Everybody wanted to keep the Hemi except Stellantis’ former CEO, according to sources
Carlos Tavares, who led Stellantis since its formation in 2021, quit the company this week According to sources, Tavares was too heavily focused on cost-cutting and making the company green…
Read More »Deep dive: STLA Frame platform for electrified full-size SUVs and trucks from Stellantis
Stellantis’ STLA Frame platform supports gas, plug-in hybrid, and electric powertrains 2025 Ram 1500 REV and 1500 Ramcharger confirmed as first STLA Frame vehicles Electrified Jeep Wagoneer SUV based on…
Read More »Stellantis confirms CEO Carlos Tavares leaving in 2026
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares to retire in 2026 Stellantis already searching Tavares’ successor Stellantis initiates leadership change to turn around poor performance in North America Stellantis on Thursday confirmed that…
Read More »Renault Emblème EV concept packs fuel cell range extender
Renault will debut the Emblème concept at 2024 Paris auto show Emblème concept is Renault’s vision for family motoring in the future EV concept uses hydrogen fuel cell as range…
Read More »Modern Renault 4 teased ahead of 2024 Paris auto show debut
Renault has provided the first photos of an electric subcompact crossover set to debut this month at the 2024 Paris auto show. The crossover is a spiritual successor for the…
Read More »Stellantis is redesigning how launch control works for future hybrids
Future Stellantis performance hybrids could have launch control, a newly discovered patent filing indicates. A patent application for a hybrid-specific launch control system from the automaker was published by the…
Read More »Stellantis ready to drop underperforming brands
Stellantis’ CEO said he’ll shut down brands that aren’t performing In 2021 Stellantis committed to 10-year investments for each of its brands Stellantis’ net profits for the first half of…
Read More »Stellantis working on in-motion 4WD Lo shifts
Four-wheel drive vehicles often feature transfer cases with low range, but this trail-centric gearing usually can’t be engaged on the move. Stellantis is working on a way to do that—in…
Read More »Stellantis quietly launched its hands-free driver-assist system
Without fanfare, Stellantis entered the Level 2 hands-free driver-assist system game late in 2023. Stellantis’ system is named Hands-Free Active Driving Assist, and it launched with the 2024 Jeep Grand…
Read More »Nighthawk nameplate trademarked by Stellantis
Stellantis has filed a trademark application in the U.S. for the name “Nighthawk.” Filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Nov. 30, the application covers “land…
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