The maker of Jeep and Chrysler has added a new chief officer to lead its digital strategy and improve information technology project execution. A chief digital information officer, Chris Taylor, who comes from cloud computing platform creator ServiceNow Inc. and aerospace corporation Airbus SE, will help lead Stellantis NV toward its goal of becoming a sustainable mobility… Continue reading Stellantis adds Airbus, ServiceNow executive as chief digital information officer
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Stellantis extends Windsor Assembly’s 2nd shift through June
The maker of Chrysler minivans is extending the second shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario beyond 2022, Stellantis NV confirmed on Wednesday. The second shift now is slated to be cut at the end of June 2023, spokeswoman LouAnn Gosselin said in an email. The plant is expected to be retooled starting in 2023… Continue reading Stellantis extends Windsor Assembly’s 2nd shift through June
Yellen to speak at Ford Electric Vehicle Center Thursday
Washington — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will deliver an economic speech Thursday at Ford Motor Co.’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn. Yellen’s visit to the plant that builds Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning truck will include a 2 p.m. speech on President Joe Biden’s economic growth strategy. “We’re looking forward to hosting Treasury Secretary Yellen at… Continue reading Yellen to speak at Ford Electric Vehicle Center Thursday
Dodge channels 1960s, ’70s flair with Scat Pack Swinger special edition
Dodge is paying homage to the golden era of muscle cars with its third and fourth special editions in the Stellantis NV brand’s “last call” lineup before discontinuing the Challenger and Charger as they’ve been known. The 2023 Challenger and Charger R/T Scat Pack Swinger models offer a retro exterior and interior in channeling the styling… Continue reading Dodge channels 1960s, ’70s flair with Scat Pack Swinger special edition
Meet the University of Michigan researchers working on a next-gen EV battery breakthrough
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Commerce Department unveils semiconductor chip implementation plan
Washington — The U.S. Department of Commerce detailed Tuesday how it plans to roll out around $50 billion in funding for domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing. Appropriated through the CHIPs and Science Act signed last month, the funding aims to accelerate microchip manufacturing in the wake of a global shortage that rocked the automotive industry and revealed shaky… Continue reading Commerce Department unveils semiconductor chip implementation plan
17 states weigh adopting California’s electric car mandate
Minneapolis — Seventeen states with vehicle emission standards tied to rules established in California face weighty decisions on whether to follow that state’s strictest-in-the nation new rules that require all new cars, pickups and SUVs to be electric or hydrogen powered by 2035. Under the Clean Air Act, states must abide by the federal government’s standard vehicle emissions standards unless… Continue reading 17 states weigh adopting California’s electric car mandate
Biden says he’ll attend Detroit Auto Show because he’s ‘a car guy’
Washington — President Joe Biden said Friday that he’ll be attending the Detroit Auto Show later this month because he is “a car guy.” Biden was speaking at the White House during an event about $1 billion worth of federal grants awarded to regional partnerships, including $52 million for mobility innovation in the Detroit area. The $52 million… Continue reading Biden says he’ll attend Detroit Auto Show because he’s ‘a car guy’
Buick to offer buyouts to U.S. dealers as brand prepares for all-electric future
General Motors Co. will offer buyouts to Buick dealers in the U.S. who decide not to opt in to the brand’s plans to be all-electric by 2030, the company confirmed Friday. The news first was reported by the Wall Street Journal ahead of a Buick dealer meeting on Friday. The buyout program would be open… Continue reading Buick to offer buyouts to U.S. dealers as brand prepares for all-electric future
Ford sales up 27.3% in August; EVs see strong gains
Ford Motor Co. saw sales gains across much of its U.S. lineup in August, fueling growth of 27.3% over the same month last year and outpacing the automotive industry’s overall performance. The Dearborn automaker sold 158,088 vehicles in the U.S. last month, up from 124,176 in August 2021. It saw gains of 13.2%, 47.7% and 307.3%,… Continue reading Ford sales up 27.3% in August; EVs see strong gains