Coronavirus COVID-19

CA COVID-19 Stay Safer at Home Should Mean Insurance Refunds Says CFCEF

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Automobile insurance companies are making windfall profits from Californians idled by Coronavirus Stay at Home Orders and should refund or credit premiums to motorists, consumer advocates said in a petition filed with the California Insurance Commissioner. The non-profit Consumer Federation of California Education Foundation (CFCEF) pointed out that millions of California workers, students and parents … Read more

Coronavirus, COVID-19 Response Automotive News

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It’s another day filled will coronavirus COVID-19 news from automakers, suppliers and services including FCA, Shift, CARS,  CarSoup, Digital Air Strike, Clutch Technologies, Marelli and Gotcha Mobility. GM is offering 3GB of free  Wi-Fi access for three months and OnStar Crisis Assist to compatible vehicle owners for limited time. FCA Unmasks Mask-Making Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) … Read more

Autonomous & Self-Driving Vehicle News

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In autonomous and self-driving car news are Waymo, Qumulo, AutonmouStuff and Blickfeld. Waymo Suspension & Contest and Waymo in response to the Coronavirus has suspended all operations are suspended until April 8. The company first suspended driver-assisted rides in Phoenix and Arizona. Waymo launced the next phase of its Open Dataset program: expanding the Waymo … Read more

Coronavirus & COVID-19 Automotive News

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There are more COVID-19 and Coronavirus announcements and news from GM, Ventec, VW, Wells Fargo, Bentley, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo, Mitsubishi, BATA, America’s Tire, Lyft and RepairSmith GM & Ventec Working on More Ventilators GM and Ventec Life Systems, in cooperation with StopTheSpread.org, the nation’s coordinated private sector response to the COVID-19, are collaborating to … Read more

COVID-19 Coronavirus Automotive News:

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In COVID-19 coronavirus automotive news are, Vauxhall, Airbus, Tesla, GM, Ford, Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan, Bridgestone and Harley Davidson.   UK automotive and aerospace manufacturers will use 3D printing to make ventilators for the NHS. The Guardian reports that Vauxhall and Airbus will use 3D printing to make ventilator parts. In the U.S. GM and Ford … Read more

Coronavirus COVID-19 Automotive News: Many Factory Suspensions Except Tesla

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In coronavirus COVID-19 news are Ford, Honda, GM, Tesla, Hyundai, Scania, TÜV Rheinland, Prime Automotive Group and Hertz. Reported the Tesla factory in Fremont, California is under “shelter in place” by Alameda County. According to TechCrunch Tesla reports that employees in essential roles — including production, service, deliveries, testing and supporting groups should come to … Read more

Corona Virus COVID-19 Automotive News

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In coronavirus news are Daimler, Hagerty, CCC, Ford, FCA , Lyft, Uber UTI and ALG. No More Ride Sharing Uber and Lyft temporarily suspended carpool features and shared rides for social distancing. Uber is working with public health organizations on suspending accounts of riders and drivers if they test positive for COVID-19. Uber is working … Read more

Ford Credit Delays Payments and Other Options Due to Covid-19 Outbreak

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Building on years of helping communities during times of need, Ford is working to help customers affected by the developing coronavirus outbreak. Update 3/25 the deferred payments come with a major glitch according to our readers—-a 30% interest charge on each differed payment. “Ford is committed to lending a hand to the people who rely … Read more

Customers More Satisfied with Service with Dealers Capturing Early Services

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As the coronavirus crisis continues to interrupt global supply chains, auto dealers are bracing for parts shortages that could undermine hard-fought gains made in customer satisfaction over the past few years. According to the J.D. Power 2020 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study,SM released today, overall satisfaction increases to 837 (on a 1,000-point scale), marking the … Read more

Hyundai Teams to Respond to Coronavirus COVID-19

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Hyundai has established a coronavirus (COVID-19) response team at all affiliated companies to monitor the situation, minimize the risks and prepare for all potential scenarios. At this time, Hyundai has had no reports of affected corporate, dealership or manufacturing employees in the U.S. Hyundai’s U.S. operations have taken the following proactive and preventive measures in … Read more

Hyundai & Genesis Cover Buyers with Coronavirus Layoffs & Defers Payments

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Hyundai and Genesis are assuring buyers that unexpected job losses will be covered for up to six month as well as deferred payments for 90 days. Hyundai Motor America, an advocate for making things better for its customers, is reinstating its Assurance Job Loss Protection program to support customers affected by the uncertain business and … Read more

UAW, GM, Ford & FCA form Coronavirus Task Forces

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The United Auto Workers (UAW), General Motors Co., Ford Motor Company and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced today they are forming a COVID-19/Coronavirus Task Force to implement enhanced protections for manufacturing and warehouse employees at all three companies. UAW President Rory Gamble, GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra, Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford, Ford President … Read more