Tag Archives: Trump COVID-19 Denials

Toyota Group in Full Production of Medical Face Shields

Posted on 28 April 2020 by Ken Zino

Based on a policy to be “mindful of the feelings of those in the midst of this pandemic, reach conclusions more swiftly, make prompt decisions, and take immediate action faster than ever focusing on safety and security as the highest priorities,” Toyota and Toyota Group companies will do what they can to help efforts on the front-lines of treatment and in limiting the further spread of COVID-19, which has become society’s biggest priority. The Trump Administration in its daily grievance propaganda confrontational sessions expresses no such emotions about the plague victims in the US. Continue reading →

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Infiniti: 0% Financing, 90-Day Deferred Payments

Posted on 27 April 2020 by Ken Zino

Effective immediately, Infiniti Financial Services is offering well-qualified buyers zero percent APR financing for up to 72 months on any 2020 Infiniti model, and will defer payments for 90 days. This offer is available through June 30, 2020. Continue reading →

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Bentley Motors – Chinese Dealers Open With First Flying Spur Deliveries

Posted on 27 April 2020 by Ken Zino

Flying Spur has Electronic All-Wheel Steering, coupled with Active All-Wheel Drive and Bentley Dynamic Ride. Power comes from a version of Bentley’s 6.0-litre, twin-turbocharged W12. Continue reading →

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After Worst Collapse Since the 1930s, The Recovery is?

Posted on 20 April 2020 by Ken Zino

For many of the consumer-facing service sectors, a U- or even L-shaped recovery seems more likely, given the expected reluctance of people to engage in activities that put them in contact with groups of other people (travel, entertainment, etc.). Continue reading →

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GM Expands Medical Projects, Hospital Charitable Deliveries

Posted on 19 April 2020 by Ken Zino

These projects are led by employee volunteers looking to apply their automotive-production skills – from 3D printing to sewing upholstery – to help those fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Initially, these projects were grassroots efforts, with employees delivering handmade samples to hospitals for feedback and tweaking prototypes based on feedback, which fed into the final designs. Continue reading →

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Most Say Trump Too Slow in Coronavirus Response

Posted on 18 April 2020 by Ken Zino

With the Trump administration and many state governors actively considering ways to revive the stalled U.S. economy, the public strikes a decidedly cautious note on easing strict limits on public activity. About twice as many Americans say their greater concern is that state governments will lift restrictions on public activity too quickly (66%) as say it will not happen quickly enough (32%). Continue reading →

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First GM-Ventec Critical Care Ventilators Delivered

Posted on 17 April 2020 by Ken Zino

The shipments, of course, are putting important tools in the hands of front-line medical professionals treating patients seriously ill with COVID-19 as the US desperately tries to catch up with the plague and the deaths made worse by denials among top political leaders. Continue reading →

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TravelCenters of America Lays Off  More than 3000

Posted on 17 April 2020 by AutoCrat

Most were involved in the restaurants at the truck stops. All furloughed employees currently enrolled in TA’s benefits programs will continue to be eligible for health care coverage based on their plan. Continue reading →

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