Stellantis adds Airbus, ServiceNow executive as chief digital information officer

The maker of Jeep and Chrysler has added a new chief officer to lead its digital strategy and improve information technology project execution. A chief digital information officer, Chris Taylor, who comes from cloud computing platform creator ServiceNow Inc. and aerospace corporation Airbus SE, will help lead Stellantis NV toward its goal of becoming a sustainable mobility… Continue reading Stellantis adds Airbus, ServiceNow executive as chief digital information officer

Stellantis extends Windsor Assembly’s 2nd shift through June

The maker of Chrysler minivans is extending the second shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario beyond 2022, Stellantis NV confirmed on Wednesday. The second shift now is slated to be cut at the end of June 2023, spokeswoman LouAnn Gosselin said in an email. The plant is expected to be retooled starting in 2023… Continue reading Stellantis extends Windsor Assembly’s 2nd shift through June

@Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Appoints Chief Digital Information Officer to Further Accelerate Company’s Tech Transformation004346

AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. today announced that Chris Taylor has joined the company as Chief Digital Information Officer, reporting to Xavier Chéreau, Chief Human Resources and Transformation Officer, and functionally to Ned Curic, Chief Technology Officer, effective Sept. 5, 2022. In this newly created role, Chris Taylor will help lead Stellantis’ transformation into a sustainable… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR Stellantis Appoints Chief Digital Information Officer to Further Accelerate Company’s Tech Transformation004346

@FCA: 2023 Dodge Challenger and Charger Scat Pack Swinger Special-edition Models Bring Retro Flair to Dodge ‘Last Call’ Lineup

September 7, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – A pair of modern-day “Swingers” with a retro-themed appearance are joining the Dodge brand’s “Last Call.” The special-edition 2023 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Swinger and 2023 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Swinger represent the third and fourth of seven special-edition Dodge “Last Call” models and give a… Continue reading @FCA: 2023 Dodge Challenger and Charger Scat Pack Swinger Special-edition Models Bring Retro Flair to Dodge ‘Last Call’ Lineup

Ferrari Purosangue V12 SUV to be revealed next week

Ferrari will unwrap its long-awaited debut SUV, the Purosangue, on 13 September – and the first version to break cover will be powered by the firm’s “most iconic engine”: a V12.  “From my and our test drives in the hills around Maranello I can tell you that it’s a true sports car, and unlike any… Continue reading Ferrari Purosangue V12 SUV to be revealed next week

From the archive: On this day in 1974

Having found the Citroën SM to be “technically the world’s most advanced car” in our 1971 road test and raced one in the 1973 Tour of Britain, we were excited to run one through 1974, and 10,000 miles revealed a unique character.  Its steering took the most getting used to. Initially, “it’s like driving a… Continue reading From the archive: On this day in 1974

@AML: World title fight resumes for Aston Martin partner teams as D’station Racing prepares for home race debut at Fuji Speedway000290

TF Sport and NorthWest AMR continue battle for GTE Am world crown D’station Racing makes home debut on WEC’s return to Japan Fuji Speedway back on the schedule for the first time since 2019 6 September, 2022, Fuji Speedway, Japan: The Aston Martin Vantage GTE, and Aston Martin Racing partner teams NorthWest AMR and TF… Continue reading @AML: World title fight resumes for Aston Martin partner teams as D’station Racing prepares for home race debut at Fuji Speedway000290

@FCA: MEDIA ADVISORY: Chrysler Brand Press Conference at 2022 NAIAS

September 6, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler brand will host a press conference and unveil a special-edition Chrysler vehicle on Tuesday, September 13 on the eve of media day for the first-ever, indoor/outdoor Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place and Hart Plaza hosted by the North American International Auto Show. WHERE:Spirit of Detroit Plaza, 2 Woodward Avenue,… Continue reading @FCA: MEDIA ADVISORY: Chrysler Brand Press Conference at 2022 NAIAS

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION HOSTS ITS FIRST-EVER “CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC” EV TEST DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT: SEPT. 29 – OCT. 2

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area’s new-car dealer association and producer of the Chicago Auto Show, is plugging into the electric vehicle (EV) revolution by hosting its first-ever Chicago Drives Electric event, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, aimed at educating media and consumers on the topic and… Continue reading CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION HOSTS ITS FIRST-EVER “CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC” EV TEST DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT: SEPT. 29 – OCT. 2

Binance set to convert users’ USD Coin into its own stablecoin

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, said on Monday it will automatically convert user balances and new deposits of the stablecoins USD Coin, Pax Dollar and True USD into its own stablecoin, Binance USD. The move is intended to enhance liquidity and capital efficiency for users, Binance said in a statement. Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a constant value, for example through a 1:1 U.S. dollar peg. They… Continue reading Binance set to convert users’ USD Coin into its own stablecoin