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 Alfa Romeo looks to channel hype into U.S. sales The Italian brand is working to leverage the newly unveiled 33 Stradale, ads for the Tonale and a top performance in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study into higher U.S. sales. Stellantis invests $100M to get cleaner lithium supply The investment in the world's largest geothermal lithium sourcing effort will help make Stellantis EVs eligible for federal consumer incentives. Stellantis' $25,000 EV price target clashes with U.S. union demands Stellantis' imperative to reduce its fixed-cost structure in pursuit of more affordable EVs is clashing with the U.S. auto workers' demands for higher wages and benefits at the bargaining table. Stellantis cockpit technology leader leaving company Vishnu Sundaram, who was hired in 2021 to develop the cockpit of the future, is departing the company at the end of August. Stellantis, Samsung commit to second battery plant for U.S. Stellantis and Samsung SDI are teaming up on a second battery plant in the U.S. as the automaker works to develop a supply chain to support its electric vehicle ambitions. Fiat future in U.S. tied to new leader, return of 500e The Italian brand, which only sells one model in the U.S., has appointed former FCA marketer Aamir Ahmed to head its North American operations. Stellantis designer Chris Benjamin joins VW's Scout brand Veteran Stellantis designer Chris Benjamin joins Volkswagen Group's Scout Motors to lead design for the EV-focused brand that will specialize in utility vehicles and trucks. Stellantis sees new ways to generate profits from vehicle software Stellantis has a vision for making big money from vehicle software in the coming decade. But it will do so by offering added features that customers might want for a specific use. 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. 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