Tag: FCA

Cleantechnica: French EV Market Record High In March – Tesla Model Y 4th Overall Auto 002684

France saw record high plugin electric vehicle share in March, at 25.4%, up from 21.4% year on year. BEVs alone took 16.8% share, a new record. Overall auto volumes were 182,712 units, up some 24% year on year, though still well off the pre-2020 seasonal average (~230,000 units). The Tesla Model Y was the best… Continue reading Cleantechnica: French EV Market Record High In March – Tesla Model Y 4th Overall Auto 002684

Auto Sales Withstand Higher Interest Rates, So Far

Automakers have mostly overcome the supply-chain challenges that upended production early in the pandemic. Now they are trying to weather a new challenge: higher borrowing costs for their customers. General Motors and several other automakers reported on Monday that new-vehicle sales increased substantially in the first three months of the year, thanks to improved supplies… Continue reading Auto Sales Withstand Higher Interest Rates, So Far

With a Redesigned Car, Mercedes Hopes It Can Unseat Red Bull as F1 Champion

There was a period during its record streak of eight consecutive world championships from 2014 to 2021 that Mercedes seemed unbeatable. Yet when new rules were introduced to Formula 1 last year, changing the car designs to provide better racing, Mercedes’ prospects strikingly changed. The team failed to adjust to the new rules as well… Continue reading With a Redesigned Car, Mercedes Hopes It Can Unseat Red Bull as F1 Champion

Stellantis sales drop 9% in first quarter

U.S. sales of the maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles dropped 9% in the first quarter year-over-year, as negative market conditions hit deliveries. Stellantis NV sold 368,327 vehicles in the first three months of the year compared to 405,221 a year ago. Only Chrysler and Dodge, the two brands promoting the final model… Continue reading Stellantis sales drop 9% in first quarter

@FCA: Matt Hagan Wins Second 2023 NHRA Funny Car Title in TSR Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat at Winternationals

April 3, 2023 , Pomona, Calif. – Matt Hagan proved to be the most consistent Funny Car driver Sunday at the In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip when he drove the Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) Haas Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat to victory in the NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals, the third race of the 21-event NHRA Camping World Drag Racing… Continue reading @FCA: Matt Hagan Wins Second 2023 NHRA Funny Car Title in TSR Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat at Winternationals

@FCA: FCA Canada Reports First-quarter 2023 Sales Results

April 3, 2023 , Windsor, Ontario – With the first quarter of 2023 complete, FCA Canada remains the No. 1 seller of PHEVs in the country, with three models among the top 10 best-selling plug-in electric vehicles. Sales of 40,073 units for the period are highlighted by increases for Wagoneer, Ram 1500 and Dodge Durango. That… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Canada Reports First-quarter 2023 Sales Results

FCA Reports First-quarter 2023 US Sales

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ —   Continue Reading FCA Reports First-quarter 2023 US Sales Results 2023 total U.S. sales decline 9% in Q1 versus same period last year     Dodge brand total U.S. sales increase 24% versus same quarter last year      Dodge Charger up 43%; Dodge Challenger up 2% and Dodge Durango up 22% in total U.S. sales versus same quarter last year  … Continue reading FCA Reports First-quarter 2023 US Sales

@FCA: FCA Reports First-quarter 2023 US Sales

April 3, 2023 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC reports sales of 368,237 vehicles in the first quarter for 2023. Overall, total U.S. sales for the first quarter declined 9% versus the same period last year  “As we continue to navigate the market conditions transpiring across the automotive industry, together with our dealer network, we… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Reports First-quarter 2023 US Sales

Waymo: End of Chrysler Pacificas & Waymo One in Austin

Google sister Waymo announced some changes recently. So you have sent a car model into retirement and dedicated to new cities. Waymo has his Chrysler Pacifica models now retired. The all-electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles will complement the fleet. They will drive the tours that previously drove the Chrysler Pacifica models. So also in the suburbs… Continue reading Waymo: End of Chrysler Pacificas & Waymo One in Austin