GM, Stellantis among 7 automakers building North American EV charging grid
Seven major automakers. including two of Detroit's big three, say they’re joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada.
UAW president: Big 3 layoffs are 'under the guise of EV transition' on eve of negotiations
"It’s shameful to me, because as I've said before, these companies talk about transition to EVs. and they talk about workers and call them family," he said. "I don’t know how their family works, but my family don’t roll that way."
Reports: Ford prepares for new round of layoffs, cut $3 billion in costs
The struggles of electric vehicles and gas-powered vehicle markets is making it tough on automakers to invest in one while maintaining the other.
Stellantis offering buyouts for 3,500 hourly jobs
The automaker is looking to trim thousands of jobs ahead of contract negotiations in the fall.
Owners of nearly 341,000 Ram trucks told to park outside over fire risk
Thousands of certain Ram diesel trucks are being recalled over an electrical connector issue that can overheat, resulting in a possible fire, officials said.
Sterling Heights Stellantis Plant to add more lactation rooms after federal investigation
It began with complaints of inadequate access including a plant worker who was allegedly expressing breast milk on the factory floor, after being denied access to the plant’s existing breastfeeding rooms.
Three new American sports cars coming in 2023
Ford, Chevy and Dodge are all releasing new versions of the Mustang, Corvette and Challenger next year that promise new levels of performance.
Stellantis announces carbon net-zero emission goal by 2038
"Every vehicle we're manufacturing in southeast Michigan is going to be assembled with the equivalent of 100% carbon-free electricity, a big, big change," said Stellantis COO Mark Stewart.
Ram heavy-duty diesel pickup trucks recalled for engine fire hazard
The recall of Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks covers some models released between 2020 and 2023.
Takata airbag recall on older Dodge and Chrysler vehicles from 2005-2010
The problem with the defective Takata airbags is that they can rupture a metal canister inside when they deploy and send shrapnel into the car, causing serious injury and even death.
Stellantis fined $62K for air quality violations by state; resident calls it 'an insult'
"So I mean, to fine $62,000 for 13 months of polluting a community to me is like, that’s the price of doing business," Robert Shobe said. "...They make that every two or three minutes off of those vehicles rolling down that line."
Touring the Jeep exhibit at the Detroit Auto Show from a first-person drone
The wait is nearly over. The Detroit Auto Show is returning with as much fanfare as anything the city has seen since it first put the world on wheels.
U.S. opens 3 investigations into safety problems with Stellantis vehicles
About 1.65 million vehicles have shown to have a variety of issues, from electronic parking brakes to engine stalling issues.
Stellantis layoffs incoming to Sterling Heights plant may come as early as Monday
Many of the employees let go from the factory will have the opportunity to go work at other plants nearby. See which here.
FCA to plead guilty to fraud conspiracy, pay $300M in criminal penalties
Fiat Chrysler pleaded guilty to making false and misleading representations about the design, calibration, and function of the emissions on Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 Diesel model years 2014, 2015, and 2016 vehicles.
Dakkota auto supplier plant unveiled at site of former Detroit Kettering
The plants bring 500 jobs, and another 75 projected at this plant alone, where 90 percent of employees identify as a minority.
EPA to investigate state for permits to Detroit Stellantis plant after fume complaints
The EPA will see if the state's department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy discriminated against a low-income, Black neighborhood when it gave the green light to Stellantis’ expanded assembly complex in Detroit.
Most GM, Ford, and Stellantis plant workers no longer required to wear masks
The new recommendations from the CDC that say people no longer have to wear face masks cover about 70% of the country's population
Stellantis employees to earn up to $14,670 in profit sharing
Despite a semiconductor chip shortage and other global supply chain strains, Stellantis said it made a net profit of $15 billion in its first year since its merger. As a result, its 43,000 employees will be seeing thousands of dollars in bonuses.
Ambassador Bridge shutdown cost auto industry $300 million
It was a costly week for Michigan automakers, with losses in the hundreds of millions.