The automaker is working to pare inventory of the Jeep Cherokee and other vehicles, including minivans built in Ontario, after attempting to unload excess inventory on U.S. dealers with incentives that rose to as much as US$3,000 by late December.

The UAW said it secured an additional US$4.5 billion in investments from the company but released no other details. A council made up of officers from union locals representing FCA workers must approve the proposed four-year pact before it's presented to members for ratification. The council will review the agreement on Wednesday

Dodge, in eighth place, is the highest-ranked Detroit Three brand in this year's Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Survey. Lexus led the way as Japanese brands secured the top three slots and four of the top 10 positions.

The suit, filed in June, was dismissed Oct. 29 at Reid Bigland's request, according to court records. The FCA sales chief and head of FCA Canada intends to file an amended suit against his U.S. employer in December.

The Ram 1500 Rebel OTG (Off The Grid) concept, with a roof-mounted tent, is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts, while the Mopar Lowliner reincarnates a 1968 Dodge D200-series heavy-duty pickup.

The automaker also achieved record global adjusted earnings of US$2.2 billion in the third quarter, but one-time charges resulted in a US$200 million net loss.

Ram's 2020 EcoDiesel pickup has largely matched Chevy in fuel economy, but the small gaps likely aren't enough to swing the sales race in the diesel Silverado's favour, an analyst said.

In its latest nod to enthusiasts, Dodge is releasing the Charger Widebody in early 2020. It's not a redesign, but the car, which is assembled at a plant in Ontario, has new front and rear fascias with integrated fender flares.

The hybrid Wrangler, expected to arrive in Canada in 2020 along with a diesel variant, could broaden the Wrangler's consumer base and build greater acceptance of electrified powertrains.

After earlier generations had the full-size diesel pickup segment to themselves, Ram now has to contend with rival offerings from Ford and Chevrolet.

The third-generation EcoDiesel engine, available for the first time across all Ram trims for 2020, including the off-road Rebel, produces 480 pound-feet of torque, a 14-per-cent increase from the previous engine. Horsepower increases eight per cent to 260 hp.

In 2015, the 360-hp R/T was the Durango's speediest model, but Dodge has since added more punch with a 475-hp SRT trim. The R/T edition is the segment's only rear-wheel-drive V-8 option.

There might come a day when the old-school sensibilities of the Challenger and Charger, both assembled in Brampton, Ont., are meshed with the modern era of electrified performance.

The June 24 moves show the continuing evolution of FCA CEO Mike Manley's management team, which has included returning some executives to brands and roles where they have prior experience. Canadian Jim Morrison said that as head of Jeep in North America he'll have to reconnect with the passionate Jeep community.

Tim Kuniskis, who shepherded Dodge amid the rollout of the high-powered Hellcat Chargers and Challengers, is again leading passenger car brands in North America for FCA US. Canadian Jim Morrison, who led the Ram brand in North America, slides over to head Jeep, where he'll be responsible for sales, marketing and strategic operations.