Stellantis announced a series of executive changes Tuesday, including shifting leadership over the Ram Trucks brand ahead of the upcoming launch of the company’s first electric pickup, the 2025 Ram 1500 REV. The changes mean Dodge brand CEO Tim Kuniskis will add Ram to his responsibilities, and Mike Koval, the current Ram chief, will become… Continue reading Dodge CEO will also lead Ram Trucks as Stellantis makes executive changes
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GM invests about a quarter of a billion dollars in Canada truck plant it almost shut down
General Motors will invest CA$280 million ($208 million in U.S. dollars) to upgrade its Oshawa Assembly plant in Canada to build next generation full-size gasoline-powered pickups. GM made the announcement Tuesday, a day after it announced it will spend about $1 billion to upgrade two factories in Flint to build the next-generation heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado… Continue reading GM invests about a quarter of a billion dollars in Canada truck plant it almost shut down
Ford’s new supply chain chief worked at Whirlpool, General Motors; 4 top execs leave
Ford Motor Co. named Liz Door its new chief supply chain officer Tuesday, while at the same time announcing the departure of three executives in key roles after a fourth top executive left in April. Door, who spent the last six years leading global strategic sourcing at Whirlpool Corp. based in Benton Harbor, will report… Continue reading Ford’s new supply chain chief worked at Whirlpool, General Motors; 4 top execs leave
Electric vehicle batteries to get new testing site in Oakland County
A gravel lot in Auburn Hills is slated to be transformed over the next year into a laboratory that will serve a growing need as the automotive industry transitions toward electric vehicles. UL Solutions, a division of Underwriters Laboratories, a company well-known for its testing and certification work, plans to build an 89,000-square-foot laboratory on… Continue reading Electric vehicle batteries to get new testing site in Oakland County
‘Nothing left’: UAW releases video inside Indiana plant, blasts GM downsizing
Continuing an aggressive lead-up to contract bargaining, the UAW on Monday released a video of its leaders touring the General Motors Component Holdings plant in Kokomo, Indiana, where workers describe a “black cloud” hanging overhead as thousands of jobs have disappeared from the facility over the years. In the video filmed May 11 and posted… Continue reading ‘Nothing left’: UAW releases video inside Indiana plant, blasts GM downsizing
General Motors to invest $1 billion in Flint factories for next-gen heavy-duty pickups
General Motors will invest $1 billion in two of its factories in Flint to build the next generation of the automaker’s gasoline-burning heavy duty pickups. On Monday, GM said it will invest the money in Flint Assembly and Flint Metal Center, but it is not releasing any further details about the next-generation heavy-duty pickups or… Continue reading General Motors to invest $1 billion in Flint factories for next-gen heavy-duty pickups
Stellantis names executives Vince Galante, Ryan Nagode to lead Jeep design
Stellantis has named a new group of executives to lead the design for future Jeep products. Vince Galante, who has been with Stellantis or its predecessor companies since 2005, has been picked as vice president of Jeep exterior design, and Ryan Nagode has been selected as vice president of interior design, according to an announcement… Continue reading Stellantis names executives Vince Galante, Ryan Nagode to lead Jeep design
Only 5 Shelby Dragonsnake Cobras will be built — and they’ll cost $750,000 each
The roadster that inspired modern drag racing is being built again. The 1963 Shelby Dragonsnake Cobra is back. Shelby American announced Friday that it’s reopening production of the classic roadster. Only five of these vehicles will be built, by hand, taking up to two years apiece. Who buys this masterpiece that starts at $750,000? “People… Continue reading Only 5 Shelby Dragonsnake Cobras will be built — and they’ll cost $750,000 each
Detroit Grand Prix IndyCars will have bright green tires as they race. Here’s why.
The IndyCar racers blasting down Detroit’s riverfront this weekend are doing more than trying to get to the finish line first. The 27 cars taking to the 1.7-mile, nine-turn Detroit Grand Prix course are racing using tires made with sustainable materials as well as burning renewable fuel in their engines. The effort is part of… Continue reading Detroit Grand Prix IndyCars will have bright green tires as they race. Here’s why.
2023 Shelby Ford F-150 revealed with starting price at $129K
It’s not every day that a pickup truck costs more than a Porsche. Well, this special Ford F-150 comes with a black Stetson hat. A powerful Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition 2023 Ford F-150 — created for off-road enthusiasts in honor of automotive designer and racing driver Carroll Shelby — was revealed Friday by Shelby American.… Continue reading 2023 Shelby Ford F-150 revealed with starting price at $129K