@Hyundai: Kia Introduces K5, the All-new 2021 Mid-Size Sedan, With Inspired Design, Thoughtful Tech and Advanced Driver Safety

Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the model launch at an online press eventThe K5 will be available in 3 trims in Canada this fall; LX, EX and GT-lineThe mid-size sedan will embrace Kia Motors’ Worldwide alpha-numeric style naming convention, with “K5” as the name for this all-new modelK5 boasts innovative design, all-new safety, and… Continue reading @Hyundai: Kia Introduces K5, the All-new 2021 Mid-Size Sedan, With Inspired Design, Thoughtful Tech and Advanced Driver Safety

DigniFi Raises $14M in Series A Funding

DigniFi, a Seattle, WA-based financing platform for auto repairs and services, raised $14m in Series A funding. Backers included Austin-based BuildGroup, the permanent capital company started by Lanham Napier, formerly of RackSpace, and Exor Seeds, the venture arm of Exor N.V., the holding company of the Agnelli family (controlling shareholder of Fiat Chrysler, Ferrari, CNHI,… Continue reading DigniFi Raises $14M in Series A Funding

US judge orders heads of GM, FCA to try to resolve GM racketeering lawsuit – ETAuto.com

U.S. District Court Judge Paul Borman called on GM CEO Mary Barra and FCA CEO Mike Manley to meet in person to try to resolve a case that could drag on for years. DETROIT: A federal judge in Detroit on Tuesday ordered the chief executives of automakers General Motors Co and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV… Continue reading US judge orders heads of GM, FCA to try to resolve GM racketeering lawsuit – ETAuto.com

@FCA: Statement: Non-saleable Part Lookup Tool

June 29, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA strongly supports this initiative. Every auto-industry constituent is a stakeholder in the safety-critical Takata recall. Successful recall campaigns require close coordination and parts recyclers are in a unique position to help protect the customers we all share.  “We are making progress,” says Mark Chernoby, FCA’s Chief Technical… Continue reading @FCA: Statement: Non-saleable Part Lookup Tool

U.S. appeals court stays order requiring GM, FCA meet to resolve GM lawsuit

FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is pictured at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Ramos Arizpe, state of Coahuila, Mexico October 7, 2019. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril DETROIT (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Monday stayed a lower court’s order requiring officials from General Motors Co (GM.N) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCHA.MI)(FCAU.N) to resolve GM’s racketeering… Continue reading U.S. appeals court stays order requiring GM, FCA meet to resolve GM lawsuit

GM seeks U.S. appeals court ruling to continue legal fight with Fiat Chrysler

FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Ramos Arizpe, state of Coahuila, Mexico October 7, 2019. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co (GM.N) on Friday asked a U.S. appeals court to allow it to continue pursuing its civil racketeering suit against rival Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV… Continue reading GM seeks U.S. appeals court ruling to continue legal fight with Fiat Chrysler

Ford, VW will stay neutral on challenges to Trump vehicle emissions rule: document

FILE PHOTO: The Ford logo is seen at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 15, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Four major automakers will not take a position on legal challenges to the Trump administration’s decision to dramatically weaken Obama-era fuel economy standards but want to weigh in… Continue reading Ford, VW will stay neutral on challenges to Trump vehicle emissions rule: document

Fiat Chrysler chairman echoes PSA support for merger of the carmakers

MILAN (Reuters) – A merger between Fiat Chrysler FCA.MI and Peugeot maker PSA (PEUP.PA) to create the world’s fourth largest carmaker is the best way for the two companies to weather the coronavirus crisis, the Italian-American group’s chairman said on Friday. FILE PHOTO: The logos of car manufacturers Fiat and Peugeot are seen in front… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler chairman echoes PSA support for merger of the carmakers

Virus crisis has not delayed merger plans between Fiat Chrysler and PSA, Elkann says

FILE PHOTO: The logos of car manufacturers Fiat and Peugeot are seen in front of dealerships of the companies in Saint-Nazaire, France, November 8, 2019. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo MILAN (Reuters) – The COVID-19 crisis has not delayed plans to finalise a merger between Fiat Chrysler FCA.MI and Peugeot maker PSA (PEUP.PA) to create the world’s… Continue reading Virus crisis has not delayed merger plans between Fiat Chrysler and PSA, Elkann says