Electric Cadillac Escalade to test GM’s EV strategy, cash machine

2023 Cadillac Escalade V-Series Cadillac NEW YORK – General Motors on Wednesday will reveal a new all-electric version of the Cadillac Escalade, testing the luxury SUV’s prestige for a new era of drivers and the company’s strategy to turn its most lucrative vehicles into money-making EVs. GM CEO Mary Barra and other executives have promised… Continue reading Electric Cadillac Escalade to test GM’s EV strategy, cash machine

UAW president Shawn Fain trashes Stellantis contract proposal

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain threw a printed contract proposal from the maker of Jeep SUVs, Ram pickup trucks and other vehicles into the trash Tuesday, accusing the company of reneging on its commitment not to seek a “concessionary agreement” amid national contract talks. Fain in a Facebook livestream discussed points of Stellantis NV’s… Continue reading UAW president Shawn Fain trashes Stellantis contract proposal

US investigating power-assisted steering failure complaints in older Ram pickup trucks

Detroit – U.S. auto safety investigators have opened a probe into reports that some older Ram 1500 pickup trucks can lose power-steering assistance with little or no warning. The investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covers over 1.1 million pickups from the 2013 through 2016 model years. The agency says it has 380… Continue reading US investigating power-assisted steering failure complaints in older Ram pickup trucks

Italy seeks deal by end of year with Stellantis on car industry plan

Fiat Chrysler, which merged with France’s PSA in early 2021 to create Stellantis, last produced over one million vehicles in Italy back in 2017. The Italian government aims to agree a broad plan to 2030 for its national automotive industry with carmaker Stellantis and other groups involved by the end of this year, industry minister… Continue reading Italy seeks deal by end of year with Stellantis on car industry plan

New Maserati MCXtrema hypercar to be unveiled 18 August

Track-only hypercars are big business right now and Maserati is looking to add another to the fold with the all-new MCXtrema. The car was shown off last year as the ‘Project24’ but will have its first public reveal later this month at The Quail event in California.  Like Pagani, Ferrari and Lamborghini, Maserati has dabbled… Continue reading New Maserati MCXtrema hypercar to be unveiled 18 August

@FCA: Stellantis Expands and Enhances Parts Business in North America

Introduces bproauto® as competitively priced, private-label replacement parts New parts line complements Mopar, the global original-equipment parts and authentic accessories brand for Stellantis Proven second-line brand of high-quality aftermarket parts cost less than original-equipment (OE) offerings and are backed by a standard two-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty 30 parts categories will be available from a comprehensive, quality-tested and… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Expands and Enhances Parts Business in North America

Reaching The Finish Line Of The EV Race Is A Daunting Task, One That Some Won’t Be Able To Accomplish

For all those who are not Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) or one of the biggest Chinese EV makers, the EV venture is wildly risky ride that makes profitability seem like mission impossible sometimes. Although Kelley Blue Book reported that EV sales skyrocketed 65% last year while automotive sales contracted 8%, the EV adoption is everything but fast as… Continue reading Reaching The Finish Line Of The EV Race Is A Daunting Task, One That Some Won’t Be Able To Accomplish

Stellantis Expands and Enhances Parts Business in North America

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Continue Reading Stellantis introduces bproauto as competitively priced, private-label replacement parts, designed for optimal performance on most makes and models from old to new, domestic to import. New replacement brake pads are available now from bproauto. Introduces bproauto as competitively priced, private-label replacement parts New parts line complements… Continue reading Stellantis Expands and Enhances Parts Business in North America

@FCA: Stellantis Expands and Enhances Parts Business in North America

August 8, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. –  To further enhance and expand its replacement parts and service business in North America, Stellantis today announced the bproauto aftermarket parts brand as its new line of high-quality, competitively priced, replacement parts.   Following decades of success in Europe and other international markets, including the Middle East and South… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Expands and Enhances Parts Business in North America

@FCA: Stellantis Expands and Enhances Parts Business in North America

Introduces bproauto® as competitively priced, private-label replacement parts New parts line complements Mopar, the global original-equipment parts and authentic accessories brand for Stellantis Proven second-line brand of high-quality aftermarket parts cost less than original-equipment (OE) offerings and are backed by a standard two-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty 30 parts categories will be available from a comprehensive, quality-tested and… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis Expands and Enhances Parts Business in North America