Is FCA Ready to Sell Off Jeep and Ram?
It was the sort of casual, one-word answer easily missed. But when FCA chief exec Sergio Marchionne was asked if he'd consider selling off Jeep and Ram, he replied, "Yes." Why? And what would be left...
View ArticleFiat Chrysler Spinning Off Magneti Marelli Parts Business
FCA plans to spin off its nearly century-old parts-making operation Magneti Marelli a move that is part of CEO Sergio Marchionne’s strategy to “purify” the Italian-American automaker’s focus on car...
View ArticleWhat’s Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Without Fiat and Chrysler?
It may be called Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, but the new 5-year plan reveals that there won't be much of a role for Fiat and Chrysler as FCA shifts focus to four other key brands. Will Fiat and Chrysler...
View ArticleChina Retaliates; New Tariffs Hit U.S. Auto Exports, Jobs
The auto industry is at Ground Zero in the US and China trade war. The Chinese retaliated against the Trump Admin's latest moves by, among other things, adding 25% more tariffs on US-made autos. That...
View ArticleFCA Lays Out Plan for “Transformative Merger” with Groupe Renault
After extensive, secret negotiations, Fiat Chrysler has laid out a merger proposal to Renault. What happens next? What are the potential benefits? And how did the deal come together?...
View ArticleExclusive: FCA Has Big News Coming in Electrification
Exclusive: Micky Bly helped launch the world's first plug-in hybrid, the Chevy Volt. Now, as FCA's new powertrain chief, he's leading the charge to transform the company from battery-car lagged to an...
View ArticleFCA Reaches Peaceful Settlement with UAW
The UAW has reached a tentative agreement with Fiat Chrysler, heading off a potential strike. While details haven't been released, TheDetroitBureau.com reports the settlement is likely to contain a...
View ArticleAutomakers Could Extend Plant Shutdowns as Coronavirus Outbreak Worsens
Ford is "reassessing" when to reopen its N. American manufacturing network and likely will push into April, as may other automakers like GM, FCA. That could contradict Trump push to get America working...
View ArticleFord Planning to Restart “Key Plants” as Early as April 6
Days after extending its N.American plant shutdown, Ford now says it will begin reopening "key" factories as early as April 6, though there could be setbacks. Will other manufacturers follow? More from...
View ArticleWith MI Governor’s OK, Detroit Set to Reopen Plants May 18
Detroit's automakers are ready to fire up their assembly operations now that Mich. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has given them the go. That could help head off shortages of pickups, among other things,...
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