Friday, 16 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.

A logo of Dassault Systemes SE is seen on a company building in Paris, France, January 27, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/ File Photo
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Software firm Dassault Systemes cuts 2024 forecast again on auto sector slowdown

Dassault Systemes cuts 2024 revenue growth forecast again, citing automotive slowdown, amid competitive pressure from rivals.

FILE PHOTO: A man walks past a logo of Stellantis outside the company's building in Chartres-de-Bretagne near Rennes, France, September 20, 2024. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
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US lawmakers pressure automaker Stellantis on investment commitments

The union and the Jeep-maker have been in a bitter battle after Stellantis said it would delay a planned investment to reopen an...

FILE PHOTO: Lucid Group CEO Peter Rawlinson speaks during the press day preview of the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S. November 16, 2023.  REUTERS/David Swanson/File Photo
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US automakers urged to innovate despite tariffs on Chinese rivals

U.S. auto leaders warn against complacency as Chinese rivals outpace in EV tech, despite short-term tariff relief.

FILE PHOTO: Stellantis premium brand Alfa Romeo reveals the Milano, its first fully electric car (EV), during an event in Milan, Italy April 10, 2024. REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo/File Photo
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Stellantis to launch fleet of EVs fitted with Factorial solid-state batteries

Stellantis will launch by 2026 a demonstration fleet of vehicles fitted with solid-state batteries from U.S. startup Factorial, the two companies said on...

FILE PHOTO: The Chrysler Airflow concept is displayed at the New York International Auto Show, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 5, 2023. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo
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US working ‘as fast as we can’ to finalize EV conversion grants: official

The U.S. Energy Department is quickly finalizing $1.7B in grants to help GM and Stellantis convert plants for EV production.

FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen logo is illuminated on a production line for the Golf VIII and Tiguan cars at the VW headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany May 23, 2024. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo
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Hybrids top petrol power for first time in EU new car sales, ACEA says

Hybrids overtook petrol-powered vehicles in EU new car sales for the first time in September, industry data showed on Tuesday.

FILE PHOTO: Vehicles of automobile brands belonging to General Motors Company are seen at a car dealership in Queens, New York, U.S., November 16, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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GM sounds upbeat on profit after Q3 results exceed estimates

GM's Q3 results benefit from lean inventories and a steady demand for gasoline-engine truck and SUV, sending its shares up about 7.6 per...

FILE PHOTO: A Ford logo is pictured at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Ontario, Canada February 15, 2024. REUTERS/Cole Burston/File Photo
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GM, Ford brace for investor scrutiny over pricing power, EV losses

GM and Ford face investor doubts as they report Q3 results amid challenges in gas car pricing power and EV losses.

Unions called the group's 40,000 employees in Italy and workers at its suppliers to observe a 24-hour national strike (AFP)
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Stellantis workers march in Italy over production slump

Thousands of Stellantis workers strike in Rome over layoffs, production halts, and weak demand for electric vehicles.

General view of the Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis headquarter, in Turin, Italy October 16, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
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As Fiat stalls, Italy’s Turin struggles to stave off decline

Turin, home to Europe's oldest car factory, highlights the continent's struggle with electrification costs and China’s competition.