Stellantis, the global automaker behind brands such as Jeep and Chrysler, has announced a major strategic overhaul after its aggressive push into electric vehicles failed to deliver the expected returns, prompting massive financial charges and a sharp sell-off in its shares. The company said on Friday it will record more than $26 billion in charges,…
Automaker Stellantis is recalling approximately 375,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide due to a battery defect linked to vehicle fires. The company is urging affected owners to park their vehicles outdoors and avoid charging them until repairs are completed. The recall affects certain 2020–2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe models and 2022–2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe models….
The Canadian government has warned multinational car manufacturer Stellantis that it may face legal action if it proceeds with plans to move production of the Jeep Compass from Ontario to Illinois. Earlier this week, Stellantis announced a $13 billion (£9.68 billion) investment in the United States, which includes shifting manufacturing of the popular SUV model…
Stellantis, the multinational carmaker behind brands like Jeep, Fiat, Vauxhall, and Citroën, has revealed that U.S. import tariffs have cost it €300 million so far, as new trade barriers shake up global automotive supply chains. The company, which operates 14 brands across several continents, cited a 25% tariff on cars entering the U.S. – imposed…
Once a symbol of rugged capability and American automotive excellence, Jeep has seen a dramatic downturn in popularity under Stellantis, its parent company. The decline is part of a broader struggle affecting the entire Stellantis portfolio, driven by rising prices and a shift in corporate strategy. The Jeep Gladiator, launched in 2019 as the brand’s…
Stellantis has postponed the production of its highly anticipated Ram electric pickup truck, pushing the launch to the first half of 2025. The automaker, which originally planned to release the vehicle this year, cited quality assurance as the primary reason for the delay. The announcement came as the Franco-Italian company unveiled its STLA Frame platform,…
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has filed a federal lawsuit against the United Auto Workers (UAW), accusing the union of breaching its contract by threatening a strike over delays in planned company investments. The automaker filed the suit on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, seeking to halt…
Stellantis, the global automaker, is recalling more than 1.2 million Ram 1500 trucks due to a software glitch in the anti-lock brake system (ABS), according to a statement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects specific models from 2019 and 2021 to 2024. A routine investigation by Stellantis uncovered that the…
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has announced plans to lay off as many as 2,450 workers at its Warren Truck assembly plant near Detroit, as the automaker phases out production of the Ram 1500 Classic truck. The layoffs, set to begin as early as October 8, come as the plant transitions from two shifts…
Stellantis has announced the recall of 211,581 SUVs and pickup trucks due to a software malfunction that could lead to the failure of their electronic stability control (ESC) systems. The issue, according to Stellantis, originates from a defective anti-lock braking system, which consequently disables the ESC system. This safety feature is crucial for maintaining steering…
Stellantis, the multinational automotive corporation, is issuing a recall for nearly 285,000 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans across the United States due to potential safety hazards related to side curtain airbag inflators. According to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the affected models, manufactured between 2018 and 2021, may have…
Stellantis, the owner of Vauxhall, is suing Continental, a tyre maker, and Bosch, a car parts maker, over allegations of historical price-fixing. The lawsuit follows an EU ruling which found that Bosch, Continental and other firms had formed a cartel, suspected of colluding to fix prices for electronic brake and steering systems. As part of…
