Carmakers Pledge 5 Million ‘Talking Cars’ in FCC Airwaves Bid
The U.S. auto industry will deploy millions more wireless systems to help prevent traffic collisions if the Federal Communications Commission abandons a proposal that would take away most of the radio frequencies reserved to carry those signals, according to an industry trade association.
Carmakers Headed for 50% Sales Dive Can Breathe Easier
Automakers are headed for a less drastic U.S. sales collapse than feared, according to market researchers.
Automakers Will Need Months to Restart Factories
Automakers are anxious to get their assembly lines rolling again, especially since leaving factories idle is costing them billions of dollars by the week.
Automakers Are About to Give an Inkling of the Sales Collapse Ahead
A year that started off well for the U.S. auto market, with only a subtle downshift expected following years of strong demand, is suddenly shaping up to be a disaster.
Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Toyota Seek to Restart Factories
Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota took steps March 26 to restart North American factories that have been closed to protect workers from the coronavirus.
Automakers Seek Assistance After Trump Says He’ll Help Industry
Automakers and parts suppliers both asked lawmakers for stimulus measures to help the U.S. car industry cope with the coronavirus, with President Donald Trump signaling he’s willing to assist the sector.
Automakers Shut North American Plants Outright Over COVID-19 Fears
Concerns about the spreading coronavirus forced most of North America’s auto plants to close, at least temporarily.
China Auto Sales Plunge in February
BEIJING — China’s auto sales plunged 81.7% in February from a year ago after much of the economy was shut down to fight a virus outbreak, an industry group reported March 12.
N.Y. Auto Show Likely to Be Delayed to August Because of Virus
The annual New York auto show probably will be pushed back to August from April due to the coronavirus.
Auto Industry’s Coronavirus Fears Shift From Supply to Demand
Automakers and suppliers across the globe have been scrambling to keep production going after the coronavirus shuttered parts plants across China. But now a bigger fear is emerging: Consumers may be in no mood to buy cars and trucks.