One of the key points Roland Bouchara drove home in a recent interview was that profitability would be top priority for Stellantis India. When he took over as CEO and MD of the new entity, marking a huge leap from his previous mandate as Senior VP, Sales & Marketing of Citroen India, Bouchara knew only… Continue reading Newsmaker of 2021: Roland Bouchara
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The cars Autocar writers bought and sold in 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, it’s time to look back – not on the cars we drove, but the ones we actually bought, with our own hard-earned cash. The last twelve months has seen a flurry of buying and selling among Autocar’s staff: here are the new, nearly-new and most definitely used cars we’ve… Continue reading The cars Autocar writers bought and sold in 2021
@VW Group: Porsche mourns the death of Eberhard Mahle004407
22/12/2021 The team at Porsche is mourning the death of Eberhard Mahle, the former racing driver who died on 21 December at the age of 88. Eberhard Mahle was European Hill Climb Champion in 1966 and the first driver to take an international title in a Porsche 911. He had previously achieved success with other… Continue reading @VW Group: Porsche mourns the death of Eberhard Mahle004407
India’s forex reserves decline by $160 million to $635.66 billion
The foreign currency assets dipped by $645 million to $572.21 billion during the week ended December 17, 2021, as per the RBI’s weekly statistical supplement. Mumbai: India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves declined by 160 million to $635.66 billion due to a sharp drop in foreign currency assets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed… Continue reading India’s forex reserves decline by $160 million to $635.66 billion
GM, Google, others join retreat from CES over rising COVID-19 cases
Dec 23 (Reuters) – U.S. automaker General Motors Co (GM.N), Alphabet Inc.’s (GOOGL.O) Google and its self-driving auto-technology company Waymo on Thursday joined the companies no longer attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in person early next month due to rising COVID-19 infections. GM Chief Executive Mary Barra had been scheduled to give a keynote… Continue reading GM, Google, others join retreat from CES over rising COVID-19 cases
Lancia will mimic Mercedes in pursuit of a future inside Stellantis – Automotive News Europe
MILAN — Lancia will pursue profitability over volume to secure a long-term home in the 14 brand Stellantis stable and try to mimic Mercedes-Benz to do so, its boss Luca Napolitano said. Lancia has in recent years retreated from a past littered with world rally titles and iconic cars such as the Delta to a… Continue reading Lancia will mimic Mercedes in pursuit of a future inside Stellantis – Automotive News Europe
@FCA: MEDIA ADVISORY: Chrysler to Unveil Chrysler Airflow Concept, Announce Roadmap for Brand’s Future at CES 2022
December 22, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler brand is preparing to pull back the curtain at CES 2022 in Las Vegas, with the unveiling of the Chrysler Airflow Concept and a peek at the brand’s forward-looking electrification strategy. WHERE: Stellantis Display, Booth 4643, Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, “Tech East” WHEN: Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 11… Continue reading @FCA: MEDIA ADVISORY: Chrysler to Unveil Chrysler Airflow Concept, Announce Roadmap for Brand’s Future at CES 2022
Some Stellantis plants to run during holiday break, others idle in Jan.
Demand for some of Stellantis NV’s vehicles will have plants in Michigan, Ohio and Mexico running for a few days during the typical holiday break next week, while a lack of demand for other vehicles will leave some plants idling for much of January. A pandemic-induced global microchip shortage this year has helped production of all… Continue reading Some Stellantis plants to run during holiday break, others idle in Jan.
Stellantis completes installation of missing ducting at new Jeep plant
Paint emissions from the new Jeep plant in Detroit that drew complaints from residents are now being ducted through required controls, the plant manager said this week in a letter to the state of Michigan. The Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy in October filed a violation against the Stellantis NV plant on the… Continue reading Stellantis completes installation of missing ducting at new Jeep plant
@FCA: Dodge Announces New Direct Connection Performance Parts Lineup, Parts Catalog and Technical Hotline
December 22, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Dodge is kick-starting the brand’s rollout of new factory-backed Direct Connection performance parts with the announcement of key products from the exclusive new lineup, including performance “Tuner” and “Stage” kits for the Dodge Challenger and new race-ready performance kits for the Dodge Challenger Mopar Drag Pak. A new… Continue reading @FCA: Dodge Announces New Direct Connection Performance Parts Lineup, Parts Catalog and Technical Hotline