Wednesday, 7 May 2025

Focus on Stellantis

Stellantis’s complete product lineup includes the brands Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall.

FILE PHOTO: A Stellantis sign is seen outside its headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S., June 10, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo/File Photo
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US opens probe into 150,000 Stellantis vehicles over loss of motive power

The US NHTSA said Monday that it has opened an evaluation into about 150,000 Stellantis vehicles over reports of loss of motive power

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis is seen on the company's building in Velizy-Villacoublay near Paris, France, March 19, 2024. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Chrysler-parent Stellantis paid $190.7 million in US fuel economy penalties

Stellantis paid $190.7M in penalties for 2019-2020 fuel economy shortfalls and owes $459.7M more, NHTSA documents reveal.

FILE PHOTO: Technicians work at the production line for electric car models of the Volkswagen Group in Zwickau, Germany, April 26, 2022. REUTERS/Matthias Rietschel/File Photo
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EU new car sales rise 4.3% in June, industry body ACEA says

New car sales in the EU rose 4.3% in June, led by Italy, Germany, and Spain, despite a slight drop in battery electric...

FILE PHOTO: The Chrysler Pacifica is introduced as the 2017 Utility Vehicle of the Year during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 9, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Stellantis recalls 24,000 Chrysler minivans for fire risks, urges outdoor parking

Stellantis has urged Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivan owners to park outside and avoid recharging pending a software update.

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Serbia eyes lithium deals with Mercedes, Stellantis, VW, president says

Serbia will give Mercedes-Benz, VW and Stellantis the opportunity to purchase lithium for car batteries as they prioritise EU carmakers

The logo of a 2024 Jeep Wrangler is seen at the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
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NHTSA opens recall query into about 94,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs

The investigation targets Jeep's Wrangler 4xe hybrid SUVs manufactured between 2021 through 2024.

FILE PHOTO: New Fiat Panda and Fiat 500 mild-hybrid cars are seen in piazza Maggiore, in Bologna, Italy, February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo/File Photo
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Stellantis to expand hybrid vehicle line to meet growing demand

Expansion of Stellantis hybrids across nine car brands announced to meet growing demand as pure EV sales soften globally.

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Natural gas opposition ‘ideological,’ new Ontario energy minister says

Ontario's new energy minister is unapologetic about the use of natural gas to partly fuel growing energy needs in Canada's largest province, calling...

FILE PHOTO: Shawn Fain, President of the United Auto Workers (UAW) speaks as U.S. President Joe Biden (not pictured) joins striking members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) on the picket line outside the GM's Willow Run Distribution Center, in Belleville, Wayne County, Michigan, U.S., September 26, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
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UAW reaches tentative agreement with Ultium Cells at Ohio EV battery plant

The United Auto Workers union said on Monday it reached a tentative contract agreement with Ultium Cells in Lordstown, Ohio, where workers build...

FILE PHOTO: The GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021.  REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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General Motors beats quarterly results targets – as gas funds EV work

The automotive giant has raised its annual forecast, saying stable pricing and gas-powered vehicles will help ease investors' concerns over continued EV development.