart date
- This Ferrari 250 GTE Police Car is For Sale – Autocar: Having previously used Alfa Romeo 1900s before moving onto the sportier Giulia 1600, the Carabinier…
- BRIEF-GM, Ford and Fiat Targeting May 18 To Resume Some Production At U.S. Factories – WSJ – Reuters: BRIEF-GM, Ford and Fiat Targeting May 18 To Resume Some Production At U.S. Factories – WSJ
- VW CEO calls for economic stimulus to revive auto industry: TV – Reuters: VW CEO calls for economic stimulus to revive auto industry: TV
- GM CEO Barra’s pay dipped to $21.6 million in 2019 – Reuters: GM CEO Barra’s pay dipped to $21.6 million in 2019