Stellantis dealer: EVs can"t be rushed
"You've got to take it as it comes and produce a quality electric car," New Jersey retailer Eric Nielsen said after the Stellantis make meeting......»»
New breed of used-car dealer caters to the fast and furious generation
Legal imports of 25-year-old cars from Japan and Europe have grown from fewer than 300 in 2009 to around 20,000 per year. A new breed of used-car dealer is catering to the fast and furious generation......»»
Retail tech company Xcite Automotive plans to raise venture capital after AI acquisition
Xcite, known for reconditioning vehicles and photographing them for dealer websites, purchased Double4 AI to enhance its tech-driven products and services......»»
Ford dealer waives $20,000 repair bill for lawn-mowing charity
Anderson Ford in Lincoln, Neb., responded when it heard that Rodney Smith's van broke down while he was delivering free lawn mowers to teenagers around the country......»»
Stellantis changes Jeep N.A. chief after 9 months
Ram brand executive Bob Broderdorf succeeds Bill Peffer as head of Jeep in North America, while Peffer replaces Phil Langley as head of dealer network development......»»
Chrysler heir to Stellantis: Sell iconic brands to me
Walter P. Chrysler's great-grandson, in an open letter to Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, proposes a "graceful and profitable exit" for the Chrysler and Dodge brands......»»
UAW workers rally outside Stellantis truck plant, blast CEO
The union has threatened to strike the automaker for failing to meet its commitment to reopen the idled Belvidere plant by 2027. Stellantis said the union has agreed to language in the contract that allows it to do so......»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Mazda"s incentives soar along with its sales; UAW threatens Stellantis
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Stellantis, GM slash headcount in Michigan but keep state incentives
Stellantis employed 38,913 people in the state at the beginning of 2023, a 7 percent year-over-year drop, according to data submitted to Crain’s. GM’s Michigan-based headcount of 50,316 at the start of 2024 represents a 9 percent decline from 202.....»»
Property insurance: Dealer hurdle over EVs
Zurich Insurance Group issues recommended best practices for dealerships servicing EVs that could add costs......»»
Worker killed at Jeep plant in Ohio, reports say
Stellantis said it was aware of the incident but could not provide further details......»»
“Disappointing”: Sonos CEO says old, user-preferred app can’t be re-released
Patrick Spence admits Sonos has made "painful mistakes" recently. Enlarge / Sonos' updated app was reportedly rushed out before the release of Sonos' Ace headphones (pictured). (credit: Sonos) Sonos' new app was launch.....»»
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to visit U.S. to create plan to reverse lagging profit, report says
Tavares' visit to Detroit during his summer break will seek to reassure employees and investors that he intends to fix the automaker's struggling North American operations......»»
Service tip: Use each customer"s data during phone calls to ensure meaningful engagement
Service-to-sales phone calls are a crucial touchpoint in any dealership's customer engagement strategy, says Kurt Philippsen, dealer relations manager at automotiveMastermind......»»
Tim Fallon becomes Stellantis" North America manufacturing chief after 2 years at Rivian
Fallon will bring EV manufacturing expertise to Stellantis at a time when the automaker is preparing to launch several electric vehicles......»»
UAW president uses DNC speech to threaten Stellantis, praise Harris
The union leader wore a shirt calling former President Donald Trump a scab and said workers will take action against Stellantis if it doesn't follow through on promises it made in last year's labor agreement......»»
UAW threatens to strike Stellantis if it backtracks on reopening Ill. plant
The union says at least seven locals are prepared to file grievances against Stellantis if the automaker reneges on commitments it made in its 2023 labor agreement......»»
Stellantis idles Michigan engine plant for a week
The Trenton Engine Complex, which makes V-6 engines for the Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 Classic, is shutting down for a week to balance supply with demand, Stellantis said......»»
Stellantis shareholders sue automaker in U.S. after disappointing earnings
The complaint said Stellantis artificially inflated its stock price for much of 2024 by making "overwhelmingly positive" assessments about inventories, pricing power, new products and operating margin......»»
Lawsuit accuses Stellantis, Maserati of blocking sale of N.Y. dealerships
Dualed Alfa Romeo and Maserati dealerships in Great Neck, N.Y., have sued Stellantis and Maserati North America for denying an application to transfer the franchises......»»
Stellantis laying off up to 2,450 workers at Mich. truck plant
The end of Ram 1500 Classic production at Stellantis' Warren Truck Assembly Plant near Detroit will result in layoffs starting as soon as Oct. 8......»»