Vince Bond Jr. Acura, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi Vince Bond Jr. covers Fiat Chrysler and marketing for Automotive News. [email protected] 313-446-1653 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Ram EV pickup concept will follow you like a puppy and just about charge itself Stellantis brand's electric pickup will nott be out until 2024, but it will pack some new features such as an automated charger and the ability to follow a walking driver like a loyal dog. Fiat unveils metaverse car shopping service Fiat is looking to roll out the metaverse showroom in France, Germany and the UK in early 2023. At CES, Chrysler previews cockpit of the future The Stellantis brand will debut new cockpit technology, which the automaker says will learn driver preferences. Alfa Romeo's U.S. growth plan prioritizes quality, satisfied customers The Italian brand is laying the groundwork for its expansion plans with a focus on delivering experiences fitting of the luxury segment. All 14 Stellantis brands performing since merger, exec says "Everybody's got a fighting chance," North American COO Mark Stewart said of the brands brought together by combining FCA and PSA. Fiat's electric 500e is returning to the U.S. in 2024 Fiat brand CEO Olivier Francois plans to announce the 500e's return Thursday at the LA auto show, with the official reveal of the production car happening a year from now. Stellantis circular economy unit is part of the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan The automaker is expanding its circular economy business unit as part of an effort to reach carbon net-zero status by 2038. Detroit auto show no longer about inflating execs' egos, Tavares says Carlos Tavares thinks savings from a toned-down atmosphere could result in brands returning to future shows, making the event more sustainable in the long run. Two Jeep EVs to make U.S. debuts in 2024 The Wrangler-inspired Recon and a sleek midsize crossover called the Wagoneer S will mark the beginning of the battery-electric era for Jeep in its biggest market. Dodge brings back Durango Hellcat for 2023, will offer 7 Challenger, Charger heritage models The Stellantis muscle brand is making some noise with its roaring engines before transitioning to more eco-friendly electrified performance. Stellantis' Free2move grows in the U.S. as other short-term rentals close Stellantis' quest to make Free2move appeal to U.S. consumers is coming with lessons about lifestyle differences compared with Europe. Jeep ready to go electric in Europe, not as quickly in U.S. The makings of an all-electric lineup will start arriving this year in Europe, but it's less clear when Jeep will move away from gasoline engines and make that transition in the U.S., its most important market. Stellantis replaces North American purchasing chief amid supplier relations woes Marlo Vitous, the company's supply chain vice president, is replacing Martin Horneck, who is retiring. Maserati going fully electric by 2030 Maserati said it is going all electric by 2030 and that all of its vehicles will offer some sort of a battery-electric version by 2025. Tavares to suppliers: We are not 'the bad cop' Stellantis' CEO says suppliers who want to "fix" global warming will have to absorb extra costs that come with EVs. He insists suppliers should blame politicians pushing EVs. Load More
Vince Bond Jr. Acura, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi Vince Bond Jr. covers Fiat Chrysler and marketing for Automotive News. [email protected] 313-446-1653 See All Staff Page