Three Stellantis plants to idle the week of July 4 for summer shutdown

Stellantis NV, maker of Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep, says it will idle three plants in North America over the week of July 4 as a part of its summer shutdown schedule. It’s the usual time of year when automakers take downtime at plants, often for maintenance and to make preparations for the next model year… Continue reading Three Stellantis plants to idle the week of July 4 for summer shutdown

@Groupe PSA: PR MEDIA ADVISORY: Stellantis to Host Startup Awards July 13 to Introduce Key Technology Partnerships003997

AMSTERDAM – Stellantis N.V. announced today it will host the Stellantis Startup Awards on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. CEST / 8:30 a.m. EDT. The digital event will introduce seven key technology partners that will accelerate Stellantis’ transformation into a sustainable, mobility tech company and advance its Dare Forward 2030 ambitions. Carlos Tavares,… Continue reading @Groupe PSA: PR MEDIA ADVISORY: Stellantis to Host Startup Awards July 13 to Introduce Key Technology Partnerships003997

@FCA: FCA Reports Second-quarter 2022 US Sales

July 1, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC had sales of 408,521 vehicles in this year’s second quarter. Overall, total U.S. and retail sales for the second quarter declined 16% and 24%, respectively. Total commercial shipments in the second quarter rose 13% versus the same quarter last year. “We continue to see strong… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Reports Second-quarter 2022 US Sales

FCA Reports Second-quarter 2022 US Sales

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. total sales decline 16%; retail sales down 24% Chrysler brand total U.S. sales increase 95% versus same quarter last year Total U.S. sales for the Jeep® Compass rise 54% over same quarter last year Total U.S. sales for the Jeep Grand Cherokee rise 12% over same… Continue reading FCA Reports Second-quarter 2022 US Sales

@FCA: La marca Jeep® rinde homenaje a los militares de los Estados Unidos con el paquete Freedom de edición limitada para los Gladiator y Wrangler 2023

1 de julio de 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Como tributo a los miembros de las fuerzas armadas estadounidenses, la marca Jeep® ofrece un exclusivo paquete Freedom de edición limitada con temática militar para los modelos Gladiator y Wrangler 2023. La marca Jeep realizará una donación de $250 dólares a organizaciones benéficas militares por cada… Continue reading @FCA: La marca Jeep® rinde homenaje a los militares de los Estados Unidos con el paquete Freedom de edición limitada para los Gladiator y Wrangler 2023

@FCA: Jeep® Brand Salutes US Military With Limited-edition Freedom Package for 2023 Gladiator and Wrangler

July 1, 2022 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – As a tribute to U.S. military members, the Jeep® brand is offering a military-themed, special limited-edition Freedom package for the 2023 Gladiator and Wrangler, featuring military-themed exterior and interior design cues. The Jeep brand will make a $250 donation to military charities with every Freedom edition sold. “With… Continue reading @FCA: Jeep® Brand Salutes US Military With Limited-edition Freedom Package for 2023 Gladiator and Wrangler

Kit Cars Put You in the Driver’s Seat of the Hottest Cars in the World – Auto | HowStuffWorks

Since the 1960s, kit cars have served as good ways to get drivers into building custom vehicles and creating more accessible replicas of rare sports cars. Kit cars initially got their name because manufacturers would sell the cars in pieces, like a full-size model kit. It was up to the purchasers to assemble them according… Continue reading Kit Cars Put You in the Driver’s Seat of the Hottest Cars in the World – Auto | HowStuffWorks

In unity lies strength

Toyota and Suzuki have taken their relationship to the next level with the announcement of a new SUV that will be manufactured at the former’s plant in Bidadi near Bengaluru. Over the last five years since they first made known their intent to come together, the Japanese duo has quietly been strengthening the scope of the… Continue reading In unity lies strength

A unique GM lab in Milford holds secrets to future EV driving here, and on the moon

This content is only available to subscribers. The Fourth of July Spark! $22 for 2 Years. Subscribe Now Your subscription supports: Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. The e-Edition, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. Access to exclusive sports reporting on your local teams from USA… Continue reading A unique GM lab in Milford holds secrets to future EV driving here, and on the moon

The Era of Buying Top Sports Cars Cheaply Seems to Be Over

Henry N. Manney III, an automotive journalist best known for his extensive writing in Road & Track magazine, bought a Ferrari 250 GTO in the late 1960s. One of just 36 ever built, the car was Ferrari’s $18,000 top-of-the-line sports/racing car in 1962. When the cars first rolled off the line, Enzo Ferrari, the company… Continue reading The Era of Buying Top Sports Cars Cheaply Seems to Be Over