Fiat could make a comeback in India

The Stellantis Group, which operates Jeep and Citroen in India, is likely to leverage its STLA Medium (M) platform to bring back the Fiat brand to India. Unveiled earlier last month, Stellantis’ STLA M platform is understood to be making its way to India with the next-gen Jeep Compass in 2026 along with Citroen’s next-generation models, which will also use the… Continue reading Fiat could make a comeback in India

@FCA: Stellantis Spotlight Wraps the Week

August 4, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –  “Stellantis Spotlight” is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Stellantis. The top stories for the week ending August 4, 2023, include the launch of the Jeep® Jurassic Park package, the Top Fuel Top Five and a special concert announcement for MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Spotlight Wraps the Week

Why a baby Land Rover Defender should have launched years ago

The case for a smaller Defender has been clear for years, as product strategy types at Land Rover (is that still a valid name?) have known for more than a decade. But the advent of the latest full sized Defender four years ago has only made it stronger. Main reasons: size and cost. Back in… Continue reading Why a baby Land Rover Defender should have launched years ago

Automakers Face a Labor Showdown as the E.V. Era Looms

Detroit may be headed for a tumultuous labor showdown. The United Auto Workers union has made a bold opening bid in negotiations for new four-year collective bargaining agreements with General Motors, Ford Motor and Stellantis. Its new president, Shawn Fain, has declared that the 150,000 hourly workers employed by the companies are prepared to strike… Continue reading Automakers Face a Labor Showdown as the E.V. Era Looms

India major centre of gravity for Stellantis: Co official

Updated On Aug 6, 2023 at 02:13 PM IST Read by: 100 Industry Professionals Read by 100 Industry Professionals Stellantis has two digital hubs for IT and software development in Hyderabad and Bangalore and two R&D centres in Chennai and Pune India has become a major ‘centre of gravity’ for global automotive major Stellantis as… Continue reading India major centre of gravity for Stellantis: Co official

German Handelsblatt: Truck start-up: Deep red numbers: Ex-Opel boss Lohscheller leaves Nikola after only eight months as CEO007434

Michael Loscheller The former Opel manager is leaving the Nikola after less than a year. (Photo: Reuters) The US electric truck manufacturer Nikola is changing its boss for the fourth time in four years. Former Opel manager Michael Lohscheller is leaving the crisis-ridden company for family reasons after less than a year in the top… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Truck start-up: Deep red numbers: Ex-Opel boss Lohscheller leaves Nikola after only eight months as CEO007434

GM vows to boost jobs next year despite EV shift

GM manufacturing chief, Gerald Johnson, said on Friday he did not agree it would need fewer workers for EV production. General Motors said Friday it plans to boost employment next year despite concerns raised by autoworkers that the shift to electric vehicles will reduce labor needs. GM, Ford Motor and Chrysler-parent Stellantis last month opened… Continue reading GM vows to boost jobs next year despite EV shift

German Handelsblatt: Truck start-up: Deep red numbers: Ex-Opel boss Lohscheller leaves Nikola after only eight months as CEO007431

Michael Loscheller The former Opel manager is leaving the Nikola after less than a year. (Photo: Reuters) The US electric truck manufacturer Nikola is changing its boss for the fourth time in four years. Former Opel manager Michael Lohscheller is leaving the crisis-ridden company for family reasons after less than a year in the top… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Truck start-up: Deep red numbers: Ex-Opel boss Lohscheller leaves Nikola after only eight months as CEO007431

Non-ULEZ-compliant classics at bargain prices

You might not think London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) is something you should care about if you live outside the capital, but it can be great news if you like a motoring bargain. You see, the ULEZ is set to be expanded to the outer border of the M25 on 29 August – a… Continue reading Non-ULEZ-compliant classics at bargain prices