Skip to main content
Sister Publication Links
  • Automotive News
  • Automobilwoche
  • Automotive News Canada
  • Automotive News China
Subscribe
  • Subscribe
  • Newsletters
  • Login
  • HOME
    • Latest news
    • Automakers
    • Suppliers
    • New Product
    • Environment/Emissions
    • Sales By Market
    • On The Move
    • Auto Shows
    • Aston Martin boss Stroll has big plans for F1 team, brand
      VW brand will accelerate electric vehicle shift
      Brembo-MAIN.jpg
      Brembo quarterly net profit up 18% despite COVID hit
      Stellantis to distribute its stake in Faurecia to shareholders
    • VW brand will accelerate electric vehicle shift
      Spain will use EU funds for EV battery plant with VW's Seat, Iberdrola
      Porsche adds Taycan electric wagon, stepping up Tesla challenge
      Stellantis will increase pace of EV launches in Europe, U.S.
    • Opel Mokka 2020
      Stellantis battery JV seeks contracts with other automakers
      Sogefi appoints new CEO, virus weighs on 2020 results
      3BIDEN-MAIN_i.jpg
      Biden to press for $37 billion to boost chip output amid shortage
      Continental grille web.jpg
      Continental invests in object recognition startup
    • 6DEFENDER-MAIN_i.jpg
      Bigger Land Rover Defender confirmed by JLR
      Porsche adds Taycan electric wagon, stepping up Tesla challenge
      Toyota will stay in Europe's minicar segment while others electrify or leave
      Mercedes preps debut of EQE EV, a Tesla Model S rival
    • Valeo joins Bosch, GM, others in pledge for carbon neutrality
      GMEVBarra-MAIN_i.jpg
      GM aims to stop selling gasoline vehicles by 2035 in carbon neutrality pledge
      VW will appeal $20M Spanish diesel compensation ruling
      Death of diesel looms as automakers accelerate to electric future
    • UK sales plunge 36% in worst February since 1959
      Spain's February sales fell 38% in 'perfect storm'
      German sales plunge 19% in worst February since 2007
      Italy sales dropped 12% in February but incentives boosted demand from private buyers
    • Toyota names new CEO for Europe
      Audi appoints former Porsche exec as finance chief
      Sogefi appoints new CEO, virus weighs on 2020 results
      Audi's new chief engineer will accelerate EV push
    • Geneva Auto Show
    • Frankfurt Auto Show
    • Paris Auto Show
    • Beijing Auto Show
    • Shanghai Auto Show
  • Features
    • Long Read
    • Interview of the Month
    • Focus on Electrification
    • Focus on Mobility
    • Segment Analysis
    • Latest Launches
    • Supplier Spotlight
    • Europe By The Numbers
    • Apple, Nio, other auto newcomers get creative to avoid Tesla's 'production hell'
      How Amazon, Google are transforming the auto industry
      EV-only future looks closer than ever in Europe
      European car retailing poised for shake-up as 'agency' model gains support
    • Renault CEO bets on 'winning horses' for turnaround
      Nvidia CEO says software will soon define the car, drive profit
      Tavares: Keeping PSA, FCA merger on track an 'incredible' achievement
      Renault CEO outlines ambitious revival plan
    • VW brand will accelerate electric vehicle shift
      Spain will use EU funds for EV battery plant with VW's Seat, Iberdrola
      Stellantis will increase pace of EV launches in Europe, U.S.
      Opel Mokka 2020
      Stellantis battery JV seeks contracts with other automakers
    • Honda to sell limited batch of Level 3 self-driving cars
      VW tests self-driving taxis in Germany ahead of 2025 launch
      A 'genius idea' gets a second chance in Renault's mobility strategy
      Volvo sets tough goal for car subscriptions arm
    • EVs make huge gains helped by incentives, tougher CO2 rules
      EVs, surging SUVs to hit Europe's biggest segment
      Wagons hold market share, but costly EV shift looms
      Electrification gains speed in Europe's key compact segment
    • Porsche adds Taycan electric wagon, stepping up Tesla challenge
      Hyundai counts on Bayon's 'distinctive' design to make small SUV stand out
      Mercedes positions C-Class as sportier S-Class
      Nissan Qashqai gets better handling thanks to new platform
    • How GKN is transforming to gain from e-powertrain shift
      Marelli CEO expects e-powertrains to provide long-term boost
      Veoneer boss expects to reach key milestone this quarter
      How Faurecia aims to become a hydrogen leader
    • Europe sales by model, January: Porsche, Lamborghini, Volvo defy down market; Toyota Yaris No. 1-seller for the month, VW Golf finishes 4th
      Top 10 sellers by market, January: Skoda Octavia finishes No. 1 or No. 2 in eight markets
      Russia sales fall 4% in January as rebound stalls
      CORRECTED: Turkey sales, January: Ford, Kia, Opel, BMW rise
  • Opinion
    • Blogs
    • Commentary
    • Guest columnists
    • geely.jpg
      Why Geely wants to be a contract manufacturer
      Jaguar Land Rover Gerry McGovern
      Gerry McGovern is right man to steer Jaguar reinvention
      A 'genius idea' gets a second chance in Renault's mobility strategy
      Skoda connectivity features need to offer more 'must-have' allure
    • Understanding the impact of design on marketing, brand and user experience
      Ex-Aston Martin CEO Palmer calls on UK to intensify battery commitment
      Why Apple must target the $230B luxury car market
      Apple car: Who will build it? Magna Steyr possible candidate
  • Photos
    • Photo Galleries
    • Geneva Photo Gallery
    • Beijing Photo Gallery
    • Frankfurt Photo Gallery
    • Paris Photo Gallery
    • Shanghai Photo Gallery
    • taycan_cross_1.jpg
      view gallery
      7 photos
      Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
      view gallery
      11 photos
      Volvo C40 Recharge
      view gallery
      11 photos
      Hyundai Bayon
      view gallery
      9 photos
      Honda HR-V Hybrid
    • koenigsegg-gemera-front-quarter-passenger-01.jpg
      view gallery
      14 photos
      Koenigsegg Gemera
      view gallery
      21 photos
      Fiat New 500
      view gallery
      11 photos
      Aston Martin V12 Speedster
      view gallery
      13 photos
      Audi A3 Sportback 2020
    • At the Beijing show, sales rebound and EV boom mix with murky outlook
      3BEIJING-MAIN_i.jpg
      Beijing show to highlight competition for local EV makers
      Beijing auto show delayed due to coronavirus
      Maserati will unveil Ghibli hybrid at Beijing show
    • view gallery
      11 photos
      Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS
      view gallery
      11 photos
      Renault Captur
      view gallery
      5 photos
      Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB 53
      view gallery
      10 photos
      Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe
    • view gallery
      8 photos
      VinFast Lux SA2.0 SUV
      view gallery
      8 photos
      VinFast Lux A2.0 sedan
      view gallery
      9 photos
      Seat Tarraco
      view gallery
      7 photos
      Toyota Corolla station wagon
    • view gallery
      4 photos
      Nio ET Preview
      view gallery
      7 photos
      Infiniti Qs Inspiration concept
      view gallery
      5 photos
      BMW 3-series LWB
      view gallery
      9 photos
      Mini Clubman
  • Podcasts
  • Car Cutaways
  • EVENTS
    • ANE Congress Conversations
    • ANE Shift
    • ANE Rising Stars
    • ANE Eurostars
    • ANE Leading Women
    • Watch Again
      • July 9: EU green deal in the COVID-19 new normal
      • July 16: Assisted or Autonomous Driving
      • July 23: Challenges in Electrification
      • July 30: The Road Ahead for Europe
    • Meet the 2020 winners
    • Watch the 2020 Rising Stars awards again
  • More
    • Publishing Partners
    • Social Media
    • Contact Us
    • Media Kit
    • About Us
    • Capgemini: Securing the industry's future through a radical rethink
    • Capgemini: Succeeding with the automated driving journey through AI
    • Toyota Europe
    • UFI Filters
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • Twitter
MENU
Breadcrumb
  1. Home
  2. Coronavirus
March 16, 2020 07:44 AM

European plant reopening dates

Staff and wire reports
  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Share
  • Email
  • More
    Print

    Bentley restarted production at its plant in Crewe, England, with new safety protocols including the wearing of face masks. The automaker said measures such as maintaining distance between workers doubles the average start time from one manufacturing stage to the next.

    Below is a roundup of European factory closures and planned reopening dates.

    Click here for U.S. assembly plant closings.

    Aston Martin

    Aston Martin has not said when its main plant in Gaydon, England, will resume production. Its new factory in Athan, Wales, restarted production of its DBX SUV on May 5.

    BMW

    BMW has restarted vehicle production at its German plants. Its Mini and Rolls-Royce brands have also reopened their plants in the UK.

    Daimler

    Mercedes-Benz's German factories have resumed production.

    Ferrari  

    Ferrari restarted operations at its Maranello and Modena plants on May 4.

    Fiat Chrysler

    Fiat has restarted van production at its Sevel plant and preseries production of the Fiat New 500 electric car at Mirafiori.

    Jeep Renegade and Jeep Compass hybrids production has resumed at Melfi.

    Production of the the Fiat Panda in Pomigliano and the 500L in Serbia, as well as of Alfa Romeo models in Cassino, will restart between late May and early July.

    Maserati has resumed sports-car production at its Grugliasco plant and output of the Levante SUV in Mirafiori. Its plant in Modena will begin production of a new MC 20 sports car in early July.

    Ford

    Ford's European factories have resumed output.

    Honda

    Honda plans to reopen its Civic factory in Swindon, England, on June 2, starting with welding and painting operations, followed by all other production on June 3. The plant will ramp up to 450 cars a day by the week of June 15.

    Hyundai

    Hyundai restarted output at its factory in in Nosovice in the Czech Republic on April 14.

    Jaguar Land Rover

    Jaguar Land Rover's plants in Solihull, England, and Nitra, Slovakia, have reopened. Manufacturing will resume at Halewood on June 8, starting with one shift.  Small pockets of business-critical activity are taking place in Castle Bromwich to prepare for new model year introductions, the company said.

    Kia

    Kia reopened its plant in Slovakia on April 6.

    Nissan

    Nissan will restart car production at its Sunderland, England, on June 8. The automaker restarted production at its Barcelona factory on May 4.

    PSA Group

    PSA is gradually restarting production at its European plants building Peugeot, Citroen and DS vehicles, as well as Opel's factories in Germany and Poland, and Vauxhall plants in the UK.

    Opel's Kaiserslautern components plant resumed production on May 18. The automaker's car plants in Ruesselsheim and Eisenach will restart output soon, CEO Lohscheller told the VRM newspaper group, without naming specific dates.

    Renault

    Renault restarted operations at its factory in Flins, France, on April 28. Other French plants will resume production in May.

    Revoz, Renault's Slovenian arm, has resumed production.

    Renault's Romanian subsidiary, Dacia, resumed operations in Romania on May 4.

    Suzuki

    Suzuki planned to restart its plant in Esztergom on April 27 in a single-shift operation.

    Toyota

    Toyota reopened its Yaris factory in Valenciennes, France, on April 21.

    Its UK plant in Burnaston is expected to resume production after May 26.

    Toyota's joint venture plant with PSA Group in Kolin, Czech Republic, restarted production of the Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 108 and Citroen C1 minicars on May 25.

    Production of the C-HR crossover and Corolla sedan in Sakarya, Turkey, resumed on May 11.

    Volkswagen Group

    Audi has resumed production at its European car and engine plants.

    VW has reopened its factories in Germany, Slovakia, Spain, Portugal and Russia. Through May, production will be resumed successively in South Africa, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. VW is indefinitely delaying the resumption of production at its U.S. plant.

    Seat restarted output at its Martorell car plant and its Spanish components plants on April 27. Martorell's three production lines are working at one third of capacity. The company increased production on May 11 by adding a shift to the line of the new Leon.

    Skoda resumed production at its three Czech sites on April 27.

    Bentley reopened its factory in Crewe, England, on May 11. The automaker said the factory will run at 50 percent capacity for the first few weeks due to new health and safety measures.

    VW Group's Porsche, Lamborghini and Bugatti brands resumed production on May 4.

    Volvo

    Volvo restarted vehicle production at Torslanda, Sweden, and Ghent, Belgium, on April 20. Its powertrain plant in Skovde, Sweden, also reopened on April 20.

    The automaker also has restarted limited production at its body components plant in Olofstrom, Sweden.

    Nick Gibbs, Christaan Hetzner, Andrea Malan, Douglas A. Bolduc, Bloomberg and Reuters contributed to this report

    RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
    Aston Martin boss Stroll has big plans for F1 team, brand
    Recommended for You
    Aston Martin boss Stroll has big plans for F1 team, brand
    Aston Martin boss Stroll has big plans for F1 team, brand
    VW brand will accelerate electric vehicle shift
    VW brand will accelerate electric vehicle shift
    Stellantis to distribute its stake in Faurecia to shareholders
    Stellantis to distribute its stake in Faurecia to shareholders
    Succeeding with the automated driving journey through AI
    Sponsored Content: Succeeding with the automated driving journey through AI
    Sign up for free newsletters
    EMAIL ADDRESS

    Please enter a valid email address.

    Please enter your email address.

    Please verify captcha.

    Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe.

    You can unsubscribe at any time through links in these emails. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

    Get Free Newsletters

    Sign up and get the best of Automotive News Europe delivered straight to your email inbox, free of charge. Choose your news – we will deliver.

    You can unsubscribe at any time through links in these emails. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

    SUBSCRIBE TODAY

    Get 24/7 access to in-depth, authoritative coverage of the auto industry from a global team of reporters and editors covering the news that’s vital to your business.

    SUBSCRIBE NOW
    Connect with Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • LinkedIn
    • Instagram

    Founded in 1996, Automotive News Europe is the preferred information source for decision-makers and opinion leaders operating in Europe.

    Contact Us

    1155 Gratiot Avenue
    Detroit MI  48207-2997
    Tel: +1 877-812-1584

    Email Us

    ISSN 2643-6590 (print)
    ISSN 2643-6604 (online)

     

    Resources
    • About us
    • Contact Us
    • 2020 Media Kit
    • Advertise with Us
    • Ad Choices Ad Choices
    • Sitemap
    Awards
    • Rising Stars
    • Eurostars
    • Leading Women
    Legal
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Request
    Automotive News Europe
    Copyright © 1996-2021. Crain Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • HOME
      • Latest news
      • Automakers
      • Suppliers
      • New Product
      • Environment/Emissions
      • Sales By Market
      • On The Move
      • Auto Shows
        • Geneva Auto Show
        • Frankfurt Auto Show
        • Paris Auto Show
        • Beijing Auto Show
        • Shanghai Auto Show
    • Features
      • Long Read
      • Interview of the Month
      • Focus on Electrification
      • Focus on Mobility
      • Segment Analysis
      • Latest Launches
      • Supplier Spotlight
      • Europe By The Numbers
    • Opinion
      • Blogs
      • Commentary
      • Guest columnists
    • Photos
      • Photo Galleries
      • Geneva Photo Gallery
      • Beijing Photo Gallery
      • Frankfurt Photo Gallery
      • Paris Photo Gallery
      • Shanghai Photo Gallery
    • Podcasts
    • Car Cutaways
    • EVENTS
      • ANE Congress Conversations
        • Watch Again
          • July 9: EU green deal in the COVID-19 new normal
          • July 16: Assisted or Autonomous Driving
          • July 23: Challenges in Electrification
          • July 30: The Road Ahead for Europe
      • ANE Shift
      • ANE Rising Stars
        • Meet the 2020 winners
        • Watch the 2020 Rising Stars awards again
      • ANE Eurostars
      • ANE Leading Women
    • More
      • Publishing Partners
        • Capgemini: Securing the industry's future through a radical rethink
        • Capgemini: Succeeding with the automated driving journey through AI
        • Toyota Europe
        • UFI Filters
      • Social Media
        • Facebook
        • Instagram
        • LinkedIn
        • Twitter
      • Contact Us
      • Media Kit
      • About Us