Tag: Stellantis
Stellantis idles Illinois plant, blames high cost of making EVs
Worker at the Stellantis plant in Belvidere, Illinois in 2012 Scott Olson/Getty Images Jeep maker Stellantis confirmed it will idle an assembly plant in Illinois beginning in February 2023. The company attributed the closure to the “increasing cost related to the electrification of the automotive market.” Reuters reports that about 1,350 workers would be laid
Takata airbag deaths prompt Stellantis to warn owners to park 275,000 cars
Two additional deaths linked to exploding Takata airbags have prompted Stellantis to issue a do-not-drive order for the 2005-2010 Dodge Charger, Magnum and Challenger, along with the Chrysler 300. The company is warning any customers who have not yet had their vehicles inspected in accordance with previous recall campaigns to park their cars until they
Stellantis to pay $5.6M to settle California emissions probe
WASHINGTON — The U.S. unit of Stellantis will pay $5.6 million to resolve a California investigation into violations of air quality regulations, the state said on Thursday. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) said the 30,600 vehicles involved in the settlement include 2012-2018 model year Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles that
Stellantis to generate own power at European plants
DETROIT — Stellantis is considering “significant” investments to produce energy for its European facilities as part of its response to the threat of the cut-off of natural gas supplies from Russia. “We are now preparing a very strong energy (use) reduction plan,” CEO Carlos Tavares,Tavares told reporters during a video conference on the sidelines of
Audi, Nissan, Ford and Stellantis dealerships acquired in Q2 and Q3 transactions
Three dealership groups expanded with second- and third-quarter acquisitions, while a new group bought a pair of dealerships in May. Here’s a look at the deals involving luxury, domestic and import brands in Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and Vermont. Semersky enters Missouri, adds third Audi storeSemersky Enterprises Inc. expanded its portfolio and entered a new