Nobody in the car business expected to spend 2020 fighting a war.
At least not this kind of war.
But when the coronavirus spread from China to Europe and North America, it only served to energize an industry that had been brought to a standstill.
Even as their own businesses suffered as the world sheltered in place, companies, institutions and individuals stepped up to help front-line workers and the victims of COVID-19 and its economic fallout.
Coming up:
July 27: Help on Wheels: How cars, trucks and personal mobility devices have been deployed
Aug. 3: Giving Back, Paying Forward: A new meaning for volunteer efforts and charitable giving
Aug. 10: The Power of One: Individuals who have made a lasting difference in the lives of many
For the next four weeks, Automotive News will put a spotlight on some of those efforts. In print and online, in videos and podcasts, we will bring those stories to light. Many of them grew out of the nearly 200 nominations submitted by our readers. We asked, you answered, and we thank you.
We start in this issue with tales of companies that disrupted their traditional lines of work, fired up their 3D printers, sewing machines and assembly lines, and supplied critical equipment to aid in the fight against COVID-19.
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