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

@FCA: Statement: Powertrain Control Module Software 20200821

August 21, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 58,016 vehicles in the U.S. to update certain powertrain software that will help prevent engine stall. An FCA investigation discovered the tone wheel in a small percentage of engines may, over time, lose magnetic material. Should this occur, it may… Continue reading @FCA: Statement: Powertrain Control Module Software 20200821

Harley’s activist investor backs business reboot strategy

CHICAGO (Reuters) – An activist investor who shook up Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG.N) earlier this year said he is impressed with the changes initiated by new Chief Executive Jochen Zeitz to turn around the 117-year-old motorcycle company. FILE PHOTO: A Harley Davidson logo is displayed above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after… Continue reading Harley’s activist investor backs business reboot strategy

German FAZ: Why the PSA deal is so attractive for the Fiat heirs000073

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@Ferrari: Ferrari signs the 2021-2025 Concorde Agreement

Maranello (Italy), 18 August 2020 – Ferrari N.V. (NYSE/MTA: RACE) announces that Ferrari S.p.A. has signed today the two agreements that will govern the Scuderia’s participation in the FIA Formula One World Championship over the five year period from 2021 to 2025. The agreement, which was signed with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (“FIA”) and… Continue reading @Ferrari: Ferrari signs the 2021-2025 Concorde Agreement