Great impact on car industry by NCV and influence of aluminium industry

[Quote from metal info source]

In 18 March, US-based automakers Ford, General Motors (GM), and Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced a shutdown of all North American operations until at least 30 March. Additionally, Honda will close the company's 12 North American plants for six days starting 23 March, and Toyota will shut down production at its' North American operations sometime between 23-24 March and reopen on 25 March. The severity of the pricing impact on silicon metal is unclear at this time, but the closures will halt significant sources of aluminum alloy consumption.