Apollo Tyres’ Leadership Takes Pay Cut Due to COVID-19
The chairman and managing director, Onkar S. Kanwar, and the vice chairman and managing director, Neeraj Kanwar, have announced a 25% reduction in their salaries.
Feds: Auto Repair ‘Essential’ Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The federal government’s guidelines list auto repair and maintenance facilities as “essential” during the coronavirus outbreak.
Conceptual Minds Makes List Tracking Closed Auto Companies
Conceptual Minds has found tire and auto clients are uncertain as to whether they should remain open or close their doors.
Auto Associations, Businesses Request Trump Suspend Tariffs
The letter was signed by 160 businesses and organizations, representing various parts of the U.S. economy.
Bridgestone to Suspend NA Manufacturing Due to COVID-19
The temporary shutdown will begin the weekend of March 21 with all facilities planning to resume normal operations on or before Sunday, April 12.
Michelin Continues NA Operations, But Monitoring COVID-19
The company says it is too early to assess any possible impact this situation could have on the industry long-term.
General Motors to Suspend Production Due to COVID-19
The suspension will last until at least March 30, the company says. Production status will be reevaluated week-to-week after that.
Tire Cologne 2020 Postponed to 2021
Koelnmesse says this decision is supported by the crisis management team of the City of Cologne, which also recommended to cancel the trade fairs during this period.
Auto Care Association: Auto Repair ‘Essential’ Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
The Auto Care Association and other trade associations representing the transportation industry called on governments to consider the importance of motor vehicle supply and repair facilities in implementing orders to close nonessential businesses as a result of the coronavirus.
Alliance Will Hold Digital Shareholder Meeting Due to COVID-19
Alliance leadership and the board of directors announced the decision in light of growing concern and recent news updates regarding COVID-19.