Covid 19 prompts Detroit automakers to ask certain workers to work remotely
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As more businesses bolster efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, many companies, including Ford, General Motors, and Fiat-Chrysler are asking certain workers to work from home. Employees who work assembly lines will currently stay in plants.

How the coronavirus could affect the Detroit auto show

On Friday, the Swiss government announced plans to cancel the Geneva Autoshow. Could Detroit's North American International Auto Show be next?

GM to add 1,200 workers at two Michigan factories

General Motors is adding 1,200 jobs at two Michigan factories to build midsize SUVs and two new luxury sedans.

Experts explains if the coronavirus is impacting the Big 3 auto industry

The World Health Organization states that over 2,600 people have died and more than 77,000 have been affected by the coronavirus, mostly in China - which affected auto company suppliers as well.

GM planning to pull out of Australia, New Zealand and Thailand

General Motors says it's pulling out of Australia, New Zealand and Thailand as part of a strategy to exit markets that don't produce adequate returns on investments, dismaying officials concerned over job losses

Coronavirus ripple effect begins to hit auto industry

And those in the auto industry are on high alert for good reason. At General Motors for example, a spokesperson called it "a fluid situation" that is constantly being watched and updated. 

GM to build electric, zero emissions Hummer in Michigan

General Motors announced plans for a Hummer EV to be built in Michigan at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant, with a sneak peek of the vehicle air in a Super Bowl commercial.

General Motors announces $2.2B investment in Hamtramck plant

General Motors executives along with local, state and federal officials are expected to make a “major announcement” Monday morning.

GM recalling 814K pickups, cars to fix brake, battery problems

General Motors is recalling Cadillac CT6 sedans, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks to fix problems with brake controls and battery cables.

GM, LG Chem to build battery plant near former GM Lordstown Plant site in Ohio

WARREN, Mich. (AP) - General Motors and Korea’s LG Chem have formed a joint venture to build an electric vehicle battery cell factory near the site of former GM Lordstown Plant in Ohio, creating 1,100 jobs.

GM suing Fiat-Chrysler for billions, accusing automaker of bribery in negotiations with UAW

General Motors has filed a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler, alleging the automaker bribed the United Auto Workers Union in an attempt to gain an advantage during labor agreements.

Sakthi Automotive under major financial and operational distress as GM parts ways with supplier

The automotive supplier Sakthi, which makes aluminum castings for GM cars, has laid off 150 workers as the auto giant has parted ways following reports the company is in receivership and under major operational and financial distress.

GM 3Q profit falls 7% as UAW strike cuts production

Only two weeks of a lengthy strike against General Motors took place in the third quarter, but that was enough to dent the company's net profit by about $1 billion.

Workers ratify UAW-GM deal, ending 40 day strike

After more than a month on strike, UAW workers are expected to head back to work this weekend after voting to approve a deal between the union and General Motors on Friday, ending the longest automotive strike in 50 years.

Workers at GM's largest plant approve deal, strike likely to end Friday

Striking workers at the General Motors factory with the most employees have approved a new contract with the company, all but assuring the deal will be ratified and a contentious 40-day strike will end soon.