Tag: FCA

@FCA: 2021 Ram Commercial ProMaster Fact Sheet

September 1, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The ProMaster is Ram Commercial’s entry for the Class 2 full-size van segment. The 2021 Ram ProMaster full-size van benefits from an exclusive front-wheel-drive (FWD) system, reducing weight and complexity by locating all components beneath the cab. This keeps the cargo-load floor height and step-in height very low,… Continue reading @FCA: 2021 Ram Commercial ProMaster Fact Sheet

@FCA: Statement: Floor Mats

August 28, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 186,233 pickup trucks, globally, because their adjustable pedals may be positioned in a location that affords insufficient clearance with all-weather floor mats. FCA is unaware of any related accidents or injuries. These and all FCA vehicles are equipped with brake-throttle override, which enables… Continue reading @FCA: Statement: Floor Mats

GM, Ford return-to-office dates months away

Detroit — It will be months before General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. send their salaried employees back to the office to work.  GM is planning to reevaluate in October if it’s possible to send employees back to its downtown Detroit offices. Ford pushed back to January its plans to bring employees back to its Dearborn headquarters. Fiat… Continue reading GM, Ford return-to-office dates months away

BorgWarner to Supply EGR Modules for FCA Mild Hybrids

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BorgWarner supplies its exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology to the latest FireFly gasoline engine, which was developed for the Fiat 500 and Panda hybrid models. The complete BorgWarner EGR module includes cooler and valve and is the company’s first gasoline EGR module to be used on mild-hybrid engine technology… Continue reading BorgWarner to Supply EGR Modules for FCA Mild Hybrids

Daimler holds to plan to make Zetsche chairman – Automotive News Europe

FRANKFURT — Former Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche is the best candidate to be the company’s next chairman despite opposition from some shareholders, the automaker’s current Chairman, Manfred Bischoff, said. Zetsche was succeeded as CEO in May 2019 by the automaker’s research and development boss, Ola Kallenius. When the succession plans were announced, Zetsche was nominated… Continue reading Daimler holds to plan to make Zetsche chairman – Automotive News Europe

Key Hyundai affiliate aims to muscle into electric vehicle market as longtime suppliers turn to outsiders

SEOUL (Reuters) – As Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) accelerates the shift to electric cars, Hyundai Motor 005803.KS’s loyal suppliers have increasingly turned to “outsiders” for parts – but now the South Korean carmaker’s own supply company, Mobis, is plunging into the game. FILE PHOTO: The logo of Hyundai Mobis is seen during the 2019 Seoul Motor… Continue reading Key Hyundai affiliate aims to muscle into electric vehicle market as longtime suppliers turn to outsiders

@FCA: FCA US LLC Manufacturing Operations

UNITED STATES, CANADA and MEXICO ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS*         Manufacturing Facility Location Products Belvidere Assembly Belvidere, Ill. Jeep® Cherokee Brampton Assembly Brampton, Ont. (Canada) Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger,Dodge Charger Jefferson North Assembly Detroit Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, Dodge Durango Saltillo Truck Assembly Saltillo (Mexico) Ram 1500 Classic (Regular Cab); Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500… Continue reading @FCA: FCA US LLC Manufacturing Operations

German Manager Magazin: Rüsselsheim am Main: Opel should sell according to Groupe PSA headquarters 000053

Alfa Romeo, founded in Milan in 1910 and a Fiat subsidiary since 1986, is particularly famous for its motorsport successes and design classics of the past. The economic present is rather dreary, and recent attempts at revival are unsuccessful. Two years ago, just 120,000 Alfas were sold, in 2019, according to industry observers, it should… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: Rüsselsheim am Main: Opel should sell according to Groupe PSA headquarters 000053

German Manager Magazin: According to Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, Volkswagen produces too expensive000054

The very different results of the Car maker In the first half of the year, industry expert Ferdinand Dudenhöffer “revealed hidden problems”. The car sales of the Volkswagen-Group was down 28 percent, from Toyotabuckled by 29 percent. But Volkswagen lost 415 euros per car, while Toyota 533 euros and the French Opel-Mother PPEeven made 707… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: According to Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, Volkswagen produces too expensive000054