Fiat Charts Path to Plants Reopening Against Uncertain Backdrop
- Carmaker plans to restart some plants in U.S., Canada on May 4
- Michigan governor said Monday she may extend quarantine order
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV has set a new date for when it plans to start reopening plants in the U.S. and Canada, taking a step its Detroit rivals are reluctant to as the coronavirus outbreak worsens in the companies’ home state.
The Italian-American automaker said it will progressively restart production at factories beginning May 4, effectively extending its shutdowns by two weeks. Both General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. have refrained from setting a restart date for their facilities.