Could Ram’s transfer of production be a sign of things to come for NAFTA Yesterday, The News Wheel reported that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles plans on moving production of its heavy-duty Ram vehicles from Mexico to its Warren, Michigan location. One of the main reasons for this decision was the possibility of a U.S. withdrawal from…
Sergio Marchionne, the former CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, died earlier today after suffering from complications that arose following a recent shoulder surgery. Marchionne was 66 years old at the time of his death. Exor, the Italian investment group that holds the largest stake in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, sent out an official announcement after the…
The EPA has yet to certify 2017 model year vehicles from FCA equipped with diesel engines, but the automaker is still selling last year’s trucks and SUVs with the 3.0-liter diesel motor After the EPA reprimanded Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) for not revealing information about engine software that allowed its diesel motors to release extra…
Toledo’s proposal to Marchionne urges Jeep to keep Wrangler production in Ohio In October of last year, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO and HBIC, Sergio Marchionne, freaked everyone in Toledo the hell out by mentioning that, if Jeep were to turn to aluminum for the Wrangler in 2017, he would probably have to move Wrangler…
Sergio Marchionne urges you not to buy a 500e. It’s an odd thing when the CEO of a carmaker hates making a car—and directs his customers to eschew the vehicle at all costs. But that’s exactly what Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO, Sergio Marchionne, told us all to do—not to buy the 500e—a couple days ago…
Sergio Marchionne, president of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Last month, we discussed how Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were making in-vehicle infotainment better by simply replacing the built-in systems altogether. The general idea is that auto manufacturers are good at making cars and not so good at making tech—at least not nearly as good as…
During Fiat Chrysler’s Capital Markets presentation, current FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne not… While its name invited the groan of enthusiasts everywhere when it was… Here’s an automotive riddle to brighten your day: Why is the new… With General Motors, the biggest news lately has been the possible sale… There were a lot of questions about…
FCA obviously believes that if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it During Fiat Chrysler’s Capital Markets presentation, current FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne not only shared an outline for the automaker’s goals moving forward; he also dismissed a number of popular rumors. First, Marchionne stated that FCA had no plans to bring back the Dodge Viper…
Sergio Marchionne continues his quest to streamline the FCA portfolio Spinning off brands under the larger Fiat Chrysler umbrella is one of Sergio Marchionne’s signature strategies. Under Marchionne, FCA has already spun off CNH Industrial and Ferrari. Now, FCA is getting ready to spin off another of its brands: parts supplier Magneti Marelli. During a spinoff, a company…
Congratulations! You’ve successfully raised your children, put them through school, and gotten… Today, Chrysler Group LLC Chairman and CEO, Sergio Marchionne, spoke at the… General Motors CEO, Mary Barra, has been under relentless fire following the…
FCA isn’t quite ready to reveal Sergio Marchionne’s successor just yet With Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne set to retire from his role after this year, speculation about who will replace him has run rampant during the past few months. Many analysts expected Marchionne’s successor to be announced at FCA’s annual investor day event in June….
Might FCA have finally secured the merger they’ve been seeking all these years? Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe Renault are two of the world’s largest automakers. A new proposal from FCA would result in an even larger automotive company. Yesterday, FCA submitted a proposal for a merger with Renault. The result would be the third-largest…
The first Chinese-built Jeep Renegade has rolled off the assembly line in Guangzhou The Jeep Renegade is taking over the Chinese car market. Jeep’s entry-level crossover is finally in production in China, rolling off the assembly line at the GAC Fiat Chrysler Guangzhou plant, which is located in the Panyu District. It follows the local…
Photo: Maserati Maserati released teaser images of the new GranTurismo prototype, the brand’s first all-electric car. Developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab and photographed on the streets of Modena, the upcoming GranTurismo may be the Italian automaker’s answer to the Tesla Roadster. As part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Maserati was slow to set course for…
This year was one of the best yet for green cars, especially those that get energy from a plug. So, to celebrate twelve months of progress, these are my top six picks for the best plug-in vehicles of the year. [wptab name=’Toyota Prius Prime’] We start the list with a recent addition to the plug-in…
The November event could give drivers a closer look at the new Jeep Wrangler In the automotive world, all eyes are currently fixed upon Detroit and the North American International Auto Show. With big reveals and announcements from some of the most prominent names in the industry, other automotive shows set to take place later…
It’s still unclear whether FCA will keep Wrangler production in Toledo At this point, no one can say for certain whether Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will keep Wrangler production in Toledo or move it somewhere outside of the Glass City in favor of somewhere more effective. Panic started back in October, when FCA CEO Sergio…
In case you missed it, Tesla CEO Elon Musk awkwardly danced his way onstage at a Model 3 event at the brand’s Shanghai plant yesterday. The crowd cheered him on as he casually tossed his jacket to the side, bopped his head, and eventually transitioned into the “Walk Like an Egyptian” move, for some strange…
“Giulia” as the commercials affectionately call her In a world full of companies and brands that release their Super Bowl advertisements early, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has always been pretty secretive about the contents of their Super Bowl commercials. This strategy has paid off for the organization in the past, as it has produced some of the most famous and…
Chrysler could soon be receiving a much-needed addition to its lineup If you’re thinking about purchasing a Chrysler vehicle, right now your options are pretty limited. Chrysler currently sells a mere two models: the Chrysler 300 sedan and the Chrysler Pacifica minivan. According to Fiat Chrysler’s current CEO, the brand could soon be receiving a…
Could the platform for the Alfa Romeo Giulia be used for Future FCA vehicles? Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is investing a lot of time, energy, and money into relaunching the Alfa Romeo brand in the North American market. $2.7 billion has already been allocated toward the brand’s relaunch campaign, with another $2.68 billion set aside. Furthermore,…
Some derelict Grinch decided to keep the holiday cheer all for himself… The history of Toledo and the history of Jeep are inherently tied… The brand-new Jeep Wrangler JL model can already be counted as a… Toledo, Ohio has always served as a home of sorts for Jeep,… Hey neighbors, I think that we need…
FCA just unveiled a completely overhauled Uconnect 5 infotainment system for its… Guests and presenters at this month’s 2019 AutoMobility LA will get a… Not that the Fiat 124 Spider Abarth needed anything else to help… The auto industry often gets a bad rep for harming the environment.… With the release of the plug-in hybrid…
Photo: Vaughan Leiberum In Europe, the leader of the electric-car revolution has long definitively been Norway, which offers strong incentives for electrics and has done so for a long while. If there were one country in Europe that I would guess is the opposite of that, though, I would probably have to say Italy. Not…
Yesterday, Chrysler Group announced that it has established the Office of Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance, which will be headed by Senior Vice President, Scott Kunselman. Before assuming this position, Kunselman had been responsible for NAFTA Purchasing and Supplier Quality. In his new position, Kunselman remains on the NAFTA leadership team but is solely focused…
Back when I first started writing about electric vehicles, one question has always nagged at me: Why aren’t more people making electric trucks? Electric drive units can have fantastic torque, delivered the moment you step on the “gas” pedal (although that is a bit of a misnomer—the “go” pedal, maybe?), which you would think would…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where I bring you some of the top car news of the past week. First up this past week is a News-Wheel-exclusive look at Roger Corman’s Death Race 2050 before it was released on the 19th. Enjoy looking back at the cult classic that started the Death Race off, getting…
Jeep is reviving the Grand Wagoneer for the 2018 model year. Dealers will get a sneak peek this August at a conference in Vegas. Pictured: 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer It was over a year ago that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) laid out its impressive vision of the next several years. Among the big announcements was…
One of the hottest shows on television right now, there’s no question… If you’re a fan of This Is Us, there are three things… Automotive manufacturing moving back stateside seems to have become a recurring theme… Are you among those who is eagerly anticipating the opportunity to drop… Well, there’s one thing that is certain…
With the release of the plug-in hybrid Jeep Renegade and full-electric Fiat… Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe Renault are two of the world’s largest… The vast majority of major automakers lost sales last month. In contrast,… Compared to many other automakers, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles hasn’t made a lot… During Fiat Chrysler’s annual investor day back…
Waymo just got way more Pacificas Late last year, Chrysler donated 100 custom Pacifica vehicles to Waymo, the self-driving car offshoot of Google. These Chrysler Pacifica models were specially constructed and designed for autonomous driving capabilities. Waymo and Chrysler are now ramping up to take their partnership to the next level. As such, Chrysler is set to…
Last week, Google’s self-driving car division split off from the main company, renaming itself Waymo as a company under the Alphabet corporate umbrella. This week, the company wasted no time in showing off its first vehicle to be retrofitted for autonomous operation: the Chrysler Pacifica minivan. Award-Winner: Just look at the expert accolades being heaped…
A while back, I read a little bit about the Chevy Volt, and thought to myself, “Wow! This electric car stuff is really awesome! I should really buy a Volt!” However, then I thought, “I wonder what other electric cars there are.” This is the result: A list of all the mainstream electric vehicles–that is,…
Over the years, Ram trucks have broken a lot of industry standards,… The 2019 Ram 1500, leader in its category of Light Duty pickup… The top honor of the 2019 Best Family Truck goes to the… A pickup truck might not be your first response when someone asks… Thanks to remarkable updates inside and out,…
General Motors, along with most of America’s automakers, is working hard to play nice with the new presidential administration. That’s not surprising, since no matter what their individual views on the President himself are, Mr. Trump and his people will be in charge of the government for at least the next four years. While the…
For the past few years, one of Fiat Chrysler’s pivotal goals was… Spinning off brands under the larger Fiat Chrysler umbrella is one of Sergio… Last month, we discussed how Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were making…
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