Business, Equipment, TCA

GM Names New Chiefs for North America, Global Buick, GMC

General Motors Co. on Aug. 9 announced a series of leadership changes, including new heads for North America and of the Buick and GMC brands globally.

Breana Noble | The Detroit News
August 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Alternative Powertrain Might Unlock US EV Market

An alternative vehicle powertrain called an EREV that’s booming in China might hold the answer to encouraging Americans to adopt electric cars and trucks.

Breana Noble | The Detroit News
July 17, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, TCA

Gas Vehicles Currently Cheaper to Fuel Than EVs

With gasoline prices dropping, a new study suggests gas-powered vehicles may be more economical to fuel up versus an equivalent electric vehicle.

Breana Noble | The Detroit News
February 27, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Ford Pauses F-150 Lightning Shipments

Ford Motor Co. has paused shipments of the 2024 F-150 Lightning pickup truck as part of a longer-than-expected quality check process.

Breana Noble | The Detroit News
February 26, 2024
Business, Technology, TCA

Stellantis Sales Drop 1% in 2023; Plug-In Hybrids Up

Stellantis NV reported a 1% U.S. sales decline in 2023, the company said Jan. 3. The automaker sold 1.527 million new vehicles last year, down from about 1.547 million sold in 2023.

Breana Noble | The Detroit News
January 8, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA

Stellantis to Launch Four Electric Pickup Trucks

Stellantis NV on Oct. 18 laid out its offensive in the commercial vehicle market, committing to launching four electrified pickup trucks in North America over the next two years.

Breana Noble | The Detroit News
October 19, 2023
Business, Equipment, TCA

Canada Union Sets Oct. 29 Strike Deadline for Stellantis

The Canadian auto workers union has declared 11:59 p.m. Oct. 29 as the strike deadline to obtain a tentative agreement with the maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram.

Breana Noble | The Detroit News
October 18, 2023
Business, Technology, TCA

Stellantis, Samsung to Build Another EV Battery Plant in US

Stellantis NV’s third battery manufacturing plant in North America will be built with South Korean battery partner Samsung SDI in the United States, the companies said July 24.

Breana Noble | The Detroit News
July 25, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Stellantis’ Goal: Become No. 1 in Light Commercial Vehicles

The maker of Ram, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles has set its sights on becoming the world’s top light-commercial vehicle company, but it’s going to face some major obstacles, experts say.

Breana Noble | The Detroit News
June 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, TCA

Ford to Transform Ontario Plant Into EV Factory

Ford Motor Co. is investing $1.3 billion to transform its Oakville Assembly Plant in Ontario, Canada, to assemble multiple electric vehicles and battery packs.

Breana Noble | The Detroit News
April 11, 2023