Durable Goods Orders Plunge Amid COVID-19 Disruptions May 28, 2020 Durable goods orders plunged 17.2 percent in April from the month before as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disrupted the economy, the U.S. Commerce Department said in a report today.
Ford Motor Says Second-Quarter Loss Will Worsen After First-Quarter Deficit April 28, 2020 Ford Motor Co. said today that its second-quarter loss will widen to more than $5 billion before interest and taxes as the automaker seeks to recover from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Caterpillar Profit Falls on Lower Demand April 28, 2020 Caterpillar Inc., the maker of mining trucks and other heavy equipment, posted a lower first-quarter profit as demand fell off amid a global economy hit by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Nexteer Makes Face Shields, Components to Combat COVID-19 April 1, 2020 Nexteer Automotive is using its 3D printers in Michigan and Poland to make plastic masks and face shield headbands for help combat COVID-19.
New Alloy Foam For Commercial-Scale Brazing April 1, 2020 Cymat Technologies ships new proprietary-alloy foam panels to alucoil for final production trials
Manufacturing Jobs Rebound, Led by Motor Vehicles March 6, 2020 Manufacturing employment rebounded in February, with motor vehicles and parts leading the way with a gain of 6,800 jobs. Manufacturing added 15,000 overall.
FCA to Make Face Masks for First Responders, Health Care Workers March 24, 2020 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it will make and donate more than 1 million protective face masks month for first responders and health care workers.
COVID-19 Pressing Auto Industry Hard, Trade Group Chief Says March 24, 2020 The auto industry is being pressed hard by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the head of an automotive trade and lobby group said today.
GM, Smaller After Rescue, Still Contributor to Economy, CAR Says February 24, 2020 General Motors Co., shrunken after a 2009 U.S. bailout, still provides a boost to the U.S. economy, the Center for Automotive Research said in a report.
Plug Power, Lightning Systems to Build Zero-Emission Trucks February 20, 2020 Plug Power Inc., Latham, N.Y., a provider of hydrogen engines and fueling solutions enabling e-mobility, today announced a partnership with Colorado-based Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains.
