Days after Chrysler parent Stellantis was dinged in a report on supplier relations in North America, the automaker has announced a change in leadership. Marlo Vitous has been named senior vice president of purchasing and supply chain for North America for the automaker, effective June 1; Martin Horneck, who was head of purchasing and supply… Continue reading Stellantis makes leadership change after unflattering report on supplier relations
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GM Silverado EV, Ford Lightning buyers might toss brand loyalty to get electric pickup
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Ford, Hyundai among vehicle recalls this week
U.S. National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued recalls for May 19 through 26, including a Ford recall involving 310,203 units and a Hyundai recall involving 239,000 units. See the list of this week’s car recalls involving ten or more units below, or search USA TODAY’s automotive… Continue reading Ford, Hyundai among vehicle recalls this week
2022 Ford Expedition Timberline borrows Bronco tech to gain off-road capability
Two new models of Ford’s big Expedition SUV add a more powerful engine for the 2022 model year, and one delivers an off-roading feature borrowed from the hot-selling Bronco. The Expedition Timberline and Stealth Performance models are rolling into dealerships now. Prices start at $69,695 for the off-road-focused Expedition Timberline. The Stealth Performance package emphasizes… Continue reading 2022 Ford Expedition Timberline borrows Bronco tech to gain off-road capability
2023 Integra captures the value and performance that made Acura a hit from the start
AUSTIN, Texas — The 2023 Acura Integra sporty compact hatchback is a delight: attractive, fun to drive and affordable. It’s everything that made Acura a hit when the original Integra helped launch Honda’s luxury brand in 1986. It’s the kind of car Acura should never have stopped building. It could win the brand a new generation… Continue reading 2023 Integra captures the value and performance that made Acura a hit from the start
More car buyers ready to consider EVs, but lack of charging access remains hurdle for some
New electric vehicle offerings, including electric pickups, may be pushing more consumers to seriously consider buying an EV, but a lack of access to charging capabilities is a key reason some shoppers say they aren’t interested, according to a new survey. Almost a quarter (24%) of shoppers surveyed in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration Study released… Continue reading More car buyers ready to consider EVs, but lack of charging access remains hurdle for some
Stellantis, Samsung to invest $2.5B, create 1,400 jobs at Indiana EV battery plant
Chrysler parent Stellantis and South Korea’s Samsung SDI say they will invest more than $2.5 billion and create 1,400 jobs at a planned electric vehicle battery plant in Kokomo, Indiana. The plant, which will be the second EV battery plant announced for the automaker in North America, is slated to begin production of lithium-ion batteries in early 2025,… Continue reading Stellantis, Samsung to invest $2.5B, create 1,400 jobs at Indiana EV battery plant
Chrysler parent Stellantis picks Indiana for next EV battery plant
Chrysler parent Stellantis will build its next electric vehicle battery plant in Indiana, where the automaker has several facilities, according to a source and a published report. The automaker is planning an announcement on Tuesday on “future plans” for its Kokomo operations with Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and the company’s chief operating officer for North America, Mark Stewart,… Continue reading Chrysler parent Stellantis picks Indiana for next EV battery plant
GM pilots an initiative to allow some factory employees to work remote
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Relationships are hard work. Suppliers say Chrysler parent Stellantis needs to try harder
Chrysler parent Stellantis has the worst working relations with North American automotive suppliers of six major automakers, according to a closely watched annual study of supplier perceptions. While all six automakers — Toyota, Honda, General Motors, Ford, Nissan and Stellantis — maintained their positions relative to their competitors in Plante Moran’s 22nd annual North American… Continue reading Relationships are hard work. Suppliers say Chrysler parent Stellantis needs to try harder