Tag: FCA

GM, Ford battle over BlueCruise trademark could cost millions

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TechnologyAurora releases tool to gauge safety of self-driving systems4:13 PM UTC

Three of the fleet of 600 Waymo Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid self-driving vehicles are parked and displayed during a demonstration in Chandler, Arizona, November 29, 2018. REUTERS/Caitlin O’Hara Aug 18 (Reuters) – Aurora, the Silicon Valley self-driving startup founded by former Tesla, Uber and Google executives, has released what it says is the industry’s first tool… Continue reading TechnologyAurora releases tool to gauge safety of self-driving systems4:13 PM UTC

@FCA: Windsor Assembly Plant Recognized for 2021 Canada Energy Project of the Year

August 18, 2021 , Windsor, Ontario – The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP) has been recognized by the Association of Energy Engineers® (AEE) for the 2021 Canada Region Energy Project of the Year. The plant’s winning project reduced energy usage in the paint shop by 20,250 gigajoules (GJ) or 8% annually of the topcoat process, the… Continue reading @FCA: Windsor Assembly Plant Recognized for 2021 Canada Energy Project of the Year

Japan automakers take bonding to next level

When Suzuki and Daihatsu decided to participate in a consortium involving Toyota, Isuzu and Hino last month, it marked yet another significant step by Japan’s automakers to deepen their bonding. Toyota is the lead participant in the latest drive with a 60 percent stake where the initial focus was to hone efforts on new trends… Continue reading Japan automakers take bonding to next level

Prosecutor: Corruption case involving FCA might be unmatched in U.S. history

The merger that formed Stellantis in January created the world’s fourth-largest automaker, but it didn’t erase a scandal that saw millions of dollars in prohibited payments and lavish goodies flow from former Fiat Chrysler Automobiles executives to UAW officials. The company’s U.S. operating arm, formally known as FCA US and a member of the Detroit Three automakers, was ordered Tuesday… Continue reading Prosecutor: Corruption case involving FCA might be unmatched in U.S. history

FCA sentenced for paying more than $3.5M in bribes to UAW leaders

A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV to pay $30 million for conspiring to break federal labor laws by paying more than $3.5 million in bribes to United Auto Workers leaders. FCA, now part of auto giant Stellantis NV, must pay the fine within the next 30 days after pleading guilty in March to one… Continue reading FCA sentenced for paying more than $3.5M in bribes to UAW leaders

@FCA: Del PEUGEOT 905 de 1991 al PEUGEOT 9X8 2021: 30 años de innovación y rendimiento excepcionales

Stellantis México: Del PEUGEOT 905 de 1991 al PEUGEOT 9X8 2021: 30 años de innovación y rendimiento excepcionales 17 de agosto de 2021 , Ciudad de México –  Durante más de 210 años, PEUGEOT se ha ido adaptando a los tiempos y se ha anticipado a los cambios de comportamiento encontrando el camino para nuevas soluciones… Continue reading @FCA: Del PEUGEOT 905 de 1991 al PEUGEOT 9X8 2021: 30 años de innovación y rendimiento excepcionales

First drive: 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer delivers ‘opulence’ while staying true to its DNA

Mike Uhlmeyer calls the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer the largest small car you’ll ever drive. That’s an interesting way to describe a vehicle with three rows, seating for eight and tons of space, but the vehicle’s chief engineer is really talking about the driving experience — responsive and easy to handle, even on twisty roads.… Continue reading First drive: 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer delivers ‘opulence’ while staying true to its DNA

@FCA: Sixth Edition of ‘Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge’ Brings Race Fans Back to Woodward Avenue

August 16, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Back after a one-year hiatus, MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge staged a thrilling return to Woodward Avenue on Saturday, August 14, drawing 38,000 performance enthusiasts to M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, for the popular festival of street-legal drag racing. “Roadkill Nights is all about stoking the passion… Continue reading @FCA: Sixth Edition of ‘Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge’ Brings Race Fans Back to Woodward Avenue