April 24, 2025 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The world’s quickest and fastest muscle car also boasts one of the best interiors and technology user experiences for 2025, earning the all-new Dodge Charger Daytona Wards 10 Best Interiors and UX award. From its driver-centric cockpit, “pistol grip” shifter, performance flat-top/flat-bottom-designed steering wheel, digital instrument cluster, PowerShot… Continue reading @FCA: All-new Dodge Charger Daytona Wins Wards 10 Best Interiors and UX Award
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Mahaveer Raghunathan to Race in 2025 Italian Gran Turismo Championship with AF Corse
AF Corse has officially announced its driver lineup for the 2025 Italian Gran Turismo Championship. The team will participate with four Ferrari 296 GT3 entries in the Endurance series and one in the Sprint series. Indian driver Mahaveer Raghunathan will race in the Pro-Am category, sharing car number 51 with Italian driver Lorenzo Ferrari. They… Continue reading Mahaveer Raghunathan to Race in 2025 Italian Gran Turismo Championship with AF Corse
@FCA: Stellantis and Factorial Energy Reach Key Milestone in Solid-State Battery Development
April 24, 2025 , Amsterdam and Boston, MA – Stellantis N.V. and Factorial Energy (Factorial) today announced the successful validation of Factorial’s automotive-sized FEST® (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) solid-state battery cells. This achievement marks a significant step forward on the path to bringing next-generation electric vehicle (EV) batteries to market. “Reaching this level of performance reflects… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis and Factorial Energy Reach Key Milestone in Solid-State Battery Development
Trump wants automakers to move vehicle production to the U.S. It’s not that simple
Ford Motor Company’s electric F-150 Lightning on the production line at its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on Sept. 8, 2022. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – When President Donald Trump hinted last week at a reprieve from 25% auto tariffs, he suggested it would be to allow automakers more… Continue reading Trump wants automakers to move vehicle production to the U.S. It’s not that simple
Leapmotor confirms VW Golf and Renault 4 rivals plus small SUV
Chinese electric car maker Leapmotor will expand its global line-up in the next two years with a pair of hatchbacks and a small SUV. The firm, which is partnered with Stellantis, currently sells the T03 supermini and C10 SUV in Europe and will add the B10 crossover by the end of the year. Not long after… Continue reading Leapmotor confirms VW Golf and Renault 4 rivals plus small SUV
@FCA: Quarter of a Million Hybrids and Counting: Stellantis Celebrates 250,000th Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Assembled at Toledo Assembly Complex
April 23, 2025 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Jeep® brand recently hit a major production milestone, marking the 250,000th Wrangler 4xe to roll off the assembly line at the Toledo Assembly Complex. This was not only a significant milestone for the facility in Ohio, but also in Stellantis’ multi-energy product offensive. Wrangler 4xe is the best-selling… Continue reading @FCA: Quarter of a Million Hybrids and Counting: Stellantis Celebrates 250,000th Jeep® Wrangler 4xe Assembled at Toledo Assembly Complex
Leapmotor plots VW Golf and Renault 5 rivals plus small SUV
Chinese electric car maker Leapmotor will expand its global line-up in the next two years with a pair of hatchbacks and a small SUV. The firm, which is partnered with Stellantis and sells cars in Europe as Leapmotor International, currently sells the T03 supermini and C10 SUV in Europe, and will add the B10 crossover… Continue reading Leapmotor plots VW Golf and Renault 5 rivals plus small SUV
Renault 5
Anyway, all this adds up to a great driving environment, and the final piece of this puzzle is present and correct too: the 5 has a nicely resolved driving position. Past Renaults often suffered from a shortness of leg room and thigh support, but that’s not the case in the 5. Although the seats don’t have cushion… Continue reading Renault 5
@FCA: Stellantis Announces New Executive Responsible for US Fleet Sales
April 22, 2025 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Stellantis North America today announces the appointment of Michael Ferreira as senior vice president of U.S. fleet sales, effective immediately. In partnership with Jeff Kommor, senior vice president of U.S. retail sales, they will lead the sales of the iconic Stellantis brands with a renewed focus on commercial… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Announces New Executive Responsible for US Fleet Sales
Marelli Unveils New Automotive Lighting Technologies at Auto Shanghai 2025
Marelli, a global technology supplier to the automotive industry, revealed three new lighting technologies at Auto Shanghai 2025 on Tuesday, including what it claims is the world’s first OLED TFT application in a rear lamp. The company is showcasing its “Pixel Rear Lamp,” “Near-Field Ground Projection” system, and “Thin Lit Line Headlamp” at the Shanghai… Continue reading Marelli Unveils New Automotive Lighting Technologies at Auto Shanghai 2025