EV/AV Report: Self-Driving vehicle attacked; while Chrysler looks to the stars
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly electric and autonomous vehicle report, Waymo’s self-driving vehicle was set on fire. Meanwhile, Chrysler reveals its latest new electric concept car. Waymo on fire In San Francisco, on the evening of February 10, a crowd vandalized a Waymo self-driving vehicle by setting it on fire with a firework around […]
Welcome to the Walkouts: UAW strikes all three Detroit automakers
Detroit, Michigan – In a first in the United Auto Workers (UAW) union’s 88-year history, a simultaneous strike against Ford Motor co., General Motors (GM) and Fiat-Chrysler (now part of Stellantis) has been announced. Early Friday, nearly 13,000 hourly workers at General Motors assembly plant in Wentzville, Missouri; a Ford factory in Wayne, Michigan, near […]
Soothing Essentials: Chrysler designs ‘sensory-supported’ accessory package with Autism Society of America
Toronto, Ontario — Chrysler is doing what they can to make its vehicles a good fit for all families, announcing earlier in April that it has teamed up with the Autism Society of America to create what they are calling the Calm Cabin package. This new “sensory-supported mobile experience” from the Stellantis brand is set […]
Hybrid Hysteria: 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica recalled for potential fire risk
Toronto, Ontario — Another hybrid model has been engulfed by a recall as Stellantis was forced to issue the recall of 19,808 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid minivans in North America due to a potential fire risk. An internal investigation within Stellantis led to the discovery of 12 fires among model-year 2017 and 2018 vehicles, according to […]
A Win for Windsor: Windsor Assembly Plant recognized for 2021 Canadian Energy Project of the Year
Windsor, Ontario — The Stellantis Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP) has been recognized as the 2021 Canadian Region Energy Project of the Year by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). The plant’s winning project reduced energy usage in the paint shop by 20,250 gigajoules (GJ) or eight percent annually — the equivalent of the electricity used […]
Big Money; Possible Whammies: Stellantis plans to triple EV sales in 2021
Milan, Italy — Stellantis, formed from a merger between FCA and Groupe PSA, is betting big on themselves this year, announcing a plan to triple its global sales of electric vehicles this year, the head of holding company Exor, the carmaker’s main shareholder, said on Thursday. The world’s fourth largest carmaker targets global sales of […]
Chrysler says goodbye 300, hello Portal
By Jordan Porter Toronto, Ontario – September 25, 2018 — Next year will be the last for the Chrysler model 300. In 2020, the downsized Chrysler brand will make room for a new member of the family – the sleek new Portal fully electric minivan will be available for purchase in 2020. This electric van includes […]
Friday Fun: Consolidation insights, Chrysler working on fuel cells and the Ford Bronco will return in 2018
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 6, 2016 — This week we look at the latest report from industry analyst Bradley Mewes, the reintroduction of the Ford Bronco just in time for OJ Simpson’s parole hearing and the fuel cell vehicle Chevrolet is developing for the US Army. – Collision repair industry analyst Bradley […]
IIHS adds three vehicles to Top Safety Pick+ list
Arlington, Virginia — September 26, 2016 — The US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recently named three new vehicles to its Top Safety Pick+ list. The three vehicles are the 2017 Chevrolet Volt, the 2017 Cadillac XT5 and the newly introduced Chrysler Pacifica. The Pacifica is the first minivan to earn a 2016 […]
Valspar announces OEM approvals for DeBeer WaterBase
Minneapolis, Minnesota — December 15, 2014 — Valspar Automotive has announced multiple OEM paint approvals for its DeBeer WaterBase 900+ Series. Ford, General Motors and Chrysler have all recently approved global use of the water base series, giving refinishers a new option when completing warranty work. “Valspar Automotive is dedicated to offering the best in […]
