Tag: FCA

Supercars will still be the bedrock of McLaren’s future

Much of the talk about McLaren’s bold electrified future has centred on the prospect of a high-riding electric GT car mooted for launch around the end of the decade. McLaren CEO Michael Leiters has form in this sphere, having had a hand in the development of the Ferrari Purosangue and Porsche Cayenne. He professes to… Continue reading Supercars will still be the bedrock of McLaren’s future

Ram 1500 pickup truck to get refresh next year

Pontiac — The Ram 1500 pickup truck will be getting a refresh to launch in the first quarter of next year, said Tim Kuniskis, the Dodge CEO who stepped in a month ago to lead Stellantis NV’s truck brand, as well. The Sterling Heights-built truck has lost market share, now four model years out from… Continue reading Ram 1500 pickup truck to get refresh next year

Ford sees roaring demand for new Mustang with V-8 engine

Detroit — New versions of the Mustang muscle car will begin shipping next week and more than two-thirds of the orders include the big 5-liter V-8 engine, Ford Motor Co. said Friday. Demand for roaring engines remains strong in an era when Detroit automakers are starting to phase out the rumbling gas burners and transition… Continue reading Ford sees roaring demand for new Mustang with V-8 engine

Stellantis leader says negotiations with UAW require ‘focus on reality’

The head of Stellantis in North America is pushing back after UAW President Shawn Fain recently tossed the company’s contract proposal in the garbage. Mark Stewart, chief operating officer for Stellantis North America, said he was “incredibly disappointed” to see Fain’s online communications earlier in the week, presumably referring to Fain’s dramatic Facebook Live video… Continue reading Stellantis leader says negotiations with UAW require ‘focus on reality’

The Chrysler 300 roars into the great Detroit car history books after a final Dream Cruise

Pour one out for the OG. The Chrysler 300 — the last great sedan created by an American automaker and the catalyst for Detroit’s greatest horsepower race — is about to celebrate its last Woodward Dream Cruise. The rolling car show that originated as a celebration of muscle cars tips its hat this week to… Continue reading The Chrysler 300 roars into the great Detroit car history books after a final Dream Cruise

Chrysler owner calls for focus on reality in UAW labor talks

The UAW said that the company opposes an end to two-tier wages, a practice of newer hires getting paid much less than veteran workers. Chrysler parent Stellantis sharply criticized the demands of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union on Friday, saying they need “a focus on reality from everyone involved.” Stellantis North America Chief Operating… Continue reading Chrysler owner calls for focus on reality in UAW labor talks

Tesla’s Profit Rose in the Second Quarter as Price Cuts Spurred Demand

Tesla reported a rise in profit for the second quarter after the company, led by Elon Musk, cut prices in response to increased competition and higher borrowing costs for car buyers. The company said on Wednesday that it earned $2.7 billion from April through June, up from $2.5 billion in the first quarter this year… Continue reading Tesla’s Profit Rose in the Second Quarter as Price Cuts Spurred Demand

A Kansas College Restored a Mercedes. It’s Now Headed to Pebble Beach.

Vintage car collecting faces an existential threat: The artisans who know how to restore the classics are aging. According to Paul Russell, the founder of a classic-car restoration shop in Massachusetts, the rate of attrition now exceeds that of replacement. A group of more than 60 college students in Kansas is bringing attention to the… Continue reading A Kansas College Restored a Mercedes. It’s Now Headed to Pebble Beach.