You might not consider the Coronavirus a traditional disaster the way we think of tornadoes or floods, but it is having an impact on dealerships — and all dealers need to have a plan. Register for this webinar from the HBK Dealership Solutions Group, set for 11 a.m. Eastern, Thursday, March 26.

Illegal tampering by customers, such as engine “chipping” or tuning, has legal and financial repercussions for dealers.

Titan International, manufacturer of Titan Tires, Titan Wheels and Goodyear Farm Tires, is announcing its commitment to keeping its U.S. manufacturing facilities operating as normal in order to support the food and agriculture industry.

In light of the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the lack of certainty of both the duration and magnitude of its impacts, AGCO is withdrawing its sales, earnings and other guidance. Production has been significantly reduced or suspended in several of the company’s European facilities.

In light of the supply chain constrains caused by the COVID-19 emergency in Europe, CNH Industrial is suspending the majority of its European assembly operations for a 2-week period.

The Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers, Associated Equipment Distributors and the Equipment Dealers Assn. urged governors to designate equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers and service technicians as “essential” to the economic continuity of the states as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.