Jeep plants in Detroit and Warren where production was cut due to the global semiconductor shortage are returning to full force this week, though parent Stellantis NV indicated the supply-chain constraint continues to ebb and flow. Jefferson North Assembly Plant resumes full production of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs after running with… Continue reading Jeep plant production picks up, though some sites face more downtime
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Automotive chip maker says it’s nearly recovered from blaze
Detroit – A fire-damaged Japanese factory that supplies many of the auto industry’s computer chips is producing about 88% of what it was making before the March blaze, its owner says. Renesas Electronics Corp. said Tuesday that replacements for fire-damaged equipment arrived on May 27, and should be running in mid-June. That would allow the… Continue reading Automotive chip maker says it’s nearly recovered from blaze
Chip crisis forces automakers to rethink just-in-time manufacturing
Automakers rely on just-in-time manufacturing to streamline part ordering and assembly. The chip shortage has revealed some flaws in the practice. Go to Source
Stellantis mulls Italian battery investment amid Draghi push
Italy is in talks with Stellantis about investing in electric-vehicle battery manufacturing in the country. Go to Source
Stellantis recalls 446K trucks for potential wheel studs issue
Detroit — Stellantis NV is voluntarily recalling 446,643 U.S.-market trucks for potential wheel stud issues, the automaker said Friday. The affected vehicles are certain model-year 2012-2021 Ram 3500 heavy-duty pickups, and 4500 and 5500 cab-chassis vehicles. Stellantis discovered certain service and owner’s manuals contain incorrect lug-nut torque instructions. This could lead to the vehicles having their lug nuts… Continue reading Stellantis recalls 446K trucks for potential wheel studs issue
Michigan car crash victims could lose care under new rules
Lansing – Courtnie Bush, 16, was never supposed to wake up again, much less smile, stand and walk after she was in a car crash in December. Her mom Jenna said what Courtnie accomplished since then is nothing short of a miracle and she credits therapists and in-home heath care workers. “She woke up swinging,… Continue reading Michigan car crash victims could lose care under new rules
Tesla Model 3 loses coveted ‘Top Pick’ Consumer Reports status
Consumer Reports cited the temporary loss of the Model 3’s automatic emergency braking and other safety features. Go to Source
Senate strikes deal on $52 billion for chips in China competitiveness bill
Washington — A bill that would put $52 billion toward semiconductor chip manufacturing in the United States and strengthen “Buy American” rules advanced in the Senate Thursday. Nearly derailed by a last-minute disagreement over trade policy, it’s one of the few major pieces of Democrat-led legislation that’s expected to get significant Republican support in Congress this year.… Continue reading Senate strikes deal on $52 billion for chips in China competitiveness bill
GM plans to restart 4 North American plants after chip shutdown
Detroit — General Motors Co. shares rose nearly 3% Thursday after the automaker confirmed plans to restart production over the next month at four North American plants, signaling progress in the global semiconductor shortage weighing on the auto industry. The return of production at the plants, some happening sooner than expected, comes after months of GM and… Continue reading GM plans to restart 4 North American plants after chip shutdown
Fiat Chrysler recalls big Ram trucks; wheels could fall off
Detroit – Fiat Chrysler said Friday that it is recalling more than a half-million heavy-duty Ram trucks to fix a problem that can cause the wheels to fall off. The recall covers certain 2012 through 2021 Ram 3500 heavy-duty pickups, and Ram 4500 and 5500 cab-chassis vehicles, mainly in North America. The trucks have dual… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler recalls big Ram trucks; wheels could fall off