Tag: FCA

@FCA: New 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Production Starts

February 4, 2021 , Windsor, Ontario – Today marks the start of production for the new 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat at the three-million-square-foot Jefferson North Assembly Plant (JNAP) in Detroit. “Like welcoming a new member to the family, today’s launch of the Durango SRT Hellcat celebrates the newest addition to the Brotherhood of Muscle,” said Tim… Continue reading @FCA: New 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Production Starts

@Geely: LEVC appoints Martin Rada as Managing Director LEVC Europe

4th February 2021, Ansty LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) today announces the appointment of Martin Rada as its new Managing Director for LEVC Europe Operations. LEVC’s European office is located in Frankfurt, Germany and Martin will oversee and manage all activities in the region. There are now 19 dealer partners across continental Europe, with further network growth planned… Continue reading @Geely: LEVC appoints Martin Rada as Managing Director LEVC Europe

Microchip Shortage Stunts GM’s Assembly Plant Production

General Motors will shutdown or reduce production at four of its global assembly plants beginning the week of Feb. 8, 2021 due to the ongoing automotive semiconductor shortage, according to the automaker. GM said it will close down its assembly plants in Fairfax, Kansas; Ingersoll, Ontario; and San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The automaker said it… Continue reading Microchip Shortage Stunts GM’s Assembly Plant Production

EU car sales: COVID recovery expected to start in 2021, auto industry says

Brussels, 3 February 2021 – After a year that saw the sharpest drop ever in EU car sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) forecasts that 2021 will mark a first step on the path to recovery, with sales rising by about 10% compared to 2020. The fallout of COVID… Continue reading EU car sales: COVID recovery expected to start in 2021, auto industry says

This hypercar is China’s first Belt and Road electric vehicle project

A new engineering and design startup called Silk EV headquartered in Italy’s venerable Motor Valley is more than just another attempt at making an electric hypercar. It’s also the latest arrow in the quiver for China’s massive Belt and Road project, though the first that deals with electric cars. Silk EV announced on Tuesday that… Continue reading This hypercar is China’s first Belt and Road electric vehicle project

@FCA: Stellantis México: En enero Stellantis reportó ventas de 4,915 unidades en México

2 de febrero de 2021 , Ciudad de México – Stellantis reportó en enero ventas de 4,915 unidades. Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo vendió 14 unidades, un crecimiento de 40% comparado con enero de 2020. Chrysler Chrysler vendió 15 unidades. Dodge Dodge reportó en enero ventas de 639 unidades. Dodge Attitude fue el vehículo con mayor número… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis México: En enero Stellantis reportó ventas de 4,915 unidades en México

Zero Electric Vehicles, Inc. (ZEV) Adds Three Critical Executives to Leadership Team

ZEV Brings On Key Leadership Roles in Automotive Software Engineering & Cloud Services, EV Battery and Fuel-Cell Science Tweet this Jonas has more than 20 years’ experience building and delivering successful products and services around new and emerging technologies, from telematics systems to holographic beam-forming satellite antennas. His M&A work in technical due diligence resulted… Continue reading Zero Electric Vehicles, Inc. (ZEV) Adds Three Critical Executives to Leadership Team

Tavares exclusive interview reveals Stellantis plans – Automotive News Europe

Jeep is the “most global brand” of Stellantis, Tavares said, because of its presence in Europe and China as well as North America. Its global push will continue under Stellantis, he said. The SUV brand is pushing into new markets and higher-priced segments, adding new capability to storied nameplates and stepping into the world of… Continue reading Tavares exclusive interview reveals Stellantis plans – Automotive News Europe

Dodge boss: The V-8’s days “are numbered” – Motor Authority

The days of the big and burly V-8 could soon be over, judging by recent comments made by Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis. In an interview with CNBC published last week, Kuniskis said the days of supercharged V-8s like Dodge’s Hellcat engines are numbered, but thanks to electrification the type of performance the engines deliver is… Continue reading Dodge boss: The V-8’s days “are numbered” – Motor Authority