All-wheel drive returns in redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan

Auburn Hills — All-wheel drive is back on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan after a 17-year hiatus as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV seeks to continue its dominance in the shrinking segment. Although the redesign takes athletic styling cues from SUVs, the new Pacifica, which debuts Thursday at the Chicago Auto Show, likely won’t attract SUV owners,… Continue reading All-wheel drive returns in redesigned 2021 Chrysler Pacifica minivan

@FCA: FCA Belvidere Assembly Plant Awarded Silver Status for Continuous Efforts to Improve in World Class Manufacturing

February 6, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The FCA Belvidere Assembly Plant, home of the Jeep® Cherokee, is the latest plant to be designated silver in the Company’s World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program. Recognized for its efforts in expanding the implementation of WCM principles, the Illinois facility is the Company’s 10th North American manufacturing location overall to… Continue reading @FCA: FCA Belvidere Assembly Plant Awarded Silver Status for Continuous Efforts to Improve in World Class Manufacturing

Fiat Chrysler profit rises, outlook ‘firm’ ahead of Peugeot merger

MILAN/DETROIT (Reuters) – Fiat Chrysler (FCHA.MI) (FCAU.N) posted a 7% rise in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, boosted by strong business in North America and better results in Latin America as it headed into a merger with France’s PSA (PEUP.PA). FILE PHOTO: A new Fiat 500 mild-hybrid car is displayed at a Fiat Chrysler event held… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler profit rises, outlook ‘firm’ ahead of Peugeot merger

FCA CEO: China disruptions could threaten production at a European plant within 2-4 weeks

DETROIT, Feb 6 (Reuters) – Disruptions to auto parts production caused by the deadly virus outbreak in China could threaten production at one of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’s European plants within two to four weeks, Chief Executive Mike Manley told Reuters. FCA so far has not reported production shutdowns at plants outside China related to the… Continue reading FCA CEO: China disruptions could threaten production at a European plant within 2-4 weeks

FCA UAW-Represented Employees to Receive 2019 Profit Sharing Payments

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Payment recognizes hourly employees’ contributions to the Company Total U.S. investment grows to more than $14 billion since 2009, with nearly 30,000 jobs created to date Based on the Company’s 2019 financial performance, FCA US LLC announced today that the eligible profit sharing amount of $7,280 will… Continue reading FCA UAW-Represented Employees to Receive 2019 Profit Sharing Payments

@FCA: FCA N.V. : 2019 full year and fourth results

Following is a summary of the “FCA: 2019 full year and fourth quarter results” press release. A PDF of the complete press release is attached to this email. The document is also available in the media section of the FCA corporate website: https://www.fcagroup.com/en-us/pages/home.aspxFCA reports strong full year 2019 results, with Net profit from continuing operations of… Continue reading @FCA: FCA N.V. : 2019 full year and fourth results

@FCA: FCA UAW-Represented Employees to Receive 2019 Profit Sharing Payments

February 6, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Based on the Company’s 2019 financial performance, FCA US LLC announced today that the eligible profit sharing amount of $7,280 will be paid to UAW-represented employees on March 13, 2020. Approximately 44,000 employees are eligible to receive the payment. With this payment, U.S. hourly employees have received on average… Continue reading @FCA: FCA UAW-Represented Employees to Receive 2019 Profit Sharing Payments

Fourth quarter and full year 2019 results

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 5 February 2020 7:00 AM CET FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOURTH QUARTER 2019– Group revenue decreased by 10% to €156 million (Q4 ’18: €174 million)– Location Technology revenue of €110 million (Q4 ’18: €107 million)– Automotive operational revenue increased by 20% to €116 million (Q4 ’18: €97 million)– Free cash flow is an inflow… Continue reading Fourth quarter and full year 2019 results

UPDATE 1-Ford says Canadian agency investigating emissions certification process

FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said Wednesday Canadian officials have opened a preliminary investigation into the automaker’s emissions certification process. Ford said in its annual report Environment and Climate Change Canada has… Continue reading UPDATE 1-Ford says Canadian agency investigating emissions certification process