Governors across the country continue to issue stay-at-home orders requiring nonessential businesses to close. In many cases, dealerships have been deemed essential businesses for service and parts. But auto sales have been treated differently in the orders, leading to uncertainty and confusion for dealerships.
San Francisco’s Rock M. Sakura brought some brightness to Season 12 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with her anime-inspired outfits and kooky Konichiwa personality. MTV News speaks with Rock M. about her time on the show, why she thinks there haven’t been more San Francisco queens competing, and what anime she recommends to everyone as they self-isolate.
The automaker said the shutdowns in its International Markets Group began on March 21 in India due to the growing coronavirus pandemic. Ford said the plants will be down for several weeks, depending on the situation.
Automakers are implementing measures to help safeguard the liquidity of their retail partners in Europe, such as revising sales targets, guaranteeing bonus payments and deferring invoices for demo vehicles. But dealers are still faced with a massive loss of revenue.
CEO Mike Manley told the Italian union that one of FCA’s plants in Asia would be converted to produce face masks for healthcare workers and would quickly reach a target of one million masks per month.