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US new vehicle sales rise on strong demand, better supply

Vehicle production took a hit after the pandemic disrupted supply of semiconductor chips and other raw materials, hurting automakers’ ability to meet the upsurge in demand for cars, trucks and SUVs. New vehicle sales in the United States for top global automakers rose in the second quarter on improving supply and pent-up demand, signaling that… Continue reading US new vehicle sales rise on strong demand, better supply

@VW Group: Four Porsche 963 tackle the six-hour race in Monza007516

Preview In addition to its two hybrid prototypes and the Porsche 963 from Hertz Team Jota, the LMDh hypercar fielded by the customer team Proton Competition will also compete in Italy for the first time. In the GTE Am class, five 911 RSR will battle for positions, points and prizes. The FIA World Endurance Championship… Continue reading @VW Group: Four Porsche 963 tackle the six-hour race in Monza007516

@FCA: Deal Reached: Construction on Stellantis, LG Energy Solution Canadian Gigafactory Resumes

NextStar Energy, the vehicle battery joint venture between Stellantis N.V. and LG Energy Solution (LGES), today signed a binding agreement that secures the future of battery cell and module production in Windsor, Ontario, and honours the commitments that were made by the Canadian government to level the playing field with the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act… Continue reading @FCA: Deal Reached: Construction on Stellantis, LG Energy Solution Canadian Gigafactory Resumes

Stellantis says Jeep, Chrysler models will use automaker’s first EV platform

Stellantis unveiled its first battery-electric vehicle platform Wednesday, one that company leaders said would power future Chrysler and Jeep vehicles. The STLA Medium platform, one of four that the automaker has committed to producing for EVs, would manage more than 435 miles of range using a 400-volt electric vehicle architecture, the company said in its… Continue reading Stellantis says Jeep, Chrysler models will use automaker’s first EV platform

G.M.’s Sales Jumped 19% in the Second Quarter

Some of the country’s biggest automakers reported big sales increases for the second quarter on Wednesday, the strongest sign yet that the auto industry was bouncing back from parts shortages and overcoming the effects of higher interest rates. General Motors, the largest U.S. automaker, said it sold 691,978 vehicles from April to June, up 19… Continue reading G.M.’s Sales Jumped 19% in the Second Quarter

Stellantis EV platform for sedans, crossovers and SUVs to offer 435-mile range

A new vehicle platform from Stellantis NV engineered for all-electric powertrains will offer sedans, crossovers and SUVs with more than 435 miles of range, the automaker said Wednesday. The STLA (pronounced “Stella”) Medium platform is one of four being created by the automaker for its next generation of EVs. It will underpin vehicles in what… Continue reading Stellantis EV platform for sedans, crossovers and SUVs to offer 435-mile range

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Reveals STLA Medium Platform Designed to Electrify the Heart of the Global Market with Future-Proof Customer Innovations005945

“What we see today is the product of just over two years of no-compromise innovation to deliver clean, safe and affordable mobility, supported by our €30 billion investment in electrification and software through 2025,” said Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO. “The STLA Medium platform demonstrates the power of the global Stellantis technical community, delivering products that… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Reveals STLA Medium Platform Designed to Electrify the Heart of the Global Market with Future-Proof Customer Innovations005945

US new vehicle sales rise on strong demand, better supply

July 5 (Reuters) – New vehicle sales in the United States for top global automakers rose in the second quarter on improving supply and pent-up demand, signaling that rising interest rates have not yet had a meaningful impact on purchases. Vehicle production took a hit after the pandemic disrupted supply of semiconductor chips and other… Continue reading US new vehicle sales rise on strong demand, better supply

@FCA: Stellantis Reveals STLA Medium Platform Designed to Electrify the Heart of the Global Market with Future-Proof Customer Innovations

July 5, 2023 , Amsterdam – Stellantis N.V. today unveiled STLA Medium, a global BEV-by-design platform with state-of-the-art features including best-in-class range of 700 kilometers (435 miles), energy efficiency, embedded power and charging power. The STLA Medium platform offers long range combined with designed-in flexibility to host a variety of vehicles and propulsion configurations in the heart… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Reveals STLA Medium Platform Designed to Electrify the Heart of the Global Market with Future-Proof Customer Innovations