Breana Noble
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Stellantis acquires AiMotive, an autonomous driving software startup
It's a move, Stellantis NV said in a news release, to accelerate the development of its STLA AutoDrive platform announced last year. → Read More
Stellantis joint venture in China files for bankruptcy
The announcement comes after Stellantis' decision to dissolve the partnership and stop manufacturing Jeeps in China. → Read More
Stellantis to pay $275K for projects, fine from Jeep plant odor in Detroit
The order would require Stellantis to install equipment at Southeastern High School, plant trees and pay a fine for odor violations. → Read More
Ram could show concept midsize truck to dealers in March
The company last had a traditional midsize pickup in the United States in 2011, when the Dodge Dakota was discontinued. → Read More
2023 last year for Chrysler 300; sedan ends with 6.4-liter Hemi 300C edition
Only 2,200 of the 300C sedan will be produced in the U.S. for the final year. → Read More
Stellantis extends Windsor Assembly's 2nd shift through June
The plant is expected to be retooled started in 2023 for a new platform to support battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. → Read More
Fitch upgrades Stellantis credit rating after record first-half results
Fitch Ratings this week upgraded Jeep maker Stellantis NV's credit rating, expecting the company will be able to maintain a strong financial profile following record first-half results. Fitch boosted Stellantis to "BBB" from "BBB-." That's still "lower medium grade" investment worthy, but signals some confidence in the new company's ability to weather impacts of the pandemic and inflation and to… → Read More
UAW petition prompts U.S. to seek Mexican review at Stellantis parts plant
Mexico has 10 days to agree to conduct a review and, if it does, 45 days from Monday to complete it. → Read More
Stellantis' $2.8 billion investment secures future for Brampton, Windsor plants
The amount is more than double the commitment Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV made in 2020 contract talks with Canadian autoworkers union Unifor. → Read More
Stellantis invests in solid-state battery developer in quest for better EV powerplants
The companies hope they can accelerate the development of this technology and get safer batteries with longer range to market sooner. → Read More
Stellantis faces fine, mandates to fix Michigan air-quality violations
The enforcement action follows three violations at the new Jeep assembly plant in Detroit and one at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant. → Read More
UAW president backs delegate system in election referendum
The UAW is slated to hold a referendum starting in October over whether members should directly elect their international leaders. → Read More
Rocket Mortgage offers $2,500 for Detroit homebuyers
Rocket Mortgage is offering $2,500 in lender credits to homebuyers purchasing a primary residence in Detroit, the mortgage giant of Rocket Companies Inc. said Monday. → Read More
Stellantis has 5 years to absorb 40% EV cost hike, avoid job cuts, CEO says
Stellantis said earlier this month it will spend about $35.5 billion by 2025 on electrification. → Read More
At 80, Jeep sets new goals: Beat Bronco, add EVs, maybe go underwater
The brand has come a long way since the federal government ordered general purpose military vehicles from Willys-Overland Motors for World War II. → Read More
Stellantis to invest $35.6 billion in EVs, software by 2025
It's a major step in CEO Carlos Tavares' work to bring together and electrify 14 brands of the world's fourth-largest automaker. → Read More
Microchip shortage halts production, but not at Jeep's new Detroit plant
The 3 million-square-foot factory employs about 4,900 people, including 2,100 Detroiters. → Read More
Stellantis cuts second shift at Jeep Cherokee plant in Illinois
Stellantis is cutting almost 1,700 jobs at its Jeep Cherokee plant in Illinois, the transatlantic automaker said Friday, the latest example of how the global semiconductor shortage is affecting the industry. → Read More
Stellantis CEO says brands have 10 years to prove their worth
Products from brands like Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat are aging, and some have struggled to gain traction. → Read More
Feds bust a top Fiat Chrysler car seller in alleged wire fraud scam
Parkway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram salesman Apollon Nimo of Macomb Township was accused of orchestrating a scam that cost Fiat Chrysler $8.7 million. → Read More