Volkswagen to suspend production at European plant on March 18 4:54
Following the spread of the new coronavirus, Volkswagen in Germany has decided to stop production at most plants in Europe. In Europe, Toyota and Nissan have also announced that they have stopped operating their local factories, which is affecting the automobile industry.
Volkswagen, Germany, announced today that it will suspend production at most European plants for two weeks.
Despite the sluggish sales of parts due to the spread of the new coronavirus and the lack of supply of parts, Dies CEO said, "It is uncertain how much the business will be affected. It is impossible to predict. "
Toyota has also announced that it will cease operation of the plant in France from the 18th, when measures to restrict outings have begun, until the end of this month.
Toyota has also shut down its plant in Portugal, both of which have taken into account the situation in which no employees can go to work.
Nissan also announced that it has stopped producing cars at its plant in northern England.
Among European-based automakers, Daimler, Renault and Fiat Chrysler have also announced that they have stopped producing.
Cars are a widespread industry and there is growing concern that they will have a serious impact on the European economy.