The sharp increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Italy has led the government to extend strict quarantine measures to the whole country. The restrictions are the toughest outside of China and affect 60m people, but still allow people to travel for work, meaning assembly and supplier facilities are currently still operating.

However, the situation is changing rapidly and automotive companies across Italy are reviewing production, supply and logistics contingencies on a daily basis. Not least Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), which this week announced it will be making “extraordinary interventions” that will mean the temporary closure of certain plants.