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 Jeep making inroads on both ends of lineup The utility brand's first-quarter performance helped Stellantis increase net revenue in North America 30 per cent to US$21.7 billion. Dodge plans to reveal Hornet crossover in August Dodge hopes to unveil the compact crossover plug-in hybrid around the same time as Detroit's Woodward Dream Cruise and Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge, a drag-racing event that spotlights muscle car culture. Chrysler looks to customers for design, tech insight The brand is using Project Ingenuity, a collaborative effort involving existing and prospective customers, to gather feedback on new design themes, technology interfaces, future product ideas and new experiences under consideration. Jeep Wagoneer family grows with stretched L models The 2023 Jeep Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer L, measuring 12 inches longer than the standard-wheelbase models, go on sale in the second half of the year. Easter Jeeps put powertrains in one basket Jeep has dreamed up another batch of Easter Jeep Safari concepts loaded with electrified technology and outfitted with a slew of accessories. Jeep aims to broaden reach with Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in Jeep took its time developing the plug-in hybrid version of the Grand Cherokee to ensure it can handle whatever obstacles it faces. 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. Ram debuts 2023 ProMaster for varied consumer base The 2023 ProMaster is powered by the next-generation Pentastar V6 engine and comes with a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to suppliers: We're 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. Dodge creating 'shocking' sound for electric muscle cars, Tavares says CEO Carlos Tavares says buyers in their 30s are open to the idea of electric muscle. Tavares: Suppliers will need to eat cost to keep EVs affordable Stellantis has laid out a bold vision for an electric future, but it doesn't plan on bearing the cost of this transition alone. Ram seeks input on electric 1500 Ram seeks to connect with fans as brand readies an electric Ram 1500 for 2024. Stellantis: Suppliers bear all the risk The language used by Stellantis in the terms is particularly jarring for suppliers considering new contracts at a time when the industry has suffered through a confluence of crises, said Jonathan Jorissen, a lawyer at Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco. Stellantis suppliers say automaker’s new terms could raise costs, cause 'a lot of friction' The automaker has made changes to its purchase order terms and conditions for 2022 that can force North American suppliers to reduce prices whenever they achieve any cost savings and to remain locked into unfavourable contracts for as long the automaker wants. Ram EV: Stellantis takes notes as rival electric pickups hit market Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said the electric pickup race is stoking the imaginations and expertise of the company's engineers. 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