Lancia CEO outlines Europe expansion plans – Automotive News Europe

Napolitano wants to attract a different kind of buyer for Lancia. Currently, two thirds of buyers are women, with an average age of 45 and with no children in their household. He sees future models as drawing buyers with an average age of 55, but with at least one child still at home, and evenly… Continue reading Lancia CEO outlines Europe expansion plans – Automotive News Europe

@FCA: Stellantis and Factorial Energy to Jointly Develop Solid-state Batteries for Electric Vehicles

Stellantis and Factorial Energy to Jointly Develop Solid-state Batteries for Electric Vehicles November 30, 2021 , Amsterdam – Stellantis N.V. (NYSE / MTA / Euronext Paris: STLA) and Factorial Energy (Factorial) announced today the signing of a joint development agreement to advance Factorial’s high-voltage traction solid-state battery technology. The agreement also includes a strategic investment from… Continue reading @FCA: Stellantis and Factorial Energy to Jointly Develop Solid-state Batteries for Electric Vehicles

Stellantis locks in lithium supply agreement to secure EV battery materials

Stellantis, the global corporation formed through a merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and French automaker Groupe PSA, signed a binding agreement with a lithium producer as more automakers look to secure key parts of the battery supply chain. The agreement is one in a flurry of deals between automakers and suppliers as the demand for… Continue reading Stellantis locks in lithium supply agreement to secure EV battery materials

Fisker unveils ‘world’s most sustainable vehicle’ as electric vehicle competition heats up

It seems among the investor community, all everyone talks about are the EV (electric vehicle) stocks – and only the big ones at that – Tesla (TSLA), Rivian (RIVN), and Lucid (LCID). One EV company that’s been flying under the radar, that is until it had big news at this year’s Los Angeles Auto show… Continue reading Fisker unveils ‘world’s most sustainable vehicle’ as electric vehicle competition heats up

GM: Jeep maker misstates legal complaint’s facts, misrepresents actions

General Motors Co. says the maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pickup trucks misstated facts and misrepresented its actions in a legal complaint seeking to reinstate its lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV. Wayne County Circuit Court last month dismissed GM’s civil suit claiming “billions” of dollars in damages after FCA executives bribed United Auto Workers officials in efforts… Continue reading GM: Jeep maker misstates legal complaint’s facts, misrepresents actions

Jeep maker accuses GM of ‘corporate espionage,’ ‘spoofing’ in legal spat

The maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pickup trucks on Tuesday accused General Motors Co. of “corporate espionage” in an attempt to block the Wayne County Circuit Court from reconsidering the Detroit automaker’s lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV. The court last month dismissed GM’s civil suit claiming “billions” of dollars in damages after FCA executives bribed… Continue reading Jeep maker accuses GM of ‘corporate espionage,’ ‘spoofing’ in legal spat

SMMT announces Alison Jones as 82nd President

Alison Jones, new SMMT President The 82nd President of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) will be Alison Jones, Senior Vice President and Stellantis Country Manager UK, Stellantis. The announcement was made this evening at SMMT’s 104th Annual Dinner, which took place in London. Previously SMMT vice-President, Alison officially takes office on 1… Continue reading SMMT announces Alison Jones as 82nd President

“Ferrari’s Icona series could be the last chance for the technologies that have shaped the firm’s legacy”

The covers come off; Ferrari’s stunning Daytona SP3 is presented in front of you; you’re told the production run is 599 vehicles; the price is around €2m, or £2m by the time UK taxes are taken into consideration. And the first question that enters your head is: why only 599? It’s a measure, perhaps, of… Continue reading “Ferrari’s Icona series could be the last chance for the technologies that have shaped the firm’s legacy”

One-off Ferrari BR20 launched with 681bhp V12 engine

The wraps have come off the new Ferrari BR20, a bespoke V12-engined coupe, designed and built for one of Ferrari’s most well-heeled customers. It’s based on the same platform as the GTC4Lusso, but the bodywork and interior have been modified to include some of the styling cues of Ferraris from the 1950s and 1960s. The… Continue reading One-off Ferrari BR20 launched with 681bhp V12 engine